Who Run the World
Award-winning podcast where two Arab women and best friends come together to talk about what's on their mind and the mind of their peers today. Join co-hosts Marilyn Zakhour and Rhea Chedid as they unpack their multifaceted identities through conversations between themselves and with other (wo)men from across the region and the world. Gold winner of the "Acast Moment of Comedy" at the 2021 International Women's Podcast Awards.
Episodes
132 episodes
The Manager Mailbag (w/ Marilyn and Rhea)
3 months into her new gig as a team manager, Rhea sits down with Marilyn to reflect on what she’s learned about herself and her managerial style throughout her leadership journey. Our best friends then take your most burning questions about bec...
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Episode 133
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33:56
Planning Your Burnouts (w/ Marilyn and Rhea)
Things get real and personal for our dynamic duo this week as Marilyn shares with Rhea her recent feelings of burnout and exhaustion. Together, our best friends share what a burnout has looked like for them, how they’ve dealt with it, and what ...
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Episode 132
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34:27
Managing an Existential Crisis (w/ Elise Kossaifi)
You have a great job doing something you’re passionate about. It pays great. You live in a bustling city with an active social life. You’re also overworked, burnt out, and something about your life just doesn’t feel right. What do you do next? ...
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Episode 131
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42:48
Sleep Training Your Child (w/ Lamis Benjelloun)
People of all ages – including Marilyn, Rhea, and Marilyn’s daughter Gabi – know what it’s like to wake up cranky and moody from a bad night’s sleep. For parents and caregivers, that issue is compounded by having children who are challenging sl...
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Episode 130
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43:56
Ramadan Game Night! (w/ Ahmed Ashour)
Ramadan Kareem, WRTW fam! To celebrate the holy month, Marilyn and Rhea invite WRTW’s producer and resident Muslim Ahmed Ashour to reflect on what Ramadan means, share memories, and exchan...
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Episode 129
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38:19
Bringing Up Bookworms (w/ Deema Al Alami)
Ever tried picking out a book for a child to read? Marilyn and Rhea can confirm: it’s not easy, nor is it easy to get the child to actually read the book and enjoy it. In this episode, Marilyn and Rhea sit down with the founder of
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Episode 128
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37:24
How Friendships Change Post-Motherhood (w/ Marilyn and Rhea)
Ramadan Kareem, WRTW family! To kick off a month of reflection and introspection, Marilyn and Rhea have a very real and honest conversation about how they’ve seen their friendship change after Marilyn became a mother. What are their pet peeves ...
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Episode 127
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41:20
We Watched AlRawabi School for Girls S2 and Barbie (w/ Marilyn and Rhea)
Lots happening this week in WRTW Land (which is about 25.6km away from Barbie Land). March is Women’s History Month. March 8th is International Women’s Day. Marilyn and Rhea both finally watched Barbie (yes, THAT Barbie, which is up for some Os...
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Episode 126
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52:27
Rhea Freezes Her Eggs! (w/ Marilyn and Rhea)
In an October 2023 episode with OB/GYN and fertility specialist Dr. Gaël Abou Ghannam, Marilyn and Dr. Gaël encouraged Rhea to freeze her eggs. Well, li...
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Episode 125
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48:02
Motherhood in the Entertainment Industry (w/ Rabab Hashim)
Choosing to pursue a career as an actor and media personality is hard. Choosing to pursue such a career as someone of South Asian or SWANA descent is hard. Becoming a mother is…you guessed it, also hard. Doing all three? That’s just awe-inspiri...
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Episode 124
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55:24
Turning 5 on Valentine’s Day (w/ Marilyn and Rhea)
On Valentine’s Day 2019, a little show by the name Who Run the World was released into the world. 5 years later, that little show is thriving! Who would’ve thought? Marilyn and Rhea certainly did. In this 5th anniversary special, Marilyn and Rh...
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Episode 123
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45:06
Understanding the ICJ Ruling (w/ Human Rights Watch’s Omar Shakir)
In the wake of the International Court of Justice's ruling on January 26th, 2024 stating that Israel must do all it can to prevent genocide, Marilyn and Rhea sit down with the Israel and Palestine Director at
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Episode 122
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40:40
What's Your Word of the Year? (w/ Marilyn and Rhea)
WRTW is back! As the show approaches its fifth birthday (stay tuned), Marilyn and Rhea sit down to reflect on the year that was and the year to come. How did they do when it came to their 2023 words of the year? What words did they select for 2...
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Episode 121
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53:23
Christmas at Hogwarts (w/ Ahmed Ashour)
What are the holidays if not the most magical time of the year? After a few months that lacked magic (to say the least), Rhea and Marilyn take the Hogwarts Express from Platform 9-3/4 towards Hogwarts (duh) for a bit of Christmas (and other non...
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Episode 120
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46:51
Financial Planning for Dummies (Single or Otherwise) (w/ Sharon Calderini)
Marilyn and her husband Hadi recently decided to buy a new car, a decision that turned out to be an 8-month ordeal. Making big financial decisions as a couple can be quite daunting, but that doesn’t mean that spending your money individually is...
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Episode 119
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37:12
Making It Count for Palestine
As the Israeli occupation’s brutal operation in Palestine enters its third month, Rhea and Marilyn take a moment to take stock of how they and the people around them have processed recent events. In what ways have we felt helpless, hopeful, and...
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Episode 118
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32:28
Palestinian History Crash Course (w/ Tamara Reem)
What do we know about the history of Zionism, colonialism, and occupation in Palestine? More importantly, what do we not know? To mark the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, Marilyn and Rhea invite Palestinian-American...
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Episode 117
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38:08
Learning to Live with Grief (w/ Siira’s Sandra Salame)
In 2023, Rhea and Marilyn experienced loss in more ways than one. They both lost their dear friend Dounya, and Marilyn lost her beloved father-in-law Noor. On top of all that, recent events in Palestine have been weighing heavy on their minds a...
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Episode 115
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36:40
Let’s Talk About (In)Fertility (w/ Dr. Gaël Abou Ghannam)
In October 2020 (deep pandemic era WRTW), we released an episode titled “Let’s Talk About Our Periods” with
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Episode 114
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37:03
BONUS: What’s Your Strategy? (2023 Cosmic Conference Special)
WRTW is back next week with its regular biweekly episode, but in the meantime, Marilyn and Rhea wanted to give you a little something extra to tide you over - Who Run the Time style. The 2023 Cosmic Conference is upon us, organized by Marilyn’s...
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Episode 113
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28:41
We Know What We Did Last Summer
Fall has officially arrived, yet it is still hot and sweaty in Dubai where our two best friends Rhea and Marilyn reside. And that? Is an excuse for them to tell you all about their summer adventures. In this episode of Who Run the Time, Rhea an...
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Episode 112
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33:24
Naked and Unafraid: The Perks of Living Alone
Rhea's Ode to Freedom and Marilyn's Yearning for Solitude. Get ready for a funny episode as Rhea talks all about the glorious perks of living alone, while Marilyn pines for a taste of the chaos. As a self proclaimed introvert, Rhea...
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Episode 111
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14:03
Learning How to Ask For Help
In this episode, join us as we unravel the intricate web of asking for help. Rhea and Marilyn dive deep into the diverse forms of help people can provide, shedding light on their personal journeys of battling their own internal stigmas surround...
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Episode 110
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26:41
The Pregnancy Shape-Shift: A Journey into the Land of Mom Bod
In a candid conversation, Marilyn spills the beans about the remarkable changes her body has gone through since becoming a mother. From falling tampons to bigger feet and deflated boobs, Marilyn fearlessly unveils the journey her body has embar...
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Episode 109
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18:09
From Kitchen Counters to Office Cubicles - A Chat with Hadi Kabalan on AI's Impact
Join us in this episode as we talk to Hadi Kabalan, the First Husband of Who Run the World, about the ever-growing influence of AI in our daily lives. From organizing our travel plans to crafting the perfect emails, AI has become our ultimate b...
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Episode 108
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39:28