In this episode of The Silk Narratives , I sit down with Mary Nazzal- award winning social entrepreneur, impact investor who was nominated Most Powerful Arab Woman by Forbes Middle East. An ardent believer in 'doing the right thing' be it through conscious entrepreneurship or by speaking up for the rights of Palestinian refugees.

Also voted Jordan' Top Businesswoman in 2019, Mary shares her unique journey at the intersection of Justice, building sustainable economies, and the importance of looking inward. We also speak about raising conscious children, and how to be become a conscious parent!

Tune in for a powerful conversation, that weaves together courage, clarity and the importance of giving back. An Arab voice that is loud, clear and deeply principled.

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This episode was recorded in homage to the Palestinian people and their unwavering cause. The Silk Narratives lends its mic to remarkable Palestinian voices to share their pain, experience and what their heritage means to them.

In this episode I am joined by Rania Masri El Khatib who is one of the most prominent players in the Middle Eastern retail industry, with over 20 years experience in retail, luxury & e-commerce. Rania is also the founder of The RMK Collective, a boutique advisory that supports authentic innovation while empowering brand experiences and connecting regional talents. She's also the podcast host of ReShape by Rania Masri El Khatib .

Rania is of Palestinian and Lebanese descent, she literally wears her heart on her sleeve with a map of Palestine tattooed on her arm. The mother of two joins me as we discuss:

1- How she feels about what's happening in Gaza & the West bank today.
2- What her Palestinian heritage means to her
3- The importance of speaking up
4- Boycotting certain brands (including Fashion brands)
5- why we need to see hope amid the darkness & the pain.

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Ricardo Karam, is one of the Arab region's most celebrated Talk Show Hosts. He's worked tirelessly for decades to 'elevate' his audience's interests and knowledge, so he took the unpopular route of showcasing not singers or politicians but what he calls 'unsung heroes'.

Apart from his captivating TV shows, Ricardo is public speaker, author and the founder of 'Takreem' an initiative that sheds a much needed light on Arab achievement everywhere.

We speak about everything from his unusual beginnings, how he has managed to keep a 'free voice', what Arabism means to him and why this sentiment is today challenged, to the remarkable women he's met along the way.

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