Siti's Stories
Siti’s Stories is a storytelling and heritage preservation initiative rooted in memory, culture, and the voices of Palestinian women.
Inspired by the gatherings of our Siti’s (grandmothers), this podcast is a space where stories inspire, voices are heard, and community is celebrated. Each episode brings you authentic conversations with Palestinian women whom are leaders, artists, entrepreneurs, educators, mothers, and changemakers who share their journeys of reclaiming narrative, resistance, cultural preservation, and of course share their Siti's story as well.
Siti’s Stories is a growing brand and intergenerational community centered around storytelling, cultural preservation, and creative remembrance. In a world that tries to erase our voices these stories help us remember. Siti’s Stories is a space to honor where we come from, reflect on who we are, and imagine what we can carry forward.
Recent Episodes
Voicemails to Siti
For our final episode of Season 1, we’re closing with love. Voicemails to Siti is a moving compilation of listener-submitted stories, memories, and reflections about the Palestinian women who shaped us. From tender traditions...
Halema Salamah: A Palestinian Immigrant Who Built a Legacy of Generos…
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Siti’s Stories , I share the incredible life of my grandmother, Halema Salamah Gaber. Her story is a testament to the spirit of resilience, determination, and boundless generosi...
Storytelling as Resistance: Preserving Palestinian Identity with Jena…
In this powerful episode of Siti’s Stories , I sit down with Palestinian storyteller, advocate, and now author Jenan Matari, whose work amplifies Indigenous voices and fights for the preservation of cultural heritage. Jenan i...
Weaving Identity: Lina on Turning Tatreez into Business, Story, and C…
In this episode of Siti’s Stories, host Laila sits down with Lina — a Palestinian-Panamanian creative, founder of Llinas thobe, and co-host of the podcast Tatreez Talk. Lina’s work is rooted in tatreez but she’s reimagining it through her own lens. From starting a business that helps others make th…
Literacy, Legacy & the Power of Storytelling with Deema Al Alami
In this authentic and heartfelt episode of Siti’s Stories, host Laila sits down with educator, author, and literacy advocate Deema Al Alami, whose work is transforming Arabic children’s literature and reclaiming Arab narrativ...
Threads of Legacy: How The Haleemah Project Uses Tatreez to Give Back
In this episode of Siti’s Stories , we sit down with Linda—the visionary behind The Haleemah Project , an initiative born out of love for her Siti Haleemah, a Nakba survivor. Linda embroiders Palestinian motifs onto upcycled ...
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