Episodes

Filmmaker Cherien Dabis joins Siti’s Stories for an honest, layered conversation about representation, intergenerational trauma, and why film became her way of telling stories with care and truth. In this episode, you’ll hear...

In this episode, we sit down with multidisciplinary artist and urban planner Dana Barqawi to explore the power of art as resistance, storytelling, and truth-telling. Dana’s work challenges colonial narratives, honors Indigeno...

In this tender and deeply grounding episode, we sit with Mai Khader Kakish; storyteller, recipe-keeper, and the heart behind Almond & Fig. 🌿 Mai shares how Almond & Fig began as a way to feel closer to home while her family r...

What does it mean to stitch memory into fabric and to turn thread into a language of home, resistance, and love? ✨ In this week’s episode of Siti’s Stories, I sit with Bayan the founder of Badan Collective a design house and ...

What happens when a teacher brings her whole self- her culture, her story, her heritage into the classroom? In this week’s episode of Siti’s Stories, I sit with Abeer Ramadan-Shinnawi, an educator, consultant, and advocate wi...

In this episode of Siti’s Stories, I sit with Nida AbuBaker, daughter of Shukri AbuBaker, co-founder of the Holy Land Foundation. Nida shares her journey of navigating life after her father’s wrongful conviction; as a daughte...

Season Two of Siti’s Stories is almost here! This season is rooted in Palestinian memory, heritage, and the quiet stories we carry through everyday life. We’re returning to the voices of our Sitis and Sedos and gathering new ...

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...

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...

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...

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…

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...

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 ...

In this powerful episode of Siti’s Stories , we speak with Dr. Sawsan Jaber — award-winning educator, scholar activist, and daughter of Palestinian refugees — about reclaiming identity through education and the legacy of resi...

In this powerful episode of Siti’s Stories , we sit down with Nada, founder of Teta’s Legacy, to explore the cultural significance and enduring beauty of Palestinian thobes and tatreez embroidery. Nada shares how these tradit...

For the season finale of Siti’s Stories , we’re creating something truly special—a heartfelt tribute to our Sitis, told in your own voices. We want to hear about your Siti—her strength, her story, and the ways she shaped your...

This episode is different. It’s just me—no guest—sharing something I haven’t before mine and my siti’s stories. As the host of Siti’s Stories , I’ve spent this season highlighting the voices and stories of others. But I reali...

In this heartfelt episode of Siti’s Stories , Rawida shares her inspiring journey as a mother, advocate, and leader in the Muslim community. After giving birth to her daughter with special needs 26 years ago, she saw a lack o...

What is your greater purpose in life? How can you create real impact in the world? In this episode of Siti’s Stories, we sit down with Noora Sharrab—co-founder of Sitti Soaps Enterprise and founder of Hopes for Women in Educa...

Meet Lubna, a Brazilian-Palestinian entrepreneur, single mother, and two-time cancer survivor who turned her passion for Palestinian cuisine and culture into a thriving business. Her journey is one of resilience, faith, and d...

In this episode of Siti’s Stories, we sit down with Rifk Ebeid, a Palestinian children’s author whose journey proves that passion—not timelines—should guide our paths. Rifk shares how storytelling has shaped her advocacy and ...

In this episode of Siti’s Stories , we sit down with Rania Mustafa, Executive Director of the Palestinian American Community Center (PACC), for a powerful conversation on identity, advocacy, and the strength of community. Fro...

🎙 On this episode of Siti’s Stories , we sit down with Heifa Odeh, Palestinian chef, cookbook author, and the creative force behind Fufu in the Kitchen ! 🇵🇸🍽️ From childhood memories of food bringing people together to turnin...

Siti's Stories season 1 coming soon! 🫖 So, pour yourself a cup of tea, settle in, and join us as we weave together the threads of Palestinian culture, history, and identity.🎙 Subscribe now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Follo...