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May 13, 2025

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...

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May 6, 2025

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…

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April 29, 2025

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...

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April 22, 2025

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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April 15, 2025

Beyond the Classroom: Sawsan Jaber on Identity, Equity, & Inclusivity

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...

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April 8, 2025

Stitching Identity: Thobes & Resistance with Nada

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...

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April 1, 2025

Call for Submissions- Voicemails to Siti

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...

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March 25, 2025

Behind the Mic: The Personal Story of Siti’s Stories

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...

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March 18, 2025

Faith, Family & Advocacy: Rawida’s Path to AMAANA

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...

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March 4, 2025

Finding Purpose, Giving Back & Raising Conscious Kids with Noora Shar…

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...

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Feb. 25, 2025

Survival, Spirituality & Success: Lubna’s Journey of Resilience

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...

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Feb. 18, 2025

Writing our Roots: Rifk Ebeid's Journey

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 ...

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Feb. 11, 2025

Building Bridges: Rania Mustafa on Identity and Advocacy in the Diasp…

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...

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Feb. 4, 2025

Cooking Up Stories with Heifa Odeh

🎙 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...

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Jan. 24, 2025

Season 1: Trailer

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...

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