Arab Is Me

Most people know Nina Kharoufeh as the hilarious hijabi comedian with millions of views, appearances on TLC's Muslim Matchmaker , the Food Network , and stages around the world. But in this episode of the Arab Is Me Podcast , we go far beyond the viral clips. Nina opens up about what it's really like navigating life as a Palestinian-American, Muslim, comedian, author, amateur boxer, and...

Nurse Lana joins the Arab Is Me Podcast for one of our most powerful conversations yet. A critical care nurse, humanitarian, author, entrepreneur, and Mrs. Arab USA , Lana shares what she witnessed while volunteering inside Gaza, the survivor's guilt that followed her home, and the remarkable resilience of the Palestinian people. We also discuss her book Healing Under Fire , advocacy, identit...

In this episode of Arab Is Me, Said Durrah sits down with award-winning comedian, actor, and Ramy star Dave Merheje for an honest conversation about comedy, Arab identity, family, and finding your authentic voice. Dave shares how growing up in a Lebanese household shaped his career, why authenticity matters more than stereotypes, how his family supported an unconventional dream, and the lessons he...

What does it mean to be "too Arab" for one world and "too American" for another? In this episode of Arab Is Me , Said Durrah sits down with Iraqi-American comedian, actress, writer, and content creator Reem Edan for one of the most honest conversations you'll hear about identity, belonging, comedy, and the pressure of representing your community. Reem opens up about growin...

**What does it take to spend your career defending a community—and what happens when one chapter comes to an end?** In this episode of **Arab Is Me**, Said Durrah sits down with attorney, civil rights advocate, and former Executive Director of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), **Abed Ayoub**, for an honest conversation about Arab identity, advocacy, leadership, and what's...

Welcome to Episode 1 of the Arab Is Me Podcast. In this episode, I share the story behind why I created Arab Is Me and the mission behind the podcast. For too long, other people have tried to define what it means to be Arab. Arab Is Me is a space for Arabs to tell their own stories, share their experiences, and define themselves on their own terms. Subscribe for future conversations with artists,...