Community Conversations

7. 🎙 Season II Finale: Conversations That Changed Us - Finale Epsiode As we wrap up Season II of Community Conversations , I just want to say — thank you. 💙 This season has been a powerful journey through stories of inclusion, resilience, and hope. From therapy rooms and classrooms to homes and workplaces, each guest reminded us that community begins with compassion — and that the smallest conver...

6: The Future Is Creative – Redefining Youth, Culture, and Community with Mohamed “Moe” Farid- What does it mean to build a movement for the next generation? 🌍 In this inspiring episode of Community Conversations , we sit down with Mohamed “Moe” Farid — cultural entrepreneur, strategist, and creative director shaping the future of Arab youth, identity, and innovation. As the Founder and CEO of Th...

5. 🎙 Episode 5: Step by Step – Building Inclusive Learning with Olcay B. Connor- What does inclusion look like in action — inside classrooms, therapy rooms, and communities? 🌱 In this episode of Community Conversations , we sit down with Olcay B. Connor , Centre Manager of Step by Step Centre for Special Needs . With nearly 20 years of experience in special education, Olcay shares her vision for...

🎙️ Episode 4: Building the Next Generation – With Yousef Mahmoud Yousef Mahmoud What does it take to prepare the next generation of leaders? 🌍 In this episode of Community Conversations , we sit down with Yousef Mahmoud , Founder and CEO of Busla , Qatar’s first holistic educational consultancy. With a decade of experience in education, strategy, and entrepreneurship, Yousef is redefining how you...

🎙️ Episode: Belonging, Balance, and the Power of Inclusion – With Dr. Amy Walker Dr. Amy What does true belonging look like in schools, communities, and within ourselves? 💭In this inspiring episode of Community Conversations , we sit down with Dr. Amy Walker , a U.S.-licensed psychologist, educator, and Inclusion Programming Lead at Georgetown University Qatar. With over 20 years of experience in...

 Episode: Finding Your Voice – With Zainab Ismail - Zainab What does it really mean to help every child find their voice? 💬In this empowering episode of Community Conversations , we sit down with Zainab Ismail , a Speech and Language Pathologist and founder of SLP in the City . From therapy rooms to community advocacy, Zainab is on a mission to make communication accessible for every child one wo...

Episode : Behind the Therapy Room Door - Rita - What really happens inside a therapy session? 💬 In this powerful first episode of Community Conversations , we sit down with Rita , a Learning Support Specialist and ABA Therapist with over 18 years of experience and a mom who understands both sides of the therapy journey. Rita opens up about her personal story of resilience, balancing motherhood an...

This week on Community Conversations, we sit down with Dr. Dina Shalaby as she shares her journey of motherhood — raising twin boys, navigating the unknowns of premature birth, and processing the moment she realized one was developing differently than the other. 💙 Her story is a reminder of the strength, advocacy, and love parents carry while walking alongside their children. 🎧 Tune in now to Pa...

In this season finale, we’re going deeper into what real inclusion looks like — beyond the surface. From families and schools to Hollywood and global industries, this isn’t about if we should do better — it’s about how . 💡 I’m honored to highlight two powerhouse advocates leading the change: 🎬 Qaysean Williams (@reallifemanikin) – fashion & costume designer breaking barriers through bold, we...

In this episode of Community Conversations, we’re talking directly to parents about why routines aren’t just schedules—they’re security blankets for children with disabilities. When kids know what’s coming next, they feel safe, seen, and in control—and that’s when real growth begins. 🙌🏾 If you’ve ever struggled to stick to routines or wondered why they matter so much, this episode breaks it all...

This week on Community Conversations, we’re diving deeper with the incredible Hasna Nada , founder of The  @cdcdoha  Child Development Center in Qatar and mother of two amazing boys with autism 💙 In Part 1 of our interview, she opens up about raising two sons with autism and how that personal journey inspired her to launch a center that now supports countless families across Qatar. 💙 In Part 2 o...

In this episode of Community Conversations, I’m diving into something close to the heart — what it truly means to build your village. This isn’t just for parents. It’s for anyone who’s ever felt the weight of doing it all alone. Because the truth is: we’re not meant to. Whether you’re navigating parenthood, caregiving, leadership, or just life in general — having the right people around you can ch...

I had the absolute honor of sitting down with powerhouse sports presenter and autism mom Nicky Crosby, as she opens up about the emotional moment she found out her son was autistic. From shock and uncertainty to advocacy and acceptance—Part 1 of this two-part episode dives into the early days of her journey, the turning points, and the resilience it takes to parent differently. This episode is hea...

We’re kicking off Community Conversations with a conversation that starts where everything should—at home. In this first episode, we’re diving into how vocational skills and executive functioning begin with the small things: chores, choices, routines, and responsibilities. Why is folding laundry more than just a task? How do everyday habits help our kids become more independent, capable, and confi...

I had the honor of sitting down with powerhouse autism mom and advocate Joelle, as she shares her journey navigating her son’s dual diagnosis of Coffin-Siris Syndrome and Autism. From confusion to clarity and everything in between—this episode is raw, real, and a reminder that every parent’s journey is uniquely powerful. Tune in now on Community Coverages Podcast—you don’t want to miss this.

The Fear is Real—But So is Your Strength “You’re not weak for being scared—you’re human. Every parent of a child with special needs faces moments where fear, doubt, and overwhelm creep in. But guess what? You’re stronger than you feel.

This episode is a powerful reminder… ✨ Your child is not broken. ✨ They are not a problem to be fixed— ✨ But a story to be understood, a voice to be heard, a masterpiece to be celebrated.