Talks with Nstudio/كلام مع

Send us Fan Mail We get real about returning to work after having a baby—identity shifts, cultural expectations, and the messy push to reclaim ambition. I share candid stories, practical strategies, and a hopeful call to build work and family lives that coexist. Tune in for relatable honesty and concrete tips for working moms. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dig into the quiet, everyday failures that shape creative work — the drafts that never make it, the projects that miss the mark, and the small mistakes that sting. I talk about how we can reframe failure as “emotional data”: useful information wrapped in feeling.  We'll walk through practical ways to learn from setbacks (pause before reacting, keep a lesso...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of "Talks by NStudio," I open up about my journey of balancing life as a new parent while rediscovering my creative identity as a designer.  Join me as I reflect on the transformative power of personal experiences and how they shape my artistic expression. Let’s embrace the beauty of growth, vulnerability, and the ongoing journey of weaving our...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "Talks by NStudio," we explore the evolution of storytelling, from ancient oral traditions to modern multimedia expressions. We’ll discuss how visual art, music, podcasts, and literature resonate within the MENA region, highlighting the powerful connections that storytelling creates. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Nostalgia isn't just a feeling — it's a design tool, a memory, a bridge between who we were and who we're becoming. In this episode, we're diving into how nostalgia shapes design, creativity, and even our identity. It’s not just about vintage — it’s about memory, belonging, and building the future with pieces of the past. Let’s talk about why we’re all obsessed...

Send us Fan Mail Let’s start with the dream: you’re doing something you love—painting, designing, writing, whatever—and you think, “Wouldn’t it be amazing if I could do this *full-time*?” For so many of us, that’s the ultimate goal, right? To turn our passion into our career.   And when it happens, it feels magical. Suddenly, you’re being paid to do what you love! But then, something shifts. Deadl...

Send us Fan Mail We’re diving into a question that feels way too real for most of us: Does the grind ever stop? You know the feeling, right? That constant pressure to keep going, keep producing, keep achieving—because if you’re not hustling, what are you even doing? But where does that mindset come from? And more importantly, is it actually helping us, or is it quietly burning us out? In this epis...

Send us Fan Mail What makes our identity valuable? Is it the culture we carry? The gender roles we navigate? The way our experiences shape how the world sees us—or how we see ourselves? In this episode, we’re diving into how identity functions as a kind of currency. How it opens doors, challenges us, and sometimes even limits us. Whether it’s about navigating traditions, challenging stereotypes, o...

Send us Fan Mail Hadeer Omar is back to talks with nstudio but this time we will be discussing more about her participation during Film My Design. She will be moderating the “Navigating the Digital Future: Technology’s Impact on the Arts” panel and also will be teaching her own masterclass during the festival called “A New Era of Storytelling Through Arts.”  Let's dive right into it! Support...

Send us Fan Mail I am so excited to announce that i will be the exclusive podcast partner for film my design. FMD is the first and only design-film festival in the MENA region, held bi-annually in Cairo, Egypt. Leveraging Egypt’s strong, long-standing connection to the film world, FMD’s mission centers on telling inspiring, engaging, and thought-provoking stories on design, architecture and city l...

Send us Fan Mail What does "To Make is To Be" mean?  It means that your being is what you use to make. What you make comes from a deep innate nature of who you are. How do you know when you've found it? Listen now to find out. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to be a digital creator? having a voice that is heard by thousands, eyes on you and your life all the time, with endless expectations from you? Amar Sibai, Lebanese digital creator and creative director , speaks to us on being relatable, genuine and creating a community through social media that transcends superficiality and one that becomes family in every sense...

Send us Fan Mail I would like to begin by saying that what is happening now is not normal. It is not normal to scroll and see endless images of dead bodies, children without limbs, mothers identifying the bodes of their babies, fathers trying to get their families from under rubbles of bombed buildings, and so much more.. Palestine is justice. Palestine is righteousness. Palestine is goodness. Pal...

Send us Fan Mail Everyone has their traumatic story. Behind every story though, is a teaching moment. It either changes you for the better or for the worse. It is your choice in the end. Here I am sharing mine in hopes that you can find the silver lining in yours.  Available on Apple Podcast, Anghami, Spotify & Youtube. Production team: Seventh Era Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Hadeer Omar. What can't she do?  Her passion for storytelling, cultural movements, and pop crosses disciplines within art, immersive technology, new digital media, photography, and film to present stories through her work.  She found her way by utilizing digital and analog tools to observe her surroundings, document her process, and build a body of work that tells stories. Li...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to make a successful business, brand, or company? Is it strategy, execution, markets or external conditions? Not even close. Then whats the secret? Making it people centric.  People always say business and love are like water and oil - the two can never mix. In this episode, I plan to prove otherwise.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail We mentioned before in our “el shama3a” episode that in order to succeed, you need to start by being okay with failing. You will always be bad at something new. So unless you are willing to look like a fool, then you will never learn anything new.  Experimentation is the foundation of every creative. There are so many levels you have to pass in order to have polished work. Express...

Send us Fan Mail I get asked sometimes why my work is very Egypt centered.  Why do i use it as a backdrop? why are Egyptians my main subject? why the pyramids, the sphinx, the streets, the songs, the cities, the language.. Why don't I broaden my scope and answer to a more international audience? why don't I use other subjects or other elements? I don't think  i've ever explaine...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are having a really special episode with Asma Derouiche, Creative director at Studio 7; a concept store that offers a new retail experience for both designers and customers alike.  Asma Derouiche is a product designer and interdisciplinary creative with an entrepreneurial mindset for herself and others. She explored the realms of Qatar behind an artistic lens and foun...

Send us Fan Mail It is a new year. Talks with Nstudio has a new look. We have brand new guests and amazing conversations for 2023.  I think this topic is perfect to start with. Every year, we set a new set of goals and we create a checklist that usually creates a lot of pressure to get it done. However, we never take a moment to think about whether or not we are ready for such an immediate change....

Send us Fan Mail This episode is about the power of your mind. This topic was actually inspired by my recent exhibition with TAM GALLERY. It was called “The person who lived in the Garden” and The concept behind it was about the literal or metaphorical definition of a garden. My interpretation is on the metaphorical side and is what I will expand on here with you all listening.  In the modern age...

Send us Fan Mail This is a special episode done in collaboration with THE CREATIVE SCHOOL AT RYERSON UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO AND THE GREEK CAMPUS.  The partnership kicked off with a special “ Meet the Creative School ” where experts discussed Creative Industries in Egypt. In anticipation of their September launch, The Creative School at Ryerson Cairo has invited local professionals and prospective stu...

Send us Fan Mail There is so much that goes into telling a story, it takes a set of skills that you are inherently born with. It is not merely a conversation, it is a sharing of experience, of thought, of humor, of influence, of sharing energy that will leave an impact. Nala Kamel is a young voice who has left a large foot print in this competitive field. She has been out and about in the Egyptian...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we will be talking more about the human factor behind the work. Each designer has gone through a phase of not fully reaching their potential. Maybe due to fear, discomfort, external judgement, etc. And it has been said that when someone can’t take responsibility for their life, their work, their mistakes, or even their shortcomings they start coming up with an...

Send us Fan Mail Egypt is made up of small details to create the most lively of places! People, noises, smells, banners, colors and even buildings. There is a beauty in finding the most beautiful of things in the most unexpected of places.  A place like Cairo demands your full attention but also allows you to nestle into its fast paced style. My guest this episode is an artist who captured all of...