The Curation by Nour Hassan

In this episode, our founder, Nour Hassan speaks to musician and singer Nadine El Roubi . Nadine El Roubi is a Sudanese artist currently based out of Cairo, Egypt. Through music that blurs the lines between hip-hop, RnB, and neo-soul, Nadine El Roubi hopes to expand the understanding of what it means, and looks like, to be an Arab Muslim woman. Influenced by the likes of Lauryn Hill , Erykah Badu...

In this episode, our founder, Nour Hassan speaks to contemporary artist extraordinaire, Hana Afifi . Hana Afifi is a multi-disciplinary artist and sculptor, hailing from Alexandra, and currently residing in Cairo where she staged her second solo exhibition “The Keys to Growing Up” at her personal workspace and home. The exhibition took place in the very same space that played an integral part in t...

In this episode, our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Mohamed Kahhal , the fifth generation inheritor of   Kahhal 1871 . Kahhal is one of the creatives that has taken the contemporary scene by storm, completely revolutionizing his family's heritage brand that has been around for over 150 years. Introducing new concepts, new ideas, as well as new aesthetics to a heritage brand that is a staple in...

In this episode, our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Egyptian author and creative, Alya Mooro . This is Alya's second time on the podcast. Since our last conversation , she launched the newsletter The Greater Conversations born from the response to her debut bestselling book The Greater Freedom: Life as a Middle Eastern Woman Outside the Stereotypes . The newsletter aims to facilitate continued...

In this episode, our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Shahira Hemeda, co-founder of NŪR Meditation app . NŪR is a mindfulness and meditation app tailored for the Arab world. It offers culturally relevant meditations in several Arabic dialects to allow a deeper personal experience. Its mission is to offer easily accessible tools for daily mental health support After leaving her job at CNN Internationa...

In this episode, our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Noha Mohsen , founder of lighting design company, Enlighten . Noha Mohsen is the cutting-edge founder of Enlighten, a lighting design company that was established in 2008. Enlighten recently opened a stunning new showroom in Zamalek, that brilliantly fuses art and design. Over the past ten years, Mohsen has successfully established Enlighten’s sta...

In this episode, our founder Nour Hassan speaks to artist, Dina Fahmy El Rouby . She made it a life mission not to settle, and her adult life saw her traveling to several countries to broaden her experiences.  In 2011, she fully embraced her artistic career.  In 2020, and after nine editions of the” Colours of Egypt Exhibition,” Dina Fahmy and her three artist colleagues Farida Darweesh , Rasha Gh...

In this episode, our founder Nour Hassan speaks to co-founders of Don Tanani , Alia , and Tamara El Tanani . Don Tanani pushes the envelope for Egyptian design creating pieces designed by Egyptians that are handpicked and selected to create collections under the Don Tanani brand. Each of the pieces emulates art, can be collected as art, and is numbered as art. Don Tanani's inaugural collectio...

In this episode, our founder Nour Hassan speaks to celebrity and editorial stylist extraordinaire, Yasmine Kenawi . She has assisted top New York stylists including, Erin Walsh , Rachael Wang , and Sandy Armeni . Her celebrity styling work includes the likes of Anne Hathaway, Mark Ruffalo , Adriana Lima , and Kate Upton . Her branded projects include working with Victoria’s Secret , Neiman Marcus...

Minotti is an Italian company with a solid reputation at an international level as an excellent expression of “Made in Italy” in the field of contemporary furniture design and ambassador of a classic-modern lifestyle in the residential and hospitality segments. The company was established in 1948 and born out of the intuition of Alberto Minotti. The small scale artisan workshop grew quickly and, s...

In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Hala Khayat Regional Director of Art Dubai . As Art Dubai aims to continue fostering regional relationships, Khayat’s extensive expertise in the Middle East and UAE will drive the growth and development of sustainable long-term engagement. Khayat is a scholar on Arab and Middle Eastern Modern and Contemporary art and has been integral in developing...

In this episode Nour Hassan speak to Norshek Fawzy - a graphic designer turned entrepreneur, she is the founder and CEO of her eponymous brand NORSHEK . Creating eco friendly, sustainable and environmentally conscious products for the Hair, Body and Spirit. We speak about her move to El Gouna , a Coastal Town in Egypt, what are the tools to build a sustainable lifestyle, what her name "Norshe...

In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Ziad Abbas and Salah El Abd are the dynamic duo behind some of Egypt and the region's biggest tech startups and innovations. Both Ziad and Salah have worked on the Ai-Da project, contributing to creating what is now widely known as the world's first robot artist. Ziad was in charge of developing the creative algorithms that allowed Ai-Da...

In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Deanna Marsigliese , Canadian born Animation Art Director and Illustrator living in San Francisco, CA. Specializing in storytelling through character design, Deanna has worked at Pixar Animation Studios since 2012. Her credits include Soul (2020), Onward (2020), Toy Story 4 (2019), Incredibles 2 (2018), Bao (2018), Inside Out (2015) & The Good...

In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to executive and entrepreneur Maha Gaber , who has more than 28 years of global communications experience advising global corporate giants, high growth tech startups, top governments and high net worth individuals. She helps people and brands tell their stories to build and protect their reputations. She is the Managing Director & Founder of Digit...

In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Lara Maysa - British Egyptian Nude and Women's Empowerment photographer, Portrait Photographer, Documentary Filmmaker, Storyteller, Consciousness Explorer, and Believer in all things Magic and founder of Haus of Light . Lara was born in Egypt, raised in Thailand and adopted by Bali. Her mission through photography is to activate women into ste...

In this episode Nour Hassan speak to Lino Meoli , the son of iconic stylist, photographer and cultural producer Maripol . Born and raised in New York City, Lino is an artist, film maker, disk jockey and actor who has traveled to over 70 countries. He is primarily a coveted international DJ, Lino has been invited to grace with his talent private events, galas, and parties for some of the most iconi...

In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Saudi Arabian creative, model and make-up guru Nouf Abdullah . Nouf considers herself a beauty trainer by profession and hobby, but an organic being and a caretaker in reality. A lover of heritage, language and cats we delve into all things spirituality and more. Nouf has worked with multiple magazines such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Grazia and GQ;...

In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Margarita Andrade who was born in Ecuador, where she grew up. Margarita came to Egypt to visit a friend and ended up living here, after falling in love with the country. While growing up in Ecuador, as a young child, Margarita felt how much injustice, racism and inequality was prevalent in the country. Coming from a charitable family, she learnt fr...

In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Karen Wazen - International Style Icon, Entrepreneur, Wife, and Mother of three.  Originally from Lebanon and now based in Dubai, Karen is redefining the concept of the modern working mother. By sharing her life with an intimacy that reflects her style and personality - Karen has amassed over 6 million followers on Instagram, appeared on Internatio...

In this episode Nour Hassan speak to Gallery Director Aidan Meller a specialist in modern and contemporary art. With over 20 years’ experience in the art business, he works closely with private collectors and is often consulted by those who wish to begin, or further develop their collections. He regularly has original works by the likes of Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, to older works such as John Con...

In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Manjit Thapp , UK based artist and illustrator. Her latest show “My Head Is A Jungle” is open to viewers at NOW Gallery in London until October 31st. NOW Gallery, one of London’s most exciting public exhibition spaces housed on Greenwich Peninsula, announcing My Head Is A Jungle by Birmingham born illustrator Manjit Thapp as its Young Artist Commis...

In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Writer, Media Guru and Bonafide storyteller Amy Mowafi co-founder of one of Egypt’s most expansive media agencies MO4 Network . We speak about women in media in the MENA region, building an empire while juggling motherhood and the madness of Cairo, and her ability to expand at an exponential rate with a team of social media mavens! Checkout Amy&apo...

In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Bea Bongiasca , an Italian Jewelry Designer. Bea 's inspiration stems from her deep passion for pop culture, contemporary art and design, conflated with her love for everything colorful. Hers is a spirited and non-traditional take on jewelry which does not compromise on quality but remains accessible to people of her own age. Bea ’s focus is o...

In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to adventure traveler, humanitarian and entrepreneur Omar Samra , whose accomplishments include being the 1st Egyptian to summit Everest, climbing the 7 summits, and skiing to both Poles as well as 3 first ascents in Antarctica. We speak about finding your strengths and overcoming your weaknesses, Omar’s journey across the Atlantic with Omar Nour and...