The Everyday Global Citizen Podcast

What happens when your child points out difference in public - and you don’t know how to respond? In this episode of The Everyday Global Citizen Podcast , I reflect on a real-life moment shared by a parent, and explore how we can talk about difference with children in a calm, open, and respectful way. We look at why avoiding difference can create confusion, how language shapes understanding, and h...

In this episode of The Everyday Global Citizen Podcast , I explore how children develop a sense of identity - often through the small, everyday messages they receive without us even noticing. I reflect on how identity is not taught directly, but shaped through what children see, hear, feel, and absorb in daily life. In the episode, I also share five simple tips for supporting children’s identity d...

In this episode of The Everyday Global Citizen Podcast , I explore how children develop a sense of belonging and why belonging is such an important foundation for openness, empathy, and inclusion. Through personal reflections and practical examples, this episode looks at the everyday signals children receive about whether they are accepted, seen, and allowed to be themselves. I also share simple w...

In this episode of The Everyday Global Citizen Podcast , I explore what it actually means to raise a global citizen. Moving beyond common misconceptions, I reflect on why global citizenship begins with identity, and how children develop respect and responsibility through everyday experiences at home. This is a calm, grounded conversation for parents who want to raise children who can navigate a di...

In this episode of The Everyday Global Citizen Podcast, I explore belonging and identity through my lived experience of growing up cross-cultural in Norway. What does it mean to feel at home in a place — and what happens when that belonging is subtly questioned?  I then connect identity and belonging to global citizenship — not as an abstract ideal, but as a practice of widening the circle of...

What does global citizenship look like when it’s not loud, performative, or abstract — but lived quietly, in everyday life? In this opening episode of a new ten-part master series, I reflect on what happens when global events interrupt the ordinary and begin to feel personal. Drawing on lived experience, professional practice, and a guided reflection, this episode explores global citizenship not a...

In this final episode of the year, I explore what it truly means to be a global citizen — and why it has nothing to do with titles, activism, or having the “right” words. Global citizenship is built through everyday choices: challenging stereotypes, showing up for others and raising compassionate children. This reflective episode invites you to pause, look back on your year, and reconnect with the...

In this episode, I explore gratitude through the lens of global citizenship — not the Instagram version, but the deeper kind that connects us to privilege, justice, and community. I share how gratitude can become a grounding practice that expands responsibility and inspires action. A reflective episode for anyone wanting to live with more intention and awareness. I’d love to stay in touch! Feel fr...

In this episode, I explore how gatekeeping shows up in everyday life - from workplaces and friendships to public debates and even fandoms. I share some of my own experiences as a Norwegian-Palestinian navigating whose voices are seen as “credible,” and reflect on how global citizenship invites us to widen the circle instead of shrinking it.   Want more?  Click [ here for my web...

How do we raise children who care about people, the planet, and justice? In this episode, I share simple, powerful ways to nurture empathy, celebrate diversity, and talk about fairness with kids - plus a bonus tip and two free guides for parents and educators. Click here to get your free Norwegian PDF guide on teaching children the value of cultural diversity .  Click here to get your free En...

Belonging isn’t just about where we’re from -  it’s about who makes room for us there. In this episode, I reflect on what it means to belong as someone born and raised in Norway to Palestinian parents, and why a simple question -  “ Where are yo u really from ? ”  - can carry more weight than it seems. I explore how global citizenship invites us to widen our definition of belonging,...

We often think of global citizenship as something that happens “out there” — through travel, activism, or international work. But the truth is, it starts right where we are: at home. In this episode, I reflect on how our everyday conversations, habits, and silences shape the way we see the world and one another. I explore why small acts — listening, questioning, unlearning — are the important for...

In this episode, I share a story from the London Tube that highlights small, everyday choices that show care and solidarity. A simple act, like offering a seat to someone in need, can reveal whether we’re contributing to a culture of compassion or a culture of indifference. Join me as I reflect on how global citizenship is lived in the ordinary moments of daily life.   Transcript:  I wan...

In this episode, I break down the key differences between cultural competence and cultural humility — two concepts that often get confused but come from very different mindsets. While cultural competence focuses on acquiring knowledge, cultural humility asks us to lead with curiosity, question our assumptions, and embrace the ongoing process of learning and unlearning. I draw from real-world examp...

In this episode, I reflect on the heartbreaking murder of a Muslim woman of color in Norway — a child welfare worker whose death appears racially motivated. I explore how true allyship demands more than statements — it requires action, discomfort, and accountability. Allyship is not an identity — it’s a verb. In this deeply personal and powerful episode, you’ll learn what real allyship looks like,...

While on vacation in Bali,I witnessed a group of tourists behaving with total disrespect toward hotel staff and the local environment — and it sparked today’s episode. In this reflection, I explore what it can mean to travel as a global citizen, why cultural humility matters when we’re guests in another country, and how we can respond when we see disrespect in action. I share five simple, but powe...

In this episode, host Nawar Sayyad unpacks the true meaning of global citizenship — not as a passport or travel log, but as a way of thinking, relating, and acting in a diverse world. Drawing from her experience as a Norwegian-Palestinian Muslim, Nawar explores what shape the global citizen mindset — and invites you to reflect on your own journey.   Download here for transcript .   Want...

In this debut episode, the host, Nawar Sayyad,  shares her personal story of growing up between cultures, and how her own experiences as a Norwegian-Palestinian Muslim in Norway shaped her passion for global citizenship. This episode sets the tone for the series and invites listeners into a space of empathy, reflection, and connection.   Click here for the transcript .   ...