Afaf Ouardi
Youth Zone
Youth Zone is a space where Gen Z explores what it means to grow, question, and create in today’s world. From solo reflections to powerful conversations, the podcast dives into topics like mental health, creativity, identity, and social change. It’s about honest storytelling, unfiltered thoughts, and finding meaning in the chaos. Wherever you’re from, if you’re young and curious, this space is for you.
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Afaf Ouardi
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May 24, 2026
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Episodes
Coming to Lebanon 05.10.2023 46:19
Moving abroad to a new country in a whole other continent was a tough process by all means. From applying, to deciding, to flying…it’s all described in this episode. Enjoy !
You’ll regain that sparkle 31.07.2023 31:09
We often feel like it’s gonna be over, we feel like we will never bring our old self again with everything that’s happening in our lives smashing us and affecting us so bad. However, we often forget the fact that we will figure it out, we will get over it as well always did, and we will REGAIN THAT SPARKLE AGAIN.
College lists 19.07.2023 53:35
I hope this episode would be beneficial to students who are trying to apply for universities abroad and who started making their college lists. There are so many factors to consider before making a college list, today I talked about a variety of them from my own experience with the US application process.
Depression & Therapy 26.06.2023 1:06:40
Talking about depression can be difficult and very subjective. A personal experience is shared in this episode, with a goal of raising awareness about the different methods of therapy that we can follow to heal. Your questions, comments, feedbacks, and experiences are very welcomed…
The law of Non-Attachment 16.03.2023 34:00
Should we manifest our dream lives and attract them to actually live them or just let things go, follow the flow and accept whatever life brings us? I have always been trying to answer that question because my personal experiences have resulted a war between two laws, the law of attraction and the law of non-attachment. Which one should we work with ?
All you should know about standardized tests: SAT, TOEFL & DET 06.03.2023 52:21
If you have started, or planning to start the US process (applying to the US universities), this episode has all the tips you’d need during your preparation for the standardized tests, which is a big step towards moving abroad with full scholarships.
POV : All the doors are closed 22.02.2023 24:55
Have you ever went through a hard time feeling that all the doors are closed at your face (including opportunities and people) ? In this episode, I discuss how to deal with this kind of breakdowns relating them to destiny and faith.
Patterns & Toxicity 16.02.2023 45:32
When do you know a friendship/relationship is turning to be toxic ? When is the pain and problems not worth dealing with anymore? In this episode, I talk about the patterns that make us fail our connections with others, the lessons I’ve learned from friendships worth fighting for. I talk about previous experiences and how they have impacted me on the personal level.
Answering «We’re Not Really Strangers» Questions 20.11.2022 43:50
We struggle to connect with ourselves and even with people around us on a deep level. Sometimes we look like strangers to each other because we don’t know enough about who we are and where we belong. We’re not really strangers is a driven card game that helps with self-talks, journalling prompts and long conversations..
Daydreaming sucks sometimes 29.07.2022 37:02
They say that if you are frustrated by a situation, problem, or simply want to expand your imagination or creativity, give daydreaming a try and see what mental pathways might open up for you. But people don’t know that daydreaming may be toxic and unhealthy sometimes if you get too much used to it. It may turn to be a source of disappointment not a source of joy and pleasure anymore..
The Pressure to Overachieve 20.05.2022 50:32
Overachievers are people who do great things but still need to accomplish more, even though they attain more success than the majority of people, they never get satisfied and always strive for what's "next". If you judge your own worth purely based upon successes, there's a strong sign that you're an overachiever..
Make sure your close ones are okay 29.04.2022 27:18
It is not your responsibility to change another person's situation or solve their problems, but it is your duty as a close person to them to make sure they are okay and help them go out of the tough time. Not everyone is able to tell you about what they're going through, not everyone who's smiling at you is actually smiling from the inside. So be impactful and do the tiny little things that can ma...
Yolo'ing 05.04.2022 32:27
You Only Live Once...You may look crazy for quitting your job, opening a small business, dancing hip-hop, writing rap lyrics, jumping from a project to another, start modeling, changing your clothing style, being vegan... You are the one who knows what's right for you, so be comfortable with looking that INSANE.
Art is never ugly ! 18.03.2022 27:26
Can any art objectively be good or bad than other art ? Is there an ugly art actually ? Too many difficult and brave questions to answer in this episode, a humble opinion was shared, and your own voice, dear listener, deserves to be heard as always..
My DigiGirlz experience as a Mentee 12.02.2022 38:47
A lot of people ask about what the DMP program is ? Why is participation in DMP important ? Who is eligible to apply ? And what makes it a special experience ? In this episode, all the questions about DigiGirlz are answered, advices and tips are also given from a past Mentee and a new Mentor.
Getting obsessed with the outcome 29.01.2022 41:35
You don’t need to pressure yourself to compete, to win, to come out on top. Because the truth is, you don’t control the outcome. You don’t control anything — except yourself. The only parts you truly have control over are your attitude, your mindset, and your actions. The rest is out of your control.
Personal Branding & Social Media 17.01.2022 44:19
Our personal brand is the public perception of us by having a consistent voice, personality, and a unique story to tell. Having an online presence means shaping ourselves and optimising the way in which we're presented to others. How is a good personal brand built ? Is personal branding only limited to entrepreneurs and business owners ? How can social media be used for a beneficial personal use ?...
When philosophy sucks 23.12.2021 48:16
Sometimes we are too impatient for some specific things, and sometimes planning kills our patience. Sometimes NOs are more powerful than YESs. Sometimes there is no hope or escapism. Is it an illusion or reality? Can you still be yourself when other things are impacting you ? What is impacting you the most ?And who are you, is it your identity or coping skills?
Is this what we really mean by Success ? 06.12.2021 37:34
What if success is less about how much money you make, or many houses you own, and more about how fulfilled you are ? Maybe it's about the impact you make in your community, or how loved you are by the people who matter. What is your definition of success then ?
Growing Pains of Change 31.10.2021 38:57
This episode is about the conflicting emotions and thoughts of change and feeling bad over losing an old lifestyle when you make changes and start a new phase in life. Do not expect many advices and tips from this episode, it's just an honest speech from a Gen Zer's heart to another..
Show me your friends, I'll show you your future 22.09.2021 35:37
In this episode, I am talking about how friendships of young age are impacting our mental health in the long term, and how we are scuplturing our personalities out of people who surround us. "Show me your friends, I'll show you your future" was once said by the billionaire Dan Pena, and today, I am discussing this quote from my own perspective and experience.
It's my birthay !! 05.09.2021 28:58
My birthay was on the 26th of August, by this occasion I'll be talking about why do some people get upset and depressed on their birthays ? Am I that kind of people ? How was my birthay this year ? And how did I spend it ? If your birthay is happening soon, you surely need to check out this episode. Enjoy it :)
Upgrade your life this summer 08.08.2021 39:47
Are you all ready for a sunny, fun, productive summer ? This episode is about small achievable goals you can work on to glow and improve your lifestyle this summer, it includes tips on buiding and maintaining habits that can help you to learn, stay healthy, interact and organize your life at the same time. Enjoy the episode, enjoy your vacation :)
Daring Leadership 11.07.2021 53:52
It may be a long episode but it's worth it because this topic is very close to my heart. I have reflected on Brené Brown's researches and books about the strong relation between Vulnerability and Leadership, and tried to raise awareness about the real definition of Vulnerability in the sociology field. I have talked about my little experience as well to give you examples about how does Daring Lead...
Losing the motivation to do anything 04.07.2021 41:19
Motivation loss hits everyone in life, from the tired med student to the highly effective excutive. There is only a difference in the reasons behind that loss and how does it look like in the person's mental and physical health. Why do we suddently lose motivation ? What should we do when we lose our excitement ? And what do we need the most, discipline or motivation ? All of these questions are a...
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