Episodes
Sunday Aug 08, 2021
S03 E05 :: Supporting a TCK
Sunday Aug 08, 2021
Sunday Aug 08, 2021
In this episode, we talk about some common issues that come up when counseling TCKs. We cover types of grief and ways to resolve it as well as what to look for when you're finding a counselor, therapist or coach. As always, we don't claim to be professionals but we can speak to our experiences and what we've read. Always consult a professional for health issues mental or physical!
Reach out to us with your thoughts on our Twitter or Instagram @3rdCultureBloc!
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@libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril
@ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa
@mohammedzismail - Mohammed Ismail
Friday Jul 16, 2021
S03 E04 :: An interview with Nadeen Mustafa
Friday Jul 16, 2021
Friday Jul 16, 2021
In this episode, we sit down with Nadeen Mustafa and discuss what it means to build communities, do nonprofit work, and "being true to yourself, your identity and your community through service."
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@libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril
@ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa
@mohammedzismail - Mohammed Ismail
Friday Jul 09, 2021
S03 E03 :: Shift in the Narrative
Friday Jul 09, 2021
Friday Jul 09, 2021
In this episode, we sit down and talk about the global shift of the narrative surrounding the Ethnic cleansing of the Palestinians as well as the efforts that got us here. We talk about the power of a narrative to expose a cause, build a community and inspire action for the cause.
Reach out to us with your thoughts on our Twitter or Instagram @3rdCultureBloc!
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@libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril
@ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa
@mohammedzismail - Mohammed Ismail
Friday Jul 02, 2021
S03 E02 :: Artist Communities
Friday Jul 02, 2021
Friday Jul 02, 2021
In this episode, we sit down and talk about some of the core obstacles of community building as an artist: the inherent vulnerability of art and the common language necessary for your niche. As artists we expose our innermost thoughts and perspectives on the world which opens that door for extremely painful criticism or great intimacy and understanding. We go all over in this episode!
Reach out to us with your thoughts on our Twitter or Instagram @3rdCultureBloc!
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@libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril
@ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa
@mohammedzismail - Mohammed Ismail
Friday Jun 25, 2021
S03 E01 :: TCK Community Building
Friday Jun 25, 2021
Friday Jun 25, 2021
In this episode, we sit down and talk about some of the core obstacles of community building as a TCK: tokenization and FOB aversion. As TCKs we are exposed to differing worldviews from an early age which opens that door to further exploration but that isn't the average case. From receiving others from the homeland to feeling out of place ourselves, we go over everything in this episode!
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@libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril
@ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa
@mohammedzismail - Mohammed Ismail
Friday Apr 30, 2021
S02 E12 :: An interview with Marc Owen Jones
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Friday Apr 30, 2021
In this episode, we sit down with Dr Marc Owen Jones and discuss what it means to be a third culture kid, what even is nationalism, where is he from from and everything in between.
Question time asks: When the revolution in Bahrain happened, did you feel connected/engaged in what was going on?
Reach out to us with your thoughts on our Twitter or Instagram @3rdCultureBloc!
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@libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril
@ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa
@mohammedzismail - Mohammed Ismail
Friday Apr 23, 2021
S02 E11 :: Ramadan special
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Friday Apr 23, 2021
In this episode, we tackle the gorilla in the room seen across the Muslim world during the Holy month of Ramadan - overeating and food wastage - why Ramadan has become synonymous with food, its dire effects and how we can start to fix the problem.
Question time asks: Commercialisation has unfortunately turned Ramadan into a month of overeating and waste. what’s the fix?
Reach out to us with your thoughts on our Twitter or Instagram @3rdCultureBloc!
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@libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril
@ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa
@mohammedzismail - Mohammed Ismail
Friday Apr 16, 2021
S02 E10 :: Startup by default
Friday Apr 16, 2021
Friday Apr 16, 2021
In this episode, we tackle some of the challenges artists who are also content creators face in the professional world. Where is the line drawn? Is there a line? Question time asks: Why not just make what people want to buy?
Reach out to us with your thoughts on our Twitter or Instagram @3rdCultureBloc!
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@libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril
@ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa
@mohammedzismail - Mohammed Ismail
Friday Apr 09, 2021
S02 E09 :: Home is where the heart is
Friday Apr 09, 2021
Friday Apr 09, 2021
In this episode, we take a trip down memory, reminiscing on old memories and reflect on the fleeting nature of time. Question time asks: If TCK make their home in people; how has this pandemic impacted your feeling of “home”?
Reach out to us with your thoughts on our Twitter or Instagram @3rdCultureBloc!
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@libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril
@ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa
@mohammedzismail - Mohammed Ismail
Friday Apr 02, 2021
S02 E08 :: An interview with Karin Elgai
Friday Apr 02, 2021
Friday Apr 02, 2021
In this episode, we sit down and chat with Karin Elgai. We talk about her Jewish Libyan roots, her families journey from Napoli to occupied Palestine and her own journey from there to the USA. We talk about life in Libya before the establishment of the state of Israel, her creative path and how to make yoghurt at home!
Follow Karin Elgai on Instagram: @karinelgai
Reach out to us with your thoughts on our Twitter or Instagram @3rdCultureBloc!
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@libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril
@ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa
@mohammedzismail - Mohammed Ismail