Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine

On this episode of the Sumud podcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify Palestinian American attorney and author Ali Awad, known as the CEO lawyer. He is the proud son of Palestinian parents who immigrate to the U.S. Not just in search of a better life, but also to establish a strong foundation of support for the Palestinian and Muslim communities.At age 24, Ali made history as one of the youngest graduates to earn both a law degree and an MBA in the state of Georgia.Awad is driven by his advocacy for Muslim community empowerment and financial education. This episode also addresses the underrepresentation of Muslims in sectors like healthcare, political accountability concerning U.S. policies in the Middle East, and promotes strategic empowerment and self-reliance within the Muslim community. Stay tuned with all things Sumud on our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sumudpodConnect with Dr. Ed Hasan on Instagram @DrEdHasan or LinkedIn to join the conversation.Connect with Ali Awad, aka the CEO Lawyer on Instagram, X, Tik Tok, Threads and Youtube @CeoLawyer.Chapters01:44 Embracing Palestinian Identity and Overcoming Struggles08:35 Financial Lessons and Community Challenges24:08 Ali's Journey: From Childhood Hustles to Legal Success47:40 Overcoming Adversity: A Personal Journey50:36 Academic Ambitions: Law School and Beyond57:17 Facing Controversy: Standing Up for Beliefs01:10:02 Vision for the Future: Building a Legacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Sumud podcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify Palestinian American professor and author Maha Nassar. Dr. Maha is a cultural and intellectual historian of the 20th century Arab world, focusing on Palestinian history. She authored the book Brothers Apart, Palestinian Citizens of Israel and the Arab World. Dr. Nassar discusses the cultural challenges she faced, how these shaped her career, and her mission to demystify Palestinian identity through writing and historical research. She also previews her forthcoming book on the history of global Palestinian steadfastness and emphasizes the continued importance of advocacy and education in the Palestinian liberation movement.Stay tuned with all things Sumud on our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sumudpodConnect with Dr. Ed Hasan on Instagram @DrEdHasan or LinkedIn to join the conversation.Connect with Dr. Maha Nassar on Instagram @Maha_Nassar_history and X @MtNassar. Keep up with her work at https://linktr.ee/MahaNassar.Chapters01:26 Early Life and Formative Experiences07:06 Academic Journey and Influences19:29 Themes and Impact of 'Brothers Apart'33:24 Groundbreaking Research on Media Representation38:58 The Significance of 'From the River to the Sea'45:19 Historical Rhymes and Modern Struggles55:03 Cultural Resistance and Future Projects Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Sumud podcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify the trailblazing Rula Jebreal. Rula is an award-winning journalist, international best-selling author, and foreign policy analyst renowned for her work on global issues.Stay tuned with all things Sumud on our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sumudpodConnect with Dr. Ed Hasan on Instagram @DrEdHasan or LinkedIn to join the conversation.Connect with Rula Jebreal on Instagram and X @rulajebreal.Chapters01:32 Rula's Childhood and Early Struggles10:18 Witnessing Injustice and the Drive to Fight21:24 Rula's Career and Advocacy55:30 Jill Stein's Impact and Kamala Harris's Stance57:01 Middle Eastern Policy and the Abraham Accords01:02:17 Hypocrisy in International Law and Personal Lawsuits01:06:34 Palestinian Struggles and Future Aspirations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Sumud podcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify Palestinian American rights activists, Zeina Ashrawi Hutchison. Zeina is a director of development and expansion at the American Arab Anti Discrimination Committee, also known as ADC. She is the only Arab American elected to a political party's central committee in Virginia and was an elected Bernie Sanders delegate to the DNC in 2020.Zeina discusses her activism roots, growing up in Ramallah during the Intifada, and her journey of uplifting Palestinian voices in the U.S. on an episode you don't want to miss. Stay in tuned with all things Sumud on our Linktree https://linktr.ee/sumudpodConnect with Dr. Ed Hasan on Instagram @DrEdHasan or LinkedIn to join the conversation.Connect with Zeina Ashrawi Hutchison on Instagram and X @zeinahutchison, or on Facebook by searching for Zeina Ashrawi Hutchison.Chapters02:36 Growing Up in Palestine13:55 Activism and Political Involvement35:39 The Ongoing Struggle Against VIAB36:29 Empowering Virginians to Take Action40:32 The Importance of Voting and Political Engagement44:07 Advocacy, Resilience, and the Palestinian Cause Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Sumud podcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify Palestinian psychiatrists and psychotherapists, Dr. Samah Jabr. Dr. Samah is the head of the mental health unit at the Palestinian Ministry of Health. She has become a key figure in addressing the mental health crisis in Palestine. Her contributions reach beyond clinical psychiatry, encompassing education, advocacy, and writing.Connect with Dr. Ed Hasan on Instagram @DrEdHasan or LinkedIn to join the conversation.Connect with Dr. Samah Jabr on Instagram and Threads @jabrsamah. Check out Dr. Samah's books and lectures on her Linktree page at https://linktr.ee/jabrsamah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Sumud podcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify congressional Democratic candidate Preston Nouri. Preston is a first-generation American who was born in Erie, Pennsylvania. His passion for the well-being and stability of the people in Pennsylvania’s 16th congressional district is clearly unmatched.Connect with Dr. Ed Hasan on Instagram @DrEdHasan or LinkedIn to join the conversation.Connect with Preston Nouri on Instagram @preston4pa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Sumud podcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify Asma Abu Dahab. Asma is a psychotherapist and a licensed clinical social worker based in the U S. She specializes in mental health and has been practicing in the field for over 10 years. Asma is dedicated to normalizing mental health care, decolonizing the mental health field and empowering others to live their best lives.Connect with Dr. Ed Hasan on Instagram @DrEdHasan or LinkedIn to join the conversation.Connect with Asma Abu-Dahabi on Instagram @Asma.Therapist and all of her links on her linktree linked here; https://linktr.ee/asma.therapist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Sumud podcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify Palestinian American space engineer Loay Elbasyouni. Loay helped design Ingenuity, a lightweight robotic helicopter for NASA's Mars Perseverance Rover mission. Raised in Gaza, Palestine, and educated in UNRWA schools. He overcame countless obstacles to follow his passion for engineering and space exploration.Loay shares personal anecdotes about his pioneering spirit, aspirations for future generations, and more. Connect with Dr. Ed Hasan on Instagram @DrEdHasan or LinkedIn to join the conversation.Connect with Loay Elbasyouni on Instagram @loay.elbasyouni or LinkedIn to join the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Sumúd podcast we uplift, empower and amplify Palestinian American and Muslim, Bahia Amawi. You may remember her as a courageous Texas elementary school speech language pathologist, fired from her job because she refused to sign the anti-boycott, divestment, and sanctions law, which asked her to take an oath of solidarity with Israel. On this episode Bahia shares her personal experience about the ordeal and how with the help of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), she was able to sue the state of Texas and win!Watch Bahia's story on the movie referenced in this episode "Boycott" linked here; https://justvision.org/boycott/watch.Connect with Dr. Ed Hasan on Instagram @DrEdHasan or LinkedIn to join the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Sumúd Podcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify Dr. Zachary Foster, a historian of Palestine and PhD recipient from Princeton University.He founded Palestine Nexus, a go to source for understanding Palestine, and oversees the newsletter 'Palestine in Your Inbox', which covers the history, politics, and culture of Palestine. Zach shares his thoughts on Gaza's history, debunks myths from October 7th and draws powerful parallels to South African apartheid.The first 10 people that email PalestineNexus@gmail.com will get their 'Palestine Nexus' course for free courtesy of Sumúd podcast.Connect with Dr. Zachary Foster on Instagram @zachary__foster__, @_ZachFoster on Twitter/X and take the Palestine Nexus course at https://palestinenexus.com/course.Connect with Dr. Ed Hasan on Instagram @DrEdHasan or LinkedIn to join the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices