Libnanie with Elie: A Lebanese Podcast

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”Libnanie with Elie” is a monthly podcast show that focuses on the positive contributions made by Lebanese people from the motherland and around the world. The podcast features a series of entertaining and educational discussions with distinguished members of the Lebanese community from all different walks of life, including athletes, entertainers, healthcare workers, chefs, academics, and everything in between. Press play and discover the ”Libnanie” way of life.

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Episode 8 - Daizy Gedeon | Journalist & Filmmaker

Daizy Gedeon is on a mission to save Lebanon with her award-winning documentary film "Enough! Lebanon's Darkest Hour". Through exclusive interviews and never-before-seen footage, the Lebanese-Australian journalist and filmmaker exposes the deep-rooted corruption that infests Lebanon. After holding private screenings around the world, Daizy is ready to blow the lid off by launching a Global Watch Party of her film on 9 April, which will also premiere in Lebanon! Join in solidarity and book your t...

Apr 07, 2022•48 min•Ep. 8

Episode 7 - Maria Sobh | Co-founder and Chief Design & Creation Officer at The Concept

Ideate. Create. Develop. These are the three magic words that have guided this week's Libnanie guest to soaring heights. Maria Sobh is the co-founder, COO and Chief Design & Creation Officer of The Concept, a UAE start-up company that focuses on creating sustainable and innovative solutions in aviation, hospitality, and the medical industry, to list a few. What started out as a university project among friends, The Concept has now entered into a partnership agreement with Etihad Airways to c...

Mar 01, 2022•24 min•Ep. 7

Episode 6 - Rafik El Hariri | Graphic Designer and Illustrator

With 1 in 4 people living with at least one mental health issue in Lebanon, it is important that the conversation around mental health never ends. And our special guest on this week's episode of "Libnanie with Elie" continues the dialogue of this silent epidemic through his whimsical and wonderful Squid Game-esque illustrations. Rafik El Hariri, an artist, a university instructor, and a professional night owl, discusses his recent achievement of being featured in the Forbes Middle East 30 Under ...

Oct 29, 2021•29 min•Ep. 6

Episode 4 - Nisrine El-Choueifati | Speech Therapist

She shares the same birthday as Albert Einstein. She shares the same surname as me. And she shares over 15 years of knowledge as a speech therapist on this week's brand new episode of "Libnanie with Elie"! Nisrine El-Choueifati, a private speech therapist and part-time lecturer at the Australian Catholic University, discusses how her Lebanese heritage and values have influenced her vocation to serve children and families, the different methods of communication interaction available to support th...

Oct 05, 2021•27 min•Ep. 4

Episode 3 - Camille Lattouf | Lebanese Film Festival Director

From Capernaum to The Insult, and everything in between, the Lebanese Film Festival in Australia has screened over 250 Lebanese-based films from around the world. One might say, it's a gift that keeps on giving. Lebanese Film Festival director Camille Lattouf, our special guest for this week's episode of "Libnanie with Elie", discusses the importance of showing a piece of the Libnanie on-screen to Lebanese and non-Lebanese audiences, the glamourised representations of the Lebanese Civil War and ...

Sep 27, 2021•27 min•Ep. 3

Episode 2 - Ray Bassil | Olympic Trap Shooter

Al Capone once said: “You can go a long way with a smile, but you can go a lot further with a smile and a gun”. And there’s no one else who’s gone further than her. Lebanese professional trap shooter Ray Bassil chats with Elie about her recent experience at the Tokyo Olympic Games, the challenges of training amidst the crisis in Lebanon and the COVID-19 pandemic, the representation of Arab women in sports, and the importance of staying positive in the face of adversity. Ray, who was introduced t...

Sep 18, 2021•31 min•Ep. 2

Episode 1 - Libnanie with Elie Introduction

Elie, the creator of "Libnanie with Elie", welcomes you to a podcast that will feature Lebanese guests who have made positive contributions in their respective communities from around the world. In the first episode, the Lebanese-Australian journalist talks about the purpose and concept of the show, the ongoing crisis in Lebanon, and the need to report on positive news in the Lebanese community. Tune in every week and discover the Libnanie way of life.

Sep 05, 2021•7 min•Ep. 1

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