Episode 18: Roundtable Talk with Shayma Ghaleb & Zahra Huber on Arab-American Identity, the Weight of Expectations & Culture and What We Get Wrong About Islam
Shayma Ghaleb is an MS & Gastropresis survivor, she is currently enrolled in nursing school and helps others to overcome their own difficulties through her motivational speaking. Zahra Huber is a former journalist and the host of the podcast Breaking Pita with Zee which highlights Arab-American, Muslim stories and lives.
On this week’s episode we break down what it means to be an Arab in America, what it means to be a Muslim women- and why the religion is so misunderstood by so many.
Shayma is Yemeni-American and is an outspoken advocate against discrimination within the community, as well as her own determination to overcome her illnesses and become a success. Zahra and Shayma go deep into the differences between culture & religion, what it really means to wear the hijab & reputation vs character within the community.
Where you can find them:
Follow Zahra on Instagram @breakingpitawithzee & follow Shayma @shaystrongforever.
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