*Welcome to the Roots and Narrative Podcast!*
Join Rida Alwan and Naba Al Madani, two storytellers at heart living in London, as they dive deep into the experiences that shape who we are.
Rida is a business consultant who helps companies achieve extraordinary growth while uncovering inspiring stories along the way. Naba is a psychotherapist dedicated to exploring the complexities of what makes us human.
Together, they create a space where guests share their personal journeys — from struggles to successes — offering unique insights and practical life hacks to inspire and uplift.
Tune in to hear thought-provoking conversations that just might change the way you see the world. Let’s grow, learn, and thrive together!
Hid My Iraqi Identity… Until This Changed Everything
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25 Apr 2026
Legacy, Identity & the Rise of Ridha Alwan | أكثر من قهوة: الإرث والهوية وصعود رضا علوان ☕🇮🇶
More than coffee… this is legacy, culture, and identity in every cup. ☕🇮🇶
In this powerful episode of Roots & Narrative, we sit down with Ahmed Ridha Alwan, CEO and co-founder of Ridha Alwan Coffee the largest coffee brand in Iraq.
Ahmed shares the story behind the name, the responsibility of carrying a family legacy, and how Iraqi culture is deeply embedded in every coffee shop experience. From the streets of Baghdad to becoming a national symbol, this is a journey of resilience, vision, and purpose.
We explore:
* The story behind Ridha Alwan Coffee
* Building the biggest coffee brand in Iraq
* Coffee shops as cultural and social spaces
* Protecting heritage while scaling a modern business
* Why respect and community are at the heart of Iraqi cafés
This episode isn’t just about coffee — it’s about identity, belonging, and preserving culture for future generations.
🎧 Watch now and be part of the story.
💬 Comment below: What does a coffee shop mean to you?
**العربي:**
أكثر من مجرد قهوة… إنها إرث وثقافة وهوية في كل فنجان ☕🇮🇶
في هذه الحلقة المميزة من *Roots & Narrative*، نستضيف أحمد رضا علوان، الرئيس التنفيذي والمؤسس المشارك لعلامة رضا علوان — أكبر علامة قهوة في العراق.
يشاركنا أحمد قصة الاسم، ومسؤولية الحفاظ على إرث عائلي عريق، وكيف أصبحت المقاهي جزءاً لا يتجزأ من الثقافة العراقية. من شوارع بغداد إلى علامة وطنية، هذه قصة طموح ورؤية وإصرار.
في هذه الحلقة:
* قصة نجاح رضا علوان
* كيف أصبحت أكبر علامة قهوة في العراق
* المقاهي كمساحات ثقافية واجتماعية
* التوازن بين التراث والتوسع الحديث
* أهمية الاحترام والمجتمع في المقاهي العراقية
هذه الحلقة ليست عن القهوة فقط… بل عن الهوية والانتماء والحفاظ على الثقافة للأجيال القادمة ❤️
🎧 شاهد الآن وكن جزءاً من القصة
💬 شاركونا: ماذا يعني لكم المقهى؟
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30 Mar 2026
He Left London… To Build a Billion-Dollar Future in Ira
He had the career, the money, and the life in London…
but something kept pulling him back.
In this episode, we sit down with a founder who walked away from finance to help build Iraq’s startup ecosystem from the ground up.
From growing up across Iraq, Sweden, and the UK… to launching companies in one of the toughest markets in the world — this is a story about identity, risk, and purpose.
We dive into:
- Why he left London at the peak of his career
- The reality of building businesses in Iraq
- The biggest mistakes founders make early on
- Why Iraq could be the next startup nation
If you’ve ever felt stuck, unsure about your path, or pulled between two worlds… this episode is for you.
🎧 Watch the full episode now on YouTube
Link in bio 👆
Tell us in the comments: What does “home” mean to you?
#rootsandnarrative #podcast #charity #legacy #humanstories #iraq #inspiration
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