Levant Vibes

About Levant Vibes

Welcome to Levant Vibes, a podcast where inspiring conversations meet the vibrant culture and rich history of the Levant—a region that includes countries like Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Palestine, known for its deep traditions, hospitality, and resilience. Join us as we chat with incredible guests—leaders, humanitarians, and everyday heroes—who share their journeys, insights on career shifts, family dynamics, and the art of living a joyful life. Whether you’re from the Levant, connected to it, or simply curious about the unique stories and traditions of this region, Levant Vibes is your go-to space for heartfelt discussions and uplifting moments. Tune in to explore leadership lessons, cultural connections, and the universal threads that bring us all together—one vibe at a time.

Publisher

oladiab86

Category

business · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Jan 2025

Latest episode

29 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

5 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Sept 2025

   Humanitarian, storyteller, fighter: Rasha’s journey from war in Syria to new dreams.

   Rasha grew up in Damascus,and later witnessed how war limited her dreams. She spent more than a decade with UNICEF, leading humanitarian communications during the Syrian crisis, giving a voice to communities living through conflict. In this episode of Levant Vibes Podcast, Rasha shares her journey through humanitarian work, resilience, and reinventing herself through storytelling and social media in Dubai.

2. 

   5 Jun 2025

   Spreading Smiles, Saving Lives: A UNICEF Leader’s Journey from Lebanon to Global Humanitarian Missions

   Edgard, a UNICEF humanitarian leader, recounts his 22-year journey from Lebanon to global missions, highlighting his dedication to serving children in crisis, in this interview.

3. 

   24 Apr 2025

   Where You Come From, On a Plate: Racha’s Story of Immigration, Food & Syrian Flavours

   In this episode of Levant Vibes, host Ola Diab sits down with Racha, a Syrian immigrant and self-taught cook based in Australia, whose story is layered with courage, culture, and unforgettable flavour. We talk about the flavours of Syria, the warmth of Arab hospitality, and leaving Syria to starting over in a new country, Racha shares the emotional journey of migration, rebuilding, and rediscovering purpose through food.

4. 

   11 Mar 2025

   From Growing Up in Syria to Global Success: Haya Douidri’s Can-Do Attitude on Career, Networking & Balance

   In this episode, I sit down with Haya Douidri, a Syrian-Dutch leader in public policy, Columbia University graduate, and former UN and oil industry professional. We dive into: Growing up in Syria, Career pivots, The power of networking,Balancing work and family.

5. 

   10 Jan 2025

   From Syria to the World: Salma Kahale on Feminism, Family, and Empowerment Across Borders

   In this inspiring episode of Levant Vibes, we sit down with Salma Kahale—an accomplished feminist advocate, NGO founder, and global leader who has dedicated her life to empowering women across the Middle East and beyond. Where we learn about leadership in changing environment, feminism in the middle east and work/ life balance. Follow me on Instagram: levant_vibes_podcast

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

2,466

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 23 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

6

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

32

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