The Y Chats Podcast

A young group of the Lebanese diaspora came to Lebanon’s aid when its leaders failed to show. In this special, @impact.lebanon explains how they came together in London, created a not for profit organization that aims to work and contribute to a stronger nation from abroad, how they set up the first crowdfunding page after the August 4th explosion, how they plan to send $8 million to the country safely and what’s next for this initiative. Please listen to us talking to Co-Founder @nader.bey Nader Noueiri and share - and don’t hesitate to get in touch! #talkaboutlebanon

Constantly smiling, this survivor of the Beirut blast is an inspiration in every way. Clara lived to share her story with you and she talks about getting through the trauma and the hope for Lebanon in the most uplifting way. On behalf of everyone, thank you @claralicious 🤍 your energy is infectious 💜 A speedy recovery #ychats #beirut #prayforlebanon #talkaboutlebanon

In this lockdown feature, Blogger and activist @ginoraidy reveals details about what’s going on behind the scenes with Lebanon’s leadership regarding the August 4th explosion, the banking system and of course delves into the present situation of the revolution. Is there still a revolution? Calling Lebanon home, he says he believes the youth can and should they wish to take action, all they need to do is get involved #ychats #beirut #lebanon #talkaboutlebanon #revolution #ginoraidy

In this part of our #YChats Research Fellow at Cambridge University Dr. @saleh_machnouk talks about the Militia-Mafia nexus governing Lebanon for decades leading to its ultimate corruption, the possibility of Saad Hariri at the helm of a new government, the lack of a functional system in the country and of course answers the question about his father being former Interior Minister #beirut #lebanon #salehmachnouk #talkaboutlebanon

In the aftermath of the August 4th explosion, Journalist @luna.k.safwan, a contributor for @cnn @washingtonpost and @skynews reveals some interesting details about who and why it is very plausible that the explosion was an attack, how a militant and political group in Lebanon is causing controversy after controversy and how Beirut remains, much to its citizens chagrin, a battlefield for regional and international players #ychats #beirutunited

Which NGO do we vouch for? We can’t say enough about Founder @mayaterro who works tirelessly (I’ve never seen this woman rest) In the aftermath of the August 4th explosion, we are letting our viewers know where they can donate and contribute -

@foodblessed was created in 2012 and uses surplus from buffet events and conferences to feed the hungry. Since the pandemic hit, they’ve been collecting funds to create food boxes as the demands went up. Please visit @foodblessed for any inquiries.

For better audio (as it was breaking up indoors) @hadleygamble had the kindness to step outside in Bodrum, Turkey where she is currently and talk to us under the moonlight - still shining. 

We spoke about the Lebanese crisis, what she’s witnessed on the ground speaking to public officials and economists covering Lebanon for years, the importance of women supporting one another, the youth creating their opportunities and the dream of an undying Lebanon. Allow me to thank you for making this country so personal to you. 

Listen to the episode in full, to be inspired and entertained as is the goal of our #YChats

Writer, Producer and Co-Founder of @lastfloorproductions Nasri Atallah tells the incredible story of how during lock-down, his partners and him were able to write, cast and produce a full feature series and sell it to one of the best streaming services in the region. Their goal: to put Arab genre stories on the map. Nasri also talks about the illusion of hope and why the youth is key in the entertainment industry #ychats #lebanon #nasriatallah #lastfloorproductions

Dan Azzi is the Former Harvard Advanced Leadership Initiative Fellow and Former CEO of Standard Chartered. In this special, he talks about the current economic crisis, the expats and brain drain and of course hope for our youth and Lebanon! Yes, even Dan Azzi has some positive things to say - all in our #YChats Lebanon.