Episode #39
Hid My Iraqi Identity… Until This Changed Everything
May 9, 20261h 12mS0
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Hosted by Unknown Host · society · EN · 38 episodes
*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!
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Episode #39
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Episode #38
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 c...
Episode #37
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...
Episode #36
Welcome back to Roots and Narrative. Today, Rida and Naba sit down with Mustafa Alchali, the founder of Al Ghad Al Mushreq. He walks us through the early days of the orphanage the struggles, the small victories, and the overwhelming need that pushed him to build a safe space. The twist? The children who once called this place home now manage it. We sit with the new generation of leaders who are currently overseeing the construction of a new charity complex, ensuring that the children of tomorrow have even more opportunities than they did. This is a conversation about legacy...
Episode #35
From hardship to building multiple successful businesses in Iraq, this is a story of vision, grit, and belief. 🇮🇶 We’re proud to welcome Hadi Laith, Founder and CEO of Rawnaq Aldur, Iraqi Franchise, and Qasraliya, to the Roots & Narrative podcast. Hadi is more than a business leader, he’s a world traveller, antiques collector, and visionary entrepreneur whose journey is shaped by resilience, strategy, and the power of having the right people around you. In this eye-opening conversation, he shares the realities behind building businesses in Iraq, the hardships he faced, the lessons he learned, and how family support and strong tea...
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