Hosted by Farida Rafique · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 34 episodes
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“The Slow Dive" is an embrace of meaningful connection. Our podcast allows intentional listening, thoughtful reflection, and genuine connection. We aim to inspire meaningful dialogue through community roundtables and in-depth conversations with guests from diverse fields, including creativity, social impact, innovation, and community building. We invite our deep-thinking audience to embrace slow, intentional living and savor the art of long-form storytelling. By exploring candid, heartfelt discussions, we illuminate the profound interconnectedness of our global human family and encourage empathy, awareness, and shared growth. Host: Farida Rafique (Impact Producer) www.theslowdivepodcast.com
Farida Rafique hosts The Slow Dive Podcast, a society show with 34 episodes published.
In this moving episode of The Slow Dive, host Farida Rafique sits down with the creative team behind Water Angel, writer/director Nijla Baseema Mu’min and producer Maegan L. Philmore for a robust conversation on storytel
Independent filmmaking is often described as a labor of love — a journey defined by passion, resilience, and an unwavering belief in the power of story. In this episode, host Farida Rafique is joined by writer and direct
Farrah Fazal is a 9-time Emmy Award–winning documentary producer, director, and former war correspondent whose storytelling meets people exactly where they are — in their truth, their struggle, their resilience, and thei
In this deeply moving episode of The Slow Dive , host Farida Rafique sits down with Jenny McGee, founder and executive director of Starfish Project, a pioneering social enterprise restoring hope and freedom to women esca
In this episode of The Slow Dive, host Farida Rafique speaks with artist and filmmaker Sasha Marie Speer about her journey in art, storytelling, and philanthropy. Sasha opens up about her creative process and the role of
In this episode of The Slow Dive Podcast , host Farida Rafique engages with Ezza Naveed , a social entrepreneur, learning designer, and Segall Innovation Fellow whose work bridges education, empathy, and imagination. Ezz
In this episode of The Slow Dive , host Farida Rafique sits down with award-winning composer Nikhil Koparkar to explore the art and evolution of music across mediums. Nikhil, whose song “The Hills of Tanchico” for Amazon
In this episode of The Slow Dive, host Farida welcomes Sasheen Artis, a three-time Emmy-winning producer and founder of Plenty of Pie, a talent incubator for emerging creatives. They discuss Sasheen's journey from aspiri
Academy Award–nominated, Emmy and Peabody Award–winning filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon joins The Slow Dive for a rich and enlightening conversation about storytelling, community, and care. Known for her acclaimed doc
In this episode of The Slow Dive, host Farida Rafique engages with filmmaker Shana L. Darabie , exploring the intersections of art, mental health, and community. They discuss the importance of creativity in supporting me
In this episode of The Slow Dive, host Farida Rafique interviews Larry Namer, the co-founder of E! Entertainment Television. They discuss Larry's journey from a cable technician to a media mogul, the innovative programmi
After a hiatus, The Slow Dive Podcast returns with a heartfelt conversation between hosts Farida Rafique and Drew Franzblau . They dive into the layered challenges affecting mental health in the film and television indus
In this episode of the Slow Dive Podcast, host Farida Rafique engages with filmmaker and author Ayser Salman, exploring her journey from Iraq to America, her experiences growing up in Kentucky, and her insights on storyt
Please note: this episode was recorded before the devastating wild fires in Los Angeles. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this ongoing crisis. In this reflective episode of the Slow Dive Podcast, Drew Franzbla
In this final part of our annual round table series, we explore the concept of legacy from a woman's perspective, emphasizing the importance of creating opportunities for underrepresented communities through art. They di
In this episode of the Slow Dive Podcast, host Farida Rafique, and her guests explore the evolving identities of women through cultural lenses and life stages. The conversation delves into the complexities of women's rol
This conversation explores the evolving identities of women through cultural lenses, addressing beauty standards, the trad wife trend, and the complexities of feminism and femininity. The participants share personal anec
In this episode of the Slow Dive podcast, host Farida Rafique engages in a deep conversation with Felix Mack, a trans filmmaker from Scotland. They explore Felix's journey from the UK to the US, his experiences in the fi
In this episode of The Slow Dive, host Farida Rafique engages with Rory Crittenden, a Cherokee storyteller and filmmaker, discussing the intricacies of storytelling, the Oklahoma film scene, and the importance of represe
In this engaging conversation, Soniah Kamal, an acclaimed Novelist, discusses the profound connections between food, memory, and cultural identity. She reflects on the complexities of enduring love, the challenges of car
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