A safe space for Arab women to share their experiences

? Bi La Sukkar is made to be a safe space for women. Produced by the Khateera platform and hosted by Palestinian-Jordanian journalist Tala Al Issa, Bi La Sukkar discusses the struggles and concerns of women in the Arab world. Tala launched the biweekly podcast a month ago, with each episode featuring four Arab women from different backgrounds who share a common experience, such as living abroad or going through a divorce.

Reflecting on living far away from home: In the first episode, Tala brings on Arab women sharing their personal experiences of living away from home. Between the Egyptian expat in Jordan and the Syrian living in Germany, the guests delve into how it has impacted their life, including how it affected their relationship with their partners and the world around them.

Tala also shares her own similar experience, and asks questions about the nostalgia for the culture and traditions these women miss. The episode is filled with raw, honest emotions that reflect the struggles of expat women, caught between feelings of homesickness and the newfound sense of independence.

The episodes are lengthy, ranging from 45 mins to an hour, but each one feels like a warm conversation with your friends, who always manage to express even the most complex and deep emotions with lightness and sincerity.

WHERE TO LISTEN- You can listen to the podcast Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anghami, and YouTube.