Well Rooted
Well Rooted
Podcast Description
Well Rooted is a platform dedicated to uplifting and celebrating MENA entrepreneurs, creatives, and industry leaders. Each episode dives into the journeys of inspiring individuals who are breaking barriers, building legacies, and making an impact in their fields. From artists and innovators to business visionaries, our guests share their stories, insights, and strategies for success. Whether you’re seeking motivation, practical advice, or a deeper connection to the MENA community, Well Rooted Podcast is here to fuel your dreams and help you grow.
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The podcast covers themes related to the MENA community, entrepreneurship, creativity, and representation. Episodes feature inspiring individuals discussing their journeys, such as the challenges in the comedy scene for Palestinian women and the importance of financial independence in the entertainment industry.
Well Rooted is a platform dedicated to uplifting and celebrating MENA entrepreneurs, creatives, and industry leaders. Each episode dives into the journeys of inspiring individuals who are breaking barriers, building legacies, and making an impact in their fields. From artists and innovators to business visionaries, our guests share their stories, insights, and strategies for success. Whether you’re seeking motivation, practical advice, or a deeper connection to the MENA community, Well Rooted Podcast is here to fuel your dreams and help you grow.
What does it take to build power when the system wasn’t built for you?
This week, I sit down with Iraqi-American entrepreneur, startup founder, and one of the most trusted voices in entrepreneurship and career strategy on social media, Layla Shaikley. Layla’s story spans architecture school, NASA, MIT, building a multi-million dollar tech startup, and even a viral Muslim hipster music video. She didn’t wait to be chosen. She built her own table.
In this episode:
· Growing up Muslim and Arab in post-9/11 America with zero representation
· Why your identity is your greatest strategic asset
· The “super founder” concept and what your first business actually teaches you
· Why emotional intelligence is the most underrated form of generational wealth
· How to find your voice as a creator (even when it feels embarrassing)
· Why representation is just the first step, and ownership is what gives us real power
This one is for the founders, the creators, the first-gen dreamers, and every parent thinking about the environment they’re building for their kids.
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