Forward_Moves
Forward_Moves
Podcast Description
Forward_Moves is a podcast hosted by Lina Nahhas and Raja Haddad, that shares lived experiences and stories of successful personalities in the Middle East from the creative world of art, design, entertainment, hospitality, business, and other disciplines.
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The podcast explores diverse topics related to art, design, music, and entrepreneurship with specific episodes focusing on the fusion of traditional art with technology, the cultural significance of contemporary fashion, and personal growth experiences. Examples include discussions on NFT art with Amrita Sethi, the musical journey of Karrouhat, and architectural innovation with Sumaya Dabbagh.
Forward_Moves is a podcast hosted by Lina Nahhas and Raja Haddad, that shares lived experiences and stories of successful personalities in the Middle East from the creative world of art, design, entertainment, hospitality, business, and other disciplines.
Can a room tell a story?
In this episode of Forward_Moves, hosts Lina Nahhas and Raja Haddad sit down with Meshary Al Nassar—renowned Interior Architect & Cultural Storyteller—to explore how space, memory, and identity intertwine.
From rearranging furniture at age 12 to leading his own interior design studio, Meshary opens up about his career and personal journey.
📍 Highlights include:
– Designing for emotion, not prestige
– Reclaiming Arab identity through storytelling
– Turning rejection into motivation
– Why every object holds meaning
– The beauty of grief, stillness, and slowing down
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forward_moves/
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Lina’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lina_movements/
Raja’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/octoraj/
Follow Meshary: https://www.instagram.com/studiomesharyalnassar/?hl=en
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:42 Meet the Guest: Meshary Al Nassar
03:58 Meshary's Early Inspirations and Family Influence
04:45 Discovering Interior Design
06:59 The Art of Spatial Design
09:46 Creating Inclusive and Welcoming Spaces
13:27 Passion Projects and Personal Identity
24:09 The Importance of Vulnerability and Authenticity
26:43 Exploring Emotional Intimacy
27:21 Tools for Decompression
29:12 Overcoming Personal Challenges
32:57 Facing Rejection and Finding Motivation
37:52 The Journey to Acceptance and Connection
39:47 Future Aspirations and Legacy
46:06 The Fantasy of Disappearing
48:02 Final Thoughts
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