Voices Beyond Borders
Voices Beyond Borders
Podcast Description
"Voices Beyond Borders" is a podcast that bridges nations through meaningful conversations. The show focuses on themes of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), as well as empowerment for underrepresented communities, particularly LGBTQIA+ individuals.By fostering dialogue and sharing personal stories, this podcast seeks to create understanding and celebrate the richness of global perspectives.
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Content Themes
The podcast centers on themes of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), alongside empowerment for underrepresented communities, especially LGBTQIA+ individuals, with episodes such as Royalty Redefined featuring drag artist Admira, and Queer Identities in an International Context, which examines challenges faced by LGBTQ+ students in exchange programs.

Welcome to Voices Beyond Borders, the podcast that connects nations through conversations.
Join us every other week as we delve into a diverse range of topics, aiming to connect people from all corners of the globe.Our mission is simple yet powerful: to foster understanding, empathy, and unity among nations.
We believe that through meaningful conversations, we can break down barriers and build bridges.
Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe and follow us on Instagram, and tune in on Apple Podcasts, Podeo, Spotify, and Anghami, all under the username: voicesbeyondborders.L
et’s embark on this journey together, because the voices that unite us are stronger than the borders that divide us.
Join the conversation today!
Welcome to Season 3, Episode 2 of Voices Beyond Borders.
🎙️ Running for a Nation with Arz Zahreddine
What does it take to keep going when the odds were never in your favor?In this powerful episode, we sit down with Arz Zahreddine to explore a journey shaped by resilience, identity, and unwavering determination — from growing up facing challenges and societal barriers to representing Lebanon on the global stage as a Paralympian.
This isn’t just a conversation about sports. It’s about:
-Turning pain into purpose
-Finding strength through adversity
-Overcoming setbacks and making historic comebacks
-Representing a nation with pride in difficult times
💡 Arz shares the defining moments of his journey, from early struggles and bullying, to Tokyo 2020, to his comeback and gold medal victory, offering a message of hope and perseverance to every young person navigating uncertainty today.
🎧 Watch & Listen Everywhere
📺 Full episode: YouTube
🎧 Audio: Podeo, Anghami, Spotify, Deezer, Apple Podcasts
🎬 Teasers: Instagram and TikTok
This season is proudly supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Lebanon, empowering conversations that drive youth innovation and impact.
💬 Join the conversationWhat keeps you going when things get tough? Drop it in the comments.

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