Hear Our Story

Episode 10: Andy & Teresa Akel

Welcome to Hear Our Story, the podcast where first-generation Palestinian American voices take center stage. We’re Alex Elias and Janice Farhat. Together, we’re sitting down with family, friends, aunts, uncles, and yes—all your cousins too—to share the rich, complex stories of growing up between two worlds: the land that gave us life and the one that lives forever in our hearts. These aren’t just our stories—they’re stories that will feel familiar, maybe even like your own. So grab some coffee, get comfortable, and let’s dive into these conversations that are as enlightening as they are entertaining.

Episode 9: Julia Farhat

Welcome to Hear Our Story, the podcast where first-generation Palestinian American voices take center stage. We’re Alex Elias and Janice Farhat. Together, we’re sitting down with family, friends, aunts, uncles, and yes—all your cousins too—to share the rich, complex stories of growing up between two worlds: the land that gave us life and the one that lives forever in our hearts. These aren’t just our stories—they’re stories that will feel familiar, maybe even like your own. So grab some coffee, get comfortable, and let’s dive into these conversations that are as enlightening as they are entertaining.

Bonus Episode: Youth Scholars

Welcome to Hear Our Story, the podcast where first-generation Palestinian American voices take center stage. We’re Alex Elias and Janice Farhat. Together, we’re sitting down with family, friends, aunts, uncles, and yes—all your cousins too—to share the rich, complex stories of growing up between two worlds: the land that gave us life and the one that lives forever in our hearts. These aren’t just our stories—they’re stories that will feel familiar, maybe even like your own. So grab some coffee, get comfortable, and let’s dive into these conversations that are as enlightening as they are entertaining.

Episode 8: Sandy Bateh

Welcome to Hear Our Story, the podcast where first-generation Palestinian American voices take center stage. We’re Alex Elias and Janice Farhat. Together, we’re sitting down with family, friends, aunts, uncles, and yes—all your cousins too—to share the rich, complex stories of growing up between two worlds: the land that gave us life and the one that lives forever in our hearts. These aren’t just our stories—they’re stories that will feel familiar, maybe even like your own. So grab some coffee, get comfortable, and let’s dive into these conversations that are as enlightening as they are entertaining.

Bonus Episode: Ambassador Riyad H. Mansour

Welcome to Hear Our Story, the podcast where first-generation Palestinian American voices take center stage. We’re Alex Elias and Janice Farhat. Together, we’re sitting down with family, friends, aunts, uncles, and yes—all your cousins too—to share the rich, complex stories of growing up between two worlds: the land that gave us life and the one that lives forever in our hearts. These aren’t just our stories—they’re stories that will feel familiar, maybe even like your own. So grab some coffee, get comfortable, and let’s dive into these conversations that are as enlightening as they are entertaining.

Episode 7: Jonathan & Raoaa Essa

Welcome to Hear Our Story, the podcast where first-generation Palestinian American voices take center stage. We’re Alex Elias and Janice Farhat. Together, we’re sitting down with family, friends, aunts, uncles, and yes—all your cousins too—to share the rich, complex stories of growing up between two worlds: the land that gave us life and the one that lives forever in our hearts. These aren’t just our stories—they’re stories that will feel familiar, maybe even like your own. So grab some coffee, get comfortable, and let’s dive into these conversations that are as enlightening as they are entertaining.

Episode 6: Kathy Kassees & Beverly Michael

Welcome to Hear Our Story, the podcast where first-generation Palestinian American voices take center stage. We’re Alex Elias and Janice Farhat. Together, we’re sitting down with family, friends, aunts, uncles, and yes—all your cousins too—to share the rich, complex stories of growing up between two worlds: the land that gave us life and the one that lives forever in our hearts. These aren’t just our stories—they’re stories that will feel familiar, maybe even like your own. So grab some coffee, get comfortable, and let’s dive into these conversations that are as enlightening as they are entertaining.

Episode 5: Issa Odeh

Welcome to Hear Our Story, the podcast where first-generation Palestinian American voices take center stage. We’re Alex Elias and Janice Farhat. Together, we’re sitting down with family, friends, aunts, uncles, and yes—all your cousins too—to share the rich, complex stories of growing up between two worlds: the land that gave us life and the one that lives forever in our hearts. These aren’t just our stories—they’re stories that will feel familiar, maybe even like your own. So grab some coffee, get comfortable, and let’s dive into these conversations that are as enlightening as they are entertaining.

Episode 4: Brenda Batteh Brown

Welcome to Hear Our Story, the podcast where first-generation Palestinian American voices take center stage. We’re Alex Elias and Janice Farhat. Together, we’re sitting down with family, friends, aunts, uncles, and yes—all your cousins too—to share the rich, complex stories of growing up between two worlds: the land that gave us life and the one that lives forever in our hearts. These aren’t just our stories—they’re stories that will feel familiar, maybe even like your own. So grab some coffee, get comfortable, and let’s dive into these conversations that are as enlightening as they are entertaining.

Bonus Episode: Ramzi Aburedwan

Welcome to Hear Our Story, the podcast where first-generation Palestinian American voices take center stage. We’re Alex Elias and Janice Farhat. Together, we’re sitting down with family, friends, aunts, uncles, and yes—all your cousins too—to share the rich, complex stories of growing up between two worlds: the land that gave us life and the one that lives forever in our hearts. These aren’t just our stories—they’re stories that will feel familiar, maybe even like your own. So grab some coffee, get comfortable, and let’s dive into these conversations that are as enlightening as they are entertaining.