SWANA voices, unfiltered.
Honest conversations with the founders, creators and advocates leading the SWANA cultural shift forward.
Hosted by Haneen Jarrar.
Four lenses, one table
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New to Well Rooted? Begin with Jenan Matari on roots, land and the power of storytelling.
Roots, Land, & the Power of Indigenous Storytelling with Jenan Matari
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23 voices and counting
Aziza El Wanni
Founder, The Potion Studio
Ebraheem Al Samadi
Founder, Forever Rose; star of Dubai Bling
Farah Fezz
Founder, Lesh La2
Lana Salah
Entrepreneur, actor and stand-up comic
Lauren Harb
Founder, Harem Modern
Nael Atweh
Founder and president, Grass Fed Music
Less alone, more connected
A must-listen podcast
Truly love this podcast, the range of speakers and experiences brings a whole new light to the world of podcasts. Highly recommend to feel inspired and to learn about the world around you
Meet Haneen
Haneen Jarrar is the creator and host of Well Rooted, a platform dedicated to uplifting and celebrating MENA/SWANA entrepreneurs, creatives, and cultural leaders.
Each episode dives into the journeys of people who are breaking barriers, building legacies, and making an impact in their fields. Whether you are seeking motivation, practical advice, or a deeper connection to the community, Well Rooted is here to fuel your dreams, feed your belonging, and remind you of what it truly means to be well rooted.
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Every episode leaves me feeling empowered & connected
Every episode feels like a breath of honesty and connection, especially in a time when so many of us are grappling with the violence and injustice inflicted upon our community daily. Haneen’s conversations make me feel empowered as an early-stage entrepreneur, and connected and less alone as a Middle Eastern woman. Highly recommend!