We Belong

Mar 27 2024 31 mins 2

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Who belongs to Europe? The question is ancient, but the answer keeps changing. Join Yasmine Ouirhrane, social entrepreneur and former expert for the European Union & African Union, in this series of conversations with young women representing the diversity of Europe. She will travel and meet women who are breaking stereotypes, navigating multiple identities, and challenging the conventional wisdom of what it means to belong.

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#47 At the European Parliament with MEP Salima Yenbou: Fostering the Unity in Diversity of Europe

Mar 27 2024 26 mins

For the episode #47 of We Belong, we were at the European Parliament to meet the MEP Salima Yenbou. Born in Seine-Saint-Denis, she worked as a school administrator before her election in 2019. MEP Yenbou is one of only 24 eurodeputies who are people of color out of 705 (cf. ENAR). In conversation with MEP Yenbou, we discussed her commitment for representation in Europe, why she dec

#46 How to build Healthy Relationships with Amal Tahir

Mar 20 2024 25 mins

For the episode #46 of We Belong, we met the inspirational Amal Tahir. Multitalented, Amal is a renowned feminist author, speaker, sexologist and advocate for women's health and empowerment. With a background in gynecology and obstetrics, she has dedicated her career to promoting a positive and inclusive dialogue surrounding topics such as mental health, body positivity, and se

#45 Championing (Hidden) Disabilities with Nadia Kendall

Mar 06 2024 27 mins

For the #45 episode, we introduce you to Nadia Kendall, Head of Hidden Disabilities at We Belong Europe. Nadia has a law and politics background, she is both American and Luxembourg, with Iranian and Caribbean backgrounds. Since a young age, Nadia experienced gastrointestinal pain and she was misdiagnosed til her later teenage years. In conversation, with Nadia, we discussed the

#44 Fostering a Sustainable & Inclusive Society with Daniela Ragni

Feb 20 2024 22 mins

For the #44 episode of We Belong, we met Daniela Ragni, the Director of the André Losch Foundation. Since 2023, the André Losch Foundation supports We Belong Europe through our PowHer Leadership Program. The Foundation has independently supported projects dedicated to young people in Luxembourg, in the fields of education, social inclusion and health. Daniela leads the Foundation

#43 Fostering Inclusion in Tech & AI with CEO Mina Saidze

Feb 07 2024 17 mins

For the #43 episode of We Belong, we were in Berlin to meet Mina Saidze, the Author of FairTech, Founder of Inclusive Tech and a Forbes 30 Under 30. Mina’s mission is to democratise Big Data and Artificial Intelligence by creating a bridge between tech and business. She decided to found Inclusive Tech to challenge the status-quo in the tech industry. Today, Inclusive Tech is Eu

#42 Being Afro-Greek with Adeola Naomi Aderemi

Jan 27 2024 45 mins

For the #42 episode of We Belong, we met Adeola Naomi Aderemi, a multilingual, multilocal, AfroGreek, and multi-format artist, scholar, curator, and healer. Adeola has been working as a curator, yoga therapist, and editor in chief of Distinguished Diva. Her debut documentary film “I am Afro-Greek” covers the lives and lived experiences of Greeks of African descent. She utilis

#41 Feminist Foreign Policy with Kristina Lunz

Jan 10 2024 18 mins

For the #41 episode of We Belong, we met Kristina Lunz, an entrepreneur, author, and activist. She is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of the Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy, she was named among the "30 under 30" by Forbes and she was the German face of Giorgio Armani's Female Empowerment campaign "Crossroads" in 2022. Kristina served as an external advisor for

#40 How to reach Gen Z with Cecilia Said Vieira

Dec 22 2023 18 mins

For the episode #40 of We Belong, we met the inspiring Cecilia Said Vieira. She is a Social Entrepreneur, Marketing & Communication Expert and Founder of the podcast 'Ceci, Do You Love Me?'. Cecilia is a Luxembourger with a Brazilian background and during her studies in Berlin she noticed that many Luxembourgers live in a "bubble" from which many don't dare to venture out. She want

#39 PowHer your Career with Sarah Zitouni

Dec 10 2023 27 mins

For the #39 episode of We Belong, we met Sarah Zitouni, the mind behind the 150k followers Instagram account “PowHer Ta Carriere”! Based in Sweden, Sarah spends 80% of her time working as a Director of Strategy in the automotive sector and 20% of her time coaching women to gain confidence and advance their careers. After years thriving to find her place in a male-dominant secto

#38 Introducing PowHer with Co-Founders Yasmine & Jana

Nov 05 2023 15 mins

For the #38 episode of We Belong, Co-Founders Yasmine & Jana did a Q&A to introduce our new leadership program: PowHer! PowHer is a journey towards transformation, growth, and making a positive impact. For 10 months, a cohort of young women will benefit from workshops and individual coaching sessions to develop their leadership skills. Our Co-founders discussed what motiva