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Sex and the Pandemic! On Maintaining a Healthy Sex Life through Tough Times
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It goes without saying that the past three months have been the weirdest our generation experienced. We all realised how we need each other and that living without human interaction is more…
On Giving Birth During the Pandemic
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Nour El Nemr, designing 57357 Scrubs using Drawings by Children Fighting Cancer
Despite our differences, we can all agree that art and colors can inspire, and give us a boost of happiness, energy and hope. This is why we have art therapy, to help…
Nesma Herky, A Nubian Journey between Jazz and Oriental Music
Us humans cannot live without passion; it is our drive and what keeps us moving, and without it nothing we do will ever have meaning. Passion alone won’t do much, though, and…
Medical Assistance at Your Doorstep
While it is true that the pandemic we are currently experiencing is truly horrific, we as humankind are far better prepared for it now than we have ever been. With technology on…
EED WAHDA! The Rising Platform to Combat Domestic Violence during Lockdown
“The shadow pandemic”, a description given to domestic violence for its rising rates since the Corona lockdown. As families got stuck at home, with all the pressures and burdens, some decided to…
At-Home Self-Grooming during Lockdown, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly!
It’s not every day that you come across a beauty blogger who’s shamelessly sharing how she shaves her moustache and bleaches her body in video tutorials to help other girls. Well, 24-year-old…
Aiten Amin, Telling Female Stories through Filmmaking
Aiten Amin established herself as a director through sheer hard work, dedication and a whole lot of hustling. Her work in film – Tahrir 2011 and Villa 69 – as well as…
مريم عامر بطلة المبارزة اللي اتحدت القالب اللي المجتمع حاطه للبنت
أي بنت في مجتمع زي مجتمعنا، مجتمع بيعتمد بشكل كبير على التنميط و انه يحط البنات كلهم جوه إطار واحد مش المفروض يخرجوا منه، أكيد هتواجه صعوبات من أول انها تختار شكل…
هنا جودة – المصنفة دوليًا في تنس الطاولة “نفسي أرفع علم مصر في الأولمبياد”
هنا جودة، الطفلة اللي عمرها لسة ماتجاوزش 12سنة، بطلة التنس اللي ابهرتنا لما اتصنفت في المركز السادس على العالم في تنس الطاولة، و في 2018 فرحتنا تاني لما كسبت بطولة Africa Hopes…
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فرح عوض الله، بنت ال24 سنة، أسست أول فريق بولو للبنات في مصر: فريق نفرتيتي، البولو هي تاني أخطر لعبة رياضية في العالم كله! بدأت قصة فرح لما ركبت أول حصان ليها…
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تفتكري هتبقى ايه نظرتك لو روحتي عشان تصلحي عربيتك و لاقيتي اللي بتصلحها لك واحدة ست زيك؟ هتتخضي و تشوفي انها حاجة مش بتحافظ على أنوثة الست دي و انها أكيد بتتعرض…
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أول ما الطفل بيتولد بيحطوه على صدر مامته عشان يهدي و يوقف عياط، و بمجرد ما يلمس بشرتها و يحس بضربات قلبها بيحس انه في أمان. جسم أي إنسان فيه نوعين من…
خطوات امشي عليهم عشان تربي ولادك تربية فعالة
لاقيتي قبل كده ولادك بيكدبوا عشان يخرجوا من ورطة؟ ندمتي على ردود أفعالك في مواقف معينة مع ولادك؟ بتضربي ولادك؟ لو إجابتك على كل الاسئلة دي أه، يبقى انتي لسة محتارة ازاي…
7 علامات انكم محتاجين تروحوا لاستشاري علاقات زوجية
خلينا في البداية نعرف يعني ايه استشارة زوجية، و ايه اللي بيحصل في جلسات الاستشارة؟ الاستشارة الزوجية هي جلسات بيحضرها الزوجين مرة كل اسبوع أو كل اسبوعين مع متخصصين في العلاقات عشان…
مفتاحك السحري عشان تربي طفل مسؤول عن قراراته
التربية مش حاجة سهلة سواء على الأطفال نفسهم أو على الأهل، خصوصًا لما المشاكل تبدأ تزيد بين الأهل و الطفل في مرحلة ما قبل المراهقة، عشان كده بنقدملك المفتاح السحري اللي هتخلي…
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مفيش أحلى من انك تبقي في عيلة دايمًا بتدعمك و تشجعك انك تحققي كل اللي نفسك فيه، خصوصًا لو عيلة فيها ستات طموحة زي ناردين و دانا، بين جلسات التصوير و السفر…
نصايح مدربة الحياة ماجي بلبع عشان تحافظي على صحتك النفسية في زمن الكورونا
أيامك مش منظمة، جدولك متلخبط ، على طول مكسلة و مش قادرة تعملي حاجة، شبه مش بتتعاملي مع ناس؟ كل الحاجات دي بنعاني منها من بداية انتشار كورونا لمدة 3 شهور و…
ركن الطبيعة – مشروع راندا سيف اللي بيعيد تدوير مخلفات النخيل لمنتجات طبيعية
مين فينا مابيحبش الطبيعة؟ أو مابيحبش يقعد في مكان هادي بعيد عن كل الدوشة اللي موجودة في يومه؟ الإجابة في الأغلب هتكون مافيش حد، بس كام واحدة فينا فكرت انها تعمل المشروع…
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كلنا سمعنا عن ستات قرروا انهم يتحدوا المعتاد في المجتمع بتاعهم، و ده علي مر العصور، و على اد ما الموضوع بيبان غريب و جرئ لناس كتير ان ست تقرر تشتغل شغلانة…
Nelly Cassis Talks Music, Passion, and Post-Pandemic Life!
The beautiful crystalline voice of Nelly Cassis is a sweet, yet powerful reminder of more romantic times. Nelly’s nightingale voice captured the hearts of Egyptians. And quickly her name became synonymous with…
Tips to Maintain a Healthy Psychological State during the Pandemic from Integrative Coach Maggie Balbaa
Unstructured days, messed-up schedules, canceled plans, quarantine, limited or even non-existent social interactions. All the circumstances that were imposed on us during the COVID-19 outbreak, hindering our motivation and limiting our productivity.…
How to Eat Healthy and Control your Appetite during Lockdown
Ever since we got locked at home, food has either been our escapism to release stress or the complete opposite; loss of appetite was overwhelming given the stressful COVID19-related news and the…
10 Tips to Help Businesses Survive the Pandemic from Elves’s Co-Founder
Given the Corona restrictions, travel bans, curfew, and the partial lockdown, it was only expected for the economy to fall short, threatening most sectors, with both major corporations and small businesses. Co-Founder…
Dr. Sonia Abdel Azim… the COVID-19 Victim whose Village Rejected Burying, Teaching Egypt the Cruelty of Stigma
“Sonia Abdel Azim”, one of the names that stirred so many emotions during the country’s fight against the pandemic, showing that there are several fronts to battle. It is the story of…
Kasr El Aini’s Dr. Nevine Lotfy Recounts the Struggles in the Fight Against Corona
“Amidst the dark, there is positivity in the impact we leave in the lives of people we come across.” Self-isolated in a room at home. Food and water prepared in disposables and…
A Tribute to the Deceased Frontline Heroes
Doctor Waleed Yahia The 32-year-old gynaecologist at El Monira Hospital, a newly-wed with a four-month-old son. He contracted COVID19 during his service, and his condition rapidly deteriorated until he passed away. His…
Moussaka with Pink Bechamel
Adding a new yummy twist to a timeless classic is a surefire way to jazz things up in the kitchen. We especially need that when we run out of ideas, and it’s…
Cheesy Potato Gratin
New fun recipes are sometimes hard to come by, especially with our current situation in mind. We find ourselves searching for something new and delicious to make, yet it’s hard to get…
Kiri-Spinach-Stuffed Cannelloni with Pink Sauce
Ever feel like you are running out of recipes and all food has become the same? It happens to the best of us, and is not helped at all by the quarantine.…
Smoked Salmon Salad
A healthy, filling, completely satisfying meal does exist. We just need to figure out a way to create it with the ingredients we have in our kitchen, right? It is not always…
Kiri Kunafa Jar
A quick and easy dessert is not that far-fetched of a dream. Though it might seem like it when your sweet tooth suddenly hits and you have to improvise with whatever ingredients…
Creamy Blueberry Rice Pudding
Sometimes the sweet tooth hits us hard, and we need a dessert STAT. At times like these, when we find ourselves restricted by quarantine, we need to get creative, or in this…
Somaya Zidan: Underwater Welder Extraordinaire!
Throughout the different ages, there have always been women who chose the daring path. Those women followed their dreams, even if those dreams involved a career path usually only reserved for men.…
Meet the Fierce Musician Behind Shigella: Perrie El Hariri
We were all blown away by the fabulously talented Perrie El Hariri when she responded to Tameem Youness’s Salmonella with her own rendition: Shigella. And so, we had to sit down and…
ميريل مختار جمال طبيعي حلّق مع موسيقى هشام خرما
صوت حلو، جمال، مغامرة، تحدي، تعب، تركيبة غريبة و مختلفة و مش كل يوم هنلاقيها، بس لاقيناها في ميريل مختار البنت المصرية اللي على طبيعتها، اللي عاشت ست سنين في كندا بتستمتع…
All About Mirelle Mokhtar, The Adventurous Singer
Mirelle Mokhtar, with her wild curls, all-natural good looks, beautiful voice and adventurous spirit. The fabulous young singer has impressed everyone with her performance at the World Youth Forum, and has collaborated…
Bridges Admissions, the New Platform Aiming to Help Egyptians Study Abroad
It is incredibly impressive when creative, proactive minds come together during tough times such as this pandemic and come up with a project that will serve thousands to say the least. That…
Al 7arefa: The Egyptian Platform for Freelancers and Remote Workers
Nermeen El Nemr, graduate of Mass Media who has also completed a post graduate diploma in Marketing in the AUC, worked for eight years in the field of marketing and PR. Then…
Natural Corner: Creating Beauty Out of Palm Waste
Randa Saif, Faculty of Commerce graduate, wife and mother of two children, and El Wadi El Gedid native, was inspired by the nature and raw beauty of her home town when starting…
نور النمر بترسم مع أطفال السرطان على زي تمريض 57357
” من حق الطفل أنه يلبس تصميم يساعده يتغلب على نقاط ضعفه” برغم اختلافنا في حاجات كتير إلا أن الحاجة الوحيدة اللي ممكن نتفق عليها هي أن الفن والألوان دايمًا قادرين يحسسونا…
دنيا صدقي-خبيرة المكياچ السينمائي ورا مسلسل ب 100 وش: “ب 100 وش من أقرب التجارب لقلبي”
ممكن حاجات بسيطة جدًا تفرق في تفاصيل مسلسل أو أي عمل درامي أو سينمائي و تخليه يحقق نجاح كبير جدًا، و ده اللي حصل في مسلسل ب 100 وش، بلمسات دنيا صدقي…
“نسمة هركي” رحلة من النوبة بين الجاز و الموسيقى الشرقي ابتدت من باسم يوسف و كايروكي للسولو
الشغف قادر يدي معنى و طعم للحياة لأنه ببساطة من غيره مش هيبقى في لازمة لأي حاجة بنعملها. و على قد ما الشغف مهم، فالإجتهاد والمثابرة أهم انهم يخلوا الشخص شجاع و…
نورا شوقي- عالمة آثار: “ناشونال جيوجرافيك أدوني الثقة في الوقت اللي كانوا فيه في مصر شايفين اني لسة صغيرة وناقصني الخبرة”
التاريخ، لأول مرة تقرأ الكلمة دي هييجي في دماغك كلمات و صور كتير، تاريخ ميلاد شخص عزيز عليك، تاريخ النهارده، أو حضارة و آثار عمرها آلاف السنين بدايتها في مصر، اللي قدرت…
All About Raquda, Alexandria’s First Heritage Management NGO
Conserving one’s heritage is a noble, and quite essential, goal. Rawda Abdelhady founded Raquda Foundation for Art and Heritage (NGO – NPO) in Alexandria for that very noble and essential goal. She…
Creamy Chicken Sambousek Casserole
We have all experienced this feeling when all food feels like old news, and we want to have something different and light. It is not always easy to get creative, or kiri-ative,…
Pizza Dough with Cheese
Ever reached that point where you feel like you’ve tried all the recipes you can possibly think of? This unshakable boredom with all the possible versions of food can get frustrating. Believe…
Bawabat! An All-Natural Safe Haven from the City
Since childhood, Madiha Mansour loved to be surrounded by nature and wildlife. In the 80s, she traveled with her family around Egypt near the borders of Libya and Sudan, and soaked up…
Mohamed Safwat, from the Child of Hearing Impaired Parents to A Sign Language Coach
You may have already seen Mohamed’s videos on Social Media. He went viral when he performed songs and poems in sign language, and everyone was instantly hooked! The sign language coach was…
Get Creative with Galaxy this Ramadan for the Sweetest Desserts
Let us face it, this Ramadan has been unlike anything we’ve experienced before. Everyone seems to be getting more self-reliant in the kitchen. And since desserts are extra special in Ramadan, Galaxy…
Nourhan and Dayana Kanjo “History is the architecture left over the years, and in it says the story of every city”
For as long as they can remember, Nourhan and Dayana Kanjo had a deep passion for architecture and design. The two sisters chose to study architecture, and ended up founding Kanjo Design…
Nestlé Pure Life Now Offers Free Delivery to Hydrate you while you Stay Safe at Home
The temperatures are rising and it is more important than usual to stay hydrated. Not only is drinking plenty of water great for healthy skin and hair, it is also essential for…
The Perfect Summer Haven Exists Thanks To Memaar Al Morshedy’s New Crown Jewel Zahra
Memaar Al Morshedy has cultivated, since its very beginnings, a solid reputation. Providing its clients with premium locations all around Greater Cairo, with impeccable services, luxurious amenities, and more, their reputation as…
Essential Role of Fortified Powdered Milk in the Daily Diet of Children
By Dr. Dana Al-Hamwi – Clinical Dietitian, holding a Doctorate in Medicine from the University of Damascus and a master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Sheffield in…
Inertia Ushers in New Progressive Realities with its Latest Campaign
Progress is the only way forward for humanity. And while it is fought by many in favor of dated, antiquated ideals, there are companies out there championing it, pushing for it. We…
Leila Fakih “I do not resist change, on the contrary I embrace it”
When Leila Fakih and her partner Hana Alireza created Qi Juices in 2011, Leila had twins who were a little over a year old and her youngest daughter, born with a mild…
Tanya Awad Ghorra “Social Media pushed traditional ones to take diversity into consideration”
It is all about communication with Tanya Awad Ghorra. She works both as dialect coach for film and television, as well as trainer in non-violent communication. Her work is closely tied to…
Shireen Shelleh “Women have to put much more effort than their male colleagues to prove themselves”
Shireen is a civil engineer by education. She started her career as a technical engineer, and climbed the ladder over 12 years, until she became the executive director of the company, CEP,…
Mariana Wehbe “What we do is grow a business, nurture it, care for it, and this comes from our maternal instinct”
Mariana had been working in corporate for 16 years when she started feeling like she is stagnating. She also noticed a need in the market for a bespoke service that embodied luxury…
Mariam Farag “Young females and women have a voice but often do not have a platform to channel their voice and aspirations”
As Head of Corporate Sustainability and Social Impact at MBC, Mariam Farag has changed many lives, and continues to do so with her outstanding work. Inspiring, award-winning Mariam Farag champions inclusion and…
Lamice Joujou “It’s not easy to be director and CEO at 23 and lead a team 99% older than you”
Lamic Joujou started Dent De Lait 23 years ago. She was only 23 years old with a 9-month-old baby. She did this out of the need for a good daycare for her…
Joelle Abou Farhat Rizkallah “If every achieved woman mentors two girls per year, we can achieve great results”
Joelle Rizkallah’s work is fundamental for women empowerment. She is Founder and Managing Director of JO Branding & Advertising, and Co-Founder of both FiftyFiftylb, an NGO dedicated to instating equality in the…
Fadwa Baruni “Were I only to design for my personal style, I would not be in business for long”
Calling Fadwa Baruni multi-talented would be an understatement. Her passion for fashion was not realized until after she has become an engineer. She stepped away from a successful engineering career to chase…
Tamara Abdel Jaber “Empowered women mean stronger communities, and stronger economies”
Tamara is living proof that passion makes everything possible. This unbelievably inspiring Jordan native is Co-Founder and CEO of Palma Consulting, Co-Founder of Women in Business Arabia, Founding Member of Girls in…
Sima Najjar “We can lift up or destroy each other, it is a choice and I always choose to support”
You may know her as the Co-Founder and CEO of Dezain Space, or you may know her as Mama Sima on YouTube, the Slime Queen! The fascinating Sima Najjar sets a great…
Aline Kamakian “Putting Armenian cuisine on the culinary map was my father’s dream and my realization”
Aline Kamakian is one of those people who can inspire simply by existing. Her radiant energy and tenacious spirit constantly shine through. Aline worked as an insurance broker since she was 18,…
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في شهور الحمل، اختيار اللبس بيبدأ يصعب كل شوية وكل ست بتبقى بتدور على اللبس اللي يبقى شيك وشكله حلو وكمان مريح بالنسبة لها. لبس الحوامل منتشر في أماكن كتير وبيبقى فيه…
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مقابلة الشغل أول مرة بتبقى موترة لناس كتير وبنحتاج إننا نسيب فيها إنطباع كويس وما يتنسيش، مش بس في الإجابات اللي بنقولها في الإنترفيو بس كمان في الشكل والثقة اللي بنرد بيها.…
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لون الإشارب وشكله ولفته بيدي شكل مختلف للبس اللي انتوا لابسينه وعشان كدة جمعنا لكم أماكن أونلاين ممكن تجيبوا منهم إشاربات مختلفة وجديدة هتغير شكل لبسكوا. إيما على طول عندهم تشكيلات…
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كلنا كنا حمير يا هشام!
“كنت حمار…وأشياء أخرى” هو اسم الكتاب اللي اختاره هشام منصور وأصدره فعلًا من فترة قصيرة. اسم يشد الإنتباه أكيد. معظمنا عارفين هشام منصور من فيديوهاته وبرنامجه “العلم والإيامو” وبالتالي هيبقى عندنا فضول…
8 Online Stores to Shop for Mother’s Day Door to Door
You’re probably wondering this coronavirus situation had to break loose in March, and just before Mother’s Day too! This is a real struggle, especially to those of us who still haven’t shopped…
10 Things to Fight Boredom During Coronavirus Self-Isolation and Quarantine
So you’re locked up at home because the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic is spreading faster than wildfire. First of all, we want to say thank you and please, give yourself a pat on…
شوفوا دهب بطريقة مختلفة
لو رحتوا دهب قبل كدة او دي المرة الأولى اللي هتكتشفوها فيها، دي الحاجات اللي محتاجين تعرفوها وهتلاقوا هنا الدليل لكل اللي ممكن تعملوه في دهب. افتكروا إن دهب من أحلى الأماكن…
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قصة هاجر علاء والتصالح مع القدر
لما كان عندها تلات سنين، اتعرضت لحادثة أدت لحروق في وشها، واحتاجت تعمل تسع عمليات في الفترة من وهي عندها تلات سنين لحد تانية إعدادي. أكيد اتعرضت لكلام يضايق وبصّات غريبة لدرجة…
Oriflame Egypt Top 15 Successful Women Share Their Passion with the World
Oriflame, founded in 1967, is a global beauty company selling directly in over 60 markets, with a diverse portfolio of Swedish, nature-inspired, innovative beauty products sold and marketed through approximately 3 million…
أنجح الستات من ال15 الأوائل في أوريفليم مصر بيشاركوا حماسهم مع العالم
أوريفليم هي شركة مستحضرات تجميل اتأسست سنة 1967 وليها فروع في أكتر من 60 دولة وتاريخ من المنتجات السويدية المستوحاة من الطبيعة بتتباع وتتسوق من خلال حوالي 3 مليون مستشار تجميل في…
سبع خطوات تعملوها عشان تعدوا من تجربة حب فاشلة
ترجمة: نوران العشري تجارب الحب اللي مابتكملش مش مقتصرة على سن أو جنس معين. كلنا بنجرب الوجع ده في مراحل كتير. لما كنا أطفال وحبينا ناس مكانوش مهتمين، ولما كنا مراهقين…
لما صحيت لاقيت نفسي فيمينست
أنا عارفة إن اللي أنا هقوله دلوقتي دة ممكن يزعج بعض الناس شوية، والغريب ان الستات قبل الرجالة ممكن يضايقوا، أصل الموضوع عامل كدة زي الناموسة الرزلة اللي كل شوية تزن حواليكم…
Love in The Air at The Marriott Mena House, Cairo
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Marriott Mena House, Cairo offers diverse settings for you and your loved one to pick your favorite ambiance. At the most romantic view of the…
Celebrate, Eat, Love at The Marriott Zamalek, CAIRO
Treat your loved one to a special Valentine’s with a royal twist. Intense aromas, rich flavors, and enchanting tunes dominate the dining scene at Torii. Be prepared for an “all you can…
Valentine’s Day Highlights SEMIRAMIS INTERCONTINENTAL 2020
Celebrate this international day of love with your loved ones and choose from an array of options at Semiramis Intercontinental. Fulfill your sweet tooth cravings at Café Corniche. Resto-bar and lounge, India…
The new Mercedes-Benz B-Class: More practical than ever, more chic than ever
Mercedes-Benz launched the all-new B-Class in Egypt, a new tourer with emphasis on style and function. It looks more dynamic than its predecessor and is more agile on the road while offering…
جروب للستات عن كل حاجة ليها علاقة بالحياة الزوجية
ترجمة: إنجي الزقازيقي بعد ما اتصدمت في حقيقة الحياة بعد الجواز قررت إنها تعمل صفحة اعترافات علي الفيسبوك للستات المتجوزين، بس هي مكانتش تعرف إن جروب Confessions of a married woman، أو…
هوايا: أبليكشن مصري هيساعدك تلاقي شريك حياتك
ترجمة: إنجي الزقازيقي الأيام دي بقي صعب قوي إنك تلاقي شريك حياتك بسهولة، والعلاقات بقت معقدة أكتر من زمان، ده اللي فكر فيه اللي أسسوا ‘هوايا’. هوايا هو أبليكشن علي الموبايل بيساعدك…
MuBun: Sustainable Furniture Made From Waste
We are at times when we need to make sustainable products as much as we can. The process of making furniture can be quite wasteful. This is why two people decided to…
Radwa Moussa-Youssef: A Mother’s Fight Against Cancer
Never live in the what-if. This is one of the many lessons life has taught Radwa Moussa-Youssef, mother of two beautiful girls, a fascinating boy called Zein, and the author of “Zein:…
Juicy Lucy burger
You can’t go wrong with a juicy, delicious burger. Add some gooey cheese to the equation, and you’ve got yourself a restaurant-style Juicy Lucy burger that the whole dish party will talk…
Torii: Japanese charm in the heart of Zamalek
Last weekend, we visited Torii, the amazing Japanese restaurant at Cairo Marriott Hotel and we had a great dinner experience with its positive vibes and good food. The restaurant is cozy and…
Alfredo’s: A Small Slice of Italy
Nestled in the corner of the Marriott Mena House, right next to the Great Pyramids of Giza, is an unexpected surprise: A small slice of Italy. Alfredo’s, the Italian restaurant on Egyptian…
Shark Attack Survivor Tells All About His Journey to Acceptance and Revival
Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get. This line from the movie Forrest Gump is just about one of the most accurate descriptions…
Resurrection: Healing After Rape or Abuse
Rape, or any form of sexual abuse and harassment, is not sex. Sexual abuse is about power and control over someone else’s body. An act of such violence, alongside all forms of…
Want to Be a Healer? Start with Self-Healing!
Whether we like to talk about it or not, whether we like to remember it or not, most of us have experienced early childhood traumas while growing up, which still affect our…
The Toy Car that Made Me, and the Real One that Broke Me
When I turned five, my parents gifted me the most sought-after birthday gift for any five-year-old in the 90s in America: A hot pink Barbie Corvette. Every single ride I took with…
A Beautiful Scar: On Emotional Wounds, Healing, and the Power of Letting Go
Emotional scars have adverse effects far greater than physical ones. To me, physical scars are proof that you survived something that was meant to break you. Physical scars show strength and that…
What Does Generation Z Sound Like? Founder of “TeenTimes” Fadila Khaled is Here to Answer!
Every generation needs a voice, and Fadila Khaled decided to give her own generation one with the magazine she founded: TeenTimes. We interviewed her about her online magazine, why and how she…
Your Ex… is your Relationship Therapist!
Why do I always choose the wrong partner? How many bad relationships do I have to go through before I have a good one? Do all relationships have to hurt? I think…
He Brainwashed Her into Believing Something is Wrong with Her Body… A Survival Story
If you knew me personally, you would have never imagined that this would be my story, but I own every word of it and am proud of the scar that it left…
International Makeup Artist: Katie Hughes Shares her Beauty Secrets and Makeup Tips
We are constantly on the lookout for the best beauty tips and hacks. So naturally, when we found out that the amazing International makeup-artist, Katie Jan Hughes is in Egypt, we just…
Understanding the Healing Process
Scars heal on their own on the outside, then they leave a mark. A reminder. But, sometimes, scars are not seen on the outside and they also leave a mark. Whatever that mark…
Mending a Broken Heart in 7 Steps
Heartbreak is not limited to any age or gender. We all experience having our hearts broken at some point; as children in school when our crush is not interested, as teenagers when…
Avoid Inadvertently Scarring Your Children for Life
Looking at my knee, I see lots of scars and memories from childhood. Scars from the time I was run over by my brother’s bike, and the other time I thought I…
أماكن هتروح لها مخصوص عشان الديكور بتاعها
“طب بس هناكل فين؟” دي الجملة المعروفة اللي لازم تتقال واحنا بنقرر على أي خروجة. دايمًا بنفكر في مكان كل اللي خارجين يتبسطوا فيه، من طعم وجودة وأسعار. بس حاجة كمان بتخلي…
Relearning How to Love Healing from Unhealthy Family Dynamics
We are born to love our mother, father, sister, and brother, regardless of how they treat us and treat each other. We are programmed that this is love, trust, respect, and security. …
Let’s Talk: A Cinematic Experience of the Mother-Daughter Relationship through the eyes of Marianne Khoury
Exploring motherhood through the art of filmmaking, Marianne Khoury takes us on a very special journey. “Let’s Talk” is a documentary directed by Marianne Khoury about her late mother. Te film can…
Meet the Young Woman Behind “Catcalls of Cairo” on Instagram!
How often do Egyptian women hear offensive lines on the street and get called out by sexual harassers? A lot! Whenever someone brings up sexual harassment, they usually rule out catcalling as…
Dear Mom I am Worthy of Respect & Love, No Matter What I Look Like or What Mistakes I Have Made
To my mama, I remember being forced into swimming and track practice at the age of four, I remember tennis being added on top at seven, then karate at 10, and basketball…
Salma El-Wardany “Everything I am is because of the woman who raised me”
Salma El-Wardany is an inspiring writer, poet, speaker, BBC radio host, and business owner. Half Egyptian, half Irish, and raised with a Pakistani father in England, her heritage is diverse, yet she…
Rafeya: Empowering Women With Inclusive Ethical Fashion
Buying a dress may seem like the easiest thing in the world, but it certainly is not a simple task. Think about what it means for the environment, the workers who made…
An Italian Ladies Night in Style with Marriott Mena House Hotel!
Lights, Cameras, Action! Our Ladies Night for this month celebrated power women in cinema, TV, and broadcasting, as well as beauty empowerment. The main objective of our monthly Ladies Night is to…
My Differently-Abled Child Taught Me How to Live
Have you lived the worst day of your life? Lucky you. I was talking to a friend about Tala, that we are going to a sleep clinic to spend the night and…
Confessions of a 30 Year-Old Pole Dancer (In Progress) PT. 2
Here is an article that will start with: “let me tell you about all the horrors and traumas that I have endured as I was born and raised in Egypt…” but it…
Can You Show Me Where It Hurts ? The Perks of Acknowledging Our Own Pain
Last month the father of a dear friend passed away. While visiting the family to offer condolences, I realized how clever we have become in hiding our pain, today. There she was,…
Explore Dahab Like Never Before
Whether you have been to Dahab before or you are up for a new adventure, here is all you need to know. This is a guide of what exactly you can do…
Enjoy Istanbul Like Never Before with these Tips!
Istanbul is one of those cities you can never get enough of. So many delicious foods to sample, glorious sights to see, and all that shopping! If Istanbul is on your bucket…
Sara Romany “the digital industry in Egypt is led by women”
Social Media and PR expert extraordinaire, Managing Director of Mint & Co, and fabulous mother Sara Romany is a real-life inspiration. And as with all empowering female figures, we just had to…
Amy Mowafi “the issue with clients is never gender; it’s intelligence, work ethic and creativity”
This woman has proven herself to be a force to be reckoned with from the get-go. Establishing MO4 with her siblings, and building it from the ground-up, Amy Mowafi’s hard work and…
Amira Azouz “It’s on us to shed the light on the importance of pursuing one’s dreams, regardless of what they look like”
Fustany is a platform for all things fabulous, targeting women in the Middle East. The inspiring entrepreneur behind it, Amira Azzouz, has managed to build a solid reputation for it as a…
Mai Abaza “Supporting each other, for girls, should also start at a very young age”
PR mastermind Mai Abaza inspires both on the professional and personal levels. This mother-of-twins left a stable job at a multinational company to chase her dream. That dream did not disappoint, and…
ستات السوشيال ميديا فتحت طريق مختلف ليهم
كل واحد فينا بيتعامل مع السوشيال ميديا بطريقة، ناس بتستخدمها عشان تتواصل مع الناس أكتر وناس بتتابع أخبار وناس بتنزل وتشوف صور. بس في ناس كان السوشيال ميديا ليه تأثير مختلف جدًا…
أصوات مختلفة محتاجين نركز معاها أكتر
كلنا ساعات بييجي علينا وقت نزهق من البلاي ليست بتاعتنا وبنبقى بندور على نوع مزيكا جديد نسمعه وأصوات مختلفة غير اللي متعودين عليهم. لو انتوا من النوع اللي دايمًا بيدور على أغاني…
أربع ستات ورونا شكل أجمل للإعلام
طول عمرنا بنسمع إن في شكل معين للظهور على الشاشة، بالذات للستات. في معايير حطّها المجتمع بقصد أو من غير قصد خلت للإعلام صورة معينة صعب الحياد عنها. الصورة دي بدأت في…
علامات تقول إن العلاقة اللي انتي فيها توكسيك!
لما بندخل في علاقة حب، بنبقى مستنيين حاجة تفرحنا وتدعمنا عشان تساعدنا نعدي بأي حاجة تانية ممكن تتعبنا في حياتنا. بس مش دايمًا ده اللي بيحصل. ساعات بندخل في علاقات تأذينا أكتر…
مناسبات بينكوا انتي بس اللي هتبقي فاكراها
احنا كبنات بنهتم بالتفاصيل ونفتكر حاجات صغيرة بالذات التواريخ واللي ممكن ماتفرقش قوي مع الرجالة. لو انتوا الاتنين عشتوا قصة حب مؤثرة جدًا ومن النوع الحساس، غالبًا هتبقي انتي فاكرة تواريخ كتير…
Finding The Perfect Parenting Formula
If you are the type of person who is interested in psychology and reads a lot about it, it will blow your mind how parenting is fundamental in shaping personalities and identities.…
11 Local Brands You Must Check Out
It sure is a great time to be alive and Egyptian! Why? Because now you can witness the strong revival in the fashion scene thanks to local Egyptian brands that made shopping…
Are your Children Pawns in your Chess Game of Divorce?
How many of us dreamed of the white dress, the warm family and raising superpower kids? How many of us got married as a result of peer pressure or to just break…
Lydia Schoonderbeek “the beauty industry is now beginning to see how powerful females in the industry are when they unite”
With over 15 years of experience in the fashion sector, Lydia was perfectly prepared to start Source Beauty, Egypt’s first beauty e-commerce website. This Dutch-Egyptian entrepreneur created the perfect space for all…
Dina Naguib “I’ll get married when (and if) I want to. I’m pulling the whole spinster chic really well”
Dina Naguib is a designer extraordinaire, whose creative mind has brought us brilliant brands such as EHEM and Shibshibi. Through EHEM, Dina creates experimental, conceptual functional art; who can say no to…
Fayrouz Nasser Eid “Every time a woman goes after her dreams, this empowers her and other women”
This brilliant wellness guru started her platform The Daily Crisp to raise awareness about health and wellbeing. Fayrouz Nasser Eid’s mind, body, and soul approach garnered her and her platform a loyal…
Bardees “I noticed my interest in fashion when I had my first Barbie doll”
Her designs effortlessly combine authenticity with bright colors and funky silhouettes. Bardees is an inspiration to all who even remotely care about fashion, especially women! Bardees’s designs are just like her, gloriously…
Nora Kafafi “There is nothing more powerful than to see women support other women”
This fabulous lady is as outdoors-y as she is creative! Nora Kafafi co-Founded Rock & Rope after realizing the need for outdoor play spaces. The idea – indeed much needed in Egypt…
Rania Badreldin “I was 21, married, pregnant and still in my last year at university!”
25 years ago, Rania Badreldin started Mother & Child Magazine after discovering her passion for helping others through information through her own childbirth experience. Now, this CEO, Happiness Consultant, NLP/Hypnosis master, mother…
Sara El Emary “Life is a journey that you plan for yourself, and it can move with or without marriage”
She grew up loving fashion, showing interest in fabric when she was as young as five years old. Sara El Emary noticed a need for cool, trendy fashion that was also modest…
Shereen Allam “we started the journey of providing artisans with the necessary tools to be street smart”
The inspiring Shereen Allam, after 15 years of being an entrepreneur, started AWTAD, a nonprofit which has been a change-maker since its beginning in 2008. The NGO has supported artisans, many of…
Age is Just a Number: Dalia Akram on Becoming a Ballerina at 49
Have you ever been hesitant to ask someone about their age? It might just be the elephant in the room. Well, maybe it won’t be when we you are talking to confident,…
Age is Just a Number: The Iron 53 Woman: 53 year old Triathlon champ, Amany Khalil
Have you ever been hesitant to ask someone about their age? It might just be the elephant in the room. Well, maybe it won’t be when we you are talking to confident,…
Age is Just a Number: Nagwa Ghorab: Diving Back into the pool at 76
Have you ever been hesitant to ask someone about their age? It might just be the elephant in the room. Well, maybe it won’t be when we you are talking to confident,…
On Genuine Beauty & Diversity: Gehad Abdalla
When Egyptian tribal wear fashion designer Amna El Shandaweely was twelve years old, she started collecting fashion magazines. For a child, who used her mother’s curtains to redesign her doll’s outfits, becoming…
On Genuine Beauty & Diversity: Amna El Shandaweely
When Egyptian tribal wear fashion designer Amna El Shandaweely was twelve years old, she started collecting fashion magazines. For a child, who used her mother’s curtains to redesign her doll’s outfits, becoming…
Lady Warriors: The Wounded Healer
When you first meet Mariam Ayman she seems like this rather shy college student, whereas once she opens up you realize the strength behind the her angelic face. Together with her mother…
Lady Warriors: All Eyes On Radwa
On a Saturday afternoon, the twenty-eight-year-old TV and radio presenter Radwa Hassan entered our suite at Kempinski Royal Maxim accompanied by her younger sister Raneem. We got to know Radwa a few…
وسط زحمة المعرض…في كتب لازم ننقيها مخصوص قبل ما نمشي
طول عمر معرض الكتاب محطة أساسية في أجازة نص السنة ومع تغيير المكان وزيادة عدد الكتب والكُتّاب كل سنة، بنروح كذا مرة ونتوه وسط الكتب ونحتار في الحاجات اللي هنجيبها. عشان كدة،…
Safeelings: Battling Child Abuse With Games and Storytelling
Roses are red and some boxes are blue, you tell me how you feel and I listen to you! Well, this all started when Sara Aziz, a Psychosocial Counselor with a Master’s…
الستات في عين ستات: عن المخرجة أيتن أمين
بعد 5 سنين شغل في بنك، حست إن في حاجة غلط وإن ده مش مكانها فقررت العبقرية، أيتن أمين، إنها تسيب شغلها وتتجه لورش صناعة الأفلام ومن ساعتها وهي بتبهرنا بشغلها. أيتن…
بيت العيلة
بقى طبيعي جدًا النهاردة إن أعضاء جديدة تدخل العيلة، مرات أب، زوج أم، أخوات جديدة أو أجداد بيتنقلوا للعيش مع العيلة وهكذا. تفصيل البيت عشان يناسب الأعضاء الجديدة بقى ضروري وطبيعي جدًا…
Juhayna: An Equal Opportunity Haven for Egyptian Women!
Change only occurs through action, action taken by all different parts of society. Juhayna, knowing this well and wanting to make a positive change in the lives of all women, took solid…
الآباء والأمهات العزاب: جيش من شخص واحد
ترجمة: نوران العشري محدش يقدر ينكر إن مسؤولية تربية طفل دي مسؤولية كبيرة بالذات لو في ظروف صعبة زي الطلاق. في المواقف دي، لازم الأب والأم يبذلوا كل جهدهم مش بس…
The Struggles of Modern Married Women
Shocked by the reality of married life, and the many little things she was unprepared for, the facts she was not told, even by her married friends, Zeinab El Ashry knew she…
Rasha Mekky Tells an Adoption Story in Egypt
Breaking all the stigma of adoption in her own country, Rasha Mekky, Founder of the Facebook Page “An adoption story in Egypt”, talks about her journey from the day she adopted her…
Hadoota… the Stories Every Child Needs to Hear
To survive, you must tell stories.” The great novelist Umberto Eco once said. Stories don’t just entertain us, they enlighten us, reassure us, and help us understand this big dilemma called life.…
Doctors Thought She Would Not Survive Infancy! This Differently Abled Superwoman Proved Them Wrong
It broke her heart to see her frighteningly tiny infant cry, yet it was a joyous moment, for she now knew her daughter can hear. She had been sent home with her…
ورشة ليلي: تصميمات فنية على قطعتك المفضلة
ترجمة: نوران العشري لو بتفكروا تغيروا شكل لبس عندكوا، شنطة أو جزمة، فكروا في شكل الرسمة اللي حابينها عليها وليلي هتصممها! مش فنانة خيالية ولا ساحرة، بس خدمة أونلاين بيطلب فيها العملاء…
Army of One: Single Parenting
It is hard enough to bring up a child, let alone within a difficult situation such as divorce. During such times, both parents must work not only to ensure their children’s wellbeing,…
أمومة مُختارة: عن قصة تبني في مصر
في مجتمع مليان بأفكار مغلوطة عن التبني، رشا مكي، مؤسسة صفحة ‘An Adoption Story in Egypt’ على فيسبوك، حكت لنا عن رحلتها من أول يوم اتبنت فيه ابنها. رشا اتبنت ابنها، مصطفى،…
بين بيتين
طول عمري كنت بخبي الموضوع. من غير سبب. محدش قاللي أعمل كدة، بس كنت بخبيه من نفسي. كنت حاسة إن دي حاجة مش طبيعية ومش مفروض أي حد يعرفها، القريبين مني بس…
Glued to the Screen! The Best TV Series of the Past Decade
Say what you will about the 2010s, it was a confusing, dramatic time for everyone. Yet, there was a fascinating surge in a really well-made television series. This actually started from the…
عائلات غير تقليدية اتأسست عن حب
ترجمة: نوران العشري تحدي العادات والتقاليد بيبقى قرار صعب وجريء دايمًا بس بيغير حياة الشخص اللي قرر إنه يعوم عكس التيار، بالذات لو في مكان زي مصر، اللي الناس فيه بتقدر التقاليد…
Modern Families: The Love Growing in “Nontraditional” Households
Challenging social norms and tradition is an extremely difficult and brave decision, which invariably changes the lives of all those who choose to swim against the current. That is especially true in…
Lilly’s Workshop Personalizing Fashion with Your Favorite Art
If you are looking to reinvent your ordinary piece of clothing, bag or even your shoes, think of any artwork you have in mind and Lilly will draw it for you! Not…
When We’re Born: A Musical Narration of Youth Struggles and Dreams
Last September was the world premiere of the movie “When We’re Born” at Gouna Film Festival, and it was attended by many stars along with the cast and crew. The film’s impressive…
Harmonica: The Future of Marriage?
In our modern days, relationships are getting more complex than ever. Life is so busy, and finding your perfect match is not an easy mission, at least this is what the founders…
Planting Trees… Changing Lives
Looking through the glass and seeing the less green view, Dina remembered her days in Malaysia and how it used to be so green everywhere. There is no doubt that we need…
The Most Perfect Events to End the Year on A High Note
The end of the decade is a mere few days away, and the roaring 20s are making a comeback. Before you get your flapper dress and flirty bob haircut ready for New…
في أخر أيام السنة…شوية إيفنتات مينفعش تفوتها
فاضل أيام بسيطة والسنة تخلص وقبل ما نستعد لاحتفال رأس السنة واستقبال 2020 والعشرينات عامةً، محتاجين نودع 2019 بطريقة مختلفة ونستمتع بأخر أيام فيها. عشان كدة جمعنا لكم مجموعة من الحفلات والإيفنتات…
خطوات عزة عبد الحميد في الوصول لوطنية: رحلة دعم وتمكين الأيتام
حوار: علياء سليمان ترجمة نوران العشري كانت الساعة 3 الفجر لما سِمعت الجرس بيرن وهي قاعدة في البيت لوحدها ومش عارفة مين اللي ممكن يجيلها في الوقت ده ولما فتحت لقت…
حواء بعد الأربعين: عادي انك تبدأي أو تغيري مجال شٌغلك بعد الأربعين
ترجمة: نوران العشري البيت ابتدى يفضى عليكي. المسئوليات بقت أقل. كل حد من الولاد بدأ ينشغل بحياته الخاصة. دي حاجة كويسة المفروض، انتي بقالك سنين بتجهزيهم للحظة دي عشان يعتمدوا على…
Nothing gives a statement like an upcycled dress:
Aquafina team-up with Rabbit Experience, Upfuse, Kojak and the Dazzling Dorra in an Eco-friendly Dress
Could you please take a second and look at all these water bottles you drank and tossed away in the garbage, or, to set the records got re-filled? Let us shock you…
The footprints of Azza Abdelhamid through Wataneya
It was 3 am when she heard the bell ringing. Completely alone, she was wondering who might visit her at such a late hour. Adding to her utter astonishment, her eyes met…
Love 101: An intro to Love and Life
A friend of mine whispered in my ears the story that molded her into the woman that she is today. The story was about the first time she got hurt in her…
”Grow Old with Me”…Sounds Nice But Who Do We Want to Hear it From?
As humans, we are considered to be social be ings, designed to seek the company of others. We all search for companion ship. We long for someone with whom we could share…
Renovating your house is not only for Newly Weds, Here’s A Creative Guide!
There is this notion that once you hit a certain age phase, you surrender to the reality surrounding you. Whether your job, your lifestyle or even your house. Self-motivating speakers always talk…
On Swirling Fish and Storytelling
As usual, with its unique designs that combine all: the quality, the looks, and the story, Beit Matta took the European market by storm this summer with their newest collection: The Swirling…
Fashion After Forty: How Nehad El Swefy Makes Clothes
When she used to go shopping for clothes, she would find all the nice designs catering to the youngsters, leaving the older ages with very limited choices. Refusing to settle and let…
Hala Ezzat Designs … A Story of Retrieving Passion that Never Dies
Always passionate about handmade work, the in credibly talented fifty-year-old Hala Ezzat retrieves through her project Hala Ezzat Designs- her old interest in designing authentic, handmade products, proving that genuine passion has…
He used me as his Punching Bag
After 12 days of mariage, full of hitting nd swearing and being rude, I called his brother He told me the same old garbage of, “He’s young, he’ll change, be patient”. At…
Half a Roll of Hash
My first divorce was because I wouldn’t have sex with him, but there were a lot of things I didn’t understand. My family didn’t tell me anything, I didn’t know anything at…
The StoryTailor Who uses fashion to tell stories about Egyptian cities
Afar, it is a pretty dress. Getting closer, it is much more. Her designs are plentiful in colors, and culture, you can’t but feel amazed. Dina Zayan, who is a top graduate…
This is Forty: Time to Stop Lying About Our Age?
Have you ever wondered why some women lie about their age? I keep asking myself: why do we feel embarrassed to say how old we are? Why are we constantly in a…
Face-Aging App? No, Thank You Very Much!
Months ago, we all woke up to social media feeds taken over by old, wrinkled and familiar-looking faces. It was like we went to sleep and suddenly every single person you knew…
Getting A Side Hobby at 53: Meet the Decoupage Dentist!
How many times have you stressed about not having enough time for your hobby? How often have you dwelled about not knowing what you’re interested in beginning with? If you nodded in…
Confessions of a 30-Year-Old Pole Dancer (In Progress)
After turning thirty, like many other women, I panicked. For over ten to twelve years, I never practiced any sports -maybe the usual twenty-five squats, and the twenty-five crunches that get you…
تصميمات نهاد السويفي: الفاشون مالوش سن
ترجمة: نوران العشري لما كانت بتنزل تشتري هدوم، كانت بتلاقي كل الأزياء الحلوة شبابية واختيارات قليلة ومحدودة جدًا للسن الأكبر. بس هي مستسلمتش لده ولا اتخلت عن حبها وهوسها بالفاشون فقررت…
مؤسسة بناتي: تمكين بنات الشارع
ترجمة: نوران العشري “من جوانا، مش بنحس ان في فرق بينهم وبين ولادنا. هما محتاجين حب غير مشروط وتقبل.” الاحتياج لمنظمة تحمي البنات من الشوارع كان السبب في ان مجموعة من…
Nefertari: The Inside Beauty of Egyptian Handmade Body Care Products
When she heard her daughter screaming from the bathroom, rushing to her already red and swollen face, neck, and forehead, it didn’t take Mona Elerian, the at the time Middle Eastern director…
لأ…مش عايزة أشوف نفسي كبيرة!
ترجمة: نوران العشري من كام شهر، صحينا وفتحنا الإنترنت لقينا كل المواقع والأبليكيشنز مليانة صور ناس عجوزة وتجاعيد لوشوش احنا عارفينها. محدش كان فاهم إيه اللي بيحصل أو العالم جراله إيه. كأننا…
”What About the Kids?” Thoughts Mothers Have About Travelling the World
We all felt sorry for ourselves reading about the trend of “quit your job and travel the world”, which made us feel like underachievers. But wouldn’t it make more sense to leave…
The Secret to Staying Young? It’s a State of Mind!
Here is a secret that’s been around for centuries. It’s been whispered among gypsies, practiced by yogis, shared among children, and traded by a few. It’s called the fountain of youth. Is…
نهوت علي: موديل بمواصفات مختلفة
ترجمة: نوران العشري إن البنت تبقى موديل ده في الغالب بيحتاج مواصفات محددة وبنلاقي صورة معينة اترسمت في دماغنا لما نسمع كلمة “موديل” بس نهوت علي كسرت كل القواعد والصور دي لما…
11 Tips on Embracing Change
Who would’ve thought that one single word could be a never-ending source of debates and arguments? Before I answer that question, you should know that I’m talking about “change.” Now, back to the…
Banati Foundation: Empowering Homeless Girls
Witnessing the pressing need of an organization to protect the girls of the streets, a group of people from different backgrounds came together, sharing one passion: improving the living standards of children,…
سن الإنجاز مش سن اليأس: بطلات حققوا أحلامهم بعد ال50
ترجمة: نوران العشري السؤال عن السن غالبًا بيبقى قرار صعب وجايز تتردد قبل ما تاخده وتحرج نفسك أو تحرج الشخص اللي قدامك. بس لو السؤال موجه لستات رياضيات قويات لقوا حرية جديدة…
How Nahawet Started Modelling at 48
In her Instagram profile bio she writes a quote: “Some people age like fine wine”. Sometimes, fashion and beauty brands put the focus on style icons of a certain age. But Nahawet…