Middle East Eating Disorders Association Podcast

Arab Representation & Community with Ricardo Karam of TAKREEM

June 30, 2022 MEEDA Season 2 Episode 30
Middle East Eating Disorders Association Podcast
Arab Representation & Community with Ricardo Karam of TAKREEM
Show Notes

In this episode, MEEDA's VP Carine El Khazen receives Ricardo Karam. Mr Karam is a talk-show host, public speaker, writer and advocate of promoting Arab achievement and social causes.  

In 2010, Mr Karam decided to take storytelling to the next level and use it as a means of creating impact. He created TAKREEM Foundation, which aims to honor Arab accomplishments and bring Arab achievers to the forefront of the global stage.

With Carine, Mr Karam discusses about:
- Changing the perception of Arabs worldwide and giving hope to young Arabs through various initiatives and excellent storytelling
- The importance of using our voices and our platforms to do good
- The stigma of mental health in the Middle East & why sharing our struggles is collective therapy
- The role of media in creating more mental health awareness 
- What we need to support ED patients in the Middle East
- The importance of community and continuous learning in wellbeing

Find Ricardo Karam on Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin via https://ricardokaram.com/

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