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Art & Thoughts

Is Uncertainty Creating a Surge in Content Creation During COVID-19?

Headline after headline has highlighted the negative aspects of the world’s news: another uncertain vaccine prospect, another lockdown extension, another significant figure ill. When the world seems unbearable and we…

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Opinion

Badass Women in Activism

Growing up, activism –– to me –– was attending protests for Palestine. Protests were demanding awareness of the occupation of Palestine. It was like some Muslim-kept secret; like we were…

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Community

Sarah Seif: “For Three Years I Struggled & Fought a Battle Without People Being Aware of What’s Going On.”

Sarah Seif is the Executive Director at More Of, a platform aiming to accelerate the growth of performing artists through talent development, creative entrepreneurship education and production of shows. She is…

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Community

Alina K: “People in 2019 are no longer as fearful of sharing their struggles as before.”

Alina K. The #PeopleOfEmpower Series aims to shed light on mental well-being through the inclusion of influential individuals and leaders in the Arab Region. Alina K is a Romanian – Lebanese singer…

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Art & Thoughts

The Real Struggles of Being an Artist Entrepreneur

Artists and entrepreneurs are arguably opposites; one driven by inspiration while the other – by financial independence. The real question here is; how can an individual be both simultaneously; an…

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Podcasts

The Empower Series by Ally Salama (featuring Lucan Coutts) – Ep7

Listen on Apple Podcasts Lucan Coutts is one of Toronto’s most prominent and visionary photographers. On the frontline of digital art, he has cultivated & inspires a highly-passionate community of…