Talks with Nstudio/كلام مع
Talks with Nstudio/كلام مع
nour tarek elzayat
Talks with Ntsudio is a creative platform and community organization based between Cairo, Egypt and Doha, Qatar that revolves around design, personal growth, career success and struggles, and how to stay authentic in such a saturated field in the MENA region and abroad. We are creators. We are artists, designers, musicians, dreamers, doctors, engineers and even athletes because to be a creative you just have to create! So the motto for the podcast is “Stay curious and share knowledge”. This space encourages your ability to ask questions and to converse with other creators from all fields and backgrounds. Everything behind being a designer & what it takes to make art. Personal struggles, career failures and successes, how to's and even mental health! Everything about the human aspect of being a designer and the design aspect of being human.
To Make is to Be - Solo EP
What does "To Make is To Be" mean? It means that your being is what you use to make.What you make comes from a deep innate nature of who you are.How do you know when you've found it? Listen now to find out.
Apr 25, 2024
10 min
From Lebanon, With Love - Amar Sibai
What does it mean to be a digital creator? having a voice that is heard by thousands, eyes on you and your life all the time, with endless expectations from you?Amar Sibai, Lebanese digital creator and creative director , speaks to us on being relatable, genuine and creating a community through social media that transcends superficiality and one that becomes family in every sense of the word.
Dec 17, 2023
1 hr 3 min
PALESTINE: LESSONS ON HUMANITY
I would like to begin by saying that what is happening now is not normal.It is not normal to scroll and see endless images of dead bodies, children without limbs, mothers identifying the bodes of their babies, fathers trying to get their families from under rubbles of bombed buildings, and so much more..Palestine is justice. Palestine is righteousness. Palestine is goodness. Palestine is bravery. Palestine is hope. Palestine is powerful.So many lessons can be learned from Palestinians.So thos...
Nov 19, 2023
5 min
Trauma or Teacher - Solo EP
Everyone has their traumatic story. Behind every story though, is a teaching moment. It either changes you for the better or for the worse. It is your choice in the end.Here I am sharing mine in hopes that you can find the silver lining in yours. Available on Apple Podcast, Anghami, Spotify & Youtube.Production team: Seventh Era
Oct 10, 2023
8 min
Doing it my way - Hadeer Omar
Hadeer Omar. What can't she do? Her passion for storytelling, cultural movements, and pop crosses disciplines within art, immersive technology, new digital media, photography, and film to present stories through her work. She found her way by utilizing digital and analog tools to observe her surroundings, document her process, and build a body of work that tells stories.Listen now to know more about her, her work, and how you can do life YOUR way.
Sep 16, 2023
1 hr 7 min
The Value of Love in Business (Solo EP)
What does it take to make a successful business, brand, or company? Is it strategy, execution, markets or external conditions? Not even close. Then whats the secret? Making it people centric. People always say business and love are like water and oil - the two can never mix. In this episode, I plan to prove otherwise.
Sep 8, 2023
16 min
The Gravity of Experimentation with Aya Tarek
We mentioned before in our “el shama3a” episode that in order to succeed, you need to start by being okay with failing. You will always be bad at something new. So unless you are willing to look like a fool, then you will never learn anything new. Experimentation is the foundation of every creative. There are so many levels you have to pass in order to have polished work. Expressing yourself creatively takes a whole lot of trial and error in order to know who you are and what work define...
Sep 5, 2023
38 min
Why Egypt (Solo EP)
I get asked sometimes why my work is very Egypt centered. Why do i use it as a backdrop? why are Egyptians my main subject? why the pyramids, the sphinx, the streets, the songs, the cities, the language..Why don't I broaden my scope and answer to a more international audience? why don't I use other subjects or other elements?I don't think i've ever explained my perspective. or said why.My answer is in this short (but sweet) episode.
Jul 30, 2023
4 min
Playground Rooted in Arabic Culture with Asma Derouiche
This week we are having a really special episode with Asma Derouiche, Creative director at Studio 7; a concept store that offers a new retail experience for both designers and customers alike. Asma Derouiche is a product designer and interdisciplinary creative with an entrepreneurial mindset for herself and others. She explored the realms of Qatar behind an artistic lens and found that inclusivity, creativity, and collaboration is what this region is all about and decided to create a des...
Jan 24, 2023
32 min
Liminal Being
It is a new year. Talks with Nstudio has a new look. We have brand new guests and amazing conversations for 2023. I think this topic is perfect to start with. Every year, we set a new set of goals and we create a checklist that usually creates a lot of pressure to get it done. However, we never take a moment to think about whether or not we are ready for such an immediate change.It takes a phase of transition. This is where becoming a liminal person is so important. Every year we go...
Dec 31, 2022
7 min
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