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Managing Partner / Executive Producer @womena
+ Director / Producer / Writer of things...
+ Co-yapper @sagetakesthyme

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WE’RE BACK! We’re “Sage Takes Thyme” — a podcast where two friends talk about the hard stuff, the heart stuff, and everything in between.

🎙️ A @womena podcast, hosted by Elissa Freiha (@freiha) and Amira Salah-Ahmed (@amiralx).

This season, we’re expanding the table, bringing in more voices, more lived realities, and more difficult questions shaping the Arab world and its diaspora today.

Season 3 drops September 15 on YouTube and all streaming platforms. Comment “Notify me” and we’ll send you the link so you don’t miss the first episode. 🔔

And let us know what topics you’re expecting from us this season in the comments. 🌿 (We read Every. Single. One!)

A big thank you to everyone who helped bring this season to life. 🤍

Team Behind the Scenes:

Director: Rythma Ekanayake (@rythmae)
Production Manager: Hadi Gaafar (@Hadi.gaafar)
Editorial Producer: Laila El Deib (@lailaeldeib)
Videographers and Editors: Aya El-Hussiney (@ayaelhussieny_) and Rowan Messelhy (@rowanmesselhy) and Farida Elebeidy (@alilgroovyy)
Social Media and Marketing: Shahd Salaheldin (@fullyshahd) and Mostafa El Gaaly (@mgaaly_)
Lighting Assistance by Ahmed and the Void team (@void_presents)

Title design: Magdee Hozeyn (@hozyenn_) and Nour Elzayat (@nstudio_____)
Graphic design: Farida Elebeidy (@alilgroovyy)

Art Director: Monica Abadir (@monicaabadir) with the help of Assistant Mariam Elhouchy (@mhoushy)

Furniture and decor pieces from:

Alive and well (@thisisaliveandwell)
Kangaroo (@stampedbykangaroo)
Samak Laban (@samaklabandaily)

Thank you to Access Art Space for collaborating with us and contributing pieces from artists:

Fatma Abodoma (@fatmabodoma)
Mariam Soliman (@mariam_solimana)
Hameem El Mahy (@hameemmahy)
Hanafy Mahmoud (@hanafy.mahmoud.1970)
Mahmoud Shabaan
Sameh Refaat
Aida Khalil (@aidak.halil)

& also a big thank you to independent artists:

Alia Habib (@habibss)
Farida Sultan (@faridaasultan)

Our Location Partners are Void Inc. Thank you to their team:

Kareem ElKhadrawy (@kare.em__)
Amal Younis (@ayounis__)
Aya H Younis (@move.withaya) by @amiralx

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“The Hands of Women” - A poem inspired by the many beautiful women in my life teaching me and guiding me ♥️
كحك العيد والحب
#eidmubarak #poetry taken in Cairo, Egypt by @amiralx

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🎥 “Mish Mankoosha” at Cairo International Short Film Festival! (@cairo_shorts )
Directed by our own Amira Salah-Ahmed, the Womena documentary explores the role of hair in society, self-image, and mother-daughter relationships. Exploring how hair plays into control and freedom of choice, the documentary looks at the evolution of the natural hair movement in Egypt and the Arab world. With heartfelt conversations between the director and her mother, the film adds a personal touch, and features Doaa Gawish (@doaa_gawish ), founder of The Hair Addict (@thehairaddictofficial ); Sara Safwat (@sarasafwat_thecurlystudio ), founder of The Curly Studio (@thecurlystudio ); and actress Ingi Abu Zeid (@ingiabouzeidofficial ).

Watch the trailer now and join us on this extraordinary ride.
Check out the link in our bio for more details.

Credits
Director: Amira Salah-Ahmed @amiralx

DOP: Mark Hanna @hannam6

Editor: Farida Fawzy @freedomfawzy

Executive Producers: Amira Salah-Ahmed & Elissa Freiha @freiha

Associate Producer: Hadi Gaafar @hadi.gaafar

Camera: Mohamed A. Shehata @shehata.inproductions
& Lilly El-Aasar @lillianelaassar

Story Producers:
Farida Fawzy
Aisha Amin @aisha____amin
Hedayat Reda @hedayatr

Production Assistant: Andrew Nagy

Colorist: Hassan ElShakaa @hassanelshakaa

Sound Designer: Youssef Mandour @therealmandou

Title Design: Magdee Hoyzen @hozyenn

Poster Design: Nour Alzayat @by_nstudio

Title track: “Hair Up” by Nadine El Roubi @nadineelroubi

#MishMankoosha #CairoShortFilmFestival #Women a by @amiralx

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How do you know which film festival is right for your film? 🎬

In this episode, Hayat Aljowaily (@xhayatyx), founder of Kalam Aflam (@kalamaflam.fr) and director of CineGouna Emerge at El Gouna Film Festival @gff, shares how filmmakers can choose the right festival by looking at its audience, programming priorities, and technical requirements.

Watch or listen to the full episode for more insights into the film industry through the link in bio. 🪄🎧 by @amiralx

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🎥 EPISODE 3 OUT NOW | We sat down with Hayat Aljowaily (@xhayatyx), founder of @kalamaflam.fr and director of CineGouna Emerge at the Gouna Film Festival @gff, to talk about filmmaking, cultural programming, and creating space for stories from the region. We dive into her work of supporting young creatives, spotlighting new voices, and building bridges between Cairo and Paris, as well as the importance of cultivating community in the industry.

Hayat also shares her top advice for rising filmmakers: How do you choose the right platform for your film? And what are the practical steps to building your network beyond film applications?

💬 Comment “EPISODE” and we’ll send you the link to the full conversation! by @amiralx

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A quick peek at the lineup of wonderful guests joining us this season 🧡

We can’t wait for you to hear the rich, thoughtful conversations we’ve been having! First guest episode drops this Tuesday. 🎧

Subscribe and turn on notifications on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite streaming platform. Link in bio! by @amiralx

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Respectfully, we’d like to hand the Earth back to the dinosaurs. 🦖

Have you watched Episode 2 yet? We get into the evolution of activism, the different impacts of online and on-the-ground political engagement, and the role of boycotts, storytelling, art, and documentation in creating change.

Comment “Link” and we’ll send you the episode! 🎙️ by @amiralx

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9/29: I met a bird today by @amiralx

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What counts as activism?

As the public square moves online, we explore how activism is evolving, and how on the ground and digital forms of engagement can shape political change in different ways, each with its own scale, risks, and timelines.

💬 Comment “CHANGE” for the full episode! by @amiralx

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Does boycotting still make a difference?

We discuss why boycotting still matters, the importance of supporting local alternatives, and how the way we spend money is a reflection of our values. When enough people act with intention, those actions can add up to meaningful collective impact over time.

Watch episode 2 on Youtube or stream on your favorite podcast platform! Link in bio. 🔗 by @amiralx

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EPISODE 2 OUT NOW | If no one is coming to save us, what do we do?

In this episode, we talk about finding agency in the face of violence, oppression, and systemic harm. We explore how taking responsibility for ourselves and each other can become a source of action, even when hope feels difficult.

We also reflect on our role, individually and collectively, in creating change. Why does boycotting still matter? And what role do storytelling, art, and documentation play in preserving experiences, shaping narratives, and driving impact?

💬 Comment “CHANGE” for the full episode! by @amiralx

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