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Memphis Depay is a Dutch professional footballer who plays for the Netherlands national team. He previously played for PSV Eindhoven and Manchester United, and now captains French club, Olympique Lyonnais. Considering a youth full of aggression and fear, everyone has an opinion about Memphis and he is often misunderstood. He walks Anas through intimate details of his childhood and praises his mother for raising him as a single parent considering he was a ‘troubled child’. Even in adulthood, why is he often the target of criticism and judgment? Memphis talks about how his mother was admitted to a psychiatric hospital, how a life coach saved his life and how his experiences thus far have taught him to give love to people now more than ever. In this Chapter, we learn about a man who is not afraid to step out of his comfort zone, a man who treasures his inner circle of friends, and has started to appreciate himself again after enduring very dark moments throughout his life. Together with Anas, we discover a calm,

بعد الحلقة الأولى من سلسلة حلقات البرنامج والخاصة بالزواج والأطفال ، نستضيف هذه المرة عايدة البوسعيدي، غزلان قنز وهند بالجافلة لاستكمال النقاش ومشاركة أفكارهم حول الزواج الحديث والحب والعلاقات والتربية ورعاية الأطفال. تضم هذه الحلقة رائدة أعمال غير متزوجة وأم عاملة لطفلين وربة منزل مع 3 أطفال فنلتقي بتلك المجموعة المتنوعة وبثلاثة نساء عربيات بأنماط حياة مختلفة ، مما أضفى الثراء والتنوع في الحوار. وفي هذه الحلقة يدير أنس الحوار بشكل رائع ويتناقش مع ضيوفه عن توقعات المجتمع العربي من المرأة والمفاهيم الخاطئة في مجتمعاتنا والدور المهم لكل من الأم والأب، وأهمية الاهتمام بالذات من قبل الأمهات والبحث عن السعادة وهل يمكن تدريس هذه الأشياء من خلال الدورات أو يمكن اكتسابها من خلال الخبرة؟ وما مدى أهمية النمو معًا في العلاقة؟ وتشاركنا تلك المجموعة الرائعة تجاربهم الشخصية في تلك المجالات .

Mikayla Simpson, popularly known as Original Koffee, is a Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter and rapper. Her record ‘Rapture’ won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album this year, making her the youngest person and only woman to win a Grammy within the category. From a very young age, Koffee has had a unique identity of her own. Koffee talks about how her siblings were already adults when she was born and that she was raised somewhat as an only child by her mother. She discusses how her mother was a strong force as she grew up and still is to this date, her ‘comfort’. How has this relationship shaped who she is today? Anas and Koffee also discuss women empowerment as well as recognition and support amongst young artists like herself within the music industry. In this interview, Anas discovers Mikayla; a 20-year-old who is wise and mature beyond her years.

انس مروة هو صانع محتوى قناة اليوتيوب والمعروف بالأب لعائلة أنصالة (انس و اصالة) . يشارك هو وزوجته أصالة مع ابنتهما الصغيرة ميلا حياتهم بيومياتها الروتينية والاستثنائية مع متابعيهم عبر الإنترنت في قناتهم العائلية. وعلى الرغم من أن الكثير من تفاصيل حياته قد تابعناها من خلال مشاهد فيديو مصورة، إلا أنه في هذا الفصل سيكشف لنا تفاصيل أخرى ولأول مرة أمام الكاميرا. في هذه المقابلة يحدثنا أنس مروة عن رحلته مع الحلم الذي طالما تمنى تحقيقه وكان يتخيله لفترة طويلة وعن تجربته الخاصة في تربيته لطفلته أمام الملايين عبر وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي، إلى جانب حديثه عن معاناته مع التنمر في المدرسة، وكيف تعامل مع الفشل وأهمية الصبر في حياته. كما يتحدث وبكل صراحة عن علاقة سابقة مؤلمة وكيف أن لقاءه بأصالة يعتبر نقطة تحول في حياته ومدى تعلقه بعائلته وتأثيره على مسيرته المهنية. وفي مشهد مميز نرى انضمام أصالة ومشاركتها في الحوار ومن ثم دخول ميلا في النهاية ليكتمل جمال المشهد. تابع اللقاء لتتعرف أكثر على الجانب الحقيقي لعائلة أنصالة.

Kristan George Fahd, popularly known as Kris Fade, is an Australian-Lebanese radio presenter. He is the host of The Kris Fade Show on Virgin Radio Dubai, but how much do you really know about the man behind the mic? In this interview, Kris talks about what it was like growing up as an Arab in Australia and how his move to Dubai, in hindsight, has been life-changing to say the least. Kris openly talks about divorce, finding love again and being a single father to his two daughters. Does he think about the possibility of being a father for the third time? Anas and Kris discuss anxiety and depression, and also talk about their shared work ethic, the importance of staying ‘hungry’ and having a plan to keep going in life.

Mona Kattan is an Iraqi-American entrepreneur and businesswoman who also runs Huda Beauty, a global cosmetics line along with her sister, Huda Kattan. Not many have known the ‘real’ Mona outside the world of beauty and business…until this interview. Mona herself admits to being codependent and living in her sister’s shadow, so who is she really? With Anas, she talks about her close relationship with Huda that she’s had since childhood, what it’s like doing business with family and her relationship with money. Mona exclusively opens up about her personal experience with love, past relationships and what she looks for in a partner. In this Chapter, Anas explores the Mona Kattan behind all that you see in the public eye; a human being who has learned (and continues to learn) the importance of self-development and self-reflection in building a purposeful life.

Tara Emad is an Egyptian actress and model, but who is she off-stage and behind the big screen? There is more to Tara than meets the eye, and in this interview, Anas uncovers a brave human being rising above her inner voice to find self-love. Tara opens up about body image, beauty standards and the impact it has on building confidence. With Anas, she discusses insecurities, bullying and the importance of always being kind to yourself in discovering your true worth. She also describes how her mother’s constant support held her up during tough times and what it was like to grow up with an absent father. Behind all the on-screen roles, Anas unravels the down-to-earth, ‘silly’ and kind person that Tara really is; the best role she’s played yet.

عمر فاروق مخرج سينمائي بحريني ويعد من أهم منشئي المحتوى على اليوتيوب في الشرق الأوسط. ونجد أنس في هذه المقابلة يتعمّق في عفوية عمر وطبيعته الملهمة. ما الذي يدفعه لإحداث التغيير في حياته ؟ ولماذا 'تجربة الحياة' مهمة له للغاية؟ يصف لنا عمر تجربته وكيف استطاع القيام بالأشياء بطريقة مختلفة عن أي شخص آخر، مما جعله في البداية يسأل نفسه ويقارن بين تلك الشخصيتين، ويأخذنا معه في رحلته وكيف بالنهاية تصالح مع نفسه ووجد شخصيته الحقيقية. ويتطرق عمر أيضاً إلى طفولته فيشاركنا قصة تعلّم منها تحمّل المسؤولية الكبيرة وهو في سن السادسة فقط؛ تلك القصة أشعرت أنس بالقشعريرة. في هذا الحوار يتبادلان الحديث عن نعمة وجود الأب والأم وتأثيرها في السعي وراء الشغف، والتعامل مع الشهرة، وأهمية وجود حياة خاصة بعيداً عن الإنترنت. في هذا الفصل، نتعرف على القصة الحقيقية وراء هذا الإنسان الطموح والعاطفي. قصة النمو والنضج في حياة عمر

Maisa da Silva Andrade is a Brazilian television host and actress. Maisa is well known for hosting the children’s TV show Bom Dia & Cia when she was just 6 years old. In this interview, Anas has a conversation with this charismatic and confident teenager to learn more about her journey thus far; both professionally and personally. What was it like to be a child celebrity? Maisa admits to having an ‘exposed’ childhood and how she still hasn’t grasped the idea of fame. She openly talks about having to consult a psychologist to cope with the ups and downs of her life. Together, Anas and Maisa also discuss the power of words online, and how she maneuvers through it all considering her enormous following in the digital world.

Adnan, or Dany as he’s commonly known, is an award-winning DJ and music producer. Anas and Dany’s longstanding friendship echoes throughout this interview as Dany talks about his life in probably the most genuine and raw conversation yet on #ABtalks. This interview was also filmed just less than 2 weeks since Dany’s mother’s passing. He talks about how he is coping with grief, and how his loss has made him relive his entire life; the good and the bad. Dany describes his life as a movie filled with overwhelming moments. With Anas, he shares details on his relationship with his siblings, father and mother, and how he had to navigate through life as an investigation, finding out truth about his roots along the way. He is a pioneer in introducing a thriving entertainment industry in the UAE, but very few know who he is behind the stage; the down to earth, humble human being. Here’s your chance to discover the real Dany; Adnan.

.نور ستارز هي عراقية الاصل من مستخدمي اليوتيوب، حصلت على الملايين من المتابعين المخلصين عبر المنصات الرقمية. ومع ذلك، فإن العالم لا يعرف ما هي المصاعب التي كان عليها تحملها للوصول إلى مكانها الحالي. في هذه المقابلة الحصرية مع أنس، تشارك نور تفاصيل أكثر عن الفترات الصعبة في حياتها، مع أب غائب وأم مرضية، اعتنت نور بأسرتها منذ صغرها. هل غفرت لوالدها رحيله؟ تتحدث مع أنس بكل صراحة عن أحكام وصعوبات تفكك الأسرة، خاصة في المجتمع العربي. كيف كان حال اللجوء وكيف أثرت على علاقاتها اليوم؟ تتحدث نور أيضًا عن كيفية تعاملها مع العالم المادي. هل كان الحكم المستمر عبر الإنترنت هو السبب وراء زيادة وزنها وخسارته؟ في هذه المقابلة، تزيل نور كل الحواجز وتتحدث عن رحلتها إلى حب الذات والقبول.

Our first #ABtalks Special welcomes Hala Kazim, Tracy Harmoush, Veronica Conesa and Nuraddin Abdo to explore their ideas on marriage and childcare. Together, they discuss and debate parenthood, pregnancy and postpartum depression, motherhood and fatherhood, balancing career and family life, and more. Is there a ‘right’ age to get married and a ‘right’ age to have children? Are children obligated to look after their parents in old age? Led by Anas, the panel of guests in this Special are diverse in nationality, age, marital status and profession, resulting in a truly dynamic discussion. Where do YOU fit in all this?

في هذا الفصل الخامس عشر من البرنامج، أجرى أنس محادثة مع سعد لمجرد، تحدث فيها عن طفولته وعلاقته بوالديه ومهنته الموسيقية وغير ذلك. هو مغني مغربي وكاتب أغاني وراقص، معروف بأغانيه الناجحة مثل "لمعلم" و"إنتي". هناك سحر معين في كونك من المشاهير، لكن قلة قليلة من الناس تعرف ما يكمن تحت كل هذه الشهرة والثروة. في هذه المقابلة، يناقش أنس وسعد مدى أهمية أن يبقى الشخص "المشهور" متواضع ومدى أهمية عدم نسيان أصلك. كيف يمكن لتقدم في السن أن يغير شخص ما كان دائمًا في دائرة الأضواء؟ وما هي عواقب كونك من المشاهير؟ يتحدث سعد أيضًا عن الرعاية الذاتية والصحة العقلية، وكيف يتعامل مع كليهما شخصيًا. شاهد لمعرفة وجهة نظر سعد في الحياة كما لم يكشف عنها علنًا من قبل.

John Lee is an international speaker, best-selling author and entrepreneur. Born in Hong Kong and raised in the United Kingdom, John faced harsh realities at a very young age from bullying and racism at school to strict parents at home. In this 14th Chapter of #ABtalks, Anas unravels his story from a young boy who washed dishes at a Chinese takeaway to the globally celebrated entrepreneur he is today. Together, they discuss the importance of managing finances. How do you save money versus how do you invest it? What is the difference between having a purpose and having motivation? John and Anas discuss these in detail as two entrepreneurs, but more importantly, as two humans.

Lea Elui Ginet is our youngest #ABtalks guest yet. She is a French social media influencer and internet celebrity. At just 19 years of age, Lea has one of the largest social media followings in France. Online, she shares her dancing skills, and tips on fashion and make up, but what lies beneath all the ‘beautiful’ pictures? In this interview, Anas unearths a grounded, vulnerable and ‘normal’ teenager. Lea opens up to Anas about her struggles in high school and the extreme bullying she faced that caused her to fall into a deep depression. She describes how hard it was to love herself and how her social media community helped her get back on her feet. In the darkest of times, they helped her create her own bubble where she felt safe and secure. This interview proves everyone has their ups and downs, no matter how ‘perfect’ their lives look online.

In this special miniseries with Red Bull, Anas Bukhash, sits with 5 different Red Bull athletes to uncover each of their unique human stories; their real, first-hand stories behind all their achievements. Max Emilian Verstappen is a Belgian-Dutch racer who competes under the Dutch flag in Formula One with Red Bull Racing. At the 2015 Australian Grand Prix, he became the youngest driver to compete in Formula One history. He holds eight other ‘firsts’ in Formula One racing, but what lies behind all these titles? Very few people know who Max really is. With Anas, he opens up about his relationship with his family and how their support contributed to him achieving his dreams. Max addresses public misunderstandings and how he deals with them, and together they also delve into the idea of love at first sight. Does Max believe in it as he once claimed?

في هذه الحلقات الخاصة مع ريد بُل ، أنس بوخش ، يجلس مع 5 رياضيين مختلفين من ريد بُل للكشف عن قصصهم الإنسانية ؛ قصصهم الحقيقية وراء كل إنجازاتهم. بدأ اهتمام أحمد دحام في عالم الدرِفت في سن المراهقة عندما قدم له والديه سيارة معدلة، نقلته بعيداً من ملعب كرة السلة إلى حلبة السباق. في هذا الفصل يتعرّف أنس على مدى ثبات أحمد في مواجهة تقلبات الحياة التي مربها؛ كيف كادت وفاة والده أن تجعله يحتقرهذه الرياضة، وكذلك علاقته بأخيه وغيرها من الأمور. بالاضافة إلى المثابرة، يعتقد أحمد أن الحظ يلعب دوراً في تحويل العاطفة إلى لقمة العيش. فقد كان أحمد واحدًا من "المحظوظين" لأن عائلته كانت دعمًا كبيرًا له في متابعة أحلامه.. في هذه المقابلة، يتعمق أنس أكثر ويستكشف رحلة أحمد من مختلف أوجهها

In this special miniseries with Red Bull, Anas Bukhash, sits with 5 different Red Bull athletes to uncover each of their unique human stories; their real, first-hand stories behind all their achievements. Arnaud "Séan" Garnier is a French freestyle footballer and is our next guest in this miniseries. In this interview, we discover two sides to Séan’s persona; one that the world sees and knows well, and one that he has kept private…until now. Séan reveals the path life has taken him on leading him to where he is today; from the introverted child to one of the world’s biggest showmen. In this Chapter, Anas explores Sean’s creative mind and how it seeps into every aspect of his life as a father, son, husband and human.

In this special miniseries with Red Bull, Anas Bukhash, sits with 5 different Red Bull athletes to uncover each of their unique human stories; their real, first-hand stories behind all their achievements. Shaikha Al Qassemi is our guest in the second Chapter of this miniseries. A CrossFit athlete who is on a mission to inspire women within the Arab region and beyond, Shaikha opens up to Anas about the challenges she has had to face (and continues to face) to reach where she is today. She has had to fight battles, both publicly and privately, to be true to herself. From bullies in school to constant criticism on her life choices, Shaikha has had to overcome social barriers time and again. Yet, she finds growth in inspiration; this interview is a testament to her unfolding story.

في ذه الحلقات الخاصة مع ريد بُل ، أنس بوخش ، يجلس مع 5 رياضيين مختلفين من ريد بُل للكشف عن قصصهم الإنسانية ؛ قصصهم الحقيقية وراء كل إنجازاتهم. الفصل الأول في هذه السلسلة، استضاف أنس محمد البلوشي، وهو متسابق موتوكروس ورالي الصحراء ، وأول إماراتي يشارك في رالي دكار. يناقش محمد طفولته وكيف دخل إلى ميدان موتوكروس في المقام الأول ؛ رياضة لم تكن معروفة. و يشاركنا تفاصيل عن بعض من أسوأ حوادثه ، وكيف تعامل مع وفاة مرشده ، وأفضل لحظاته وأسوأها داخل وخارج المسار ، وأكثر من ذلك.نكتشف معًا جانبًا من أبطال العالم لم يتم مشاركته من قبل على الإطلاق.