My name is Samar Aridi, the creator of the blog Under the Mediterranean sun. UTMS was born out of the frustration of lack of representation for Middle Eastern and North African voices in the U.S. The show will touch on all things from wellness, fashion, lifestyle & culture from the leading experts in their field’s. Follow me on IG @utmsofficial

Latest episodes of the podcast Maté Time

• 6.The Rebel Chronicles on starting your side hustle, women empowerment & getting organized.
• 5.Picnics in Vegas' Sara Khalil on motherhood, entrepreneurship & social media.
• 4.Omniwomyn's founder Layal on toxic charity & moving out for college as an Arab woman.
• 3.Celebrating your roots & being proud of your culture with the creator of Baby Arabic Names
• 2.Stephanie Hormez on Photography, Following Your Dreams + Working with Celebrities.
• 1.Main character mentality and romanticizing your life.
• The pilot