#4: Being a Radio Host (Truth!) Modern Dating: Why Relationships Fail? - Ahmed Shaheen

Ahmed Shaheen is a radio host based in Qatar. Ahmed tells us the truth on how he got started in radio at the age of 18, nearly a decade ago. He reflects on his beginnings, lessons learned, and the challenge of doing live on-air interviews with some guests. Do radio hosts put on a personality? I also asked him for the weirdest request he got from a listener and how his attempt to help backfired. The conversation shifts when I ask him about the political turmoil in Sudan. How does he identify as someone with a Sudanese background? African? Arab? Or both? This leads to a discussion on home and identity in the diaspora. He shares his experiences dating as a man in his 30’s and why he believes there’s a misunderstanding between men and women regarding modern relationships, particularly in societies like the Middle East.  Make sure you hit subscribe if you haven’t already! And maybe tell a friend :)  Here's a timestamp for the episode: (00:44) - Reflecting on nearly a decade in radio. (10:52) - Live on-air interviews with difficult guests. (14:27) - Weirdest request from a listener. (16:26) - What's happening in Sudan? Notion of home & identity in diaspora. (22:05) - Modern dating, gender roles, misunderstanding between men & women. Contact: Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekhaledsoltan/ Relevant Links: https://www.instagram.com/callme_shaheen/ https://www.amazon.com/Islam-Between-East-Alija-Izetbegovic/dp/0892591390 https://www.amazon.com/Amin-Maalouf/e/B000AP82XC%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share