EPISODE · Oct 28, 2025 · 42 MIN
Episode 3: Rania Dean
from Women of Start Up Nation:Israel is not a state, it is a state of mind · host Women Of Start Up Nation
In this captivating interview, Rania Dean, an Israeli Druze now living in Los Angeles, shares her remarkable personal journey and the unique story of the Druze community — one of the Middle East’s most fascinating and least understood groups.Rania talks about what it means to be Druze in Israel, the deep-rooted values of loyalty, secrecy, and spirituality that define the Druze faith, and how her identity has evolved as part of the global Druze diaspora.From the mountains of the Galilee to life in LA, this conversation opens a window into questions of identity, belonging, faith, and modernity — offering powerful insights into a community that bridges worlds while preserving its ancient traditions.
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In this captivating interview, Rania Dean, an Israeli Druze now living in Los Angeles, shares her remarkable personal journey and the unique story of the Druze community — one of the Middle East’s most fascinating and least understood groups.Rania talks about what it means to be Druze in Israel, the deep-rooted values of loyalty, secrecy, and spirituality that define the Druze faith, and how her identity has evolved as part of the global Druze diaspora.From the mountains of the Galilee to life in LA, this conversation opens a window into questions of identity, belonging, faith, and modernity — offering powerful insights into a community that bridges worlds while preserving its ancient traditions.
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