Lameese Smaili on Lebanon, Journalism, & Telling Human Stories

In this episode of Solo Spotlight, Ryan sits down with Lameese Smaili to talk about growing up between Canada and Lebanon, living through crisis, teaching in Lebanon, witnessing the impact of war and displacement, returning to Canada, and building a career in journalism and long-form storytelling. The conversation also dives into media trust, journalistic ethics, and her work hosting Pop-Up Conversations. A powerful, honest episode about resilience, identity, and telling human stories.Make sure to follow Lameese Smaili and check out Pop-Up Conversations for more long-form artist interviews and human stories. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to Solo Spotlight, leave a comment with your biggest takeaway, and share this episode with someone who cares about storytelling, journalism, and real conversations.#SoloSpotlight #SpareBedroomStudios #LameeseSmaili #Journalism #Storytelling #Media #Podcast #PodcastInterview #LongFormConversation #Edmonton #YEG #CanadianMedia #PopUpConversations #RealStories