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The Curation by Nour Hassan
The Curation, formerly Radical Contemporary, is a Digital Curator and Podcast based between Cairo, Dubai & Jeddah. We curate everything from art, fashion, and design, to culture, wellness and tech to present you with only the best brands, founders, products and pioneers.
Episodes
181 episodes
Nour Solo: Becoming Her Again
You can change your life without erasing who you’ve been. If you’ve ever hit a big transition and thought, “I’m starting over,” we unpack why that belief feels heavy and how it quietly blocks the version of you you’re trying to become. We talk ...
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Nour Solo: You Can Become The Curator Of Your Own Destiny
Your life is already curated. The only question is whether you’re doing it on purpose or by accident. After a quiet stretch, I am back with a reset that starts where curation has always lived for us: art, fashion, interiors, and taste.
Nour Solo: 7 Principles To Elevate Your Year
In this episode our founder Nour Hassan shares 7 simple principles to make 2026 the year of follow-through, drawing inspiration from a season of change, new motherhood, and hard-won lessons about time in her own life. The focus is on curation, ...
Nour Solo: The Myth of Balance & Breaking the Box
Forget balance! I open up about what it really takes to run a multi‑hyphenate career without burning out, and why trying to give everything 100 percent all the time sets you up to fail. Our founder
Amina Debbiche & Nora Mansour: The Open Crate On Private Collections & Digital Legacy
The Open Crate is a digital art platform launched by Amina Debbiche, a Tunisian art specialist and Nora Mansour, originally from Lebanon who previously worked with leading art and design ent...
Nour Solo: No Is A Power Move, Not A Mood!
In this episode Nour takes you behind the veil of the glamorous life of a content creator, from weekly invites to VIP events, to opportunities that are diverse and varied, so does one choose what to show up for? Nour dives deep into the art of ...
Nour Solo: From Saudi to Egypt My Journey Through Culture, Creativity and Curation
Nour Hassan shares her journey from growing up in Saudi Arabia to building The Curation, a platform celebrating art, fashion, design, and culture across the Middle East and beyond.• Born in Jeddah to an Egyptian family with Saudi roots,...
Nour Solo: 7-Step Reset Your Guide To A Fall/Winter Glow Up
Ready for a seasonal transformation? Just as the leaves begin their magnificent shift, your habits can experience a beautiful reset too. After finally embracing a true summer break—eating whatever I wanted and skipping workouts without guilt—I'...
Rebecca Anne Proctor: From EIC to Independent Voice Reshaping Middle Eastern Art Dialogues
What does it take to document a cultural renaissance? Rebecca Anne Proctor never planned to become a journalist, yet her natural curiosity and love for writing led her to the for...
Nour Solo: The Lost Art of Being Unapologetically You
We've stopped being original, and it's time to get our uniqueness back. This episode explores how to break free from the clone culture that's making everyone look the same and reclaim your authentic personal style.• The problem of "copy...
Eng. Mohamed Edris: From Real Estate Developer to Pioneering Visionary
What does it mean to create spaces where people truly live, not just exist? Eng. Mohamed Edris, the visionary behind Mabany Edris, shares how his journey from construction engineer to pioneering developer has transformed Egypt’s land...
Nour Solo: Level Up Your Life Pt.2 and Become Magnetic
Ready to transform your life but feeling overwhelmed by endless social obligations and digital distractions? This episode reveals the counterintuitive secrets to genuine personal growth that nobody talks about.The most powerful life upg...
Nour Solo: Finding Your Unique Voice in a Copy-Paste World
Authentic curation stands as a revolutionary act in a world drowning in sameness. What began as an intentional practice of selecting and editing life's experiences has morphed into a misunderstood buzzword—thrown around by brands without truly ...
Dr. Princess Alia Al Senussi: On Art Basel, Saudi Arabia, & Cultural Diplomacy From The Ultimate Junction Maker
The art world thrives on connections – between artists and institutions, across cultures, and through the passionate individuals who dedicate their lives to fostering creative dialogue. Dr. Princess Alia Al Senussi stands as perhaps the quintes...
HUNA Talk: Faraj Abyad and the Revival of Classical Arabic Composition
What happens when a fourth-generation Syrian American decides to revive and reimagine classical Arabic music traditions from New York City? Faraj Abyad takes us on a mesmerizing journey throu...
Yasmin Khalil: KŌDO London & The Sweet Science of Scent-Driven Wellness
Scent has a powerful ability to transport us through time and space, evoking memories with just one breath. In this riveting conversation with Yasmin Khalil, founder of KŌDO London, we unlock...
HUNA Talks: The Intersection of Art and Education with Afra Al Dhaheri, Alia Hussain Lootah, and Janet Bellotto
A powerful conversation unfolds at Art Dubai 2025 as three visionary women share their journeys through the evolving landscape of arts education in the UAE. Dean Janet Bellotto of Zayed University, artist-educator Afra Al Dhaheri, and artist-fo...
Nour Solo: You Deserve to Be in the Room
Nour Hassan dives into the universal struggle of imposter syndrome, sharing personal stories and actionable strategies to overcome self-doubt and fully own your worth.• Understanding imposter syndrome as a sign of growth rather than ina...
Ibrahim El Missiri: Beyond the Peninsula Transforming Soma Bay
From construction engineer to environmental researcher to destination visionary — Ibrahim El Missiri's career path defies conventional trajectories while offering profound insights into what...
Mai Galal: The Woman Who Dressed the Pharaohs
Meet Mai Galal, the visionary stylist who has revolutionized Egypt's fashion landscape through her extraordinary career spanning decades. Far from an overnight success, Mai's journey began with ...
Anne Mehany: On Fashion, Dreaming, Grief and the Power of Hope
In this episode we speak to Anne Mehany, co-founder of Maison Mehany a multidisciplinary creative house. We explore Anne's extraordinary j...
Nour Solo: Crafting Your Podcast Niche
This episode emphasizes essential steps for successfully starting a podcast, especially in the MENA region. We explore niche identification, the importance of storytelling, production practices, localization marketing, and monetization strategi...
Nour Solo: Updated Morning Routine
Join me as I take you through my updated morning routine! From mindful habits to productivity hacks, this routine helps me start my day with energy and focus. I include wellness tips, skincare, fitness, and how I set the tone for a successful d...