In this episode of Arab Is Me, host Said Durrah sits down with Omar Kurdi—a CEO, musician, poet, actor, author, and community leader whose life has been guided by one simple philosophy:

Born in San Francisco and raised between Muscat, Oman and Amman, Jordan, Omar has spent his life building bridges through leadership, creativity, and service. Most recently, his self-funded music video celebrating Jordan's historic FIFA World Cup qualification reached more than one million views in just two weeks, introducing his music to audiences around the world.

But this conversation goes far beyond music.

Together, Said and Omar explore what it means to embrace your Arab identity, preserve your family's stories, pursue creativity without fear, and build a legacy defined not by titles—but by purpose. They discuss community organizing, nonprofit leadership, poetry, theater, music, faith, storytelling, and why the people who change the world are often those courageous enough to dream before anyone else believes it's possible.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Growing up between America, Oman, and Jordan
• The story behind Omar's million-view World Cup anthem
• What it truly means to be Arab
• Building community through leadership and service
• Preserving family history before it's lost
• Poetry, music, theater, and writing a deeply personal novel
• Authenticity, purpose, and chasing meaningful work
• Why everyone should dare to dream bigger
• The legacy we leave behind

Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, advocate, or simply searching for purpose, this conversation is a reminder that you don't have to choose between your passions. Sometimes the greatest thing you can do is simply become the person you were created to be.

🌐 Website: https://omarkurdi.net

📸 Instagram: @omarkurdiofficial

🎵 YouTube: Kurdi Music Official

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