What does it mean to be "too Arab" for one world and "too American" for another?

In this episode of Arab Is Me, Said Durrah sits down with Iraqi-American comedian, actress, writer, and content creator Reem Edan for one of the most honest conversations you'll hear about identity, belonging, comedy, and the pressure of representing your community.

Reem opens up about growing up between two cultures, navigating the expectations placed on Arab and Muslim women, finding success in comedy, and why she still sometimes struggles with feeling "Arab enough." Together, Said and Reem explore representation, social media, family expectations, the role of comedy during difficult times, and what it really means to build an authentic life without losing yourself.

Along the way, they also share plenty of laughs—from Arab weddings and Iraqi food to dating, parents, and the everyday moments every Arab family will recognize.

In this episode:
• Growing up Iraqi-American
• Feeling caught between two identities
• Building a career in stand-up comedy
• Family expectations and cultural pressure
• Comedy during times of war and crisis
• Social media, representation, and authenticity
• Why success doesn't always quiet self-doubt
• Rapid-fire Arab dilemmas in Al-Bab

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Hosted by Said Durrah, Arab Is Me explores the many ways people experience, express, and define what it means to be Arab. Through conversations with artists, entrepreneurs, athletes, activists, comedians, and community leaders, every episode celebrates the diversity of the Arab experience—one story at a time.

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