What does it take to go from addiction and rock bottom to becoming a TEDx speaker, serial entrepreneur, and trusted strategist for Fortune 500 companies?

In this episode of Arab Is Me, Said Durrah sits down with Sam Ghanem for an honest conversation about resilience, identity, recovery, and rebuilding a life with purpose.

Born to Lebanese parents and raised in South Florida, Sam shares the deeply personal story of childhood adversity, addiction, losing nearly everything she had built, and the determination that helped her transform her life. Today, she is the Founder of SG INK, a Fractional CMO, comedian, TEDx speaker, and entrepreneur helping Fortune 500 companies, high-growth organizations, and visionary entrepreneurs build authentic brands and meaningful businesses.

Together, Said and Sam discuss growing up Arab-American, overcoming addiction, finding authenticity, the role comedy has played in healing, and why your greatest setbacks don't have to define your future.

Whether you're navigating your own challenges or simply looking for an inspiring story of perseverance, this episode is a reminder that it's never too late to rewrite your story.

Connect with Sam Ghanem
Instagram: @samwghanem

Episode Highlights

• Sam's journey from addiction and rock bottom to the TEDx stage
• Growing up Arab-American
• Rebuilding after failure
• Authenticity in life and business
• Comedy as a path to healing
• Entrepreneurship with purpose
• Defining success on your own terms

About Arab Is Me

Hosted by comedian Said Durrah, Arab Is Me explores the people, cultures, stories, and experiences that shape what it means to be Arab today through conversations with artists, entrepreneurs, advocates, entertainers, and changemakers from across the Arab world and diaspora.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on Arab Is Me are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast or its host. This content is intended for conversation, education, and entertainment.

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