Lina Ghanim built a community of 50,000 Arabs across the US. But she almost quit because of her own people. In this raw conversation, she reveals the shocking lack of support, trust, and investment within the Arab community—and why she found more backing from Jewish and Latino circles. From funding events with her life savings to facing betrayal, this is the untold story of building Arab Socials. Discover why our community struggles to grow and what needs to change.
In this episode, we explore:
- The real reason Arab businesses hesitate to sponsor events
- How other immigrant communities outperform us in mutual support
- The behind-the-scenes struggle of managing 50k people on WhatsApp
- Why she risked her entire savings on a 500-person gala
- The cultural mindset holding us back from collective success
Guest Bio:
Lina Ghanim is the founder of Arab Socials, a platform and community initiative connecting Arabs across the US through events and a dedicated app. With a background in computer science and an MBA, she has built a thriving network from the ground up.
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