Mean Girls
Nasrine Shah Abushakra, Ph.D. I wasn’t the most popular lil girl growing up. In fact, at times, I was bullied. It wasn’t easy assimilating has a young child. I was the awkward lil girl with the...
View ArticleEconomics 101
Nasrine Shah Abusharka, Ph.D. “Greed is a natural response to scarcity…” Charles Eisenstein quote echoed in my head. More importantly in my soul and heart. I had a huge epiphany when I picked up his...
View ArticlePass it On, Kindness
Nasine Shah Abushakra, Ph.D. “Every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back”. Maya Angelou When did our lives get so busy that we have...
View ArticleTake Your Place at the Table!
Nasrin Shah Aburhakra, Ph.D. I rarely discuss politics in a public space. If I do, I navigate very carefully for my political views are deeply personal. Also, this is not the place for that....
View ArticleArt for Art Sake at Art Dubai!
Nasrine Shah Abushakra, Ph.D. This week Dubai plays host to Art Dubai! So you know I am also playing host to several cohorts from the world of the arts, many come from all of the globe. I need to...
View ArticleEating Clean in Dubai!
Nasine Shah Abushakra Ph.D. “You look great!” Another mommy from my daughter’s nursery says to me. I find myself blushing because this other mommy is stunning. Erect, polished and has that claming...
View ArticleWho Does She Think She IS!?
Nasrine S. Abushakra Ph.D. When I was single I often wondered if I could have it all? Could I have a career, a family AND embrace my creativity? Wouldn’t something give, wouldn’t something be...
View ArticleI am a Citizen
Nasrine Shah Abushakra Ph.D. I have been hearing a lot about the word “citizen” lately. In fact, this years theme for TEDxDubai is “Good Citizen” and you know I gotta to get my TEDxDubai on! Not to...
View ArticleHappy Earth Day from DUBAI!
Today is Earth Day! Yes it is folks; April 22nd 2012 is the 42 celebration of Earth Day. The single most important element today that the human race needs to focus on, is the Environment! The human...
View ArticleFollow Me: I am a Trailing Spouse
Nasrine Shah Abushakra, Ph.D. I am a following a spouse, a trailing wife, and an expiate partner. I had a flourishing career in the United States, where I am from; in fact I was even offered a tenure...
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