Contributors

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Host

Dr. Slava Al-Nabulsi

Dr. Slava Al-Nabulsi, known as "Slava the Jordanian," is a trailblazing entrepreneur and empowerment advocate. A first-generation immigrant, she overcame cultural barriers to build a thriving career as a dentist and founder of Greenwood Dental Partners.

Born in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to Palestinian and Jordanian parents, Slava moved to the U.S. at 19 to pursue her dreams, later graduating from NYU School of Dentistry. With over 25 years of experience, she now uses her story to inspire others.

On Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Slava amplifies the voices of immigrant entrepreneurs, sharing lessons of resilience and courage. Her mission is to empower listeners to eliminate limiting beliefs, embrace an unlimited mindset, and chase their dreams with confidence and purpose.

https://www.instagram.com/slava_como/
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Dr. Ihab Abdelrehim, Ph.D.

Dr. Ihab Abdelrehim is a scientist, entrepreneur, and business leader with over 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, and operations. He co-founded and served as CEO of Avogadro Analytical, an analytical lab supporting industries including defense, semiconductor, and biotechnology. Previously, he was a Business Development Manager and Technical Specialist in Material Science at Evans Analytical Group, working with top semiconductor companies.

Dr. Ihab earned his Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from UC Davis and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Rutgers University’s Laboratory for Surface Modification. In 2016, Dr. Slava appointed him as President & CEO of Greenwood Dental, where he has since expanded the brand’s footprint. In 2024, he launched Greenwood Dental Franchise Group (GDFG) to help dentists establish their own practices with full support from GDFG, driving expansion across the U.S. and internationally.

https://www.greenwooddentalpartners.com/

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JD Yusef

JD Yusef brings a wealth of expertise from his legal background, where he specializes in consulting and advising on business matters and contracts. Over the past four years, JD has been actively involved in a nonprofit organization dedicated to social impact and social enterprise. As a major in ancient to modern Middle Eastern history, JD is deeply passionate about community service, giving back to his peers locally in America, as well as supporting his people in the Middle East and the diaspora. His dedication to fostering positive change is at the heart of his contributions as co-host of the podcast. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephabboud23/
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Producer

Dr. Alisa Whyte

Dr. Alisa Whyte, Executive Producer of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, is a globally recognized podcast visionary and founder of Mindset Media Productions. As the creator and host of the award-winning Mindset Mastery Moments podcast—ranked in the top 1% worldwide and an Apple Top 100 podcast—Dr. Alisa has redefined the art of impactful storytelling.

She is also the Founder of the Mindset Mastery 360 Global Movement and initiatives that empower individuals to unlock their potential, embrace resilience, and lead with purpose. Through Mindset Media Productions, Dr. Alisa continues to produce transformative content, amplifying voices that inspire growth and challenge limiting beliefs.

Her expertise in crafting compelling narratives and delivering meaningful conversations has solidified her place as a trailblazer in the podcasting world, ensuring each project creates a lasting impact on audiences across the globe.

https://alisawhyte.com/

Guests

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Dr. Maher Massis

 Dr. Maher Massis is a Palestinian-American scholar, author, entrepreneur, and advocate dedicated to amplifying Palestinian voices and advancing global awareness. Born in Dahran, Saudi Arabia to Palestinian diaspora parents, he holds a Ph.D. in International Relations, along with master’s degrees in Law, International Relations, and Clinical Mental Health. He serves as President of New Dominion PAC and sits on the boards of the Coalition of Palestinian American Organizations and the Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace. Dr. Massis is the founder of Massis Properties LLC and editor of Poems for Palestine. His writings appear in the Middle East Report, Jordan Times, Mondoweiss, Palestine Chronicle, and Arab Studies Quarterly. A frequent guest on international news platforms, Dr. Massis uses his voice and platform to advocate for justice, education, and the power of the Palestinian intellect. 

https://www.amazon.com/Poems-Palestine-Maher-Massis/dp/1843915510

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