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WEAM NAMOU Title
From Baghdad to Belonging: Storytelling, Identity & Cultural Legacy Tagline
Your story is your voice—and your voice carries generations. April 16th | 7 PM ESTTopic
Cultural identity, storytelling, heritage preservation, filmmaking, spirituality, and finding belonging across worlds.Description
In this powerful global Teatime, Miss Liz welcomes Weam Namou, an award-winning author, filmmaker, and spiritual teacher whose journey bridges ancient heritage with modern storytelling. Born in Baghdad, Iraq, Weam is of Chaldean descent—descendants of the ancient Neo-Babylonians who still speak Aramaic, the language of Jesus. After immigrating to the United States as a child, her life became a story of identity, resilience, and cultural preservation. With over 26 books and multiple award-winning films, including Pomegranate, Weam uses storytelling to explore themes of belonging, family, and voice. Her work brings forward generations of history while creating space for new narratives to emerge. Through writing, filmmaking, and spiritual teaching, she continues to honour her roots while empowering others to embrace their own stories.“Welcome to Teatime with Miss Liz, where I don’t serve a beverage — I serve real-life changemakers.
Tonight, we travel across cultures and generations as we sit with Weam Namou—a storyteller preserving history, identity, and voice through powerful words and film.”Weam reminds us that our stories are more than personal—they are cultural, generational, and deeply meaningful. When we share them, we preserve history and create
Teaching • Healing • Transformation One Word
Storyteller Resources
Website: https://weamnamou.com/
Film: https://www.freestyledigitalmedia.tv/film/pomegranate/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weamnamou/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/weamnamou/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weamnamou-8991 #TeatimeWithMissLiz
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