The Wellness Hub

Food, Healing, and Independence

Episode Notes

Nihal Elwan is the Founder and CEO of Tayybeh, a social enterprise that empowers Syrian refugee chefs by providing an opportunity for employment, financial independence, and a sense of community, all while offering delicious and authentic local Syrian cuisine. 

In this episode, Nihal Elwan shares her experience founding Tayybeh, her incredible career fighting for woman’s rights while working for the UN and World Bank, and the transformative power of food to bring communities together to heal.