Episode
Hope with Shamma Al Mazrui
33:24
Published: Tue Dec 07 2021
Description
So many politicians say our children are our future, so why do so few nations have a cabinet level position to represent their youth? As the Minister of State for Youth Affairs for the United Arab Emirates, Shamma Al Mazrui is revolutionizing the dynamic between youth and government. At the age of 22, she became the youngest government minister in the world. Now, five years later, she has powerful insights to share about fostering a nation’s youth, the power of listening, and how hope empowers. This is... A Bit of Optimism. If you want to know more about Shamma and the Ministry for Youth Affairs, check out: https://youth.gov.ae/en https://uaecabinet.ae/en/details/cabinet-members/her-excellency-shamma-bint-suhail-faris-al-mazrui https://u.ae/en/about-the-uae/the-uae-government/government-of-future/youth
Chapters
The Ministry of Youth in the UAE serves as a way to connect young people to leaders and decision-makers across various industries and sectors.
00:00 - 04:34 (04:34)
Summary
The Ministry of Youth in the UAE serves as a way to connect young people to leaders and decision-makers across various industries and sectors. By involving youth in government and politics, nations can bridge the gap between generations and ensure a better future for their youth.
EpisodeHope with Shamma Al Mazrui
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The government of a certain country finally approved a definition for youth empowerment and created a manual, assessment, and index that includes metrics to measure it.
04:34 - 09:05 (04:31)
Summary
The government of a certain country finally approved a definition for youth empowerment and created a manual, assessment, and index that includes metrics to measure it. They are learning that listening is vital in benefiting the youth in the country, emphasizing the importance of using listening as a tool for the process.
EpisodeHope with Shamma Al Mazrui
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The speaker shares his journey of learning to listen and applies it to the Abrahamic Accords, where the youth has the opportunity to define the kind of world they want to live in.
09:05 - 16:45 (07:39)
Summary
The speaker shares his journey of learning to listen and applies it to the Abrahamic Accords, where the youth has the opportunity to define the kind of world they want to live in.
EpisodeHope with Shamma Al Mazrui
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
HubSpot's Chief People Officer, Katie Burke, discusses the importance of creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone's unique perspectives are valued and how it leads to stronger organizations.
16:45 - 22:31 (05:45)
Summary
HubSpot's Chief People Officer, Katie Burke, discusses the importance of creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone's unique perspectives are valued and how it leads to stronger organizations.
EpisodeHope with Shamma Al Mazrui
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The speaker feels that diversity should come from individuals with different backgrounds and capabilities choosing to work for a company, rather than as a forced initiative.
22:31 - 27:46 (05:15)
Summary
The speaker feels that diversity should come from individuals with different backgrounds and capabilities choosing to work for a company, rather than as a forced initiative. Developing radical empathy through family and pouring unconditional love into work can lead to trust, cooperation, and innovation in the workplace.
EpisodeHope with Shamma Al Mazrui
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
This transcript involves a discussion on the power of youth and the importance of instilling values in them for a brighter future, with an analogy of a rose offering its fragrance to everyone irrespective of their nature.
27:46 - 31:41 (03:55)
Summary
This transcript involves a discussion on the power of youth and the importance of instilling values in them for a brighter future, with an analogy of a rose offering its fragrance to everyone irrespective of their nature.
EpisodeHope with Shamma Al Mazrui
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
In this podcast, the speaker discusses their role in empowering young people and co-creating conditions for them to achieve their potential.
31:41 - 33:15 (01:33)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker discusses their role in empowering young people and co-creating conditions for them to achieve their potential. They compare the importance of this to a bird being unable to fly without the proper bones in their wings.