The Curation, formerly Radical Contemporary, is a Digital Curator and Podcast based between Cairo, Dubai & Jeddah. We curate everything from art, fashion, and design, to culture, wellness and tech to present you with only the best brands, founders, products and pioneers.
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April 21, 2026Episode 15113 min
Nour Solo: Becoming Her Again
You can change your life without erasing who you’ve been. If you’ve ever hit a big transition and thought, “I’m starting over,” we unpack why that belief feels heavy and how it quietly blocks the version of you you’re trying to become. We talk about “Becoming Her Again” as a real, lifelong process, not a one-time glow-up, and we get honest about what it takes to reinvent yourself when your circumstances shift.If you’re ready for self improvement that’s grounded in discipline, alignment, and self-respect, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s rebuilding, and leave a review with the habit you’re committing to next.@thecurationpodcast @nourhassan Support the show
March 18, 2026Episode 15011 min
Nour Solo: You Can Become The Curator Of Your Own Destiny
Your life is already curated. The only question is whether you’re doing it on purpose or by accident. After a quiet stretch, I am back with a reset that starts where curation has always lived for us: art, fashion, interiors, and taste. I walk you through five simple ways to curate your life more intentionally. First, your environment: the objects you keep, the visuals you live with, and the tiny cues that shape your mood and confidence. Then your circle: who gets access to your time and energy, and why “editing your relationships” is less about drama and more about boundaries and self-respect. From there, we get honest about curating your calendar especially when life gets fuller and time starts to feel finite. We also talk about the issue of our generation: curating what you consume. Social media and constant information create decision fatigue, comparison, and noise that never asked for your permission. If scrolling is leaving you drained, we unpack why. Finally, we zoom out to the most powerful shift of all: curating the narrative of your life.If you’re ready for intentional living, personal growth, better boundaries, and a healthier media diet, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs an edit, and leave a review with the one thing you’re curating first.Support the show
January 19, 2026Episode 14918 min
Nour Solo: 7 Principles To Elevate Your Year
In this episode our founder Nour Hassan shares 7 simple principles to make 2026 the year of follow-through, drawing inspiration from a season of change, new motherhood, and hard-won lessons about time in her own life. The focus is on curation, boundaries, systems, depth, escaping comparison, aligning with future you, and trusting quiet work.• framing the year as intention and follow-through• ruthless curation of time, circle, content, energy• saying no without explaining to protect bandwidth• systems over motivation with a weekly 5 a.m. check-in• choosing depth over noise and reducing scrolling• detaching from other people’s timelines to end comparison• aligning actions with future self through honest questions• trusting quiet work and pausing without public validationThank you so much. If you take anything from this episode, let it be this. You don't need to reinvent yourself for 2026. You just need to kind of simplify and return to what matters most. Curate your life. Protect your energy, trust the work you're doing, even when it's quiet.Support the show
November 12, 2025Episode 14813 min
Nour Solo: The Myth of Balance & Breaking the Box
Forget balance! I open up about what it really takes to run a multi‑hyphenate career without burning out, and why trying to give everything 100 percent all the time sets you up to fail. Our founder Nour shares how she builds her year in seasons—Pilates in summer, deep podcast work in fall, and events during fashion and art cycles—so each lane gets focused attention when it matters most.We dig into identity, not as a box to stay in but as a compass to guide choices. Whether you vibe with Human Design, the Enneagram system, or simple self‑reflection and astrology, the goal is the same: understand where you thrive and design your days around it. The truth: clarity plus timing strengthens your voice. You can be a Pilates instructor, a podcast host, and a creative freelancer without losing yourself—if you align your seasons and keep your systems simple.Enjoyed the conversation? Follow and subscribe, share this episode with a friend who’s juggling roles, and leave a review to help more curious listeners find the show on Instagram and Tiktok. Support the show
October 22, 2025Episode 14751 min
Amina Debbiche & Nora Mansour: The Open Crate On Private Collections & Digital Legacy
The Open Crate is a digital art platform launched by Amina Debbiche, a Tunisian art specialist and Nora Mansour, originally from Lebanon who previously worked with leading art and design entities like Art Basel and Carpenter’s Workshop Gallery. In this episode the two co-founders share how The Open Crate grew from a printed catalog into a private, global platform that secures provenance, organizes collections, and opens access to context, education and insight on the art market in the MENASA region without compromising privacy. We explore themes of trust and resistance, the importance of heritage preservation through documentation, motherhood and entrepreneurship, fashion’s overlap with art, and The Open Crate's roadmap to future-proof archives.A few topics covered in this episode are:• Founder backgrounds from finance to cataloging• Why Dubai and the region needed digital structure• Turning point with a major Iranian collector Mohamed Afkhami• Privacy, trust, and resistance to online archives• Traits that win clients and sustain growth• Complementary roles and building while parenting• Art, fashion, design, and lifestyle as one ecosystem• Vision for Open Crate Lab and AI provenance• Training the next generation of art specialists• Routines that protect focus, energy, and creativityIf you'd like to learn more follow The Open Crate on Instagram and as always, if you enjoyed this conversation, please share it, leave a review, and stay tuned for more curated voices from across art, fashion, and culture on The Curation Podcast hosted by Nour Hassan.Support the show
October 6, 2025Episode 14611 min
Nour Solo: No Is A Power Move, Not A Mood!
In this episode Nour takes you behind the veil of the glamorous life of a content creator, from weekly invites to VIP events, to opportunities that are diverse and varied, so does one choose what to show up for? Nour dives deep into the art of saying "no" as a strategy for alignment, credibility, and brand longevity. We share why selective choices build trust, how to decline without guilt, and a real example of Nour walking away from a nostalgic invite to protect the vision.• saying no to create space for aligned work• how declines shape brand edges and perception• audience trust versus short-term cash and clout• simple scripts to say no without burning bridges• self-trust and the power of selective presence• a personal example of turning down a past partner• scarcity, credibility, and showing up with meaningMake sure to follow @TheCurationPodcast on Instagram, @NourHassan, and @PilatesbyNour to stay tuned on all of the content that is available, as well as The Curation Podcast on all podcasting platforms and @the.curation on TikTok. Support the show
September 24, 2025Episode 14515 min
Nour Solo: From Saudi to Egypt My Journey Through Culture, Creativity and Curation
Nour Hassan shares her journey from growing up in Saudi Arabia to building The Curation, a platform celebrating art, fashion, design, and culture across the Middle East and beyond.• Born in Jeddah to an Egyptian family with Saudi roots, attending the British International School that shaped her worldview• Credits her international school experience for teaching critical thinking and instilling values of unity, diversity, and acceptance• Early creative passions included art, magazines, and creating collages that foreshadowed her future career• Chose to attend university in Egypt rather than London to reconnect with her Egyptian heritage• Studied architecture before switching to mass communication, with additional education at UCLA• Founded "Radical Contemporary" in 2018 to highlight young regional creatives, later rebranding to "The Curation"• Built a career as a stylist, creative director, producer, and writer featured in Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Vogue, and Forbes• Values being niche rather than mass market: "I am for those who get it, for the intellectuals and the girls who want to be smart"• Believes we're in "the era of curation" where personally selecting what defines you is essential• Morning wellness habits include waking up early once weekly and delaying coffee intake• Despite her social professional persona, values alone time for reading, thinking, and strategizingMake sure to follow @theCurationPodcast on Instagram, @NourHassan and @PilatesbyNour to stay updated on all available content, as well as The Curation podcast on all podcasting platforms and @The.Curation on TikTok.Support the show
September 8, 2025Episode 14415 min
Nour Solo: 7-Step Reset Your Guide To A Fall/Winter Glow Up
Ready for a seasonal transformation? Just as the leaves begin their magnificent shift, your habits can experience a beautiful reset too. After finally embracing a true summer break—eating whatever I wanted and skipping workouts without guilt—I'm now craving structure again. It's that delicious contradiction of human nature: we need both freedom and framework to thrive.This episode walks you through my seven-step F/W reset plan that guarantees you'll enter the New Year feeling physically refreshed and mentally prepared. From rediscovering movement that truly brings you joy (hint: consistency trumps intensity) to the remarkable benefits of morning journaling using Julia Cameron's "Morning Pages" technique, each strategy builds upon the next. Follow @thecurationpodcast on Instagram and @the.curation on TikTkok for more xSupport the show
September 3, 2025Episode 14352 min
Rebecca Anne Proctor: From EIC to Independent Voice Reshaping Middle Eastern Art Dialogues
What does it take to document a cultural renaissance? Rebecca Anne Proctor never planned to become a journalist, yet her natural curiosity and love for writing led her to the forefront of Middle Eastern art and cultural reporting during its most transformative period.Growing up between America and Italy with an artist mother and writer father, Rebecca's global perspective was shaped early. After completing studies in art history and Middle Eastern Islamic studies, a weekend trip to Beirut sparked a love affair with the region that turned a planned two-year stay into a 17-year immersion. Her timing couldn't have been more fortuitous – arriving just as major museums were opening, Christie's was establishing its Dubai presence, and regional art publications were emerging.From her first unpaid article for Business of Fashion to becoming Editor-in-Chief of Harper's Bazaar Art Arabia and Harper's Bazaar Interiors Arabia, Rebecca's journey reflects the region's own cultural evolution. She witnessed firsthand the establishment of the Mathaf Museum of Modern Arab Art, the reopening of cinemas in Saudi Arabia, and the dramatic shifts in how art and culture are supported across the Gulf.The conversation takes a particularly fascinating turn when Rebecca discusses co-authoring "Art in Saudi Arabia: A New Creative Economy" – the first comprehensive book about contemporary Saudi art during the kingdom's social transformation. She reveals the delicate balance required to present Saudi artists on their own terms while addressing Western concerns about art-washing and freedom of expression. "I was feeling frustrated because I thought reviews weren't really giving Saudi artists and creatives a real chance to speak and be visible on their own terms," she explains.Rebecca's career advice, born from her background as a trained ballerina, resonates beyond journalism: persist through challenges, maintain self-care practices, and remain open to unexpected opportunities. Now dividing her time between Rome and Dubai, her story exemplifies how building bridges between cultures can create something truly extraordinary. What cultural shifts are you witnessing that deserve deeper storytelling?Follow @rebeccaanneproctor on Instagram for more.Support the show
August 25, 2025Episode 14210 min
Nour Solo: The Lost Art of Being Unapologetically You
We've stopped being original, and it's time to get our uniqueness back. This episode explores how to break free from the clone culture that's making everyone look the same and reclaim your authentic personal style.• The problem of "copy-paste" culture where everyone wears identical fashion items and adopts the same aesthetic• How constant social media exposure erodes our ability to form independent style opinions• The importance of carefully curating who you follow on social media platforms• Using saved folders instead of following accounts to maintain your independent perspective• Spending time shopping alone to discover what you genuinely like without outside influence• Cultivating fearlessness and being unapologetic about your personal style choices• Why originality will ultimately become your edge in a world of samenessDon't forget to follow @TheCurationPodcast and stay tuned for all of our future episodes, as well as at @NourHassan and at @PilatesbyNour, for all of my content.Support the show
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