Welcome to Yalla Now AI—Where Real Talk Meets Real Tech
AI isn't just for tech bros—it's for you. Whether you're a busy parent, a professional, or just someone trying to simplify your day, AI has the power to make life easier—and we're here to show you how.
Hosted by Reima, an author, entrepreneur, and educator, and Malak, a tech executive and serial entrepreneur, Yalla Now AI breaks down AI into practical, no-nonsense solutions for everyday life. But this isn't just another tech podcast—it's a candid, unfiltered conversation between two friends who get it.
"Yalla"—an Arabic word meaning "let's go"—perfectly captures our mission: to help you move forward with AI confidently and effortlessly. As busy moms ourselves, we understand the never-ending to-do lists, mental load, and daily juggle of work and family. That's why we're here—to make AI accessible, practical, and actually helpful in your everyday life.
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About Malak
Malak Atut is a healthcare executive, educator, and serial entrepreneur recognized for her powerful presence, strategic foresight, and ability to move both ideas and people into action. As Chief Operating Officer at CyberMed Health, Malak leads the strategic evolution of digital health platforms, overseeing teams across continents and driving innovation at the intersection of healthcare, AI, and equity. In recognition of her leadership and impact, she was named one of the Innovate100: Most Innovative Business Leaders in New Jersey in 2025.
A gifted communicator and storyteller, Malak serves as a Lecturer in Business Communications for Impact at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, where she also works MBA students as an Advising Entrepreneur. She is known for turning complexity into clarity. Whether guiding product strategy, coaching leadership teams, or engaging diverse stakeholders, she brings a blend of empathy, discipline, and systems-level thinking informed by her earlier work in finance and strategic sourcing at EY.
In her spare time, Malak enjoys crossword puzzles, design, and soccer. She lives in Morristown, NJ, with her husband, two teenage sons, and an ever-growing collection of virtual cats.
About Reima
Reima Shakeir is a multidisciplinary strategist, internationally recognized scholar, published author, and nonprofit executive. She brings clarity to complexity and breathes life into bold ideas at the intersection of communication, systems thinking, innovation, and narrative power.
Reima joined the full-time faculty at NYU Stern School of Business. She previously served as Associate Director of the Wharton Communication Program at The Wharton School, where she taught MBA students, coached PhDs, and oversaw Wharton's Investor Pitch Day.
Beyond academia, Shakeir has led globally recognized initiatives:
Chief Operating Officer of the Edmond de Rothschild Foundations, where she ran their flagship fellowship at top business schools.
Chief Executive Officer of Women in Innovation, advancing equity and innovation leadership.
Advisor & Coach to senior executives and startups across tech, finance, health, and the arts.
Her career spans five countries and multiple sectors, always focused on building inclusive, cross-cultural systems and communities of belonging. She began in multilingual publishing at just 17, later selling her company to expand into strategy and consulting.
Each episode is packed with:
Relatable insights
on how AI can help with productivity, parenting, and work-life balance
Honest banter
Between Reima and Malak—because learning should be fun
Personal stories
about how AI is shaping our lives (the good, the bad, and the hilarious)
No-BS
guidance to help you actually use AI in ways that matter
If you've ever thought, "AI sounds cool, but I have no idea where to start," you're in the right place. We're here to cut through the noise, keep it real, and show you how AI can work for YOU.
Because life is busy enough—let's make it easier. Yalla, let's go!
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