The Courage to Fall
podcast
About the Podcast
The Courage to Fall is a podcast about those moments in life when things don’t go as planned, when you take the leap, miss the landing, and find yourself face-down in the dirt. And then… you get back up.
I sit with a new guest, a brave soul who has dared greatly, fallen hard, and come back with wisdom you won’t find in highlight reels or success stories.
We talk about what happens after the fall, when the dust settles, the silence is deafening, and you’re left asking, "Now what?
Share Your Story
Got your own fall-and-rise story?
I’d love to hear it.
Whether it’s a quiet comeback or an epic rise, your story could inspire someone else to keep going.
Planting Change with Salim Zwein
In this episode of The Courage to Fall, Tony and co-host Sally Shamieh sit down with Salim Zwein, an agricultural engineer, founder of Izra’a, and passionate advocate for sustainable farming in Lebanon.
From his childhood obsession with trees to building rooftop ecosystems and founding a 200,000-member farming community, Salim shares how grief, curiosity, and grit shaped his journey.
They explore the art of reading the land, why experimentation is a privilege, and how creating a pesticide-free jungle on a rooftop became the seed for something much bigger.
Salim opens up about the real challenges of scaling a grassroots agritech platform in Lebanon and the vision driving him. A world where farmers thrive, communities connect, and nature is seen as a partner, not a problem.
His story is one of quiet resilience, systems thinking, and finding purpose in the dirt. Literally.
Love, Leadership, and the Power of Humility
Tony Feghali sits down with longtime friend and yogi Eugénie “Gino” Kadid Sayegh for an honest and spirited conversation about love in business. From Mandela’s humble strength to Elon Musk’s controversial drive, they unpack what it truly means to lead with heart or without it.
Drawing on Gino’s deep connection to energy, prayer, and people, they explore the role of ego, faith, forgiveness, and confidence in shaping the leaders we follow and admire. What makes someone worth following? And can success without love ever be enough?
From laughter to reflection, this episode is a reminder that the best leaders don’t just build companies, they lift people.
Blooming with AI: Ziad Nassar on Disrupting Fashion and Rebuilding Brands with Agents
Tony Feghali sits down with creative technologist Ziad Nassar for a mind-expanding conversation on the future of brand building in the age of AI. From his early design experiments in Beirut to launching ProjectBloom, Ziad shares how he is pioneering a model where multi-agent AI systems co-create content, disrupt traditional workflows, and open new doors for underrepresented voices.
They explore how fashion, architecture, and digital design intersect with identity, the role of AI as a collaborator rather than a tool, and what it means to be radically inclusive in creative industries. Ziad unpacks the evolution of Agent Bloom, the risks of automation without soul, and why the future belongs to those who dare to reimagine the process rather than just the product.
Saudi Encounters, Soulful Power & Redefining Leadership with Samantha Sacchi.
Tony Feghali sits down with global leadership guide Samantha Sacchi for a courageous exploration of integrating feminine and masculine energies, and what it means to lead with wholeness in today’s shifting world. From a chance encounter on the Camino de Santiago to bold work in Saudi Arabia, Samantha shares her journey of building safe spaces for women and reshaping how organizations approach power and purpose.
They explore the deep inner work behind conscious leadership, the cultural shifts transforming the Gulf, and why true leadership is about connection. Samantha unpacks her experiences running emotional intelligence programs in Riyadh, navigating taboos, and witnessing the rising spark of young Saudi women who are redefining what’s possible.