How My Arab Mom Adjusted to Life in the United States | The Story of Mama Wafaa

My mom tells the story of how moving to America for marriage changed her life forever. She met my dad in college, and after they graduated, he called her and asked her to marry him OVER THE PHONE! My mom shares what it was like adjusting to a new country and culture, and how it has impacted her life in the long run.
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[@beestingtv9395]

Mama Wafaa deserves all her flowers. She supported her daughter through and through! And she blocked the gossiping tant too. We need all arabs mums to be like her ❤

[@smartnet963]

All mums*

[@ItsDinorah]

I think what Mama Wafaa was saying is that you should be yourself and show up as yourself. When you show up as YOU, you attract what’s meant for you. ✨Mama Wafaa’s next book needs to be a relationship book! Can’t wait to buy the cook book 😊

[@raquelsoto1893]

Minute 28:24 Mama Wafa is saying to not try to act like everything is sunshine and rainbows. We all have good days and bad days and we shouldn’t try to act any different because we’re all humans. Be your true self & trust your intuition always. At least that’s what I understood. 😂 Love it! ♥️

[@floraighodalo9916]

Every Parent is number 1 in their class. I love this ❤️

[@lyna7038]

Mama exposing Her husband 😭 I loved every minute of this 🤍

[@gullu967]

I am from Germany, she even pronounce it rights “ Ich Liebe dich “.

[@wanderingfurqu5067]

First. Finally the most desired podcast is here. Love mama wafa. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MaisVault]

Thank you!! I hope it didn't disappoint

[@nanoabd20]

ماما وفاء بدنا مقابلة بالعربي/المصري حصرا . ولا كلمة انجليزي🥰🥰🥰 🌺🌺🌺

[@HisSalvation]

This was on point about marriage and meeting the parents. I was just telling my husband this and we couldn’t agree more when you know it’s the right person then he’ll make it happen no waiting. That’s how my husband and I got married. He was ready no point waiting. He’s from NY and I’m from NC and we are in yr 4. Praises be to God!

[@MaisVault]

Much love and blessings to your union ♥️♥️♥️ thank you!

[@AbdulMunim1]

MashaAllah. She's so adorable. Please give her my Salaam

[@Yasminm99]

My dad Allah yer7amo was Egyptian and she reminds me of him 🥹she’s hilarious! Love her. This is the first time I listen to the podcast and it’s cuz of mama Wafaa 😂 sorry Mai I love you too ❤❤

[@MaisVault]

Hahah it’s all good i understand ♥️😂 allah yerhamu alf rahma sending you love

[@Yasminm99]

@@MaisVault Ameen 🤲🏽 thank you love 💕

[@cocolove8635]

With culture & religion I resonate with this a lot. We don’t have examples or experiences we’re people understand our upbringing but our parents mashallah have so much wisdom. I love this!

[@tcammac]

When Mai said “your not gonna lie on my name”, I just knew Mama Wafa was going to knock her into next year. My mother had me terrified to even say the word “lie/liar” around her too😂

[@Feyzad43]

The fact that mama wafaa looks so cute and beautiful

[@LorraineH1976]

This was a great episode. My Egyptian father did the same detailed grilling and character check on my non-Egyptian husband and was only interested in personality, not ethnicity. Look forward to the cook book insha Allah!

[@icekid.5652]

Mama wafa is an unique person for sure, you are lucky to have mom like her in you life ,god bless you both and more kisses to mother wafa❤

[@halimaisah1722]

This so true Mai we proud of you 🥺😘🤍

[@Noura_shine]

This is so lovely ♥️

[@nohaabdelbaky.codigon5715]

This is so hearful❤

[@zrrz724]

i love this , been waiting for this one!! sooo adorable thank youuuu

[@Elaynour]

I love her sooooo much. Such a beautiful woman. She reminds me of my mother. May Allah grand her Djannat al firdous 🤍

[@farhiyaabdi1824]

Ameen . Her soul it’s beautiful. The way she speaks and carry herself it’s beautiful 🫶🏽🥺

[@lyna7038]

Alah yar7amha 🤲🤍

[@zezes4136]

This was so cute, I loved the whole video

[@corlettahamilton3174]

Your mom is awesome!

[@sheilaevans2836]

Congratulations my dear having your mom on was sweet love that I love to see you two that is just love 🙏🏾🥰🇯🇲

[@MaisVault]

Ur next!!! 😂

[@user-ub9eo4wp6c]

I read had fun watching this episode ♥️♥️♥️♥️✨

[@mariyavatulko7922]

I love this relationship mom and daughter 💗

[@marama2912]

You two are amazing. I heard this on Spotify and I am listening to it again.

[@theintegrativefertilitymd693]

Loved learning more about Mama Wafaa. Please come to LA for the book tour !

[@joanmashava9444]

Can’t wait for a cook book and mama Wafaa is Boss! 💪🏾💪🏾💗

[@gracefulness1]

I really love mama wafaa ❤

[@lindaassad9652]

I love Mama Wafaa ♡

[@junaidjunaid5840]

Mashallah u guys are amazing love u 2 ❤❤

[@monaelmorsy4721]

I really loved it and felt the story in my guts. Some similar storylines to my mum's journey. My mum came to Paris when she married my dad, who left Egypt after he graduated. My mum was working and had a great life in Cairo, surrounded by friends and family. When I asked my mum her first impression of France, it was: "the apartment was so small >< but I also saw the champs elysée street pavements, and they were like in my dreams. " I am very impressed with their journey. They left their country and loved ones, to a country where they didn't speak the language. So courageous.

[@nuruljvn5603]

Love this podcast , and of course mai n mama wafa ❤

[@yasminesellami5411]

I really enjoyed the whole episode

[@danielaborquez5549]

This is so sweet! I love how you said you are an extension of Mama Wafaa’s journey. I hope you one day have a youngest daughter of your own to continue the journey. 🥹 I need Mama Wafaa’s “Future in my Hand”. It’s rough out here 😂💗

[@Sarahsspot]

Mama Wafaa is truly so inspiring! ❤

[@sabrinatopouzada1133]

Sending u both love all the way from Egypt. A fan of u both but Mama Wafaa has a special place in my heart. For real. Baheboko ❤️

[@canelasoundsbetter]

Finally! an interview with the queen.

[@safiahawo883]

We love Mama Wafaa😍😍❤❤❤

[@ammarakhan6255]

This was so beautiful to watch. I love the relationship that you and your mom have. May Allah bless her with a long healthy,happy life! Much love to Mama Wafaa and you Mai❤

[@sanamohamed7506]

Mama Wafaa ♡♡♡ The energy of the both of you is truly golden ✨️

[@ibale23]

I love this❤ Mama Wafaa is naturally hilarious😂😂I see a bright light around her❤

[@patchworkpig89]

I cant wait for the cookbook!!! Mabrook! It’s a piece of the American story mashaAllah, plus useful for me as a first-generation Egyptian American

[@safaabalaa2238]

Really enjoyed this podcast. Mama Wafaa and Mai you two are just so cute. God bless 😊

[@linarach]

watching you from tunisia you guys are so cuteeee !! the teasing is such an arabic thing haha

[@seevvvv]

I love Mama Wafaa so much ❤what a strong, beautiful woman Mashallah

[@taskahajibabyy]

Masha Allah! mama wafaa is truly killed it she is educated a mother a wife and im so excited for the cookbook

[@gloriacoronado6326]

Come to Tucson Arizona for the book tour. Our city won the first designation in 2015 as UNESCO creative city of gastronomy in the US! It’s a good town for sure! Love the interactive between mother and daughter 💕✨

[@Abo035]

This is the best podcast I’ve ever seen 😍😍😍 Mama Waffaa is the best 🥹❤️

[@monique-ology]

Love you guys!!!

[@MaisVault]

Thank you!!

[@rudaava499]

İt will ve very lovely when Mama Waffa make videos for some Recepies that she has written in that cook book .

[@nathaliasaliba5486]

I love you!!! Had so much fun watching this❤️

[@MaisVault]

Thank you ♥️♥️

[@faridaabdulhamid334]

Truly enjoyed it, love the vibes between both of you and love mama wafa for her spontaneously answering questions. Her Journey and her achievements..Alhamdulillah...hope I can get my hand on her cook book....lots of Love from Melbourne...My Best Wishes To Both Of You❤❤❤

[@manaryoussef668]

I love you both, but Mama Wafaa is such an authentic kind smart woman. Sending love from Egypt 💕.

[@ramikhlaff8513]

Your mom is a sweetheart.🥰 الله يخليكون لبعض

[@ih8987]

Im.watching the video right now all the way from the netherlandsss europaa ya habibtii ❤❤

[@dennismwai5434]

here for superstar Mama Wafa. Love from Nairobi Kenya

[@walorak8027]

Love your mom!Love from Poland ❤

[@MaisVault]

Thank you!! Much love ♥️♥️

[@huriyaqueen5886]

My love for Mama Wafa is beyond words. I wish her all the blessings in the world. So much love for you Maï and Mama Wafa ♥️♥️

[@halimaisah1722]

Mai you so lucky to have mama Wafaa she is among the few best ones I love the way she supports you Mama wafaa is just sooo masha Allah May Allah bless her with the highest range in jannah 🥺❤️

[@Lucys_corner]

I love mama Wafaa❤️

[@akeedahalkauthar9981]

Love mama wafa ❤

[@zanguiza]

We don’t need translation. We understand mama Wafaa very well. Advise noted!

[@blythesmile]

Mama Wafaa is a badA. Love that she blocked her friend no questions asked even before seeing the videos. 🥰

[@ousmanesherif08]

#mamawafa is mother of the year. She's really unique in her own way. Ma sha Allah .

[@halimaisah1722]

Trueeee

[@Niso-Tash]

I think this is the best podcast i have ever watched. Mama Wafaa is amazing. A lot of respect to her: how does she dealt to live on new country. Love you

[@nornor2008]

I love mama wafa and I’m definitely buying that cook book when it comes out ❤

[@MaisVault]

Appreciate your support 🥺 thank you

[@sumayyahalharbi6194]

She’s so right about marriage

[@mohyasjaenna]

Allah yehfzkom! Loved it

[@shahnazwillis3931]

Maa shaa Allah, Maa shaa Allah Mama Wafa is very sweet Mother really. Loves her Children and very Cheerfull. May Allah bless her with grandchildren as she is found of having but that's to Mother's once the Children are married. love you all all the way from Tanzania the zanzibar Island.

[@rabiasheikh238]

Really enjoyed watching this u guys are amazing ❤️❤️

[@MaisVault]

Thank you ❤️

[@yasminehabtawfik1981]

She is so cute ❤

[@graceskalyn8708]

First time here, they are so gorgeous 😍

[@Uhffie]

Mama Wafaa is the goat!

[@zennahjolie]

😂❤ you 2 are so cute!

[@fatimahadam4714]

Wallahi we love her Mama wafaaa team 🥰🥹💕

[@MaisVault]

aww thank you so much!!

[@kulthumzakwan7160]

I love this ❤️❤️❤️

[@MaisVault]

thank you!!

[@phyliciadshea]

Love y’all❤

[@MaisVault]

Thank you love ❤️❤️❤️

[@ikeasanders6211]

Mama Wafa.... ❤❤❤❤i understood her perfectly fine

[@TaifaLarochelle]

this was sooo funny and interesting!

[@MaisVault]

Thank you ❤️

[@fatenmh3998]

Mama wafaa is the best 👌 can't wait your cook book 😘

[@parisz]

This is beyond wholesome, mama enti gamila giddan giddan wa shukran gazilannnnn

[@user-yq1sd6sd3m]

I loved every minute of this episode 💓💓💓 we love you mama Wafa 💗💗💗💗💗 الله يحفظكم لبعض و لا يحرمكم الجنة 💓

[@halimaisah1722]

Same here😍

[@Jiji99977]

I can't believe that I actually watched a 40:00 mins podcast. that's something I don't usually do! I really enjoyed watching you Mai and mama Wafaa❤ love you❤❤ I don't usually comment on a KZbin video too❤😂

[@tiagonzalez3333]

I had to comment and let you know Mai how funny and sweet you are. Mashallah you’re doing great at this podcast! It’s fun to listen to! I listen while driving or cooking. Very entertaining and it makes me laugh! It feels like i’m listening to a close friend! keep it up! and Mama wafa you seem like such a wise woman mashallah and you’re a great mom, mashallah you support your children and want the best for them. You’re fun and a great actress mashallah! Wish you both lots of success! you deserve it! Would love to meet you both one day!

[@MaisVault]

Ur sooo kind and thank u so much for ur kind words and motivation ♥️♥️ much love

[@ayeshanaz7981]

Best best ❤️❤️ i love mama waffa I love it when ahe said do it again 😂😂

[@HT-rq6om]

Watching from Germany - I have to say she pronounced Ich liebe dich quite well!😀👏👏 And Mae you are my hair twin lol!😅

[@alaaar2490]

Maamammaa wafaaa!!❤❤❤

[@lujainkhayat4922]

I am not very interested in watching podcasts this type sorry Mai 😅 but when I saw mama Wafaa I came running all excited that was very nice I loved it keep up the good work mama Wafaa both of you are a so sweet💕

[@Wisdomseeker0707]

I love you and Mama Wafaa. Mashallah. And where did you get your Inshallah sweater? I need it.

[@ikhlashiroussi4933]

i love Mama Wafa sooo muuuccchhhhh

[@Foodandfolklore]

Give flowers to her ❤❤

[@miendepien]

Amazing❤

[@hadeerabdalmageed2951]

All love 💕 😊😊

[@nathaliasaliba5486]

“We’re soul sisters” 😂😂❤️❤️

[@beestingtv9395]

We love you ❤

[@MJS.94]

25:16 yaaaas!

[@KateriTorrealbaKYTV]

Times stamps / sections pls😭 I wanna see the relationship advice mama Wafaa gives, the part that’s show in the reel on Instagram

[@KateriTorrealbaKYTV]

Nvm Found it :) ~25 min mark

[@krishna__2007]

Only here for Mama Wafa!

[@rashamneimne4331]

Love these two🥰 May please learn how to cook and show us. Mama Wafa I’m trying to make your special drink. Girl it’s not working😢. الله يحميكم يارب و يوفقك يامي🌹