BEIRUT, LEBANON — Radio host, fitness entrepreneur, and human rights advocate Maya Nassar Maalouf celebrated her 40th birthday by hosting “Voices of Hope,” an inspiring evening dedicated to resilience, empowerment, and courage, at Malia Tower in Jal El Dib.
Moving beyond a traditional birthday celebration, Maya brought together guests, community leaders, and supporters to hear powerful stories of overcoming adversity and finding renewed purpose.
The evening featured international speaker, author, and human rights activist Lurata Lyon, who shared her journey of surviving human trafficking and war, highlighting the extraordinary power of human resilience.
Anthony Nahoul also moved the audience with his personal story of overcoming life-altering adversity, reflecting on faith, determination, and finding purpose through struggle.
“Turning 40 is a meaningful milestone, and I wanted to celebrate it by giving something truly inspiring back to our community,” said Maya Nassar Maalouf. “Hope is not just a feeling—it’s a mindset and a choice. Bringing Lurata and Anthony to Beirut to share their journeys was my way of showing that no matter what obstacles we face, we all have the capacity to overcome, rebuild, and thrive.”
The gathering reinforced a spirit of hope and unity in Lebanon, encouraging attendees to draw strength from shared experiences and embrace the possibility of rebuilding their lives.
Maya Nassar Maalouf is a TV and radio presenter, fitness champion (Ms. Fitness Universe 2025), entrepreneur, and activist based in Lebanon. She hosts the daily radio show Start Living Right on Virgin Radio Stars and founded the Start Living Right gym franchise. Her work promotes physical health, mental well-being, and social advocacy across the region.
