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A tribute to her late grandmother Shirin, her podcast Shirin Conversations exists to empower younger and future Iranian Americans on an accessible platform. Host, Marjaneh Peyrovan, fills the vacancy in the digital space to include Iranian women in the collective conversation by creating a directory of "sweet" interviews that highlight Iranian women's triumphs through trials within their careers, education, upbringing, and their connection through their heritage.
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On today’s episode, I am joined by Yeganeh Mafaher. Yeganeh is a 24-year-old activist born in Iran. Her career has taken off in multiple areas- comedy, life coach, and content creator. Recently she has received recognition for leading the conversation on Tiktok about daily Iran updates and what we can do to continue supporting Iranians in Iran. How…
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On today’s episode, I am joined by Mandy Ansari, a marketing executive, influencer, mental health advocate, and immigrant obsessed with the internet’s ability to make the world smaller and more connected. She is passionate about helping people feel less alone by creating a safe space and community online. Her blog girlandthe.com has over 500K reade…
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On today's episode, I am joined by Goldie Ghamari - the first Iranian Canadian politician to be elected in Canada. She’s been in office since 2018 and has always made sure she connects with her audience (not just online). As a politician, she knows the need to be in touch with her community, and as a millennial, she knows the best way is through so…
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On today’s episode, I am joined by Donya Bouzarjomehri. Donya is currently a strategy director living in Paris, France, after spending 5+ years in NYC working in advertising. Donya promised herself after studying abroad in Paris that she would one day return not as a student but to start her career. Then in 2016, as she was advancing in her career,…
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On today’s episode, I am joined by Rhoda Rahaii. A seasoned tech executive with a strategic vision to take businesses to the next level. She is Mary Poppins for the corporate world, and she even comes equipped with a tool-belt filled with what every company needs to succeed. Her experience includes executive compensation, talent and performance man…
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On today's episode, I am joined by Layla Sabourian. A seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in product management, partner marketing, digital media, and community development, working for top companies like LVMH, Oracle, eBay, and Yahoo. She is currently the founder and CEO of Chef Koochooloo, an educational software platform that …
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On today's episode, I am joined by Azin Valy- the co-founder of the award-winning multi-disciplinary Architecture firm, I-beam Design, based in New York, and the founder of Cityzen by Azin, a luxury brand that merges fashion with social impact. Her fashion brand transforms aerial views of cities into wearable art, and the mission is to promote glob…
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On today's episode, I am joined by Sorina Vaziri - A multi-disciplinary artist, professional designer, and the founder of Teapot (@teapot.la), a nonprofit in Mid-City Los Angeles fostering a lifestyle of creation in paradise. Teapot was inspired by Sorina's grandparents' tea garden in Iran, where she spent summers as a child. Sorina's mission is to…
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On today's episode, I am joined by Nini Ordoubadi - an educator by nature, an artist at heart, and a third-generation tea enthusiast who founded Tay Tea in 2003 in NYC before relocating her shop and home base to the Catskills. Nini has created over 22 beautiful blends of exotic loose leaf teas. She intends to teach people the art of slowing down by…
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Episode 17: Who is Shirin? Featuring Marjan Peyrovan
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On today's episode, I am joined by my mother and Shirin's daughter - Marjan Peyrovan. Marjan has been a well-respected travel agent and business owner for over 25 years here in Orange County. She is the President and Founder of Passport 2 Travel, but today she's just Shirin's daughter - sharing with us some memories of her mother, my grandmother, a…
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On today's episode, I am joined by Shadi Pourkashef, a Mother, Composer, Conductor, Teacher, Founder, and Fierce Activist. Shadi wants to create an impact in this world, and her true passion is to combat bullying by creating kinder and safer environments in schools through her non-profit, the Ability Awareness Project. You can see her pushing that …
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On today’s episode, I am joined by Zahra Tabatabai, the founder of a Brooklyn Based, first-generation, and woman-owned beer company, Back Home Beer. Zahra wasn’t always a professional brewer. A former journalist, writing for Fox News and ESPN, she started brewing in her Brooklyn apartment motivated by stories of her late grandfather’s home brewing …
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On today’s episode, I am joined by Zahra Golafshani, a Los Angeles Based, award-winning writer and director working on an upcoming TV movie for a Canadian Television Network. Zahra is passionate about her craft and believes that a project must speak to you before you commit to it and if there is anything she’s learned from her journey in life and d…
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On today’s episode, I am joined by Roya Shariat, the Senior Manager of Social Impact at Glossier. Her career trajectory has always been focused on doing good with a degree in Economics, Middle Eastern Studies, and Social and Public Policy from NYU mixed with parents who have also dedicated their lives in the social impact space - there is no denyin…
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On today’s episode, I am joined by Mina Khanaman, a Civil Engineer turned sound healer, reiki practitioner, sacred plant medicine herbalist, and holistic life coach. Mina created her company Moksha Elements after leaving her 10-year career in engineering to help others find their purpose and align with their authentic self. Mina shares with us how …
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On today’s episode, I am joined by Sepideh Dadsetan, a real estate agent who has spent a decade specializing in energy efficiency and green homes. She considers herself a comfort consultant helping her clients find their dream homes and creating one that meets their specific needs both visually and sustainably. Sepideh not only shares stories about…
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On today’s episode, I am joined by Yalda Kazemi. Yalda is a mental health advocate, entrepreneur, stylist, and writer of her new book Unapologetic Truths: The realities of Postpartum we don’t talk about. Her personal experience with postpartum mental illness has led her on a mission to be a voice for mothers who suffer in silence, to raise awarenes…
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On today’s episode, I am joined by Kiana Anvaripour, the Chief Marketing Officer at Sweet Flower, the leading cannabis retailer based in Los Angeles. Kiana holds a degree in Fashion Design from Otis College and has worn many hats since graduating. Holding roles in PR, Sales, and Business Development. She has founded two companies, a luxury shapewea…
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On this episode of Shirin Conversations, I am joined by Roya Khadjavi, an independent curator, producer, and founder of Roya Khadjavi Projects based in NYC. She has always wanted a career that gives back, and she primarily focuses on the work of young artists in Iran and beyond. Her project's mission is to create a US platform for emerging artists …
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On this episode of Shirin Conversations, Marjaneh speaks to Dr. Sheva, a Clinical Psychologist and Relationship Coach focusing on empowering young adults, particularly women, on taking the wheel when it comes to living their best life, silencing their inner critic and why the relationship we have ourselves is the one we should always prioritize.…
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On this episode of Shirin Conversations, Sanam shares her story on how she became an attorney and what she wishes for others who are looking to get into the legal field. She also gave us a glimpse into the power of social media and how small signs bring meaningful connections.By Marjaneh Peyrovan
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On this episode of Shirin Conversations, Parisa shares with us her journey from leaving Iran at a young age (during the Iranian Revolution), forging a name in an industry that isn't so common for most Iranians, creating a gender-fluid brand at a time the definition was unknown and finding herself through food and storytelling.…
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On this episode of Shirin Conversations, Pooneh shares with us her journey from starting her brand 20 years ago in her garage (yes, like Amazon) and her positive words to never give up on your passion.By Marjaneh Peyrovan
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On this episode of Shirin Conversations, Dr. Foojan speaks to us about her daily practices (hint: she begins her day with gratitude) and the value of therapy and creating a space that allows us to become whole.By Marjaneh Peyrovan
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In the first episode of Shirin Conversations', Host Marjaneh Peyrovan has enlisted her longest friend (read BFF), Zulfia Ali Manely, to Interview her. Marjaneh believes the only way she can give this series justice is for you to know who will be leading you through these conversations.By Marjaneh Peyrovan
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No Matter How You Say It. No Matter Where You're From. These are SWEET Conversations That Need To Be Had. WELCOME!By Marjaneh Peyrovan
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