Deyana shares her experiences immigrating from Iran to the United States. She discusses the insecurities involved in being a young immigrant, graduating from high school in two years, working for a law firm at 16, and her strong drive to achieve great things.
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Jun 28
My Dad Planned to Kill Us
Victoria grew up watching her father abuse her mother, never knowing what would happen behind closed doors. In this episode, she shares what it was like growing up in a home shaped by domestic violence, addiction, and fear, and how those experiences continued to impact her long a ... Show More
2h 25m
Jun 21
Daughter's Father is a Child Molester
At 17 years old, she believed that if a boyfriend didn't hit her, he was a good boyfriend. Growing up in a small town, raised in a strict religious household, and surrounded by unhealthy relationships, she had no idea what a healthy partnership was supposed to look like. What sta ... Show More
1h 30m
Apr 2025
Navigating the healthcare system as an immigrant with Diana
In this episode, we’re joined by Diana Mesa, a bilingual dietitian and certified diabetes educator, to talk about the real-life challenges immigrant and first-generation families face when navigating the U.S. healthcare system. From language barriers and cultural stigma to confus ... Show More
39m 58s
Apr 2023
How can I improve my emotional intelligence? Education, exile and the pillars of EQ – with Tania Khojasteh
How can emotional intelligence help us navigate the challenges of migration and identity?In this episode, we speak with Tania Khojasteh, a UK-based Iranian-Canadian entrepreneur, educator, and emotional intelligence expert. Tania is the founder of Uber Tutors and Fearless Knowled ... Show More
49m 45s
Oct 2020
An Iranian-American on Television
<p>Negar Mortazavi speaks with Asieh Namdar, a news anchor at CGTN America and a former anchor at CNN, about immigrating to the U.S. as a child in the height of the 1979 revolution and the hostage crisis in Iran, being one of the first Iranian-Americans on television, and dealing ... Show More
38m 28s
May 2024
Ep 183 | Golnoush Goharzad | Southern California Personal Injury & Employment Attorney Provides Unparalleled Experience to Clients
<h3 style="background: white;"><span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; color: #0d0d0d; background: white; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 183 features Golnoush Goharzad, Founder & Attorney at Goharzad Law APC, focusing on Personal In ... Show More
57m 54s