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Dec 2023
36m 58s

Being Gay & Persian with Zoya Biglary

Made It Out Media
About this episode
Zoya Biglary joins Mal on the conversation couch to share her struggles with fitting in, coming out to her conservative Persian parents, and defying cultural expectations. Even though Zoya forgot to bring a piece of fruit, she peels back the layers of trauma and challenges that made her the out and proud Middle Eastern lesbian she is today. This episode is a ... Show More
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