A few weeks ago, I met Golshid Mola, the founder of ALANGOO, for some coffee in Boston. Her energy, passion, and story was one I had to write about. What her company does, why she does it and how she…
Iranian Culture
How Good Is Arash’s Persian? The Politics of Language & Identity in Diaspora Iranian Pop Music
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A nice post from “Ajam Media Collective” on language and the arts, when looking at various groups of Iranians (and other cultures!) and how they connect through art & music. Love this quote “Arash’s exchange in this interview makes it…
When “Goodbye” usually meant “Hello”
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This is something I have wanted to write about for a very long time. And I am going to bet almost all of you already know what is coming. …so let’s go back about 15 years… *At a party* Mom:…
“POOSH”: A story of an “Iranian-Preneur” (1)
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It has always been inspiring and motivating for me to hear about entrepreneurs and their different paths to success. Their stories, challenges and achievements are ones to hear and learn from. I am starting this section to highlight various Iranian entrepreneurs that have pursued their…
Really? Can smoke sometimes actually be “good” for you?
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YES (kind of?). I have one word for you: Esfand. So, superstition is one of those concepts that we each have our own personal beliefs in. I wouldn’t even say Iranians are more or less superstitious than others. We all personally have our…