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Dr. Hareem Khan is a cultural anthropologist specializing in consumer cultures, gendered labor, and racialization. Her current research examines the burgeoning South Asian beauty industry in Southern California, focusing specifically on the entanglements of race, labor, and the commodification of cultural aesthetic practices.

Musician, Producer Bei Ru joins the podcast to discuss his latest album 'Custom Made Life', his creative process, and what it’s been like producing during a pandemic and war in Artsakh. For more info, visit www.beirumusic.com

Singer, Songwriter Sebu Simonian (of Capital Cities) joins the Podcast to discuss the recent war in Artsakh waged by Azerbaijan against the Armenians living in Nagarno-Karabakh (Artsakh), his involvement in a benefit concert, and new music.

Fountain pens, cigars, revolution in Dominican Republic, and more….

Sevag and Esteban meet during the COVID-19 Pandemic (outdoors and practicing social distancing and armed with masks) to discuss keeping busy with films, novels, and looking ahead.

Dr. Adeyemi Adebiyi conducts research in Atmospheric and Oceanic sciences at the University of California Los Angeles. His post doctoral research is based on the levels of dust particles in the atmosphere and its effects on local and global climate change. He is the 2019 recipient of the UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellow. The University of Miami also granted him the Koczy Award for Outstanding Doctoral Level Research.

For more information on Dr. Adebiyi and his research, please click here.

Tsvetana Paskaleva is a Bulgarian documentary film-maker who has devoted her life to documenting the Armenian soldiers defending and fighting for the independence of Nagarno-Karabakh (Artsakh). She has produced over 170 documentaries the conflicts in this region. She received the highest award of Armenia in the field of journalism, the Movses Khorenatsi Medal. In addition, she has showed her films to the US Congress, United Nations, Amnesty International, and other organizations in defense of the Armenian community of Nagarno-Karabakh.

A professional opera singer and researcher with a PhD in Communication Sciences and MA in Composition for Audiovisual and Film. Dr. Isabel VIllanueva joins the podcast to discuss her research and collaboration with international Opera Houses and organizations in developing strategies to connect with young audiences.

Hosts Sevag Mahserejian and Dr. Esteban Cordoba dive into their travel adventures in Japan.

Renowned artist Vahe Berberian joins the podcast discussing his journey, theatre, and the world of art.