Resettled and Rising

What happens when the woman you were expected to become isn't the woman you actually are? In this follow-up conversation on Resettled and Rising, Mashal Homayoun returns to talk honestly about the expectations placed on women, from timelines and marriage to how we're supposed to look, act and succeed, and what it really takes to let them go.If you've ever felt pressure to have everything figured out, this one is for you. You're allowed to want more for yourself, and you're allowed to still be figuring it out.Connect with Mashal:📸 Instagram Content Page: Themodestglimmer / https://www.instagram.com/themodestglimmer/💄 Makeup Portfolio: https://www.instagram.com/velouriabeauty.co/🎙️ If this conversation resonated with you, don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.⁠🎙️ About Resettled & Rising Resettled & Rising is a podcast that highlights the stories of refugees, immigrants, and displaced individuals who are creating meaningful lives, pursuing their dreams, and making an impact in their communities. Subscribe and join us as we explore resilience, identity, leadership, and the power of beginning again. Follow Resettled & Rising: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resettled.and.rising/#ResettledAndRising⁠ ⁠#RefugeeStories⁠ ⁠#ImmigrantStories⁠ ⁠#HumanRights⁠ ⁠#Podcast⁠ ⁠#Advocacy⁠ ⁠#Resilience⁠ ⁠#storytelling⁠ ⁠#resilience #rebuilding⁠ ⁠#MashalHomayoun⁠

From Baghlan to Madrid, Batol Gholami’s journey is one of resilience, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to creating opportunities for Afghan youth and women.In this episode of Resettled & Rising, I am in conversation with Batol Gholami, an Afghan youth leader, girls’ education activist, and women’s rights advocate who is currently rebuilding her life in Madrid, Spain. Batol is the Founder and CEO of the Afghanistan Youth Leaders Assembly (AYLA), an organization dedicated to empowering young people, particularly girls, through education, leadership, knowledge, and opportunity.In our conversation, Batol reflects on her journey from Afghanistan to Pakistan and Spain, the challenges of rebuilding a life as a refugee, and her continued advocacy for Afghan women and girls. We also discuss the importance of education, youth leadership, and bringing the realities facing Afghan women to international platforms.Connect with Batol: https://www.instagram.com/batol_gholamii/Follow AYLA's work: https://www.instagram.com/aylaafghanistan/#ResettledAndRising #RefugeeStories #ImmigrantStories #Afghanistan #AfghanWomen #GirlsEducation #WomensRights #YouthLeadership #HumanRights #Advocacy #Resilience #Rebuilding #AfghanYouth #BatolGholami #AYLAAfghanistan

From Afghanistan to the international stage, Nazenin Wali’s journey as a journalist is one of courage, truth, and an unwavering commitment to human rights.In this episode of Resettled & Rising, I am in conversation with Nazenin Wali, an Afghan investigative journalist, multimedia reporter, and human rights researcher whose work focuses on conflict, human rights violations, women’s rights, displacement, migration, and accountability in Afghanistan and the wider region.Through her reporting with international media organizations, including Deutsche Welle, Nazenin has documented the realities of war, authoritarian rule, forced displacement, and social injustice while amplifying the voices of Afghan women, journalists, refugees, activists, and marginalized communities. As we approach five years since the fall of Kabul and the Taliban’s return to power, Nazenin’s work offers an important perspective on the role of journalism in documenting Afghanistan’s realities and ensuring that stories of human rights violations, resilience, and resistance are not forgotten.Whether you're interested in Afghanistan, investigative journalism, human rights, press freedom, or the stories behind the headlines, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Connect with Nazenin:   / nazeninws  #ResettledAndRising⁠

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From Afghanistan to the United States, Shakila Mohammadi's journey is one of resilience, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to justice.In this episode of Resettled & Rising, I am in conversation with Shakila Mohammadi, a litigation associate attorney at Maatuka Al-Heeti Emkes LLC, where she focuses on civil and immigration litigation.Five years ago, Shakila left Afghanistan with a dream of becoming a lawyer. Through determination and hard work, she earned her LL.M. from the University of Illinois College of Law and is now licensed to practice in New York, the United States Immigration Courts, and the United States District Courts for the Central and Northern Districts of Illinois.Whether you're interested in refugee stories, immigration, the legal profession, or inspiring journeys of resilience, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Connect with Shakila through LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shakila-mohammadi-b8a3791b8/ 🎙️ About Resettled & RisingResettled & Rising is a podcast that amplifies the voices of refugees and immigrants who have overcome extraordinary challenges to build meaningful lives and careers. Through honest conversations, we celebrate resilience, leadership, and the many paths to belonging.📌 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations.#ResettledAndRising #ShakilaMohammadi #Afghanistan #RefugeeStories #ImmigrantSuccess #Law #Attorney #ImmigrationLaw #CivilLitigation #WomenInLaw #Resilience #Podcast

From Nepal to the United States, Krishma Subedi's journey is one of ambition, service, and creating opportunities for others.In this episode of Resettled and Rising, I am in conversation with Krishma Subedi. She is a first-generation college graduate and Nepali immigrant. Krishma earned her Bachelor's degree in Economics from Purdue University after arriving in the U.S. as an international student. .Listen to Krishma sharing her inspiring journey, the experiences that shaped her, and how she's building bridges for Nepali women around the world, one connection at a time.Connect with Krishma:📸 छोरी Beyond Borders: https://www.instagram.com/choribeyondborders/🎙️ If this conversation resonated with you, don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.⁠#ResettledAndRising⁠ ⁠#KrishmaSubedi #ImmigrantStories⁠ ⁠#HumanRights⁠ ⁠#Podcast⁠ ⁠#Advocacy⁠ ⁠#Resilience⁠ ⁠#storytelling⁠ ⁠ #rebuilding⁠ ⁠#CASAadvocate #ChoriBeyondBorders #MissNepalNorthAmerica #MissNepal #NepaliPageant

In This Episode of Resettled and Rising

What does it take to start over when the world expects you to stay the same?

In this episode, I am in conversation with Mashal Homayoun, an Afghan-born makeup artist and content creator whose life has been defined by resilience, reinvention, and the courage to choose her own path.

From leaving Kabul to rebuilding her life across Scotland and the United States, Mashal opens up about navigating displacement, searching for identity, and finding purpose through beauty and storytelling. She also shares one of the most personal and difficult chapters of her life, a decision that challenged cultural expectations, tested her strength, and ultimately changed the course of her future.

If you've ever had to begin again, question who you are, or fight for the life you wanted, this episode is for you.

Connect with Mashal:
📸 Instagram Content Page: Themodestglimmer - https://www.instagram.com/themodestglimmer/
💄 Makeup Portfolio: Velouriabeauty.co - https://www.instagram.com/velouriabeauty.co/
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In This Episode of Resettled and RisingWhat does it mean to keep moving forward when life forces you to start over? In this episode, I sit down with Zarlasht Sarmast to talk about resilience, leadership, and the power of education and community. From helping evacuate hundreds of Afghan students during a time of crisis to advocating for women and displaced communities around the world, Zarlasht shares the stories and experiences that have shaped her journey. It's an honest conversation about finding purpose, creating change, and how one person’s determination can make a difference in the lives of many.Explore Zarlasht’s BooksWant to learn more about Zarlasht’s journey? Check out her inspiring books below, where she shares powerful stories of resilience, displacement, and hope through personal experiences and reflections.📚 A Journey from Kabul to Bishkek: https://issuu.com/bardcollegecenterforcivicengagement/docs/a_journey_from_kabul_to_bishkek 📚 Our Journey to Bard: https://issuu.com/bardcollegecenterforcivicengagement/docs/journeytobard Follow Resettled & Rising: Instagram: @resettled.and.rising / https://www.instagram.com/resettled.and.rising/ Youtube: ⁠ @ResettledAndRising ⁠ #ResettledAndRising #RefugeeStories #ImmigrantStories #HumanRights #Podcast #Advocacy #Resilience #storytelling #mystory #ZarlashtSarmast

Welcome to the very first solo episode of Resettled & Rising. Before sharing the stories of remarkable guests, I wanted to start by sharing my own.

In this episode, I take you through my journey from Afghanistan to the United States, the challenges of displacement, rebuilding life as a refugee, pursuing higher education, and launching this podcast. If you've ever had to start over, redefine yourself, or build a future from uncertainty, I hope this conversation resonates with you.

🎙️ About Resettled & Rising

Resettled & Rising is a podcast that highlights the stories of refugees, immigrants, and displaced individuals who are creating meaningful lives, pursuing their dreams, and making an impact in their communities. Subscribe and join us as we explore resilience, identity, leadership, and the power of beginning again.

Follow Resettled & Rising:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resettled.and.rising/ http://www.youtube.com/@ResettledAndRising

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