Today on the podcast we have Hamid Rouchdi, Owner of Cafe Vendome. Born in Morocco, Hamid has led a dynamic life, having lived and worked in both France and Italy before making his way to the United States. Throughout our conversation, we delve into his journey, highlighting the profound impact of these adventures on the development of his grit and perseverance, ultimately contributing to the successful businessman he is today.

In this podcast episode, we have the privilege of hosting licensed professional counselor, Katie Pinholster. She joins Nooshin to delve into the significance of therapy and how it can serve as a catalyst for breaking generational patterns. Their conversation explores diverse cultural perspectives on mental health, the concept of forgiveness (from both the parent and child's perspectives) and a wide range of other thought-provoking topics.

Today is a most special episode as Nooshin's son, Shaheen Bagheri, takes a seat behind the mic. Shaheen shares his perspective on parenting, navigating through high school and connecting to his Perian heritage as a second-generation individual. You can expect a blend of heartfelt moments, contagious laughter, and abundant encouragement for families who have either migrated from their homeland or are in the process of assimilating into a new culture.

Today, Nooshin is joined by Noor Family Services Founding Member, Fakiha Khan. Fakiha was born in Saudia Arabia but grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. Noor Family Services is a nonprofit organization with a mission to aid immigrant victims of domestic violence. During their discussion, Fakiha describes the various forms of domestic violence, sheds light on the challenges faced by these victims, and outlines pathways for seeking assistance.

Asiyah Sarwari, Managing Attorney at the International Rescue Committee, joins Nooshin to not only share about her resettlement journey to the U.S. but how the process shaped her and now influences her work with others. Asiyah became a refugee at the age of two. You'll hear about her return journey to Afghanistan for work and moving back to Atlanta, GA where she lives today, assisting other refugees in their resettlement process.

Today's guest is Dr. Mona Megahed, the vice president of the non-profit organization Ethaar. Each year, Nooshin conducts donation drives to help provide hygiene packages and winter coats to refugee families who recently arrived and have come with nothing. She has worked alongside this amazing organization which has been a source of contact in finding the families most in need, especially those whose short period of assistance with a non-profit has ended, to help lighten some of life's burdens they already face. We welcome Mona on the podcast to help shed light on the journey of a refugee and what the resettlement process entails.

Today's guest, Layla Massoomi, is a native of Iran but moved with her family to the United States at the age of two. Having married someone from her home country, they decided to spend a year in Iran to adapt to their new life together and make plans for their eventual return to the States. Throughout their marriage, they faced unique challenges as they navigated the differences in culture and the distinct roles each spouse played in Iran compared to the U.S. Layla shares her story with Nooshin on the podcast and details ways her upbringing profoundly influences how she now raises her own children.

Nooshin welcomes back Counselor, Azar Memarzadeh Zeinedini, to have real talk about marriages that take place between two people in two different countries. What are the filtered expectations when entering such a union compared to the reality of overseas matrimony? Listen in.

On this episode of the podcast, we examine a different perspective as today's guest is from the United States living overseas. Jennifer Malcom moved to London for her career and has been living abroad for over four years. We discuss what she loves about life abroad versus the convenience and options she misses in the US. Plus, we discuss differences in dialect, biking to work (versus driving) and more!