In this episode, we go beyond the headlines to explore Iran’s history, the impact of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, and what life is really like for Iranians today.I’m joined by Artemis Moshtaghian, an award-winning journalist who has worked with CNN, Fox Sports, Newsmax, and The New York Times to discuss the realities facing Iranians—particularly women and young people who continue to speak out despite significant risks.We also explore the Iranian-American experience, including the challenges of living between two cultures, differing perspectives within the diaspora, and the role Iranian-Americans have played in bringing attention to human rights issues.From there, we take a critical look at how Iran is covered by the American and international media, the challenges journalists face, and how social media has changed the way the world receives information from inside Iran.Finally, we look ahead: What gives us hope for Iran’s future? What are the biggest concerns? What could meaningful change realistically look like? And what do Americans most misunderstand about Iran?This is a conversation about Iran beyond the headlines—its people, its history, its struggles, and its future.

Success isn't about loving every part of your job—it's about learning how to navigate the contradictions that come with responsibility. In this episode, we explore the hidden psychological challenge of holding personal convictions while fulfilling professional obligations, and why internal fragmentation—not just overwork—is often the real cause of burnout. Discover how cultivating internal alignment under external pressure can help you lead, communicate, and succeed without losing yourself.

In this episode, I share my firsthand experience growing up in Cuba to challenge five of the most common myths about socialism being promoted in today's political conversation. Drawing from personal stories and historical examples, I explain why promises of "free" healthcare, equality, and government control often come at the cost of freedom, opportunity, and human dignity. Whether you agree or disagree, this episode is an invitation to examine political ideas based on real-world outcomes rather than slogans.

Loneliness isn't just about being alone—it's about feeling like you don't belong. In this episode, we examine how convenience, technology, and changing social habits have weakened the communities that once brought us together, and why rebuilding connection starts with each of us. Because belonging isn't something we find—it's something we create.

This episode explores how modern society profits from conflict while ordinary people bear the cost. It argues that despite our differences, most people share common goals, and that listening, humility, and respectful disagreement are essential to building stronger communities and a healthier democracy.

Why does it feel like we're more divided than ever? In this episode of The Yalí Word, I explore how the culture wars have shaped our conversations, why outrage has become so profitable, and how we can begin rebuilding common ground through better communication.

Success rarely comes from one big decision—it comes from the principles you choose to live by every day.In this episode of The Yalí Word, I share the seven rules that have shaped my life and helped me navigate uncertainty, embrace growth, and keep moving forward when the path wasn't clear.I call them The 7 rules to Rise. If you're looking for a new perspective, this episode is for you.Welcome to The Yalí Word.

Read my latest Fox News op-ed. As America approaches its 250th birthday, I reflect on a question that shaped my life: Why did my family choose the United States?Having grown up in Cuba under socialism before immigrating to America at 16, I've experienced two very different systems firsthand. In this special episode, I share what freedom, opportunity, and possibility mean through the eyes of an immigrant—and why America's founding ideals still matter 250 years later.This isn't a conversation about perfection. It's a conversation about possibility.🎙️ The Yali Word — Real conversations about communication, culture, freedom, and the ideas that shape our lives.

We spend so much of our lives waiting.Waiting until we feel ready.Waiting until we know more.Waiting until we’re more confident.Waiting for certainty in a world that rarely offers any.But what if the thing holding you back isn’t a lack of preparation?What if you’re simply waiting for permission from yourself?In the first episode of The Yalí Word, I explore why so many people remain stuck in place, convincing themselves they need more time, more knowledge, or better circumstances before they can move forward.The reality is that life is uncertain. The people who grow, build, adapt, and succeed aren’t the ones who wait for certainty. They’re the ones who learn how to move through uncertainty.Because readiness is not a feeling.It is not a moment.It is not something that magically arrives one day.Readiness is built through action.If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to start, this episode is for you.Welcome to The Yalí Word.Follow Yalí:Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/yalinunez/X -https://x.com/yalinunezThe Yalí Word:◼ Buy Yalí first novel: Rebirth in Autumn here◼ Follow Yalí -   / @theyalÍword  #podcast #culture #life #career