What if hope isn't something you find, but something you remember?

Dr. Parastoo Rezai has spent her career in science and healthcare, but her passion for storytelling led her to write Remembering Hope, a novel inspired by a true story of illness, resilience, family, and transformation. In this conversation, she shares her journey from immigrating to the United States from Iran as a child to building a life rooted in service, gratitude, and giving back to others.

Amy and Dr. Parastoo Rezai explores the immigrant experience, preserving cultural identity, raising children with a deep appreciation for both heritage and opportunity, and the inspiration behind her novel. They discuss how hardship can become a catalyst for growth, why community matters during life's most difficult seasons, and the power of sharing our stories openly. This episode is a reminder that hope often lives within us long before we realize it, and that some of life's greatest abundance comes from helping others find theirs.

Connect with Dr. Parastoo Rezai:

Website: parastoorezai.com

Book: Remembering Hope (Available in English, Farsi, and audiobook formats.)

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/amysylvis/

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00:00 – Getting to Know Dr. Parastoo Rezai

04:40 – What Inspired Her to Write Remembering Hope?

08:21 – Preserving Culture While Building a New Life

12:14 – Why Giving Back Creates a Sense of Completion

14:10 – Is Abundance About What We Receive or What We Give?

16:32 – The Story Behind Remembering Hope

20:06 – Bringing Hope to Readers Across Cultures

22:12 – The Longing to Return Home

24:56 – Will There Be Another Book?

26:34 – Why You Shouldn't Suffer in Silence