The Power of Female Friendship with Marjan Kamali

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Childhood friendships shape us in ways we often don’t realize until much later in life. They are the first mirrors through which we see ourselves, offering belonging, laughter, and sometimes heartbreak.

For women especially, these bonds become emotional lifelines: places where we’re seen, heard, and held without performance. They help build our self-worth, resilience, and voice. While men and women complement one another, there is something sacred and irreplaceable about female friendship. These soul-ties give us space to share struggles, celebrate wins, and grow together—without judgment, only love.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Marjan Kamali, award-winning author of *The Lion Women of Tehran*, *The Stationery Shop*, and *Together Tea*. Her latest novel dives deep into the enduring and sometimes complicated journey of female friendship—through betrayal, separation, and reconnection. Her characters reflect the very real path many of us walk with our childhood friends.

This conversation is a powerful reminder to cherish your girlfriends, no matter your age. They truly are the bonds that carry us through.

About Marjan Kamali

Marjan Kamali is the award-winning author of *The Lion Women of Tehran*, an instant national bestseller, *The Stationery Shop*, a national and international bestseller, and *Together Tea*, a Massachusetts Book Award finalist. Her novels have been published in over 30 languages. She is a recipient of the **National Endowment for the Arts Creative Writing Fellowship** and holds degrees from UC Berkeley, Columbia University, and NYU. Her essays have appeared in *The Wall Street Journal*, *Literary Hub*, and *The Los Angeles Review of Books*.

In this powerful episode, we explored the soul-deep power of female friendship, the essence of what it means to be a “Lion Woman,” and how storytelling can mirror our identity, resilience, and bonds. This conversation with Marjan Kamali is a beautiful reminder of the strength, grace, and sacred connection found in sisterhood.

Connect with Marjan Kamali

🌐 [Website](https://marjankamali.com)

📸 Instagram: [@marjankamali7](https://instagram.com/marjankamali7)

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Pearl Mashour is a Master Women Empowerment Coach, Life Coach & Multiple Subject Credentialed Teacher.

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