A tribute to her late grandmother Shirin, her podcast Shirin Conversations exists to empower younger and future Iranian Americans on an accessible platform. Host, Marjaneh Peyrovan, fills the vacancy in the digital space to include Iranian women in the collective conversation by creating a directory of "sweet" interviews that highlight Iranian women's triumphs through trials within their careers, education, upbringing, and their connection through their heritage.
On today’s episode, I am joined by Yeganeh Mafaher. Yeganeh is a 24-year-old activist born in Iran. Her career has taken off in multiple areas- comedy, life coach, and content creator. Recently she h…
On today’s episode, I am joined by Mandy Ansari, a marketing executive, influencer, mental health advocate, and immigrant obsessed with the internet’s ability to make the world smaller and more conne…
On today's episode, I am joined by Goldie Ghamari - the first Iranian Canadian politician to be elected in Canada. She’s been in office since 2018 and has always made sure she connects with her audie…
On today’s episode, I am joined by Donya Bouzarjomehri. Donya is currently a strategy director living in Paris, France, after spending 5+ years in NYC working in advertising. Donya promised herself a…
On today’s episode, I am joined by Rhoda Rahaii. A seasoned tech executive with a strategic vision to take businesses to the next level. She is Mary Poppins for the corporate world, and she even come…
On today's episode, I am joined by Layla Sabourian. A seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in product management, partner marketing, digital media, and community development, workin…
On today's episode, I am joined by Azin Valy- the co-founder of the award-winning multi-disciplinary Architecture firm, I-beam Design, based in New York, and the founder of Cityzen by Azin, a luxury …
On today's episode, I am joined by Sorina Vaziri - A multi-disciplinary artist, professional designer, and the founder of Teapot (@teapot.la), a nonprofit in Mid-City Los Angeles fostering a lifestyl…
On today's episode, I am joined by Nini Ordoubadi - an educator by nature, an artist at heart, and a third-generation tea enthusiast who founded Tay Tea in 2003 in NYC before relocating her shop and …
On today's episode, I am joined by my mother and Shirin's daughter - Marjan Peyrovan. Marjan has been a well-respected travel agent and business owner for over 25 years here in Orange County. She is …
On today's episode, I am joined by Shadi Pourkashef, a Mother, Composer, Conductor, Teacher, Founder, and Fierce Activist.
Shadi wants to create an impact in this world, and her true passion is to co…
On today’s episode, I am joined by Zahra Tabatabai, the founder of a Brooklyn Based, first-generation, and woman-owned beer company, Back Home Beer. Zahra wasn’t always a professional brewer. A forme…
On today’s episode, I am joined by Zahra Golafshani, a Los Angeles Based, award-winning writer and director working on an upcoming TV movie for a Canadian Television Network. Zahra is passionate abou…
On today’s episode, I am joined by Roya Shariat, the Senior Manager of Social Impact at Glossier. Her career trajectory has always been focused on doing good with a degree in Economics, Middle Easter…
On today’s episode, I am joined by Mina Khanaman, a Civil Engineer turned sound healer, reiki practitioner, sacred plant medicine herbalist, and holistic life coach. Mina created her company Moksha E…
On today’s episode, I am joined by Sepideh Dadsetan, a real estate agent who has spent a decade specializing in energy efficiency and green homes. She considers herself a comfort consultant helping h…
On today’s episode, I am joined by Yalda Kazemi. Yalda is a mental health advocate, entrepreneur, stylist, and writer of her new book Unapologetic Truths: The realities of Postpartum we don’t talk ab…
On today’s episode, I am joined by Kiana Anvaripour, the Chief Marketing Officer at Sweet Flower, the leading cannabis retailer based in Los Angeles. Kiana holds a degree in Fashion Design from Otis …
On this episode of Shirin Conversations, I am joined by Roya Khadjavi, an independent curator, producer, and founder of Roya Khadjavi Projects based in NYC. She has always wanted a career that gives …
On this episode of Shirin Conversations, Marjaneh speaks to Dr. Sheva, a Clinical Psychologist and Relationship Coach focusing on empowering young adults, particularly women, on taking the wheel when…