Who Was She?
A podcast where your host shares the stories of women throughout Baha'i history. You can also find more information on our Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest @whowasshepodcast
Learn more about your host, Tara Jabbari: https://about.me/tarajabbari
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- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 27
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Introducing Carol Lombard
This season is about one of Hollywood's first starlets, Carole Lombard and in this second episode, we learn about how she went from Jane Peters to her new screen name, Carol (without the e) Lombard, …
Who was Jane Peters?
Welcome to Who was she? Podcast where your host, Tara Jabbari focuses on the stories of women throughout history that were active in the Baha’i Faith. This season is about one of Hollywood's first st…
Who was she? Season 4 Trailer
Starting on Tuesdays, September 2nd, new episodes of Who was she? Podcast will begin!
It is about Carole Lombard, the most famous movie star of her time during the 1930s and early 40s.
Be sure to subs…
Podcasthon 2025
This is a special episode, and we are very happy to participate in 2025’s Podcasthon!
For one week, more than a thousand podcasts will highlight a charity of their choice. I am highlighting two great…
Bonus episode! BTS on Hazel Scott
Moved To Her Feet
Partial Transcript:
Welcome, I am your host, Tara Jabbari. Who was she? Podcast will focus on the stories of women throughout history that were active in the Baha’i Faith. This season is about Hazel …
Hazel's Paris
Patrial Transcript:
Recovering from the dissolution of her marriage as well as a second suicide attempt, Hazel was determined to move on with her life in Paris.
The French film industry was intereste…
A Great Act of Faith
Partial transcript: Between 1950 to 1952, Hazel had nearly lost her reputation and her life. The Red Scare and the HUAC hearings put a toll on her career. The growing attention on her marriage, the l…
They Saw Red
Partial Transcript:
After Hazel had married Congressman, Adam Clayton Powell Jr. her music career changed from late-night jazz to a more conservative, classical approach which proved to be very succe…
Adam Clayton Powell Jr .
Partial Transcript: By the 1940s, Hazel Scott was touring the country, known for her unique style of piano and singing, combining classical music with jazz. Her short film career was now cursed by Co…
The Darling of Cafe Society
Welcome to Who was she? Podcast. I am your host, Tara Jabbari. After a decade working in documentaries, marketing and all things digital media, I found that podcasting is a strong medium to share sto…
Presence of a Genius
Welcome to Who was she? Podcast. I am your host, Tara Jabbari. After a decade working in documentaries, marketing and all things digital media, I found that podcasting is a strong medium to share sto…
Trailer for Season 3: Hazel Scott
Welcome to Who was she? Podcast. I am your host, Tara Jabbari. After a decade working in documentaries, marketing and all things digital media, I found that podcasting is a strong medium to share sto…
Bonus episode! BTS on Zaynab
We are back with a conversation with host Tara and her friend, Angie. Learn how this podcast season came about, the challenges, the creative process, and hear a sneak preview of who the next couple o…
Their Legacy
Welcome to Who was she? Podcast. I am your host, Tara Jabbari.
Who was she? Podcast will focus on the stories of women throughout history that were active in the Baha’i Faith. This season is about Za…
The Battle Begins
Who was she? Podcast will focus on the stories of women throughout history that were active in the Baha’i Faith. This season is about Zaynab. She was a 19th century village girl from Persia, now Iran…
Who are the Bab and Hujjat?
Transcript: Welcome to Who was she? Podcast. I am your host, Tara Jabbari. After a decade working in documentaries, marketing and all things digital media, I found that podcasting is a strong medium …
Trailer for Season 2: Zaynab
Full Transcript:
Who was she? Podcast will focus on the stories of women throughout history that were active in the Baha’i Faith. This season is about Zaynab. She was a 19th-century village girl from…
Bonus episode! BTS
Out of the Abyss
In the season finale, we learn about the several attempts to save Lidia’s life during World War II and last words from her to those who helped her and her family.
TRANSCRIPT:
Welcome to Who was she? …