Episode 189: A Powerful Conversation About America: The Empowerment & Rise of Women in Iran
“Most importantly, we want the women and girls of Iran to know we see you, we hear you, we are inspired by you, & you are not alone. We are standing beside you.”
This episode is a live & unedited recording of A Powerful Conversation Series: The Rise & Empowerment of Women in Iran. This recording took place on Saturday October 8th, 2022 in response to and support of the protests happening in Iran being led by brave young women asking for freedom for Women, Life and Liberty.
Our amazing panelists include:
Dr. Marjan Koosha Johnson a physician and entrepreneur
Dr. Marjon Vatanchi, board certified dermatologist
Parisa Frost, Marriage, Family & Clicinic Art Therapist & cultural researcher
Pegah Ghamary, real estate advisor
Dani Stevens, model, mother & motivator
Sara Seyed, Human Rights Lawyer, Actor & Activist
Enjoy this episode and please share it so that the efforts of the women and girls in Iran is being heard by as many people as possible.
To connect, support, and follow guest:
Dr. Marjan Koosha Johnson - @thedancing.doctor
Dr. Marjon Vatanchi - @dr.marjon
Pegah Ghamary - @Lajollapegah
Sara Seyed - @saraseyed
Parisa Frost - @frost.talk
Dani Stevens - @danistevens
Here are actions you can take to support women of Iran:
Be their voice - The internet crackdowns have robbed Iranians of their voice, which means they need us to be their voice. Let's talk about it. Ask questions and educate yourself. Don't be afraid to speak up or participate in this movement.
Share on all social media platforms - Use social media to share information and posts of protests from Iran and around the world. Search social media by using the hashtags #mahsaamini, #iranprotests, #iranprotest2022, and #zhinaamini.
Attend a Protest near you - Now is the time to organize, rally, and show support by attending a protest in or near your city. Whether you are simply driving by the protest and honking your horn in solidarity, or you are designing you own poster and chanting with them.
Sign this petition - Amnesty International has created a petition to end the bloodshed currently taking place in Iran. This petition is a call for states to "set up an independent UN mechanism now to investigate and ensure accountability for the most serious crimes under international law in Iran." You can sign the petition here.
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Production, Audio Engineering, & Editing by Jordan Duffy
Music by Joakim Karud @joakimkarudmusic
