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In this episode, Joel Heitkamp hosts a roundtable discussion with farmers Chris Gibbs, Will Westmoreland, and Nick Levendofsky. They talk about the ups and downs of farming today and dive into topics like tariffs, infrastructure, and politics.From tariff troubles to the fight to keep rural infrastructure strong, listeners will get an inside scoop on what it's like to manage a farm in today's challenging environment. Learn why these issues matter to rural America and why it's crucial for these farmers to have their voices heard in the bigger political arena.Heidi Heitkamp also highlights the ongoing planning of the upcoming One Country Project 2025 Rural Summit. It's all about making sure rural America's got a say in the big decisions being made!Join us on The Hot Dish every other week, where we serve up hearty conversations that resonate with every corner of the country.The Hot Dish is brought to you by the One Country Project, making sure the voices of the rest of us are heard in Washington. To learn more, visit https://onecountryproject.org or find us at https://onecountryproject.substack.com/. To see more of Will Westmoreland's work, visit http://www.thebackfortyofficial.com/. 

In this episode, we examine how the absence of local news affects political polarization, civic engagement, and community identity. First, scholars John Volk and Joshua Darr join The Hot Dish to discuss the emergence and consequences of News Deserts across the United States. Then, journalist Brandon Tensley and Joel engage in a compelling conversation on the importance of local news to communities of color across America.Listen to learn more about how this phenomenon shapes information access, democratic participation, and the broader political landscape, proving the media's pivotal role in shaping public discourse.Heidi and Joel delve into the shift away from local media sources and the consequential impact on the social fabric of middle America. They provide listeners with a practical roadmap for actively engaging with local politics and media by highlighting the importance of reviving local journalism, offering ways communities can rebuild their media ecosystems, and exploring how doing so will improve democratic engagement and reduce polarization.Join us on The Hot Dish every other week, where we serve up hearty conversations that resonate with every corner of the country.The Hot Dish is brought to you by the One Country Project, making sure the voices of the rest of us are heard in Washington. To learn more, visit https://onecountryproject.org or find us on Substack at https://onecountryproject.substack.com/.

Veteran political strategist Paul Begala joins the Hot Dish to discuss how the Democratic Party can reconnect with rural Americans. He offers straightforward actions each of us can take to respond to the challenges of chaos in Washington and State Capitals and to help our neighbors get past the misinformation and propaganda to see the truth about the dangerous impacts of the Donald Trump / Elon Musk administration on rural and small-town values.But first, Joel speaks with Isaac Wright, founder of the Rural Voter Institute, about Democrats' communication challenges and the need to speak about values like personal faith.This episode is packed with political strategies, insights into rural issues, and suggestions on how to make political messaging that resonates with middle America. Listen for a deeper understanding of our country's current political dynamics and practical suggestions for making an impact.Join hosts Joel and Heidi Heitkamp on The Hot Dish every other week to learn about the economic and cultural issues pertinent to rural constituents and the importance of effective messaging. The Hot Dish is brought to you by the One Country Project. To learn more, visit https://onecountryproject.org.   One Country Project is a growing movement dedicated to providing honest analysis and serious conversation about issues affecting rural and small-town communities. The fact is mainstream platforms are becoming less reliable. So One Country is expanding to new channels. We're starting with Substack,  where we share articles, essays, videos, and the Hot Dish podcast. We're joining journalists and experts from places like the New York Times, the Washington Post, and CNN to help you make sense of things in these challenging times. Go to onecountryproject.substack.com to learn more. That's onecountryproject.substack.com.

In this episode, we delve into essential discussions on federal policy, TikTok, and the balance of power in Washington that we know will resonate with you.Heidi and Joel explore the chaos caused by a recent Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memo concerning the freeze on federal expenditures. They provide a clear-eyed analysis of the memo's implications for Americans, particularly those relying on federal assistance programs, and question the legality of specific executive branch actions.In the second half of the episode, we're joined by David Dorfman, Deputy Staff Director and Chief Counsel of the House Select Committee on China. David provides an in-depth understanding of the critical legislation affecting TikTok, clarifying misconceptions about a so-called "ban" and diving into the platform's national security concerns.Lastly, hear from TikTok user Sayen Gates, a small business owner from South Carolina, who discusses how TikTok has been crucial in growing her life coaching business and how the threat of its ban poses challenges to entrepreneurs relying on the platform.Tune in to The Hot Dish every other week as we serve up hearty discussions that matter to the heartland. We aim to ensure that the voices of 'the rest of us' are heard loud and clear in Washington.To learn more, visit https://onecountryproject.orgVisit Sayen's site: www.shadowcornerlifecoaching.com 

Welcome to another episode of The Hot Dish, where we serve comfort food for Middle America. In today's episode, Heidi Heitkamp and Joel Heitkamp delve into the political whirlwind surrounding Donald Trump's inauguration, cabinet picks, and executive orders — and their implications for the next four years. Later in the episode, you'll hear a fascinating conversation between One Country Project Board Member J.D. Scholten and Anderson Clayton, North Carolina Democratic Party Chair. Anderson, the youngest state party chair in the nation, shares her experiences and insights on enhancing grassroots infrastructure, speaking to rural voters, and the GOP's efforts to throw out 60,000 legal votes in the Tarheel State to overturn the results of a state Supreme Court election.Join us as we explore these pivotal topics and more, all aimed at bringing clarity and hope to the heartland.

Welcome back to "The Hot Dish," where we serve up the latest political insights with a side of grassroots wisdom. In today's episode, host Heidi Heitkamp welcomes Iowa State Representative J.D. Scholten, who shares his insights from the campaign trail. We'll dive into the critical issues that drove his unexpected victory in a Trump district.First, the hosts touch on the challenges facing rural communities, including healthcare crises and the fast-paced messaging tactics of conservative media and the importance of engaging younger voters for a vibrant political future.Heidi offers personal news about becoming a grandmother and reflects on the Democratic Party's evolving connection with working-class America. Don't forget, we want to hear from you—drop us an email at podcast@onecountryproject.org. 

In this episode, host Tara Jabbari speaks with Zhanna Ozirana, a Ukrainian filmmaker whose first feature film premiered at the Venice Film Festival. They talk about the inspiration behind her film, the importance of art showcasing challenges like war, winning the Biennale Cinema Competition, plus much more.The film, Honeymoon (English title) is about a couple, Taras and Olya, who just bought an apartment in the suburbs and are spending their first night there before they are woken up by explosions outside the window. A full-scale invasion has begun and the couple is trapped without electricity, water, and mobile communication. During the coming days, Taras and Olya face a new level of intimacy during a deadly threat.Her film sites:https://www.instagram.com/medovyi_misiats/https://www.facebook.com/filmhoneymoonhttps://www.labiennale.org/en/cinema/2024/biennale-college-cinema/medovyi-misiats-honeymoonhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt31039377/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cred_t_1---Subscribe to learn more about filmmaking, production, media makers, creator resources, visual storytelling, and every aspect that brings film, television, and video projects from concepts to our screens. Check out the MediaMakerSpotlight.com show page to find even more conversations with industry professionals that inspire, educate, and entertain!We on the Women in Film & Video (WIFV) Podcast Team work hard to make this show a great resource for our listeners, and we thank you for listening!

Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of The Hot Dish, where we serve up hearty conversations that resonate deeply with rural America. In this episode, Heidi and Joel answer some listener mail from parents who fear losing their adult children to MAGA inlaws. Then Joel engages in a riveting discussion with Chris Gibbs, an Ohio farmer and former Republican turned Democrat.Our discussion dives into the heart of economic concerns that the Democratic policies seem to miss, focusing on everyday financial pressures and the high cost of living. Chris Gibbs shares his firsthand experiences and reflections on how tariffs and geopolitical impacts, like China's shift to Brazilian soybeans, affect farmers and the agricultural landscape. You'll hear about the farmers' perceptions of trade policies and compensations alongside the broader, long-term effects of tariffs on U.S. market reliability.We'll also discuss the urgent need for the Democratic Party to rebuild its brand, particularly in rural and moderate regions, by connecting with the values and daily experiences of working-class Americans. This episode also includes an engaging holiday segment where Heidi and Joel share personal reflections and holiday wishes.Join us on The Hot Dish every other week for discussions that cut to the core of the issues impacting rural America. Whether you're interested in economic policies, agricultural challenges, or the intersection of politics and everyday life, this episode offers a rich, informative dialogue.To learn more, visit https://onecountryproject.org

Welcome to another insightful episode of The Hot Dish, comfort food for middle America. Today, we're serving up engaging discussions on healthcare accessibility in rural America, challenges for the Trump Administration, and community values.Hosts Heidi and Joel Heitkamp also provide valuable life advice in response to listener mail, addressing career choices and the benefits of community involvement. They share heartfelt reflections on values taught by their parents, emphasizing the importance of contributing to local communities.They also discuss the importance of immigrants in filling workforce gaps in rural areas. Heidi and Joel critically examine the negative portrayal of immigrants and the economic impact of deporting undocumented individuals.Then our special guest, Becca LaFond, joins us to discuss making medical testing accessible in homes, a crucial need for rural areas. With over two decades of experience in healthcare, Becca introduces listeners to Healthy.io. This groundbreaking technology company empowers patients by allowing them to use their smart devices to detect and monitor kidney diseases without needing to attend in-person doctor appointments regularly. Rounding out this episode with warmth and reliability, enjoy some humorous banter between Heidi and Joel about holiday singing, family traditions, and the epilogue to Joel's pumpkin patch travails.Join us on The Hot Dish every other week, where we serve up hearty conversations that resonate with every corner of the country.To learn more, visit https://onecountryproject.org.To learn more about Healthy.io visit https://healthy.io/ 

During a virtual press junket for 2024's summer blockbuster, Borderlands, actor Benjamin Byron Davis spoke with host Tara Jabbari to discuss his role in the film, plus his experience working in over 50 projects ranging from Gilmore Girls to Guardians of the Galaxy. They talked about what makes a successful and worthwhile colleague in the film industry, his friendship with James Gunn, plus his advice for actors who are starting out. Listen to one of the most dynamic and versatile actors as he shares what he has learned over his career. Follow Ben on social media:Instagram and Threads @bigbendavis TikTok @benjaminbyrondavishttps://www.instagram.com/borderlandsfilm/https://x.com/BorderlandsFilm https://www.facebook.com/BorderlandsFilm#BorderlandsMovie#Borderlands---Subscribe to learn more about filmmaking, production, media makers, creator resources, visual storytelling, and every aspect that brings film, television, and video projects from concepts to our screens. Check out the MediaMakerSpotlight.com show page to find even more conversations with industry professionals that inspire, educate, and entertain!We on the Women in Film & Video (WIFV) Podcast Team work hard to make this show a great resource for our listeners, and we thank you for listening!

Welcome to another powerful episode of The Hot Dish. This one delves deep into the past and present of untold stories from America's heartland, from the historical injustices faced by Native communities to the contemporary heroes fighting fires without pay.Of course, Heidi and Joel begin by reviewing the shocking results of the 2024 elections, and the failure of the Democratic Party to communicate effectively with a majority of American voters. Then, we sit down with Donovan Archambault, a tribal leader and author whose new book offers an eye-opening account of life at a government-backed Indian school in the 1950s. Drawing from his own experiences and those of his community, Donovan reveals that approximately 90% of his fictional book is based on actual events. Listeners will learn about the harsh realities faced by Native American children, including abuse and cultural erasure. He emphasizes the importance of advocating and reclaiming Indigenous cultural values to foster societal healing.Next, we shift our focus to an inspiring piece of documentary filmmaking with Pete Yoakum, who discusses his project "Odd Hours, No Pay, Cool Hat." This documentary highlights the lives of volunteer firefighters in rural America, shedding light on their bravery and dedication despite minimal recognition and compensation. Pete reveals his journey, from conception to the challenges of filming during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the incredible support he received from communities. You'll gain insights into the diverse stories of volunteer first responders and the evolving role of women in firefighting.Tune in every other week for The Hot Dish, where we serve up hearty conversations that resonate with every corner of the country.To learn more, visit https://onecountryproject.orgFor a copy of Tatanga Hōksheen: A Failed Attempt to Kill The Indian by Donovan Archambault, Sr, you can find it in many booksellers including Praire Edge: https://prairieedge.com/all-products/katanga-hoksheen-a-failed-attempt-to-kill-the-indian-book/?srsltid=AfmBOoqyD3HW2XGQMkPB6XwJpVg0Qqm5xd8UwbudbIocHoa4F89R5kKz or Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tatanga-h-333-ksheen-donovan-archambault-sr/1145828386 For local listings and more info on the documentary, visit the official "Odd Hours, No Pay, Cool Hat" website: https://oddhoursfilm.com/

Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Hot Dish, comfort food for middle America. We've curated a rich and thoughtful discussion to explore key issues impacting rural and urban communities alike.In this episode, Joel has a fascinating conversation with Dee Davis, the founder of the Center for Rural Strategies. Dee discusses the foundational importance of human connections and shared experiences to bridge the gaps between rural and urban areas. He also highlights The Daily Yonder, the Center's publication dedicated to amplifying rural voices.Joel also dives deep into the complexities of gun policy with Joe Mason and T.D. Hill, co-founders of Pro Gun Democrats. They bring a nuanced perspective on finding a middle ground in the gun control debate, advocating for common-sense measures like a three-day waiting period and banning binary triggers and bump stocks.Joe Mason sheds light on the resistance to change from organizations like the NRA and stresses the importance of one-on-one discussions to foster understanding and common ground. T.D. Hill shares insights on the challenge of shifting deeply ingrained talking points but finds hope in individual conversations leading to agreement on sensible measures.Join us on The Hot Dish every other week, where we serve up hearty conversations that resonate with every corner of the country.To learn more, visit https://onecountryproject.orgCenter for Rural Strategies: https://www.ruralstrategies.org/ The Pro Gun Democrat: https://theprogundemocrat.com/ 

Welcome back to another thought-provoking episode of The Hot Dish, where we dive deep into the heart of America's rural and small-town landscapes. In this very special episode, Joel speaks with two incredibly insightful guests who will illuminate the intertwining of religion and politics in the upcoming election.Joe Donnelly, former Congressman, Senator, and Ambassador to the Holy See, passionately calls for character and equitable values in candidates, urging the religious community to consider these traits closely.Robert P. Jones, the President of the Public Religion Research Institute, discusses how Kamala Harris's diverse background is more accepted by younger Americans while illustrating how the push for Christianity in public schools, like the Ten Commandments case in North Dakota, ties into the broader Christian nationalist movement.Listeners will discover how American Catholics' views on abortion, governance, and religious affiliation are evolving, highlighting a growing acceptance of diversity within religious communities. We also delve into the pivotal role women play in political organization, particularly within African American communities, and the significant demographic shifts shaping the religious landscape in Middle America.Joe Donnelly's reflections on the humor and diversity in religious practices and Robert P. Jones's dissection of Christian nationalism's rise provide valuable insights into the underlying currents influencing today's political climate.Heidi will be back on November 6 and stay tuned for a special post-election episode that week as well. Don't forget to let us know your thoughts at podcast@onecountryproject.org.

Welcome back to another thought-provoking episode of The Hot Dish, where we dive deep into the heart of America's rural and small-town landscapes. Today, we are honored to host two incredibly insightful guests who will illuminate the challenges and triumphs within their respective spheres.George Goehl joins us to share his profound work on rural organizing groups and debunks stereotypes with his podcast, "To See Each Other." Listeners will gain insights into the realities of life in rural communities and the importance of deep canvassing and community conversations, as advocated by his organization, People's Action. George emphasizes the necessity of listening to and addressing what residents care about, such as the debate over the privatization of nursing homes in Wisconsin and the role of social justice advocates already present in rural areas.Mayor John Giles of Mesa, Arizona, offers a unique perspective as a lifelong Republican who stresses the importance of non-partisan governance. Listeners will learn about the political and demographic context of Mesa, Giles' climate action initiatives, and his stance on immigration—highlighting the need for comprehensive reform. Through Mayor Giles' experience, we see a model for local leadership that addresses community interests beyond partisan lines.Hosts Heidi and Joel Heitkamp guide us through discussions on political strategies in rural America, the power of local governments in climate action, and the critical role of rural voices in upcoming elections. They also discuss the personal and political impacts of genuinely and effectively engaging with rural communities.This episode of The Hot Dish offers listeners valuable lessons on moving from political anxiety to action, the power of authentic community engagement, and the importance of not writing off rural areas in political strategies. Join us for a deep dive into these pivotal conversations and discover how to make a difference in your own community.Email us at Podcast@OneCountryPorject.org and learn more at OneCountryProject.org.

The What Went Wrong podcast series brings you behind-the-scenes of films from massive flops to record-breaking blockbusters to shed a light on what it really takes to make a film. The show's hosts, Lizzie Bassett and Chris Winterbauer speak with Tara Jabbari about what they learned about what it really takes to make a film, why James Cameron punched his diver in the face, the long road to get the voice of Shrek, and other fun anecdotes. They also discuss how important it is to have more people of color and female-led films and why they should be given a chance. What Went Wrong Podcast: https://www.whatwentwrongpod.com/ Follow and Listen anywhere you listen to podcasts.You can request films and follow them on their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwentwrongpod/ ---Subscribe to learn more about filmmaking, production, media makers, creator resources, visual storytelling, and every aspect that brings film, television, and video projects from concepts to our screens. Check out the MediaMakerSpotlight.com show page to find even more conversations with industry professionals that inspire, educate, and entertain!We on the Women in Film & Video (WIFV) Podcast Team work hard to make this show a great resource for our listeners, and we thank you for listening!

In this special all-host episode, we are thrilled to debut our new podcast name, MediaMaker Spotlight!  During their conversation, hosts Sandra Abrams, Candice Bloch, and Tara Jabbari explain the story behind our rebranding and how making the announcement inspired us to chat about some memorable Hollywood renames and recasts in television shows and films. Tune-in to learn more about our big news and hear some fun facts and industry trivia about other projects that have made changes!#recasting #renaming #newname #newlook #witcher #harleyquinn #marvel #harrypotter #spiderman #bewitched #prettywoman #seinfeld #friends #film #television #mediaproduction---Subscribe to learn more about filmmaking, production, media makers, creator resources, visual storytelling, and every aspect that brings film, television, and video projects from concepts to our screens. Check out the MediaMakerSpotlight.com show page to find even more conversations with industry professionals that inspire, educate, and entertain!We on the Women in Film & Video (WIFV) Podcast Team work hard to make this show a great resource for our listeners, and we thank you for listening!

Welcome back to another enlightening episode of The Hot Dish, where we explore the pulse of middle America and the issues that matter most to its people. In this episode, we're joined by two distinguished guests who provide an inside look at the upcoming Democratic National Convention and the crucial role delegates play.Sarah Godlewski, the Secretary of State of Wisconsin and a DNC delegate, shares her personal journey and the vital responsibilities delegates have in shaping the party's future. We also hear from Alex Hornbrook, the Executive Director of the Democratic National Convention Committee, who takes us behind the scenes of organizing this monumental event. He dives into the sheer scale and logistics of hosting a major convention while accommodating surging enthusiasm.Join us on The Hot Dish every other week, where we serve up hearty conversations that resonate with every corner of the country. The Hot Dish serves up the unfiltered truth straight from the heartland.To learn more, visit https://onecountryproject.com

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Hot Dish, comfort food for middle America. We have an engaging and insightful discussion lined up for you discussing the latest political shifts for the 2024 Election.  We chat with Democratic political strategist and blogger, Simon Rosenberg. In this episode, we'll dive into his unique perspective on the evolving political landscape, and his insights on the recent election news involving Biden, Harris, and Trump. Simon will share his thoughts on these developments and discuss practical solutions for the challenges faced by rural America.We also have a special update from the Crossroads America guys, Lucas and Ezekiel. They have been traveling across America, gathering incredible stories from the people they meet on their journeys. Hear about their latest adventures and the inspiring stories they've encountered.Lastly, we chat with J.D. Scholten, a One Country Project Board Member and Iowa State Representative. J.D. who recently had a very successful stint pitching for the Sioux City Explorers.Join us on The Hot Dish every other week, where we serve up hearty conversations that resonate with every corner of the country.To learn more, visit https://onecountryproject.com

In this episode, host Tara Jabbari sits with writer and director Molly McGlynn to talk about her new film, “Fitting In.” The comedic coming-of-age drama, starring Maddie Ziegler and Emily Hampshire, is a semi-autobiographical story about Molly's journey with MRKH Syndrome. Molly shares the challenges but also the support she had while sharing such a personal story on a reproductive condition. They also talk about the responses the film has gotten since its release, the importance of representation, plus what it's like to direct your own material versus being a guest director on established television shows.For the latest on “Fitting In” and Molly McGlynn, find her on Instagram @mollymarymcglynnWatch the trailer for “Fitting In”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19SYGGGLcO4  And you can find the film for rent or purchase on various streamers.The Oxbelly Retreat that Molly mentions: https://www.oxbelly.com/ The other podcast episode that Tara mentions: Glamorous Trash Talk: The Barbie Movie and How We Tell Female Stories (with Liza Treyger and Molly McGlynn) https://open.spotify.com/episode/4X6FlKrwSdA4ijbYzMMcj7?si=XVgBRwh_QaOeWtnboEDIFw Molly's website: https://www.mollymarymcglynn.com/ ---Subscribe to learn more about filmmaking, production, media makers, creator resources, visual storytelling, and every aspect that brings film, television, and video projects from concepts to our screens. Check out the mediaandmonuments.com show page to find even more conversations with industry professionals that inspire, educate, and entertain!We on the Women in Film & Video (WIFV) Podcast/Communications Team work hard to make this show a great resource for our listeners, and we thank you for listening!

In this special double-host, double-guest episode, hosts Tara Jabbari and Candice Bloch sit down with Caitlin Durante and Jamie Loftus, the co-hosts of the popular podcast, The Bechdel Cast. The quartet of podcasters discuss The Bechdel Cast, a weekly podcast from iHeartRadio, that dives into the representation of women and other underrepresented groups in movies. The show gets its name and premise from the Bechdel-Wallace test which investigates whether or not a work includes at least two women conversing about a topic other than a man. The show now often covers other tests as well, and features lively and comedic discussions about films and the portrayals of their characters.In this episode, you'll hear about The Bechdel Cast's origins and process, and some highlights and takeaways from their over-seven-year podcasting journey discussing hundreds of films that span all eras and genres. They discuss their community of supporters on Patreon, recording episodes in front of live audiences on tour, and how they have discovered that their show helps spark conversation about intersectional feminism and representation in movies. To learn more about the The Bechdel Cast, their tour, and Caitlin and Jamie, the Los Angeles based comedian hosts of the show, you can find links at: https://linktr.ee/bechdelcastYou can find the show's Patreon (aka Matreon) here: https://www.patreon.com/bechdelcastYou can find The Bechdel Cast wherever you listen to podcasts.---Subscribe to learn more about filmmaking, production, media makers, creator resources, visual storytelling, and every aspect that brings film, television, and video projects from concepts to our screens. Check out the mediaandmonuments.com show page to find even more conversations with industry professionals that inspire, educate, and entertain!We on the Women in Film & Video (WIFV) Podcast/Communications Team work hard to make this show a great resource for our listeners, and we thank you for listening!

In this episode, Michael Schulman, author of "Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat, and Tears'' sits down with host Tara Jabbari for a conversation about notable Oscars moments and their larger significance. Michael shares how voting works for the Academy Awards, and the two discuss how the famous ceremony is a lens into how Hollywood thinks. You'll hear more about some notable chapters from the book (like when Gregory Peck was the President of the Academy, or when Harvey Weinstein played dirty in campaigning), history-making moments, and more! Learn more about Michael Schulman: https://www.michael-schulman.com/ Article Michael wrote on Oscar nominations and “Barbie's” lack of nominations https://www.newyorker.com/culture/notes-on-hollywood/the-oscars-are-confused-about-barbie Buy “Oscar Wars” https://www.harpercollins.com/products/oscar-wars-michael-schulman

Tara Jabbari (Media & Monuments, Who Was She Podcasts) returns to summarize the politics, brainwashed soldiers, gritty espionage & terrorist agendas present on the excellent TV show HOMELAND.   Who Was She? History Podcast: https://shows.acast.com/who-was-she-podcast   Media & Monuments Film Podcast:  https://mediaandmonuments.com/                     MAIN LINKS:  LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2452329545040913 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackedUpReview  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacked_up_podcast/  Blind Knowledge Podcast Network: https://www.blindknowledge.com/       SHOW LINKS: YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCIyMawFPgvOpOUhKcQo4eQQ   iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-jacked-up-review-show-59422651/   Podbean: https://jackedupreviewshow.podbean.com   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Eg8w0DNympD6SQXSj1X3M   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast/id1494236218   RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-jacked-up-review-show-We4VjE   Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1494236218/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast   Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9hNDYyOTdjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz   Anchor:  https://anchor.fm/s/a46297c/podcast/rss   PocketCasts: https://pca.st/0ncd5qp4   CastBox:  https://castbox.fm/channel/The-Jacked-Up-Review-Show-Podcast-id2591222   Discord:  https://discord.com/channels/796154005914779678/796154006358851586         #MovieReview #FilmTwitter #PodFamily #PodcastersOfInstagram #Movies #Film #Cinema #Music #Reviews #Retrospect #Podcasts #MutantFam #MutantFamily #actionmystery #bmovies #scifihorror #truecrime #historydramas #warmovies #podcastcollabs #hottakes #edgy #cultmovies #nsfw #HorrorFam #badass                   

Thumbs up, thumbs down? Five stars (or are four stars the highest number?)!  In this episode, host Tara Jabbari speaks with film critics to discuss how viewing films has changed over the last few years. When is it worth going to the movie theater? Where should we look to know what's worth seeing? What's the difference between Rotten Tomatoes versus Meta Critic? They dive into these topics as well as what goes into being a film critic.  Our guests are: Ann Hornaday, who has been film critic at The Washington Post since 2002. Learn more about her work here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/ann-hornaday/ Bob Mondello, who has been with NPR since 1984. Learn more about his work here: https://www.npr.org/people/3813466/bob-mondelloLeslie Combemale, who is a professional film critic and industry insider.You can learn more about her work on the following sites: https://cinemasiren.com/ and ArtInsights.com and https://womenrockinghollywood.com/ She also discusses being involved with https://awfj.org/

Kelsey hurt her back, Robert hurt his knee, we talk to our Podcast Movement friend Tara Jabbari. You can find Tara online here: https://about.me/tarajabbari/getstarted Listen to her podcasts:  https://mediaandmonuments.com/ https://shows.acast.com/who-was-she-podcast Follow for more info:  https://instagram.com/whowasshepodcast https://www.instagram.com/tara_jabbari/ https://twitter.com/tara_jabbari  YMBToAP's Website YMBToAP's Redbubble Our theme song is "The Grim Reaper Blows the Horn" by Firage. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Find and friend YMBToAP on social media! Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Twitch | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally released on Oct. 8, 2023What is the difference between a cinematographer, camera operator, and director of photography? Has there been more gender diversity behind the scenes? What is the difference between filming on digital versus film? These questions and more are covered in this episode as host Tara Jabbari speaks with the award-winning South African cinematographer and camera operator, Pascale Neuschafer. To learn about Pascale's work, visit: https://www.instagram.com/pascaleneuschafer/https://quickbrownfox.co.za/ To learn more about the International Collective of Female Cinematographers (ICFC), visit:https://www.icfcfilm.com/ 

Originally released May 14, 2023In this episode, host Tara Jabbari sits down with actor Shimmy Isaacs on location in Cape Town, South Africa to talk about her Netflix hit crime thriller, Unseen.  They discuss the show, Shimmy's acting journey in drama and comedy, her writing process, her time in the USA, and how the arts is a universal language.You can follow Shimmy for the latest on her work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shimmyisaacs/ or on Twitter: https://twitter.com/shimmyisaacs/Watch Unseen on Netflix here.

Originally released on Dec. 18, 2022.Season two wraps up with this Holiday Special, where all three hosts – Candice Bloch, Sandra Abrams, and Tara Jabbari – discuss the mega genre of Christmas and holiday movies. The trio share fun facts, their personal opinions, and go over the results of Media & Monuments' own holiday survey, which centered on movies related to “the most wonderful time of the year.” Here are a few highlights from the survey to get you into the holiday mood: Love Actually was voted favorite holiday rom-com, Miracle on 34th Street was voted favorite Santa-theme movie, and A Charlie Brown Christmas was the winner in the animated category.Want to hear more results or find out if you got a shout out? Want to hear a lively debate on why Die Hard is or is not a Christmas movie? Tune in! While this is the last new episode for 2022, Media & Monuments will play reruns during their winter break,  and  return with season three in the new year. Happy Holidays from the WIFV podcast committee!

Horror invades holiday in a genre mashup comedy! This episode, host Tara Jabbari speaks with director Tyler MacIntyre about his new horror-comedy, It's a Wonderful Knife. Described as “It's a Wonderful Life by way of Scream,” they discuss how story elements of the classic holiday film were infused into this killer thriller. Starring Jane Widdop, Jess McLeod, Joel McHale, Katharine Isabelle, William B. Davis, and Justin Long, It's a Wonderful Knife opened in theaters on November 10th, 2023. It will stream on Shudder at a later date.It's a Wonderful Knife trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLdAYrG0xo0 Tyler's Twitter: https://twitter.com/tmacfilm Katrinawan PR accounts: https://www.facebook.com/katrinawanpr/ https://twitter.com/katrinawanpr 

When it comes to creating a story, where that story is told is very important. In this episode, host Tara Jabbari speaks with Kelly Stuart, a location manager for projects such as the award-winning film, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and television shows like True Blood, The Catch, and American Auto. In their conversation, Kelly talks about what her job entails, what she looks for in a location, how involved she is with other departments like safety and art, and what a person needs to be successful in a job like this. For more info on Kelly's credits, visit her IMDb page at: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0835762/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

What is the difference between a cinematographer, camera operator, and director of photography? Has there been more gender diversity behind the scenes? What is the difference between filming on digital versus film? These questions and more are covered in this episode as host Tara Jabbari speaks with the award-winning South African cinematographer and camera operator, Pascale Neuschafer. To learn about Pascale's work, visit: https://www.instagram.com/pascaleneuschafer/https://quickbrownfox.co.za/ To learn more about the International Collective of Female Cinematographers (ICFC), visit: https://www.icfcfilm.com/ 

In this episode, host Tara Jabbari speaks with two online travel personalities, Gabby Marcellus of Remote Ear and Ashley McDonough from Melanin on the Map. They share their personal journeys, tips on how to make it as a travel influencer, and the importance of creating relatable, engaging content. You'll learn about the bond between social media influencers and their audience, practical safety advice in the digital world, and much more!Learn more about Ashley: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_milani/Her travel business: https://www.instagram.com/melaninonthemap/https://www.melaninonthemap.com/Learn more about Gabby: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabby_marcellushttps://www.instagram.com/gabby_marcellus/

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 Scott, a talented musician and activist. She had evolved in her faith. Having been introduced to the Baha'i Faith by her good friend and famous jazz artist, Dizzy Gillespie, she was interested in learning more. She was particularly intrigued by “progressive revelation.” This is the belief that Manifestations of God represent stages in the spiritual evolution of civilization. These Manifestations include Abraham, Moses, Krishna, Buddha, Zoroaster, Christ and Muhammad. Or as she explained, “Whenever man has been ready to absorb more knowledge, God has revealed it.” Baha'u'llah is the Manifestation of the Baha'i Faith.Hazel fought nonstop for what was right, she achieved many firsts and her talent was truly one of a kind. In one of the last interviews she ever did, she was asked what is the most important part in her life. Hazel replied, “The important part? When I have been able to transmit that which I have been singularly gifted with…to move an audience to their feet.” I hope you enjoyed learning about Hazel Scott, I certainly did and hope you are inspired and moved to your feet just like she would want.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode, host Tara Jabbari speaks with content creator and coach, Chimdi Ihezie. She shares tips that she uses to get her videos seen, how she deals with negative comments, how you can show your authenticity online - and why it matters to be authentic, plus much more! Chimdi's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTC1vsvogotg9sn2j8s0aZQ Chimdi's Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachingbychimdi/ Her Voice Notes From Your Friend Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/5l7wnmKN7Zq5r9TchzdiYS?si=cZ4iV0bpQZKSKVd4vpnHng&nd=1 

On this week's episode, we try to decide if Colleen would've liked having siblings or hated it. We quote Schitt's Creek for too long and then Colleen tells us about her Cape weekend and how her "cup runeth over" and Bridget has a note she wrote to the tooth fairy. Spoiler alert: she was a drama queen as a child. Then we get into the topic of the week... the 2004 INDIAN OCEAN EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI. And no, it's not like the Earthquake in Freaky Friday, unfortunately. Colleens tells us how it all happened, the devastation the tsunami caused and the incredible survival stories that came out of it. Get ready to have a new fear unlocked as we clutch on to a palm tree for dear life! We end with a giggle as Bridget reads wild Amazon reviews and two positive stories of the week. Don't worry, Alaska will be fine. Sources:Clip of the Tsunami from the movie "The Impossible"Real footage from the Tsunami Alvarez Family Relive Incredible Survival Story - The Daily MailIndian Ocean Tsunami 2004 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami - Wiki41 of the Most Hilarious Amazon Reviews Ever - BoredPandaPositive Stories of the Week:Do Old People Become More Attractive?Make The ChiliThe small business shoutout of the week goes to the podcast, "Who Was She?" Our friend of the pod, Tara Jabbari, tells the incredible stories of woman throughout history! Season 3 is out now and is about activist and musician, Hazel Scott. You can hear these incredible stories anywhere you listen to podcasts and follow her on instagram!Review and subscribe! You can find us on Instagram @Sippinwiththeshannons or send us your stories at Sippinwiththeshannons@gmail.com. Love you, mean it.

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 stories and after years of producing for others, I decided to start my own biographical podcast. 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 an incredible and often overlooked talented musician, and activist, Hazel Scott.Learn and listen more:https://shows.acast.com/who-was-she-podcastAlso available on:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-was-she/id1548368026https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JJS5J2T/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_H6paGbTR63EK9https://open.spotify.com/show/78a4pv6tYgad4C0mEftAgBYou can also find more information on our social media:http://instagram.com/whowasshepodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whowasshepodcasthttps://www.pinterest.com/whowasshepodcast Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 stories and after years of producing for others, I decided to start my own biographical podcast. 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 an incredible and often overlooked talented musician, and activist, Hazel Scott.Learn and listen more:https://shows.acast.com/who-was-she-podcastAlso available on:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-was-she/id1548368026https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JJS5J2T/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_H6paGbTR63EK9https://open.spotify.com/show/78a4pv6tYgad4C0mEftAgBYou can also find more information on our social media:http://instagram.com/whowasshepodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whowasshepodcasthttps://www.pinterest.com/whowasshepodcast Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 stories. After years of producing for others, I decided to start my own biographical podcast. Who was she? Will focus on the life of a woman throughout Baha'i history. The third season is about Hazel Scott.Transcript: Born in 1920 and originally from Trinidad, Hazel was raised in Harlem and when she was only 8 years old, she was accepted as a pianist protegee at the prestigious Julliard School. Her mother was also a musician and artists over the years became Hazel's extended family. For instance, Pianist, Art Tatum was a father figure, saxophonist, Lester Young an uncle and singer, Billie Holiday was a big sister to Hazel to name a few. When she was a teenager, she started singing and playing across Manhatten. She became a regular at a new club, Cafe Society. Unlike other clubs at the time where black musicians played primarily for white patrons, this club was based on equality and diversity which made it like no other club in New York City at the time. When she toured, she was adamant to only play in places that did not segregate the audience. This limited her venues but she kept her stance. She married Adam Clayton Powell Jr, an activist and politician which heightened both their fame. This season, you will hear how she was blacklisted from working in the United States because of the McCarthy trials, cursed from working in Hollywood, and how her search for faith helped her fight depression and find the strength to be strong in the face of racism. So please subscribe and learn about this amazing woman who used her unique musical abilities to entertain and educate the world about racial equality. You can also found more information on our social media: http://instagram.com/whowasshepodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whowasshepodcasthttps://www.pinterest.com/whowasshepodcast Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In any film, the music score is very important for setting the tone of the piece and supporting the story. Tara Jabbari speaks with Malakoff Kowalski, a Berlin-based musician and composer who has worked with filmmakers from Germany, Sweden, and the United States, to name a few. He shares his process, advice he has for directors on what they need to communicate with composers, and much more. Learn more about Malakoff: https://www.malakoffkowalski.de/His music on Spotify (Episode originally released 4/02/23)

In this episode, Tara Jabbari speaks with Flora Mendoza, a singer and actor, turned political advisor and nomad. She shares her experience of getting her SAG card, being an extra for “Saturday Night Live,” finding agents, and more. Some websites that Flora recommends for extra work are:https://www.weistbarronryan.com/https://actorsaccess.com/Learn more about Flora here: http://floramendoza.com/ (Episode originally released on 4/16/23)

In this episode, host Tara Jabbari sits down with actor Shimmy Isaacs on location in Cape Town, South Africa to talk about her Netflix hit crime thriller, Unseen.  They discuss the show, Shimmy's acting journey in drama and comedy, her writing process, her time in the USA, and how the arts is a universal language.You can follow Shimmy for the latest on her work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shimmyisaacs/ or on Twitter: https://twitter.com/shimmyisaacs/Watch Unseen on Netflix here.

In this episode, Tara Jabbari speaks with Flora Mendoza, a singer and actor, turned political advisor and nomad. She shares her experience of getting her SAG card, being an extra for “Saturday Night Live,” finding agents, and more. Some websites that Flora recommends for extra work are: https://www.weistbarronryan.com/ https://actorsaccess.com/Learn more about Flora here: http://floramendoza.com/ 

In any film, the music score is very important for setting the tone of the piece and supporting the story. Tara Jabbari speaks with Malakoff Kowalski, a Berlin-based musician and composer who has worked with filmmakers from Germany, Sweden, and the United States, to name a few. He shares his process, advice he has for directors on what they need to communicate with composers, and much more. Learn more about Malakoff: https://www.malakoffkowalski.de/ His music on Spotify 

In this episode, Tara Jabbari speaks with fellow podcaster and freelance storyboard artist & illustrator, Jim Penola. They talk about his start in his career working in short films, features, commercials, music videos, and documentaries. They also bond over how they got to know each other through his podcast, shared passions over the film, “The Invitation” and more. You can follow Jim here: https://www.instagram.com/jimpenola/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-penola-704536178/ https://twitter.com/jimpenola And his podcast that also featured the filmmakers and stars of the 2015 film, “The Invitation” and currently is about 2018 film “Destroyer”: https://twitter.com/AnInvitation https://www.instagram.com/invitation2invitation 

In our season 3 premiere episode, host Tara Jabbari speaks with Sandi Harding, the General Manager of the very last Blockbuster in the world located in Bend, Oregon. They talk about the history of Blockbuster, its influence, and how the community of Bend as well as fans have helped keep this Blockbuster open. Enjoy listening to the memories, the business side of managing Blockbuster, and Tara geeking out.You can learn more and order souvenirs from Blockbuster by visiting their website: https://bendblockbuster.com/

C. Marie Taylor is the founder and president of Equity Through Action, a consulting company that helps organizations create equitable practices, policies, and mind shifts. In this episode, host Tara Jabbari talks with C. Marie about inclusion and diversity, films that have caused controversy, and the practice of examining the diversity in your own life. They discuss how people - from behind the scenes to the audience - need to see the humanity of each character, regardless of how they look, in order to understand the universal themes in stories. Learn more about Equity Through Action and get more resources here: https://equitythroughaction.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/equitythroughaction/ Connect with them and C. Marie, particularly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmarietayloreta/(Episode originally released on 11/13/22)

Another noteworthy yet dynamite music composer of the big and small screen, Tara Jabbari (Who Was She history podcast) returns once again for another dissect of a pop culture entertainer. What is his best soundtrack for TV versus his best TV show theme? What is it about his movie material that allows him to bring his own flavor to it? Is he more intense or more emotional in his tone and mood that he sets up? And more fun facts about a giant great who should get more style points!         MAIN LINKS:  LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2452329545040913 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackedUpReview  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacked_up_podcast/          SHOW LINKS: YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCIyMawFPgvOpOUhKcQo4eQQ   iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-jacked-up-review-show-59422651/   Podbean: https://jackedupreviewshow.podbean.com   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Eg8w0DNympD6SQXSj1X3M   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast/id1494236218   RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-jacked-up-review-show-We4VjE   Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1494236218/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast   Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9hNDYyOTdjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz   Anchor:  https://anchor.fm/s/a46297c/podcast/rss   PocketCasts: https://pca.st/0ncd5qp4   CastBox:  https://castbox.fm/channel/The-Jacked-Up-Review-Show-Podcast-id2591222  

Ken Zemke is an Emmy-award winning film and television editor whose career spans over 50 years, working all over the world. In this episode, host Tara Jabbari sits down with him to talk about his career - from his mentor, Michael Kahn (the editor that Steven Spielberg works with), to his work as supervising editor overseeing a young Martin Scorsese's edit for an Elvis music documentary, to why he left the States for New Zealand. They discuss the differences between editing films versus documentaries, television versus feature films, and much more. Ken's most rewarding work is his documentary show, Baha'i on Air, which is now mostly available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/bahaionair Tara even edited one of their most popular episodes, “Samoa: Yesterday, Today, & Tomorrow” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqvx7ji0Pss&t=6s (Episode originally released on 9/25/22)

Season two wraps up with this Holiday Special, where all three hosts – Candice Bloch, Sandra Abrams, and Tara Jabbari – discuss the mega genre of Christmas and holiday movies. The trio share fun facts, their personal opinions, and go over the results of Media & Monuments' own holiday survey, which centered on movies related to “the most wonderful time of the year.” Here are a few highlights from the survey to get you into the holiday mood: Love Actually was voted favorite holiday rom-com, Miracle on 34th Street was voted favorite Santa-theme movie, and A Charlie Brown Christmas was the winner in the animated category.Want to hear more results or find out if you got a shout out? Want to hear a lively debate on why Die Hard is or is not a Christmas movie? Tune in ! While this is the last new episode for 2022, Media & Monuments will play reruns during their winter break,  and  return with season three in the new year. Happy Holidays from the WIFV podcast committee!

Saralisa Volm is a German actress and filmmaker. In this episode, host Tara Jabbari speaks with Saralisa about her start in the film industry and how different countries have reacted and could relate to her new film, “The Silent Forest.” They also discuss the importance of diversity in writers rooms and on-sets, as well as how to be respectful of those who wish not to be the focal point. To learn more and connect:Saralisa's production company, Poison: https://poison-berlin.com/en/Connect with Saralisa: https://www.instagram.com/saralisavolm/Her film “The Silent Forest”: https://www.instagram.com/schweigend.steht.der.wald/

A dynamite show that's the proper "family" theme for the Thanksgiving holiday season. We're reunited with historical researcher Tara Jabbari and bring on fellow podcasters Katie Geilenkirchen and Hal Rudnick too!   Is this show much like Power and Yellowstone series where it has disturbed too many critics and speaks too many truths about society to where even the award shows are scared to give it any accolades?    Why is Ray such a hypocritical prick at times? Is this too much of a guy's fantasy at times (if not a Grand Theft Auto styled dramatic reenactment)? Who gives the best performance? Which subplots make one want to fast-forward thru? And more stunning, tragic and emotional reactions to this slam-bang thriller of a show!           MAIN LINKS:  LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2452329545040913 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackedUpReview  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacked_up_podcast/          SHOW LINKS: YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCIyMawFPgvOpOUhKcQo4eQQ   iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-jacked-up-review-show-59422651/   Podbean: https://jackedupreviewshow.podbean.com   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Eg8w0DNympD6SQXSj1X3M   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast/id1494236218   RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-jacked-up-review-show-We4VjE   Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1494236218/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast   Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9hNDYyOTdjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz   Anchor:  https://anchor.fm/s/a46297c/podcast/rss   PocketCasts: https://pca.st/0ncd5qp4   CastBox:  https://castbox.fm/channel/The-Jacked-Up-Review-Show-Podcast-id2591222

C. Marie Taylor is the founder and president of Equity Through Action, a consulting company that helps organizations create equitable practices, policies, and mind shifts. In this episode, host Tara Jabbari talks with C. Marie about inclusion and diversity, films that have caused controversy, and the practice of examining the diversity in your own life. They discuss how people - from behind the scenes to the audience - need to see the humanity of each character, regardless of how they look, in order to understand the universal themes in stories. Learn more about Equity Through Action and get more resources here: https://equitythroughaction.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/equitythroughaction/ Connect with them and C. Marie, particularly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmarietayloreta/

Reese Witherspoon first hit the silver screen in the film Man on the Moon in 1991 and since then she has taken more than Hollywood by storm. In this episode host, Julia Washington and guest Tara Jabbari discuss the career and reach of Reese Witherspoon. Ads: Become an Ad Sponsor Book Club Best Friend's Club

In this special episode, all three of our hosts, Sandra Abrams, Candice Bloch, and Tara Jabbari sit down together to discuss films that are all horror and Halloween! Listen as they share personal stories of watching horror films, their thoughts on some of the most notable horror films, and results from our survey. At the end of the episode, we give shout-outs to those who took the survey. These are the lists that we referred to in our discussion: The Best Horror Movies Of The Last Decadehttps://www.looper.com/176791/the-best-horror-movies-of-the-last-decade/The "31 Nights of Halloween" Schedulehttps://www.freeform.com/news/recaps-and-news/31-nights-of-halloween-scheduleThe 25 Best Horror Movies of All Timehttps://www.ign.com/articles/best-horror-movies-of-all-time 

Ken Zemke is an Emmy-award winning film and television editor whose career spans over 50 years, working all over the world. In this episode, host Tara Jabbari sits down with him to talk about his career - from his mentor, Michael Kahn (the editor that Steven Spielberg works with), to his work as supervising editor overseeing a young Martin Scorsese's edit for an Elvis music documentary, to why he left the States for New Zealand. They discuss the differences between editing films versus documentaries, television versus feature films, and much more. Ken's most rewarding work is his documentary show, Baha'i on Air, which is now mostly available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/bahaionair Tara even edited one of their most popular episodes, “Samoa: Yesterday, Today, & Tomorrow” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqvx7ji0Pss&t=6s 

In this first episode of season two, host Tara Jabbari speaks with Dylan Graves Barbeta-Comstock, a WIFV Board Member and the Founder and Chair of the WIFV DC Mentorship Program. Dylan and Tara (also a member of the Mentorship Committee) talk about the creation of the program's curriculum, its application process, how mentors impacted Dylan's career, the true value of mentorship, and more. To learn more or apply to WIFV's Mentorship Program, contact wifvmentorship@gmail.com or mentorship@wifv.orgTo learn more about Dylan's company, visit: https://holadaygraves.com/ And recommended for any mentorship programs: https://www.videoconsortium.org/ 

In the break between seasons, show producers recommend a past episode to check out. This week, our audio producer Steve Lack recommends Episode #16 - New to Netflix: Martha, Watergate, and the "G" Word - which highlighted two Netflix projects, including The Martha Mitchell Effect.Full episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1928222/10854359Show page: https://www.wifv.org/podcast/Released on June 26, 2022, the original show notes are:In this episode, we get the scoop on two new documentaries on Netflix. In part one, host Sandra Abrams chats with the two filmmakers behind “The Martha Mitchell Effect.” Using archival footage and interviews, it shows how Martha Mitchell paid a personal price for calling the press as her husband helped President Nixon cover-up a political crime, known as the Watergate Scandal. In part two, host Tara Jabbari speaks with Adam Conover about another Netflix documentary, “The G Word.” His six-part comedic docu-series looks at how the U.S. government actually works, its shortcomings, and why he still has hope for the future of America. The Martha Mitchell Effect documentary and The G Word with Adam Conover limited series are both currently available on Netflix. Martha Mitchell trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SYWxQ62AUMG Word trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeUq5Duxz1E

In the break between seasons, show producers recommend a past episode to check out. This week, Tara Jabbari recommends Episode #3 which was about Oscar's History with the Ladies.Full episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1928222/10279682Show page: https://www.wifv.org/podcast/Released on March 20, 2022, the original show notes are:Ahead of the 94th Academy Awards on March 27, 2022, host Sandra Abrams sits down with two amazing women to discuss Oscar's history on nominations of women in non-actor categories. Our guests are Dr. Rosanne Welch, Executive Director of the MFA in TV and Screenwriting Program at Stephens College, and Leslie Combemale, a syndicated film critic known as Cinema Siren, and the creator and host of WomenRockingHollywood - an annual panel at Comic Con in San Diego which highlights female filmmakers. The women reflect on female representation throughout Hollywood's and the awards show's history, how it has changed, and what they see for the future.For more information: https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremoniesDr. Rosanne Welch: https://rosannewelch.com/Leslie Combemale: https://cinemasiren.com/ and https://lesliecombemale.com/ and https://womenrockinghollywood.com/

In this episode, we get the scoop on two new documentaries on Netflix. In part one, host Sandra Abrams chats with the two filmmakers behind “The Martha Mitchell Effect.” Using archival footage and interviews, it shows how Martha Mitchell paid a personal price for calling the press as her husband helped President Nixon cover-up a political crime, known as the Watergate Scandal. In part two, host Tara Jabbari speaks with Adam Conover about another Netflix documentary, “The G Word.” His six-part comedic docu-series looks at how the U.S. government actually works, its shortcomings, and why he still has hope for the future of America. The Martha Mitchell Effect documentary and The G Word with Adam Conover limited series are both currently available on Netflix. Martha Mitchell trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SYWxQ62AUMG Word trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeUq5Duxz1E

Thumbs up, thumbs down? Five stars (or are four stars the highest number?)!  In this episode, host Tara Jabbari speaks with film critics to discuss how viewing films has changed over the last few years. When is it worth going to the movie theater? Where should we look to know what's worth seeing? What's the difference between Rotten Tomatoes versus Meta Critic? They dive into these topics as well as what goes into being a film critic.  Our guests are: Ann Hornaday, who has been film critic at The Washington Post since 2002. Learn more about her work here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/ann-hornaday/ Bob Mondello, who has been with NPR since 1984. Learn more about his work here: https://www.npr.org/people/3813466/bob-mondelloLeslie Combemale, who is a professional film critic and industry insider.You can learn more about her work on the following sites: https://cinemasiren.com/ and ArtInsights.com and https://womenrockinghollywood.com/ She also discusses being involved with https://awfj.org/

In Episode 2 of The Story of My Pet Podcast I welcomed guest Tara Jabbari, a digital media consultant and podcast producer. She connects experts and entrepreneurs with podcasters to promote and educate listeners across the globe through their engaging conversations. She also helps with her clients digital presence through social media marketing. You can also find and follow Tara on Instagram @tara_jabbari Tara also has an autobiographical podcast called Who was she? Check out season 2 now! Tara told us stories about her three amazing cats, Fluffy, Shiva the Diva, and Zeus. She also spoke about her experience volunteering for animal rescue organizations in the U.S. and Mexico. The 2 animal rescue organizations we discussed are: 1) Homeward Trails Rescue located in the Washington D.C. metro area. More information about them can be found on on Instagram @homewardtrails and on their website https://homewardtrails.org 2) Le Casa del Mestizo in Mexico City. More information about them can be found on Instagram @lacasadelmestizo Thanks so much for joining us. You can follow us on Instagram too @thestoryofmypetpodcast and via our website to join our email list and learn more about being a guest on a future episode. https://linktr.ee/thestoryofmypetpodcast

Enjoy an international perspective in this episode as co-producer, Tara Jabbari speaks with filmmaker Alberto Gelpi at a café in Rome, Italy. They talk about his journey from graphic designer to assistant editor to director. Alberto also shares lessons he's learned from his mentor, his favorite part of filmmaking, thoughts on subtitles versus dubbing, and why he considers himself a “visual emotional storyteller.”You can learn more about Alberto and his work at: https://www.albertogelpi.com/ 

In our first episode, board member Tara Jabbari interviews WIFV President Sara Barger about how and why she got involved in this amazing organization that serves members of the media community in the DMV – a region rich with creators and historical monuments, alike. Highlights include grants, programs, and members' list-serve benefits. Part two of the episode is an interview with the Film Club group and how anyone can participate. You can learn more on the WIFV website at: https://www.wifv.org/About ScriptDC: https://www.wifv.org/script-dc/ For the latest on events, including Film Club, visit: https://www.wifv.org/calendar/

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 Zaynab. She was a 19th-century village girl from Persia in the early history of the Bahai Faith and fought for religious freedom.  The following books were used to learn more about the siege of Zanjan:  The Dawn-Breakers: Nabíl's NarrativeGod Passes By written by Shoghi Effendi The Divine Curriculum: The Báb, Volume 5, Part 2 by Edward PriceZanjan A Graphic Novel Based on Actual Events by Aaron Emmel and C. Aaron KreaderYou can also find more information on our Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest @whowasshe podcast. And please, rate and subscribe wherever you listen to this podcast. Logo was designed by script editor, Angela Musacchio. Music was composed and performed by Sam Redd. I am your host, Tara Jabbari.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 in the early history of the Bahai Faith who fought for religious freedom. You can also find more information on our Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest @whowasshe podcast. Music was composed and performed by Sam Redd. Script editor and graphics are by Angela Musacchio. I am your host, Tara Jabbari. Join us as we begin our journey about Zaynab.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 to share stories. After years of producing for others, I decided to start my own biographical podcast. 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, a 19th century village girl from Iran who fought for religious freedom. There is little information known about Zaynab but her bravery and sacrifice inspired many to follow in her footsteps. In order to understand what she did, we must first know about a man named, Mulla Muhammad-Ali also known as Hujjat and about the Prophet, The Bab. The Bahai Faith has two Founders beginning with The Bab, who was born Say-yed ʻAlí Muḥammad Shírází on October 20th, 1819 in Shiraz, Iran. He was a merchant but many who met Him, knew there was something special about Him. In 1844, He revealed Himself to be a Messenger of God, a Divine Educator. He became known as The Bab, meaning the Gate and established the Babi Faith. Later, many of the Bab's followers would become members of the Baha'i Faith when, Baha'u'llah, the next Messenger of God or Divine Educator, revealed His Station in 1863. There is so much more to know about the Founders of the Baha'i Faith and  I encourage you to research more! A trusted site is Bahai.org as a good starting point. For the purposes of this podcast, we will move on to learn more about one of the early believers, Hujjat. Hujjat was born in Zanjan, Iran in 1812. His father was one of the leading mujtahids, or authority in Islamic law. Father and son were known for their great sense of character, knowledge and piety. In Dawnbreakers, a book about the beginning of the Baha'i Faith, it writes, “(Hujjat) was a man of independent mind, noted for extreme originality and freedom from all forms of traditional restraint.” This caused great admiration from the people but hatred from the Islamic governing clergy.When Huggat learned that a prophet, or manifestation was among them, he wanted to learn more for himself. Through an exchange of letters, Huggat acknowledged The Bab as a Prophet. “It is my firm and unalterable conviction that this Siyyid of Shiraz is the very One whose advent you yourself, with all the peoples of the world, are eagerly awaiting. He is our Lord, our promised Deliverer.”He became a devout Babi. Hujjat taught the Faith to his hometown. It is reported that two-thirds of the people of Zanjan accepted It. The clergy were furious and worried, “The time is fast approaching when not only Zanjan but the neighboring villages also will have declared themselves his supporters.” The clergy believed that the Babi Faith was a disruption of their authority and would eventually destroy their institution. They decided that the best thing to do was to kill Hujjat and his fellow believers. But the Babis were not going to stay passive. They organized their own protection. It was important for them to defend themselves but never to instigate violence. “Do not think we are destined to conquer the world by the sword; in every age the blood of the believers has fueled the flame of Faith; we will be martyrs,” affirmed Hujjat. In the next episode, we will learn about the siege of Zanjan, one of the most violent and devastating battles in the Faith's history and the introduction of one of their most fearless warriors, Zaynab. You can also find more information on our Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest @whowasshe podcast. And please, rate and subscribe wherever you listen to this podcast. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Persia, now Iran in the early history of the Bahai Faith who fought for religious freedom. There is little information known about Zaynab but her bravery and sacrifice inspired many to follow in her footsteps.When a new faith began in 1844 in present-day Iran, there were many attempts to end it. We will learn about the siege of Zanjan, one of the most violent and devastating battles in this new Faith's history and about one of their most fearless warriors, Zaynab.She disguised herself as a man to fight in the front lines. It was written that, “No man has shown himself capable of such vitality and courage.” In the book, God Passes By by Shoghi Effendi, Guardian of the Baha'i Faith, He wrote, “The resourcefulness and incredible audacity of Zaynab, a village maiden, who, fired with an irrepressible yearning to throw in her lot with the defenders of the Fort, disguised herself in male attire, cut off her locks, girt a sword about her waist, rushed headlong in pursuit of the assailants, and who, disdainful of food and sleep, continued, during a period of five months, in the thick of the turmoil, to animate the zeal and to rush to the rescue of her men companions ...these stand out as the highlights of this bloody contest.”So please subscribe and learn more about this amazing woman who fought so bravely and inspired many.  You can also find more information on our Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest @whowasshe podcast. Music was composed and performed by Sam Redd. Script editor and graphics are by Angela Musacchio. I am your host, Tara Jabbari. Join us as we begin our journey about Zaynab.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who Was She's host Tara and The Action Elite's Jon help me highlight Angie's best roles as an actress and behind-the-scenes as a director (when she's not being a famous Hollywood parent!). Why does she strangely appeal to many audiences? Why were losers like the Razzies going out of their way to pick on her? And why is her unpredictable nature of the projects she picks so intriguing at times?   MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CamSullyFilm Instagram: www.instagram.com/camsullyfilm/   SHOW LINKS: YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCIyMawFPgvOpOUhKcQo4eQQ iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-jacked-up-review-show-59422651/   Podbean: https://jackedupreviewshow.podbean.com   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Eg8w0DNympD6SQXSj1X3M   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast/id1494236218   RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-jacked-up-review-show-We4VjE   Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1494236218/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast   Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9hNDYyOTdjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz   Anchor: https://anchor.fm/s/a46297c/podcast/rss   PocketCasts: https://pca.st/0ncd5qp4   CastBox: https://castbox.fm/channel/The-Jacked-Up-Review-Show-Podcast-id2591222  

Another beyond talented man who is remembered for either his best or worst films based on what the film watcher is more familiar with. What surprising ads and shows has he actually been on? How many languages does he speak again?? And what other news about his talents can guest Tara Jabbari (of Discussion Divas and Who Was She podcasts) share???    #tarajabbari #antoniobanderas #podcast #actor #actors #imdb #resume #podcasts #celebs #cool #personas #talents #awesome #pedroalmodovar 

This Episode's Guest - Tara Jabbari. Tara is a digital media producer and consultant based in Washington DC. This episode focuses on: Understanding the concept of ‘parasocial relationships'. Issues surrounding fandoms. The positive and negative effects of social media. Dissecting the extreme parasocial in music videos. Exploring how producers can ensure their films can be perceived in the right way. Tips on engaging with audiences and the common features that help to build a fandom.You can find Tara Jabbari on -  Instagram: @tara_jabbari Twitter: @tara_jabbari*** We Need Your Help! SUBSCRIBE, RATE and COMMENT ***Anything to say? Email to podcast@jbaudiopostproduction.co.ukFollow and Subscribe to the Filmmaker's Stories:FacebookYoutube TikTokInstagram About Podcast Host:Podcast provided by: JB Audio Post ProductionInstagram: @filmmakersstories @jbaudioposptproduction, @mrsupersonicFacebook: @jbaudiopostproductionEmail: hello@jbaudiopostproduction.co.ukRate and review podcast on Podchaser:https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/filmmmakers-stories-1253226Must watch films recommended by Tara Jabbari Volver (2006) - https://imdb.to/2VQwN14     The Shawshank Redemption (1994) - https://imdb.to/3CL82oc     My Blueberry Nights (2007) - https://imdb.to/3jV8SWy     Fight Club (1999) - https://imdb.to/3srpk53   Dogma (1999) - https://imdb.to/3scjyUy   

Special Guest Tara Jabbari from WhoWasShePodcast joins us to discuss Lidia Zamenhof, the leader of the Esperanto language movement during the 1930s and 40s. Meanwhile, Ellen tells Sam and Tara about hikikomori and the Japan's department of loneliness. And Sam is just here for the ride.

In this special episode, Erin interviews Tara Jabbari about parasocial relationships and how they have changed in the age of social media. We also talk about what we do when our favorites turn out to be horrible people, discuss how we really can make an impact in the world, and play a quick game of F/M/K in honor of Bed, Wed, or Behead. If you want to hear the unedited interview, head on over to our YouTube page. Be sure to check out Tara's podcast at https://shows.acast.com/who-was-she-podcast. Remember, you can follow the show on Facebook at facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod, Twitter @fandomthingpod, and Instagram @itsafandomthingpod. Cover art by Carla Temis and logo by Brooke Belli. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsafandomthing/message

On this episode of The Game of Nerds podcast, I'm sitting down with fellow fangirl and writer at TGON, Tara Jabbari. We first met through the podcast website matchmaker.FM and immediately hit it off. Since our first call, I always book at least two hours minimum to chat with Tara because we talk about everything and anything. She has her very own biographical podcast series about women in history called, Who Was She? Tara also has a Masters's Degree in Communication Culture, and Technology. While finishing her degree, she looked into how we form relationships with media, more specifically television. She blew my mind with what I like to call "Fandom Science" when she explained an actual scientific term for what we like to call Fangirling, it's called Parasocial Relationships. It's no secret. I like Sebastian Stan. It's right up there with Bluey. As a kid, when I would get super into something or someone, my parents would just say, "Oh Shannon, you're just obsessed." It turns out I was experiencing parasocial relationships and didn't even know it. A parasocial relationship is when someone has an intimate one-sided relationship that's non-sexual with a media person or figure. This term was coined originally in 1956 after two scientists realized that people were getting attached to their local news anchors. Some people were going so far as to send soup when they hear their favorite weatherman was sick. This was a fairly new concept since television has just arrived at the beginning of the 1950s. Fast forward to the 2000s and the arrival of Facebook, Twitter, and various other social media, the term is still there but only bigger. This is where Tara says we may need to update the definition or come up with a new term altogether. This obsession with celebrities or fictional characters isn't new, but the digital age has caused it to grow. We have access to our favorite shows 24/7 and we can follow celebrities' every move. Convention experiences have made it easier for us to get to meet and interact with our favorite celebrities. While we may believe that Aquaman looked at me a certain way. You can probably guess that he gave that same look to the thousands of other women who were in line that day. While it's not diminishing the experience in any way, it just goes to show how one interaction can be interrupted in two different ways. With social media and the internet came almost instant access to things we love and obsess over. Tara's example with Vanessa Hudgens being cornered by a mom to take a picture with her child in an airport brings up a great point. Children really don't understand this concept and to a certain extent, it's cute. We've heard countless stories of cosplayers or actors playing along to make a small child's day. At some point though, we all learn the truth about whose behind Mickey Mouse and our favorite characters. But to the parents who have had to sit through countless hours watching and buying thousands of dollars in merchandise, it may seem like these actors or characters owe it to them to take a picture. Once again forgetting that they are even a real person with a plane to catch or a schedule not set by you. Unfortunately, the pandemic has only made this situation worse. With everything shut down and everyone at home, we resorted to binge-watching series and revisiting our old favorites during the last year. The line between reality and fiction can get a bit blurry. There are really four levels to parasocial relationships. You feel empathy for the character. A great example is the famous romantic movie cliche of when the guy gets the girl at the movie's end. The character and the viewer are both happy, and you feel like you "got the girl" too. You start sharing cognitive aspects. You start understanding the character's reasoning and thought process. Someone may not understand why a 12-year-old has a kill list, but those who have watched the Game of Thrones series understand why Arya St...

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? Podcast where I, Tara Jabbari share the stories of women throughout Baha'i history. This is the final episode of this season about the life of Lidia Zamenhof, an Esperantist and Baha'i who traveled through three continents to teach languages in effort to bring unity to humankind. On December 9th, 1938, Lidia arrived back in Poland. It took her some getting used to. She wrote, “The highest skyscraper in Warsaw, of which the city is so proud, because it has seventeen stories, cannot impress me anymore.” She wrote about her travels and despite the many hardships she went through, she only spoke of all the friendships she made. Lidia missed teaching Esperanto but decided to focus on translating Baha'i Writings into Esperanto now that she had the time. She also found out about a friend who died in France and wrote to the family expressing her condolences and also her own feelings about death, “Personally, I believe that…the destruction of the human body does not mean the death of the person. This body, composed of atoms, must disintegrate because everything that is composed must decompose. But the higher part of man, his spirit, does not consist of atoms; it is not a combination of chemical elements and is not subject to the law of decomposition. I believe that our consciousness lives on in ways and conditions which we, still living in the body, cannot imagine, just as the little child in the womb of its mother is incapable of imagining the world it will be coming into and for which is being prepared. Those thoughts are a great consolation for me, whenever physical death places a barrier between myself and those I love…”  Her thoughts and beliefs could bring some comfort to others, certainly to her as the world entered a new war that would ultimately be the cause of her death.  By fall, 1939, the Third Reich invaded Poland which began the second world war. After three weeks of trying to fight them off, Warsaw was conquered. Now they were all under the Nazi rule and Jews had to be distinguished from the rest of the population at all times, which meant that Jews had to wear the Star of David on their sleeves and Jewish businesses and schools were closed with their quarter surrounded by fences and barbed wire to keep away from everyone else.  Learning of what was going on and news about Lidia, in particular, were scarce and hard to distinguish from rumor. In November, 1939 the same year that Martha Root died some Jewish newspapers in the US reported that the Zamenhof family were arrested because Lidia had gone to the United States to spread anti-Nazi propaganda.  Esperantists and Baha'is in America worked together to try and save Lidia's life. They contacted the Polish Embassy and the US State Department officials in Berlin but officially, they all said they could not take any action as Lidia was not an American citizen.  Letters sent to Lidia's family were being returned with no forwarding address. But in March, 1940, Stephen Zamenhof, Lidia's cousin who was in New York when the war broke out was able to learn from family in Russia that the whole family had been arrested after the occupation in Warsaw. Adam, her brother was the first to be arrested at the Jewish Hospital where he had been the Director of the Hospital. Then his wife, Wanda and sister Zofia were arrested. His son, Ludwik was spared due to his illness, possibly of typhus and therefore, left at home. Lidia was also arrested. Ludwik eventually was able to share that Lidia and Zofia were released after several months in Pawiak Prison and found a place to stay in Ogrodowa Street since the Zamenhof home had been destroyed during the bombardment of Warsaw. Adam was sent to Danilwiczowska Prison. Eventually, it was learned that at the end of January, 1940 Dr Adam Zamenhof had been shot and killed with a hundred other intellectuals and professionals.  Meanwhile, an Esperantist, Jozef Arszenik who was taught the Baha'i Faith by Lidia visited her before the Ghetto was sealed off. He offered to hide Lidia in his home on the outskirts of Warsaw. After the war, Mr. Arszenike wrote: “That noble woman refused my offer to save her, saying that I with my family could lose our lives, because whoever hides a Jew perishes along with the Jew who is discovered.” He also wrote that Lidia's last words to him were, “Do not think of putting yourself in danger; I know that I must die, but I feel it my duty to stay with my people. God grant that our of out sufferings a better world may emerge. I believe in God. I am a Baha'i and will die a Baha'i. Everything is in His hands.” After the war, Mr. Arszenik became a Baha'i and lived till the age of 80.  There are accounts of attempts to save Lidia's life, one in particular which is what personally inspired me to learn more about Lidia. In the late 1930s, for Germany, it was clear all signs pointed to a war. A German Baha'i, Fritz Macco and his brother and friends were worried about what that meant for them. As Baha'is, they must obey their government but also as Baha'is, they did not want to fight and did not agree with Germany's politics The men wrote a letter to the Guardian of the Baha'i Faith, Shoghi Effendi, for guidance. The Guardian reportedly replied that if their desire not to take a life was sincere, God would assist them in attaining it. Fritz and his brother and friends were soon drafted into the army. all of them died in the first week of the war with the exception of twenty-four-year-old Fritz. He was sent to Warsaw as an ambulance driver for the German Army which allowed him to not be in a non-combatant duty. He was puzzled as to why he was spared but when he arrived in Warsaw and found Lidia, he believed he was spared to help save her life. Again, Lidia refused to leave “her people” and though he could not save her life, Fritz would go on to help the Resistance and save many other Jews and Baha'is in occupied land, including his own mother. Sadly In September 1944, Fritz was killed. By 1942, there was scarce information on Lidia but she was able to send a postcard to a friend in Holland sharing that Zofia and sister-in-law, Wanda are working as doctors in the Ghetto. Although she never wrote it down, it was probable that Lidia was teaching others English. This was against the law as English was considered the enemy's language under-occupied Poland but it gave people hope. But in July 1942, there was the order that all the Jews of the Warsaw Ghetto were to be “deported to the east,” to a camp called, Treblinka.  While Wanda and her son Ludwik were able to escape and survive outside the Ghetto during the deposition, Lidia and Zofia were not able to. They were taken 120 kilometers from Warsaw to Treblinka. The death camp was about fifty acres and surrounded by antitank barriers and barbed wire with watchtowers in each corner. There were gas chambers and burial pits where the bodies were disposed of originally by lime then later by burning on large iron racks. Eventually, Nazis became worried that the mass graves might be discovered so they exhumed and burned them. It is calculated that one million, two hundred Jews died at Treblinka including Lidia and her sister. The author of Lidia's biography Wendy Heller writes, “Among the ashes in the ground at Treblinka are those of Lidia Zamenhof.” She was thirty-eight years old.  After the war, it was discovered that miraculously, the Jewish cemetery had not been destroyed and Ludwik Zamenhof's tomb still stood. There eventually would be a plaque set in place on Klara Zamenhof's grave with the names of Lidia and Zofia, that reads “Murdered in the year 1942. Let the memory of them last forever.” There was a memorial service held in honor of Lidia by the Baha'is of the United States and Canada on the week of October 25th, 1946. Lidia refused to allow others to endanger themselves in order to save her, she felt a duty to be with her family and the Jewish community. Lidia never hid away from trying to find meaning in the world. She found love in faith and language that she believed would unite everyone. She believed what truly mattered was how someone faced a challenge. I leave you with Lidia's own words, “behind the densest clouds the sun is shining, that the Most Great Peace will come.' ‘Whoever can still find in his heart a single ray of faith, as delicate and any as a spider's thread, will not perish in the abyss, but even if all the powers of this world rise to struggle against him to push him down, even in the fall itself he will stop, and by this ray, as why the biblical ladder, even out of the abyss will ascend to heaven.' This has been Who was she? Podcast, follow us on our Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest @whowasshe podcast. And please, rate and subscribe wherever you listen to this podcast. Logo was designed by Angela Musacchio. Music was composed and performed by Sam Redd. I am your host, Tara Jabbari.    Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For 14 months, Lidia traveled throughout America but her journey was not an easy one. Meanwhile, in Europe, a war was beginning. Learn how American Baha'is and Esperantists tried to keep Lidia away from the war but ultimately, failed.  TRANSCRIPT:Welcome to Who was she? Podcast where I, Tara Jabbari share the stories of women throughout Baha'i history. This season is about the life of Lidia Zamenhof, an Esperantist and Baha'i who traveled through three continents to teach languages in efforts to bring unity to humankind. It was 1935 and Lidia had spent more than 2 years traveling through Europe to teach Esperanto. Tuition was twenty francs for forty hours of lessons but Lidia often allowed those who could not afford it to still join her classes. Like her father and brother, who provided health care free of charge, they wanted to be able to still serve any who needed them. It was not easy for Lidia, the tuition was her only form of income. Lidia traveled to Lyon the most and those who attended her courses and got to know her, wrote later on that she was not a talkative person, very modest and never tried to impose herself. Many from her travels and childhood would say the same thing but that when she went onstage to teach, she became another person altogether. Rene Lemaire said she was “a person who was almost invisible in the street, who walked along slowly, looking at the ground. But when she was in the classroom teaching a lesson, she was a lion.”  During the Twenty-Seventh Universal Congress of Esperanto held in August, 1935 in Naples, Italy, Lidia spoke on the subject of free will and destiny. She said, “Fate is of two kinds: absolute and accidental…According to its destiny, when the oil in a lamp is consumed, the lamp must go out. But it can happen that, even before the oil is gone, by chance a strong wind may extinguish the flame. The absolute fate of man is to come into the world, to mature, and having attained the state of maturity, to begin to age, and finally, when the time comes, to return his body to the earth but it can happen that a brick falls on his head and cuts the threads of his earthly life sooner. We cannot avoid absolute fate, but we can avoid those other causes, and it is wise to guard oneself against them. Man is responsible for all the actions he performs by his own choice. If no free will existed, there would be no responsibility - neither merit nor guilt.“The greater the suffering, the greater the harvest of spiritual virtues appearing man. Sometimes happiness makes man self-assured and forgetful. But when sorrow comes, man remembers his smallness and powerlessness and turns upward to the Power above, which alone can save him from his difficulties. And thus his self-assurance dissolved and his spirituality grows…”  Like she had done in the past, Lidia also spoke with the Union of Esperantist Women, urging them not to let children play with war toys, “because the toy of childhood will become a terrible reality in adulthood.” Instead, she urged the women to teach their children about other races and lands. Children should be encouraged to cultivate friendships “not only with children of their own race or people, but with children of other lands, above all, with children of those lands from which they are separated by the barriers of political hatred and prejudice.” She explained that this can be done easily through Esperanto. Lidia concluded, “Above and beyond the borders a wondrous bridge will be built of the children's hearts. Upon that bridge the mature generation will meet sometime and build a new, better future.”  Meanwhile, the Universal Esperanto Association felt the pressure that they needed to adapt “to the needs of the times.” The Vice President Anton Vogt was a German member of the Nazi Party. Therefore, about twenty Jewish delegates of the UEA were forced out of their positions. Lidia challenged the Esperantists to fight against this attitude and actions the UEA was enforcing. She wrote in an article called, “Nia misio” or “Our Mission” saying, “We must not permit national ambitions to raise their heads among us…Esperanto was created so that the peoples should feel equal with each other, not so that through it they should try to raise one about the others…”In another article she wrote, “It is time …to stand up and proclaim to the whole world that the international language opens not only human mouths and ears but also hearts.”  She knew there was a danger within Esperantists but the Baha'is at least were committed to the ideals of universal peace and unity. If more Baha'is learned Esperanto, it would help ensure the ideology. She wrote for The Baha'i Magazine saying, “The international language is part of the Divine Plan which given effect in the era of Baha'u'llah (the Founder of the Baha'i Faith). And the creation and spread of Esperanto are proofs of the creative power of Baha'u'llah's words.”  In Northern France, a reporter for Le Petit Havre asked her how she thought an international language might bring about peace. “We are not naive!” exclaimed Lidia, “We know very well that Esperanto will change neither the face of the world nor the feelings of men but we believe that an international language will contribute powerfully to a better understanding among people, and we also know that without understanding there cannot be love.”  But the world was starting to crumble. By July 15, 1936, there was a decree that all organizations of article languages were to be liquidated in Germany. Without the German Esperantists, and with a civil war breaking out in Spain the next Universal Congress was very small, with only 854 attendings, the smallest congress since 1922. Baha'i activities were also prohibited throughout Germany and the Baha'i National Spiritual Assembly of Germany soon dissolved.  In 1937, a letter arrived for Lidia by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States and Canada cordially inviting her to visit America. She had wanted to go for a while and her wish was finally coming true. She would go and teach Esperanto to the Baha'is and connect with the existing Esperantists.  Her spiritual mother, Martha Root would not be able to see her during Lidia's travels in America due to her own travels abroad. There was another issue. Many American Baha'is, while they believed in the purpose of an auxiliary language, did not want to learn Esperanto as they did not think it was necessary.  Shoghi Effendi, the Guardian of the Baha'i Faith and now a close confidant of Lidia who guided her travels had to explain that while it is not certain that Esperanto is the international language of the future, he did encourage Baha'is to support and study the language, writing, “Baha'u'llah has specified in His writings that such a language will either have to be chosen from one of the existing languages or an entirely new one should be created to serve as a medium of exchange between the nations and peoples of the world. Pending this final choice, the Baha'is are advised to study Esperanto only on consideration of the fact that the learning of this language can considerably facilitate intercommunication between individuals, groups and Assemblies through the Baha'i world in the present stage of the evolution of the Faith.”  On September 29th, 1937, Lidia arrived in New York harbor on The Batory. She was mesmerized by New York's skyscrapers, traffic and huge groups of people. She wrote, “My legs still wobbled and I still felt the roll of the ship but there wasn't time to think about that…In America one doesn't waste time.”  Her presence and her talks amazed many American Baha'is. Many wrote later that she spoke English in “a delightful French accent” and one Baha'i wrote, “(Lidia) has a peculiar quality that I have never run across before. Great simplicity in expression combined with a profound grasp of spiritual reality.”  People were mesmerized and couldn't get enough of her and her sincerity about the Faith and Esperanto. However, her travels caused her to be ill, eventually, she was diagnosed with jaundice and she had to call off classes for a week. When she got better, she continued to speak and meet American Baha'is. The growing persecution of Jews were spreading throughout Europe and many hoped that Lidia could stay in the States.  Legally, Lidia was considered a Jew, but she explained that meant nothing spiritually. If she tried to change her legal status, she was worried how it may affect the Polish Jewish community which was already a minority and suffering due to the growing persecution. She wrote to Shoghi Effendi for guidance and waited anxiously. He replied stating “that in view of the fact that such membership as you say, has a rather social and legal significance and does not involve necessarily any definite religious implication, it would not be necessary for you to formally resign from that body at present.” Lidia was relieved, as always, the Guardian and the Baha'i Faith brought her much-needed guidance and comfort. In a letter to a friend, Lidia wrote detailing her spiritual search, “I remember that when I took my first steps in that new Faith, my interest, like the waves of the sea, rose and seemed to fall, but just like waves of the sea, it flowed over my soul always more and more. Now I am like a person who, after great thirst and suffering reach the showers of a sea of sweet water, an ocean full of the water of life - and fears thirst no more.”  By January, Lidia left New York City for Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, DC. American customs were still something she had to get used to. Sometimes, there were misunderstandings but Lidia and particularly her hosts found ways to make that happen less. Her travels led her to the midwest to parts of Michigan, Illinois and Ohio. She was able to see the construction of the Baha'i House of Worship in Wilmette, Illinois, which to date, is still the only one in North America. She wrote to friends, “That Temple gave me very sweet feelings, there I felt as if at home: in my spiritual home.”  Baha'i and friend, Roan Orloff Stone recalled years later, “Lidia had such a love for Baha'u'llah, a love for Esperanto - it was a double love - that you didn't look at her beauty or her lack of beauty, you just saw her personality; you just saw her soul in her eyes. When the name of Baha'u'llah was mentioned, or the language of her father's invention, as if through a miracle, her whole personality changed…she forgot her own self as with shining eyes and vibrant voice she launched into discussion or recounted her experiences in her field of service.”  Lidia was very involved in almost every place she visited in America amongst Baha'is and Esperantists. She and Roan were even recruited to act in a play about the earliest believers in the prophet, The Bab, the Predecessor to Baha'u'llah. Lidia portrayed Zaynab, a peasant girl who fought for the right of religion by disguising herself as a boy and was consequently killed With the help of the American Baha'is, she requested an extension to stay in the States. However, she was denied after learning that by earning a profit received for her Esperanto classes, she had broken the law under the permit that she applied to enter the country with. Lidia was puzzled and embarrassed. She never knowingly broke the law. It turned out that this was a cause of a series of oversights, one being the American Counsel in France for not making the matter clear to Lidia from the start. The American Baha'is who organized her trip could also share the blame for not having obtained the proper paperwork which would have explained that Lidia was not allowed to accept any form of payment while in the United States. A combination of these and other factors caused so much trouble for Lidia in the States and ultimately, one might argue her life.  There was a saying shared to her, Baha'is tried to scramble a thought of how they can keep Lidia at least away from Poland where the war was growing. They decided to have Lidia apply for a visa to be in Canada. Alas her application was. denied. After the initial shock and fear at the reality that she must go back to Poland Lidia wrote, “It is a real disappointment for me, very painful, but we must accept serenely what comes and trust that God guides us on the way that is most right for us.”  Lidia left on November 29th, 1938 after 14 months in the United States, giving and receiving tearful farewells to all the friends she made in America. It was a hard time for her and for them, as the world was so uncertain but also because she had come to love the Americans and found a new family there.  On the same month that she was due to leave, President Roosevelt announced that European refugees already in the United States on a visitors' visa would not be forced to return to their countries where they might face persecution. Overall, twenty thousand people were able to take advantage of this immigration policy but Lidia was not one of them.  While in America, Lidia wrote an essay called, “The Ways of God.”“Why did suffering and pain have to be a part of man's development? Through oppositions and deficiencies, we learn to judge the value of everything.” “In fact, do we recognize and enjoy the value of health when we are well? Usually, respect for health only comes with illness. We realize the value of sight when we are blinded…we learn the value of hearing when we can no longer enjoy music and conversation with our fellows. We realize the value of peace when war weighs over our heads. We realize the sweetness of home when ashes cover the home hearth or fate forces us to leave it…Even the nearness of our dear ones we usually only learn to value when separation comes.” Lidia returned to her homeland and along with many of her family, would not survive the war. Next episode, we will talk about her time during the war and the several failed attempts to save her life.  This has been Who was she? Podcast, follow us on our Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest @whowasshepodcast. And please, rate and subscribe wherever you listen to this podcast. Logo was designed by Angela Musacchio. Music was composed and performed by Sam Redd. I am your host, Tara Jabbari. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we hear how Lidia began to travel around Europe to teach Esperanto, spoke at conferences about the importance of unity as the Nazi Party grew more powerful, and how she gained confidence that her passion work was making a difference. Listen to excerpts from some of her talks and more in the latest episode of Who was she? Podcast!  Transcript:  Bonvenon al Who was she? Podcast where I, Tara Jabbari share the stories of women throughout Baha'i history. This season is about the life of Lidia Zamenhof, an esperantist and Baha'i who traveled through three continents to teach languages in efforts to bring unity to humankind.  Upon returning from her pilgrimage, Lidia attended the Universal Congress of Esperanto in June 1930,  held in Oxford, England. During her time there, she would learn more and eventually become a certified Cseh teacher of Esperanto. The Cseh method was created by a Romanian Catholic priest, Andrei Cseh. He developed the technique which utilized blackboards and paper for the first few classes and by speaking in simple Esperanto about everyday subjects. Gradually the class teaches grammar and broader vocabulary of the language. After 40 hours, students were expected to have a basic ability to communicate in Esperanto.  Lidia was intrigued and impressed by the Cseh Method and began to study it so could train and educate others. For the teachers of the Method, the style was very demanding, requiring the teacher to present during the entire class.  The direct method would start with the teacher speaking to the class in Esperanto about everyday subjects. For instance, they would learn about different animals or malsamaj bestoj and other objects. Eventually, the students would learn more about it's grammar and vocabulary and could discuss fluently about various subjects like la historio kaj spertoj de mondmilito unu or the history and experiences of World War I. For Lidia, the method was tiring but it was her mission and passion, to teach Esperanto as effectively as she could. Her students later wrote that when she spoke during her classes, “ she spoke slowly, very clearly, with a strong but at the same time gentle voice. She was always there when we needed her.' She also spoke at the Baha'i Meeting during the Congress where 60 Esperantists attended. Her speech concentrated on the topic of “Man, God, Prophet.” People who read and saw her work during these Congresses wrote and commented that she was an eloquent speaker, able to captivate despite her small stature. Her passions came right off the page and spoke to any who were present.  Some Esperantists like Professor Odo Bujwid from the University of Krakow openly disapproved of Lidia's Baha'i activities. He and even family members warned Lidia not to mix her Baha'i activities with Esperanto. This pained Lidia as she would never do anything to damage Esperanto and her father's work. Other Esperantists like Andrei Cseh, was a friend and supported Lidia for combining both passions. Lidia continued to work on translating Baha'i Writings from English to Esperanto, including one of the key books, the Kitab-i-Iqan, or The Book of Certitude. Martha Root was very proud of her spiritual daughter though she was worried Lidia would have a hard time being one of the few Baha'is in Poland, where she still mostly resided. Lidia lived with her sister and brother and his family so she did not have to work to make money. It allowed her to concentrate on teaching and translating which often paid little or nothing at all. Martha wrote, “She is a born translator, she has a genius for it, and the books she has translated into Esperanto will be a great “leaven” not only in Europe but also in the Far East. Her mind is keen and logical and I have met few people in my life more just than Lidia.”  In  September, 1932, 28 year old Lidia decided to leave her home and become a traveling Esperanto teacher. She first left for Sweden teaching in small towns and at times, had over 250 people come to hear her speak and attend her classes. Here is an excerpt from one of her talks,“We and the whole world, and the entire realm of creation attest to the Creator, Who, having given existence to all, remains Himself outside and above all. We cannot know His essence, we can only know Him through His creation. The essential teachings of all the prophets of the past were the same. Each of them brough rays of the same sun, each of them taught love - love of God, love of one's fellow man. Although the prophets had disappeared from the material world, their words had not. The Divine Inspiration which spoke through the mouth of each of them did not die but, like a phoenix, is always reborn of its own ashes. In this day once again its song can be heard. Whoever has ears, let him hear.”  By the end of the year, she finished her time in Sweden and was asked by the French Esperantists to visit France and teach. Her first stop was Lyon, Dr. Andre Vedrine, who attended spoke that “Lidia Zamenhof was a remarkable teacher. Plain in appearance, she demonstrated a sprightliness and a joyful spirit which could leave non indifferent.”   After three weeks in Lyon, her pupils were fluent and spoke to Lidia in Esperanto only. It left her immensely proud of them and happy to see her service and work being paid off. She left Lyon writing, ‘although the day was cold, my eyes were sweating.” Lidia continued to travel throughout France, often speaking also about her father and that Esperanto was not merely a language but it was more of a spirit of unity and brotherhood among people. 1933 came around andthe annual Universal Congress of Esperanto was getting ready to be held in Cologne, Germany. However, Lidia decided not to attend. In the book, The War Against the Jews, it explains that between the two world wars, there were some seven hundred anti-Jewish periodicals in circulation in Germany and over four hundred anti-Semitic organizations. By March 1933, Hitler's authority was established and the SS had set up the first concentration camps in Dachau, Germany.  The Esperanto movement in Germany was making a lot of attempts to accommodate itself to the Nazi regime and some Esperantists naively hoped that by renouncing Zamenhof, they could prevent the language from being suppressed.  Meanwhile, Lidia continued to travel around France. She admitted that she was home-sick and did not enjoy traveling but in order for her to accomplish the goal to teach Esperanto and unity, she knew she had to continue to do so. She wrote to Shoghi Effendi, the Guardian of the Baha'i Faith that she considered her work teaching Esperanto as a “part of the divine program for improving the conditions of the world.” Lidia's classes would have people from 50 to 150 attendees in France. After two years of traveling in Sweden and France teaching, she returned for a brief visit back home in Warsaw.  With her family, she attended the 26th Universal Congress of Esperanto where she was reunited with her spiritual mother, Martha Root. She gave a talk that proved how much her few years of travel and teaching had shifted her focus and gave her purpose: “There are people who believed and lost their faith. Oh, that is the fate of many of those who prayed but found their prayers unfulfilled; those who in sickness begged for health; those who in misery asked for help; those whom death robbed of their best beloved; finally millions of those who lived through the inferno of the war who, having avoided the bombs and gases, vainly eke out the most miserable existence. All those hopeless, rebellious ones ask: ‘Does God really exist? Where is He? How could He create so much misery and cause so many tears to flow?'“Or it appears to these people that besides God another and equal power reigns in the world, which is the scene of an eternal battle between the good God and the prince of darkness.‘The Baha'i teachings proclaim the nonexistence of evil. Is it possible to imagine a power which would be able to stand against the Creator of everything? To believe in Satan means in fact not to believe in God, for it means not to believe in His most essential attributes: His power over everything and His goodness…“That which we call evil is only lack of good. Darkness is only lack of light. Blindness is only lack of vision. These are but passing circumstances, often created by ourselves. They will pass, for eternity is an attribute of God, and to Him only good belongs. “One may say, on the contrary, that it is small consolation to the blind to assert that his blindness will pass - together with his life. But that is the view point of the short-sighted. For life does not pass…“With full assurance the Baha'i Teachings assert the immortality of the human spirit. The body is only an instrument, which the spirit uses for a time to express itself. Even if the instrument becomes defective, the hand that uses it does not perish. The body is like a garment that becomes outworn and is cast away. But its wearer is not cast away along with the garment. The body is like a cage in which dwells the bird of the spirit, before it breaks the cage and flies to heavenly heights. “And when bodily life shall cease, when the blind eyes are closed, other eyes will open and the joys of the spiritual world will recompense the sufferings of those who physical eyes saw not the brilliance of the material sun. ..“What is true of man is also true of mankind. It also must learn the lesson of harmony, and that harmony it must find, before all else, in itself. It must be like a chord in which one note does not grate against another, but together with the others forms a beautiful harmony. It must be fragrant as a garden where many diverse flowers bloom one beside another. It must feel as one tree rich with many brother-leaves, one sea abounding with many brother-drops.”  After her speech, Martha remarked that the whole audience applauded and newspapers praised her speech.Lidia spoke one more time during the Congress for the Union of Esperantist Women:  “In the work for peace, the first and chief place should belong to the women. War is an affair of men…the male love of power and authority…the result of that primitive social order which always had as its leader and ruler - the man. But today women are rapidly rising from the low status they have held. In many respects they are now equal to men; in others, they surpass. That superiority exists in those spheres which deal with sensitivity and feeling, and this sensitivity dictates to us dislike of force and coercion. For too many centuries, we women have been told that our main role in life is motherhood, and that is what we are suppose to remember. The feeling of a woman's heart, especially a mother, must hate war, which destroys her nest and leads her dearly loved ones to the fields of horrible death. For a long time, men have said that the task of the woman is to give, and to look after the man. Let them then understand that no compromise is possible between us and war…“Let us untie to bring peace to the war-tortured world. And we women can do that better than men. What have they done in that respect? Disarmament conferences, which are only futile chatter as long as souls lack the feeling for peace. “To inspire that peaceful sentiment is the role of the woman. It is she who educates, she who first forms the mentality of future state leaders. You who are mothers: never put toy soldiers into the hands of your child. Teach him that blood must not be shed, that violence is ignoble. Teach him to love not only the nearest neighbor, but also the neighbor across the border. “Even if you think that you humble teachers and secretaries can do very little, still do not hesitate to offer your “widow's mite” to the cause of peace. Because it may happen that war will break out again and pitilessly engulf those who are dearest to you in the world. And then your heartache will be treated when you think, “I could have worked for Peace, but I did not.”” After the Congress, Lidia and Martha said goodbye, not knowing that this would be the last time they would see each other.  Next episode, we will learn more about Lidia's continued travels and teaching Esperanto which will lead her to the United States while the Nazi Party gained more and more power throughout Europe. This has been Who was she? Podcast, follow us on our Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest @whowasshe podcast. And please, rate and subscribe wherever you listen to this podcast. Logo was designed by Angela Musacchio. Music was composed and performed by Sam Redd. I am your host, Tara Jabbari. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What was the reaction of other Esperantists and Zamenhof's to Lidia's new faith? What inspired Lidia to travel to teach Esperanto across borders and oceans? Find out in episode 4 of Who was she? Podcast. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Who was she? Podcast where I, Tara Jabbari share the stories of women throughout Baha'i history. This season is about the life of Lidia Zamenhof, an Esperantist and Baha'i who traveled through three continents to teach languages in efforts to bring unity to humankind. In the previous episode, we learned how Lidia met Martha Root who became her spiritual mother after Lidia decided to become a Baha'i. However, her new faith was not welcomed by all. Many Esperantists and Jews were not pleased with her decision, and believed she was abandoning her background. For Lidia, she never felt like she was abandoning her Jewish background because for her, it was not a religion.  She revealed that after she became a Baha'i, people accused her of endangering the Esperanto movement, “especially in Poland, if I identified myself, bearing the name of the creator of Esperanto, with a new, unfamiliar and still unrecognized religion.' But the lack of support didn't sway Lidia's passion for her new faith. She explained, ‘I value more highly my sincere relationship to God, whom I recognized revealing Himself in Baha'u'llah than I do pleasing “public opinion.”' As for Lidia's family, Adam and Zofia, Martha Root wrote that while they were kind to her, they simply were not very spiritual and did not understand Lidia's beliefs. She wrote that when Lidia decided not to attend the Universal Congress of Esperanto in 1929 in order to save money for her eventual pilgrimage to Haifa, the most sacred place to Baha'is, her siblings laughed and teased her about it. They preferred she would stop trying to translate Baha'i Writings to Esperanto, to separate the family name Zamenhof from the Baha'i Faith. But they also did not try and keep Lidia away from Baha'is and certainly were hospitable to Martha.  As Lidia continued to read the Baha'i Writings, she realized that while They are originally written in Persian and Arabic, the largest body of translations was in fact in English. Therefore, she must learn English, so she can continue her spiritual journey and to be able to translate the Writings into Esperanto.  She studied English for three hours a week and eventually started to translate the book, Baha'u'llah and The New Era by J.E. Esslmont. Published in 1923, it remains One of the most popular introductory books on the Baha'i FaithEsslemont explains the history and core Teachings of Baha'u'llah including the principle for a universal language and mentions Esperanto as a movement trying to achieve this principle.  Martha Root was so proud of her spiritual daughter, writing, “She is her father's daughter spiritually as well as physically. She is so just, so modest, so sincere and she is one of the finest translators I have ever met.” In 1930, Lidia was granted permission to attend pilgrimage to Haifa. Today, on Mount Carmel, the Shrine is adorned with 19 terraces of elaborate gardens, encompassed by a Gold Dome and the Resting Place of The Bab, the precursor to Baha'u'llah and fellow prophet of the Baha'i Dispensation.  But at the time Lidia visited, the Resting Place was  a simple structure of stone beside three large cypress trees. Every morning, Lidia came to the Holy Shrines to pray. She wrote of a particular day, “one morning, when I arose after a long prayer my eyes fell on a flower that was lying on the threshold. A red spider, a very tiny one, not larger than a pin head, was running around the calyx of the flower. I stretched out my hand and gave it a careless push with my finger. It seemed to grow still weaker and smaller and it fell down from the flower, down from the Threshold, down toward the ground. But suddenly there happened something that made me stare with a strange feeling: the little spider did not fall to the ground. It stopped half way as if the law of gravity ceased suddenly to exist for him - and then, as if in spite of this law it drew itself higher and higher, till the calyx of the flower gave him refuge again and hid him from my sight. Quick as lightening and dazzling as lightning there came to me a sudden realization that this little spider was a sign sent to me by God. A sign to tell me that a soul who still knew how to keep a ray of faith, be that ray as tiny as a spider's thread, is not to be lost in despair; even from the depths of a chasm it will be led upward, till it reaches its heavenly abode, till it comes to God.”  Lidia also spent time in Jerusalem, gifting the Hebrew University a manuscript her father had written in the Yiddish language. On her last visit to the Baha'i Shrines, she wrote, “As I was praying, the feeling of despondency began to grow less heavy. Little by little the despondency disappeared. And when it had disappeared a joy came. A joy with no outward care. A joy born in the heart as if the heart was suddenly touched by a smiling sunray. That joy kept growing as a seatide, until it flooded my soul. And still, it kept growing until it was so great that if it were one degree greater, it would simply cause my heart to burst! All sadness, all doubts, all the dark hours of battle were gone and the joy was there, a heaven-sent joy, a divine confirmation. Whoever receives such a confirmation forgets his doubts. Whoever experiences once such  joy, cannot be truly unhappy even in the darkest hours of his life.”  Lidia returned to Europe with more drive to not only teach Esperanto but also the Baha'i Faith to bring about universal peace. She will not only teach both of her passions in Europe but it will bring her to other continents.   This has been Who was she? Podcast, follow us on our Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest @whowasshe podcast. And please, rate and subscribe wherever you listen to this podcast. Logo was designed by Angela Musacchio. Music was composed and performed by Sam Redd. I am your host, Tara Jabbari. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martha Root taught Lidia the Baha'i Faith and became a big influence in her life. This episode shares a bit of her history and the beginning of her relationship with Lidia. TRANSCRIPT:Welcome to Who was she? Podcast where I, Tara Jabbari share the stories of women throughout Baha'i history. This season, we are exploring the life of Lidia Zamenhof, an Esperantist and Baha'i who traveled through three continents to teach languages in efforts to bring unity to humankind. In the previous episodes, we learned about Lidia's parents and family, their struggles and passion to unite people through the use of language. In 1925, Lidia met Martha Root who she would consider affectionately as her spiritual mother. Martha Root was born into a baptist family in 1872. Raised in Pennsylvania, she showed an early interest in reading books rather than learning how to sew or cook. By age 16, she had graduated high school with honors and then went to Oberlin College where she designed her own program to study languages: specifically Latin, Greek, French, German, and English. She eventually transferred to the University of Chicago and earned her Bachelors in Literature in 1895., Upon graduating,  Martha became a school teacher and journalist. In 1908, she met Roy C. Wilhelm who was speaking about his recent travels to Akka. There he met, ‘Abdu'l-Baha, the Son of the Founder of the Baha'i Faith, a new world religion. Intrigued by this she began reading the Writings of the Baha'i Faith and meeting other Baha'is including Thornton Chase, the first American Baha'i.  In 1909 Martha converted to the Baha'i Faith.  Over the years, she wrote about the Faith for newspapers and attended the first annual Baha'i convention held in Chicago in 1911.  By 1912, Abdu'l-Baha was traveling to North America after years of imprisonment. Martha attended as many of His talks as she could, and even began arranging some of His talks in Pittsburgh. It was also During this time Martha Was diagnosed with breast cancer. They instantly bonded and with Abdu'l-Baha's guidance, Martha went into remission for many years. She expressed interest in traveling to teach the Faith to different parts of the world which delighted Abdu'l-Baha. In January 1915, she traveled to Egypt, living there for 6 months as a journalist, and later in the year, she traveled to  Bombay, Japan, and Hawaii. She was studying Esperanto as she believed it would help her along her travels which proved to be right. For the next five years, Martha stayed primarily in North/Central America to meet with officials including the President of Mexico to teach them about the Baha'i Faith. She also strengthened her Esperanto and wholeheartedly believed that the international auxiliary language should be a neutral one and sympathized with the principles of Esperantism. She wrote to the Eserpantists the she would like to arrange a Baha'i meeting during their Geneva congress. She wrote to them, “Our aim is the same as yours, the Baha'is Movement is the Esperanto of religions.” On August 6th, 1925 in Geneva, Switzerland, Martha spoke during the annual Universal Congress of Esperanto. Simply called, “The Baha'i Meeting,” the room held 100 guests and had portraits of ‘Abdu'l-Baha and Dr. Ludwik Zamenhof. Lidia also attended this meeting. At first glance, it did not make much of an impression on Lidia, “I came only out of politeness, I did not pay any special attention to what was going on. The words were going into one ear and out the other.”However, Martha Root remembered seeing Lidia and her sister, Zofia from that meeting and she was determined to meet with them again. She planned to visit Warsaw as she was drawn to Lidia who, she wrote to a friend, “Seemed so sad.” Martha believed that the words of Abdu'l-Baha and the Baha'i Faith would bring a light in Lidia's life. A few months later, there were plans to unveil a monument dedicated to Dr. Zamenhoff. Lidia received a telegram from Martha Root asking if she could speak at the unveiling ceremony on the relation of Zamenhof's life work to the principles of the Baha'i Faith. Lidia was amused and granted Martha's request. In April, 1926, Esperantists from around Europe attended the ceremony of the monument of Dr. Zamenhof in Warsaw. Martha spoke during the ceremony, quoting Abdu'l-Baha's words praising Esperanto and Dr. Zamenhof's statements about the Baha'i Faith and his interest in the Baha'i movement. Dr. Zamenhof had believed that the idea of a neutral language could never succeed without a world religion. Lidia admired Martha's speech, where she spoke so fervently about her faith in near-perfect Esperanto tinged with an American accent. As Martha had hoped, The Zamenhof's hosted her for two weeks where Lidia helped Martha with her Esperanto and Martha helped Lidia with her English. Martha felt guided to Lidia, she wrote to a friend, “For months I have been praying for this, I feel that Abdu'l-Baha and Dr. Zamenhof are wishing this closer coming together of the two movements.”The two bonded, with Martha as her teacher, Lidia declared herself a Baha'i and they referred to each other as spiritual mother and child in letters. Lidia explained later why she became a Baha'i. “In the Teaching of Baha'u'llah, I found the universality which only the truly God-given teaching can give to searching mankind. That is why it attracted me at the beginning.” She even said in her own words, she became “profoundly convinced that Esperanto was created directly under the influence of Baha'u'llah although the author of the language did not know it.”  Lidia had another passion and purpose in her life. In 1928, two years after she met Martha Root, Lidia served as the honorary president at the Baha'i sessions during the annual Universal congresses of Esperanto. But her newfound faith was not welcomed by all, and many Esperantists believed Lidia was abandoning her background. Despite her lifelong wish for everyone to be accepted, she was again disappointed with how people responded to her becoming a Baha'i.  Next episode, we will learn more of how Lidia felt about her faith, her Jewish background, how she juggled her duties to the Baha'i Faith and Esperanto, as well as the beginning of her travels outside of Europe.  This has been Who was she? 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In this episode, we learn more about how and why a young Lidia became an active Esperantist and meet Martha Root, her spiritual mother who taught her the Baha'i Faith. TRANSCRIPT:Welcome to Who was she? Podcast where I, Tara Jabbari share the stories of women throughout Baha'i history. This season is about the life of Lidia Zamenhof, an esperantist and Baha'i who traveled through three continents to teach languages in efforts to bring unity to humankind.  In the previous episode, we learned about Lidia's father, Ludwik Zamenhof and how he developed his new language, Esperanto. In this episode we will learn how Lidia became an active Esperantist and was starting to be seen as a new leader for the Esperanto movement. As the family continued to grieve, Klara took Ludwik's passing the hardest.  Lidia often wrote how she witnessed her mother age suddenly. But she had a duty to be strong for her children, especially for her teenage daughter and to continue her husband's work progressing Esperanto.  For Lidia, when she was a girl, she actually did not like learning Esperanto. Slightly embarrassed, her parents continued to speak with her in the language but she was stubborn and independent, refusing to respond in Esperanto. However, eventually, she did see that the language was an example of bridging gaps between people and it's significance in theirs and others lives. In later years, all of her letters were written solely in Esperanto. She witnessed how many people Bonvenigis, or welcomed a language that would striving for unity during a world war.  By 1918, World War 1 ended and Poland became an independent nation after over 100 years. The country now found itself poor and overpopulated. the Jews suffered greatly and anti-semitic violence broke out in 130 towns and villages throughout Poland. The country found itself clashing with the Red Army and there continued to be a lot of unrest throughout the neighboring countries.  A teenage Lidia took initiative and began translating literature into Esperanto. Lidia began her mission, she would propagate the Esperanto language in order to fulfill her father's wishes. As she grew older, her cousins and neighbors wrote that she was of slight build, not handsome but had an “interesting face.” When it came to going to university, Lidia did not go the traditional route of medicine like her siblings. Instead, she was accepted into the University Of Warsaw with the intention of studying law, just as her mother wished. Even though she was of Jewish background and anti-Semitism was in high gear, she was able to be accepted into the Polish university where, at the time, had a strict quota of limiting how many Jews could attend university. While her mother's wishes were fulfilled, Lidia revealed to a friend that her heart was not into the subject. She continued to work hard in school and in Esperanto while falling victim to prejudice and anger by her fellow Polish citizens for her background.  During the Universal Congress of Esperanto in 1924, Lidia accompanied her mother who was fragile, and suffering from liver cancer. One of the speakers that year was Edmond Privat, a disciple of Ludwik. He spoke of what is needed by Esperantists today, “Our task is very clear: we must slay the dark dragon of misunderstanding among peoples, we must spread that language in which dwells the youthful spirit of the new humanity.”  Inspired, Lidia began to take a more public role in the Esperanto movement. Soon, Esperantists learned there was another passionate Zamenhof who expressed openly and fearlessly of the need for unity.  After World War I, the Esperanto language grew with new people learning the language everyday. In 1924, the League of Nations and the Universal Telegraph Unions unanimously recognized Esperanto as a “klara lingvo” or “clear language” for telegraphy.  It was also the year Klara Zamenoff passed away. With the matriarch gone, Espernatists hoped another member of the Zamenhof family would  become a leader in their movement, particularly the eldest child, Adam. But Adam had other responsibilities with his own family and his growing medical practice. Zofia, was also busy pursing her career in medicine.It would be Lidia, now 20 years old, who would carry on her father's passion project. She no longer had her long blond hair in braids, replacing it with a short bob that was common for the time and was only 5 feet tall but the petite Lidia became more active in the Esperanto Conferences, she would be recognized for her “thoughtful blue eyes.”  Unusual for the time, Lidia never married or had children.  It was recalled that at least six Zamenhof women did not marry at all, including Zofia, Lidia's sister. Instead, the real expectation was to be doing some kind of work which was a service to humanity. While Zofia became a doctor, Lidia would become a teacher of the Esperanto language, traveling across oceans and influencing all that crossed her path.  Lidia was less intrigued of home making, having never learned how to cook, was shy and could be introverted. She also had few true friends that she confided in. One Esperantist, recalled, “The young men used to say Lidia Zamenhof has only one lover, which is the Esperanto language!”  Lidia was more interested in the life of an intellectual and believed, similarly to her father that world peace could not be accomplished until all the peoples of the world could communicate with each other. Esperanto was the ideal means for that. She also identified herself as an atheist, having witnessed and been victim to how religious persecution only tore people apart.  But the Seventeenth Universal Congress of Esperanto held in Geneva, Switzerland would introduce Lidia to someone who would change her life forever.  She would meet an American journalist, teacher, and Esperantist, Martha Root. They would bond over the common interest to bring peace for people through the power of language. Martha herself was  a member of the Baha'i Faith, and believed in the power of religion. This was the same faith that spoken to Ludwik Zamenhof, and the same faith whose followers were encouraged to learn Esperanto.  This meeting united these women so closely that they referred to each other lovingly as spiritual mother and daughter. Lidia was now inspired to travel and teach Esperanto across borders and oceans.  On the next episode, we learn more about Martha Root and her influence on Lidia.  You can also find more information on our Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest @whowasshe podcast. And please, rate and subscribe wherever you listen to this podcast. Logo was designed by Angela Musacchio. Music was composed and performed by Sam Redd. I am your host, Tara Jabbari.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first episode on Lidia Zamenhof will focus on why and how her father invented the language Esperanto which would change not only her life but the world. 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 to share stories. After years of producing for others, I decided to start my own biographical podcast. 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 the life of Lidia Zamenhof, a woman who traveled through three continents between World War one and two to teach languages in an effort to bring unity to humankind. Using the biography, Lidia by Wendy Heller, learn about who made an impact in Lidia's life and how she impacted others.  Her father was the inventor of the language Esperanto and like the language, Lidia won the hearts of many who encountered her despite numerous skeptics and biases.  In order to understand Lidia, you have to know more about her father Ludwick Zamenhof. Esperanto began because Ludwick witnessed many challenges and he concluded that the language barrier was the most common reason for these challenges.  Ludwik Zamenhof was born in 1859 to Markus and Rozalia Zamenhof. He was the first of nine children and  grew up in Bialystok, Lithuania. At the time, the town became a crossroads for people of diverse cultures and nationalities. Families from Russian, Polish, German and Jewish backgrounds all lived in the same area but kept to themselves, sticking to their own familiar languages and were suspicious of others. Based on the example set in the Old Testament's Tower of Babel and from his own experiences, Ludwik believed the mistrust and confusion among the people were brought upon them because they did not speak the same language and would not learn each others. Since choosing one existing language would require people to agree that this was the superior language, he decided to create a whole new one that would make it easier for people to communicate and therefore unify.  When he was 15 years old, he began creating this new universal language and over the next several years, he shared with his brother and friends who began to learn it. As he progressed on the new language, his father, Markus, a professor of linguistics was worried. A few of his friends expressed concern to Markus that Ludwick was showing signs of insanity by trying to make a so-called universal language. Father and son butted heads until they reached a compromise. Ludwick would study medicine and postpone his work on creating a new language. In return, Markus would keep all of his work safely while Ludwick went to Moscow University. When he kept his end of the bargain, Ludwick asked his father for his notebooks but was heart broken to hear that Markus burned it all. Ludwick would have to work from scratch all over again. The result was a torn relationship between father and son that would take many years to heal.  Ludwick moved to Warsaw, Poland and eventually opened his own ophthalmology practice. In 1887, Ludwick married Klara Zilbernik. Klara's family  was very fond of Ludwick and his passion to create a universal language. Her  father even agreed to use half the money from her dowry to allow Ludwik to publish the first book entirely written in the new language. The forty page book included translations of poems as well as a vocabulary of nine hundred words with a Russian translation. Ludwick signed his first book with a pseudonym, “Dr. Esepranto.” Esperanto means, “He who Hopes” The book was a success and many people started to learn Esperanto. With the continued help and support of his in-laws, Ludwick was able to write another series of books translating the works of Shakespeare and parts of the Old Testament into Esperanto.  Ludwick and Klara's  family grew with the birth of Adam,in 1888 and Zofia, in 1889 and by 1903, with the popularity of Esperanto on the rise, they were expecting their third  child. Count Leo Tolstoy received a copy of the first book and reported that he learned the language, quote, “after not more than two hours study”.  On January 29th 1904, Lidia was born. By 1905, the First International Congress of Esperantists was held in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. These annual congresses would be a huge part of Lidia's life growing up and would introduce her to other passions and purposes.  As the youngest child, Lidia's siblings were considerably older than her and her parents were in their 40s. Both Adam and Zofia followed in their father's footsteps and went to medical school. Lidia was homeschooled until the age of 10. Her parents taught her the importance of honesty and while she had a lot of their attention, they never spoiled her. Klara, her mother, described a 6 year old Lidia as a quote, “very able, bright and hard-working.”  Though The family lived on Dzika Street in the Jewish quarters of Warsaw but the family did not practice Judaism. Therefore, they were regarded with hostility by other Jews and because they were of Jewish background, they were still victims of anti-semits.  Ludwick in particular, wrote his wish that there was either no religion or one religion that all people belong to. He believed that language as well as religion were the great barriers for people to regard each other as friends and family.  But during the Esperanto Congresses, Lidia would witness unity for the first time and she observed how much respect and adoration people had for her father.  Over the years, there was a growing interest in Esperanto. In an interview with a progressive religious magazine, the Christian Commonwealth, the interviewer asked Dr. Zamenhoff his thoughts on how much the language spread and about a new religion, the Bahai Faith.  The Baha'i Faith started in Persia, what is now present day Iran in the mid 19th century. Its Prophet Founder, Baha'u'llah was exiled to Akka, Palestine, present day Israel. He wrote principles and laws to allow humanity to progress including the equality between men and women, elimination of prejudice and the concept of a universal language. The achievement of one universal language, He affirmed, would be the sign of the ‘coming of age of the human race.' Baha'u'llah died in 1892 and His Family was still incarcerated in Akka until the fall of the Ottoman Empire. Now free, Abdu'l-Baha, Son of Baha'u'llah traveled throughout Europe and North America in the 1910s. In February 1913, Abdu'l-Baha spoke about Esperanto in Paris which was reported in the Baha'i magazine, Star of the West. He said:  ‘In the world of existence an international auxiliary language is the greatest bond to unite the people. Today the causes of differences in Europe are the diversities of language. We say, this man is a German, the other is an Italian, then we meet an Englishman and then again a Frenchman. Although they belong to the same race, yet language is the greatest barrier between them. Were a universal auxiliary language now in operation they would all be considered as one…‘Now, praise be to God, that Dr. Zamenhof has invented the Esperanto language. It has all the potential qualities of becoming the international means of communication. All of us must be grateful and thankful to him for this noble effort, for in this way he has served his fellow-men well. He has invented a language which will bestow the greatest benefits on all people. With untiring effort and self sacrifice on the part of its devotees it will become universal. Therefore every one of us must study this language and spread it as far as possible so that day by day it may receive a broader recognition, be accepted by all nations and governments of the world and become a part of the curriculum in all the public schools. I hope that the language of all the future international conferences and congresses will become Esperanto so that all people may acquire only two languages - one their own tongue and the other the international auxiliary language. Then perfect union will be established between the people of the world.'Abdu'l-Baha encouraged Baha'is all over the world to learn Esperanto. The interviewer from Christian Commonwealth asked Zamenhof his thoughts on Abdu'l-Baha's recent talk, to which he replied: ‘I feel greatly interested in the Baha'i movement, as it is one of the great world-movement which, like our own, is insisting upon the brotherhood of mankind, and is calling on men to understand one another and to learn to love each other. The Baha'is will understand the internal idea of Esperanto better than most people. That idea is, “on the basis of a neutral language to break down the walls which divide men and accustom them to see in their neighbour a man and a brother”.'Eventually Esperanto was taught in Persia and continued to grow in other countries. As the years continued, Ludwick's health declined. On April 14th, 1917, Dr. Zamenhof peacefully passed away in his home.His family found some of his essays sprawled around his desk. One read: “I do not remember exactly in which year of my life I lost my religious faith, but I remember that I reached the highest degree of my unbelief at around the age of 15 or 16. That was also the most tormented period of my life. In my eyes, life lost all meaning and value...All seemed so senseless, useless, aimless, so absurd!“I came to feel that perhaps [death is] not disappearance, perhaps death is a miracle...that something is guiding us for a high purpose…” He never finished the essay. How did she cope with her father's death? What happened to the Esperanto movement? We will find out in the next episode of Who was she? You can also find more information on our Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest @whowasshe podcast. And please, rate and subscribe wherever you listen to this podcast. Logo was designed by Angela Musacchio. Music was composed and performed by Sam Redd. I am your host, Tara Jabbari.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This season is about Lidia Zamenhof, an Esperantist, and Baha'i who traveled the world to teach languages in an effort to bring unity to humankind.So please subscribe and learn about this amazing woman who traveled through three continents in an effort to bring unity through the power of language. You can also found more information on our Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest @whowasshepodcast Music composed and performed by Sam Redd: https://soundcloud.com/samredd https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-redd-9157494/Producer, writer, and host is Tara Jabbari: https://about.me/tarajabbari https://tarajabbari.wordpress.com/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 to share stories. After years of producing for others, I decided to start my own biographical podcast.  Who was she? Will focus on the life of a woman throughout Baha'i history. The first season is about Lidia Zamenhof.  Lidia's story explores the subjects of the power of language and faith. Her father invented the universal language, Esperanto and she came from a Jewish family and became a Baha'i. She grew up during World War 1 and was killed during World War 2 in a concentration camp, despite heroic efforts to save her life. How can one person's life intersect with so many others, connect across borders and inspire a biography which inspired this podcast?  Over the next few weeks, I will share her story with you and the lives that were most affected by her and those who affected her life as well. They include her father, Ludwick Zamenhoff, her spiritual mother, American Journalist, Martha Root and the Baha'i German soldier, Fritz Macco who worked for the Resistance undercover while having to serve the Nazi Party.  I want to thank the author Wendy Heller and George Ronald Publishing for their blessing to let me use Heller's biography, Lidia The life of Lidia Zamenhof Daughter of Esperanto as a main and instrumental resource for this podcast. So please subscribe and learn about this amazing woman who traveled through three continents in an effort to bring unity through the power of language. You can also find more information on our Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest @whowasshe podcast Music was composed and performed by Sam Redd. I am your host, Tara Jabbari. Join us next time as we begin our journey about Lidia Zamenhof. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.