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Poetry | Hafez's barafshān, Part 3
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In this discussion on Hafez's barafshān, we go over the third and fourth line of the poem.
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In this discussion on Hafez's barafshān, we go over the third and fourth line of the poem.
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1 Poetry | Nizami Ganjavi's sokhanee chand dar eshgh, Part 2 12:51
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In this third part of the discussion of Nizami Ganjavi's sokhanee chand dar eshgh , we cover the next two lines in detail, beginning to contemplate the importance of love to all human beings.
In this lesson, we learn some useful expressions for talking with friends or people we know, especially people who we haven't seen in a long time.

1 Poetry | Nizami Ganjavi's sokhanee chand dar eshgh, Part 2 18:23
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In this second part of the discussion of Nizami Ganjavi's sokhanee chand dar eshgh , we go over the first two lines of the poem in detail.
In this lesson, we learn a new way to call attention to someone and how to return a lost item.

1 Poetry | Nizami Ganjavi's sokhanee chand dar eshgh, Introduction with Dr. Sahba Shayani 54:00
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In this lesson, we introduce Nizami Ganjavi, an important 12th-century poet in the cultures of Iran, Azerbaijan, Kurdistan, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan who is also considered the national poet of Azerbaijan. We are joined by Dr. Sahba Shayani to discuss sokhanee chand dar eshgh , or “A Few Words on Love,” an excerpt from Nizami Ganjavi's Romance of Khosrow and Shirin.…
In this lesson, we learn some phrases that could be useful when talking to people on the street and how to talk briefly about some routine daily activities. We also introduce Vijay, his mixtape, and his YouTube playlist, which you can find here !

1 Culture | Attar's Parable of the Moths, Part 4 34:26
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In this episode of Learn Persian with Chai and Conversation , we conclude The Parable of the Moths by Attar, taken from his masterpiece Conference of the Birds . I'm joined by the brilliant Omid Arabian of YOUniversal Center , who walks us through the last 4 lines of the poem—exploring its language, imagery, and deeper meaning. This lesson is perfect for those with some background in Persian who want to experience the richness of mystical poetry and engage with timeless questions of love, longing, and transformation. 📄 Download the accompanying PDF guide: chaiandconversation.com 🎧 Listen to the third episode of our podcast: Spotify link 🔗 Learn more about Omid’s work: YOUniversal Center…

1 Culture | Attar's Parable of the Moths, Part 3 24:14
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In this episode of Learn Persian with Chai and Conversation , we continue to the third part of The Parable of the Moths by Attar, taken from his masterpiece Conference of the Birds . I'm joined by the brilliant Omid Arabian of YOUniversal Center , who walks us through the next 4 lines of the poem—exploring its language, imagery, and deeper meaning. This lesson is perfect for those with some background in Persian who want to experience the richness of mystical poetry and engage with timeless questions of love, longing, and transformation. 📄 Download the accompanying PDF guide: chaiandconversation.com 🎧 Listen to the third episode of our podcast: Spotify link 🔗 Learn more about Omid’s work: YOUniversal Center…

1 Interview | Growing Up Irooni – Yassamin Ansari, Congresswoman from Arizona, on Politics, Protest, and Persian Identity 26:10
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In this episode of Growing Up Neem-Rooni , Leyla talks with Representative Yassamin Ansari , the youngest member of Congress and the first Iranian-American Democrat to be elected. From growing up in a mostly white Arizona suburb to representing her diverse district in Washington, D.C., Yassamin shares her story of identity, community, and public service. We talk about her family's immigration journey, what it was like growing up Persian in Arizona, the political awakenings that shaped her career, and the urgent fights she’s now taking on—climate change, immigration justice, labor rights, and Iranian-American visibility. She also opens up about the personal weight of carrying a diaspora story into the halls of power, and why this moment in American politics requires all of us to show up, speak out, and organize. 🟢 Topics covered include: Her upbringing in Arizona and the influence of her Iranian family Why she got into politics, and how the first Trump presidency galvanized her Her work on Iranian-American Heritage Month and immigration reform The erosion of climate policy and the importance of mass mobilization What gives her hope—and why we need to fight harder than ever…

1 Interview | Money, Iranian-American Identity, and Romance: Chelsea Fagan on Building a Business and Writing a Political Love Story 45:49
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In this episode of Growing Up Irooni , Leyla sits down with Chelsea Fagan—founder of The Financial Diet and author of the new novel High Dive . Known for blending personal finance with cultural critique, Chelsea joins Leyla for a wide-ranging conversation that covers: Why she wrote a romance novel with a Persian American love interest Navigating privilege, assimilation, and identity in immigrant communities Representing Iranian culture through a “cultural reader” and deep research The challenge of launching a joyful project in a dark political moment What it means to speak out as a business owner—and how capitalism shapes silence This is a conversation about complexity: what it means to hold joy and grief at the same time, to create art that is political without being preachy, and to run an ethical business in a deeply unequal world. 📚 High Dive is out May 27th! 👉 Learn more about Chelsea: @faganchelsea on Instagram and @TheFinancialDiet 🎧 Leyla mentions this video by Chelsea: Watch on YouTube…

1 Culture | Attar's Parable of the Moths, Part 2 32:13
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In this episode of Learn Persian with Chai and Conversation , we continue to the second part of The Parable of the Moths by Attar, taken from his masterpiece Conference of the Birds . I'm joined by the brilliant Omid Arabian of YOUniversal Center , who walks us through the next 4 lines of the poem—exploring its language, imagery, and deeper meaning. This lesson is perfect for those with some background in Persian who want to experience the richness of mystical poetry and engage with timeless questions of love, longing, and transformation. 📄 Download the accompanying PDF guide: chaiandconversation.com 🎧 Listen to the second episode of our podcast: Spotify link 🔗 Learn more about Omid’s work: YOUniversal Center…

1 Culture | Attar's Parable of the Moths, Part 1 41:49
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In this episode of Learn Persian with Chai and Conversation , we begin a brand new series on one of the most powerful mystical stories in Persian literature: The Parable of the Moths by Attar, taken from his masterpiece Conference of the Birds . I'm joined by the brilliant Omid Arabian of YOUniversal Center , who walks us through the first 4 lines of the poem—exploring its language, imagery, and deeper meaning. This lesson is perfect for those with some background in Persian who want to experience the richness of mystical poetry and engage with timeless questions of love, longing, and transformation. 📄 Download the accompanying PDF guide: chaiandconversation.com 🎧 Listen to the second episode of our podcast: Spotify link 🔗 Learn more about Omid’s work: YOUniversal Center…

1 Interview | Comedian Neema Naz on Iranian Parents, Comedic Hustle, and Finding His Voice 36:58
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In this episode of Growing Up Irooni , I sit down with Neema Naz—comedian, content creator, and the internet’s favorite Persian son—to talk about his rise from Scarborough’s multicultural neighborhood to international stages. Neema shares how being the “funny kid” at family gatherings led to his career in comedy, why his Iranian identity is core to his storytelling, and how his whole family (especially his mom!) became an essential part of his brand. We talk about: Neema’s evolution as a comedian—from early sketches to working with Drake How his upbringing shaped his inclusive and culturally collaborative humor The pressures of representing the Iranian diaspora and navigating community expectations Why staying grounded in family is key to both his comedy and his sanity 🎫 Follow Neema & get tour dates: neemanaz.com 📱 On Instagram: @neemanaz 🧿 Learn Persian & more interviews: chaiandconversation.com If you’ve ever wondered how to balance being Persian and pursuing a creative career, this one’s for you.…

1 Interview | Gissou Nia, Human Rights Lawyer, on Justice, Diaspora Identity, and the Power of Speaking Up 1:14:54
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Growing Up Irooni - Gissou Nia, Human Rights Lawyer, on Justice, Diaspora Identity, and the Power of Speaking Up In this episode, Leyla talks with Gissou Nia, a leading international human rights lawyer and Director of the Strategic Litigation Project at the Atlantic Council. Gissou shares her journey from growing up Iranian-American in New Jersey to taking on some of the world’s most urgent human rights cases. They discuss the tension between diaspora and homeland, how her name connects her to Persian poetry and protest, and why it’s more important than ever for those in the diaspora to speak up. Topics covered: Growing up Iranian in the U.S. What “Gissou” really means (and why it’s more than just “hair”) Legal work on Iran and other crisis zones Fear of speaking out—then and now Diaspora activism and responsibility Personal reflections on power, identity, and justice Follow Gissou: Twitter/X: @GissouNia Instagram: @gissounia…

1 Interview | Babak Tafreshi on the Magic of the Night Sky 53:02
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Babak Tafreshi is an incredibly inspiring Iranian photographer, science journalist and amateur astronomer. He got his start photographing in Iran, but has since moved to the United States. He is the creator and director of The World At Night, an international program in which photographers from around the world capture images of night skies as seen above notable landmarks of the planet.…
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