SPEAKER • STORYTELLER • JOURNALIST • PRODUCER

A Story You Can’t Manufacture
From becoming the first female journalist to cover Iran’s national team at the 1998 FIFA World Cup to rebuilding my life and career in America, my story spans cultures, careers, setbacks and reinvention. I don’t speak about resilience in theory. I’ve lived it.

A Journalist’s Instinct for Storytelling
Years in journalism taught me how to find the human story beneath the headlines. As an author, producer and interviewer, I bring that same curiosity and emotional honesty to the stage, creating conversations audiences remember long after they leave the room.

Resilience Without the Clichés
My talks explore what it really takes to navigate uncertainty, reclaim your voice and begin again. I combine personal storytelling with practical insights audiences can apply to their own lives, careers and turning points.

A Perspective That Crosses Worlds
Iran and America. East and West. Journalism and business. Sports and storytelling. My experiences allow me to connect with audiences across cultures, generations and industries, while speaking to something universal: what it means to keep moving forward.

A Story Rooted in Truth

From navigating the Middle East as a young female reporter to rebuilding and reinvention, my journey is living proof that transformation is possible. People don’t just hear my talks, they feel them.