A podcast where your host shares the stories of women throughout Baha'i history. You can also find more information on our Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest @whowasshepodcast Learn more about your host, Tara Jabbari: https://about.me/tarajabbari Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A conversation with host Tara and her friend, Angie. Learn how this podcast season came about, the challenges, the creative process, and the people who helped make this season! We have a website! https://www.podpage.com/whowasshepodcast/ You can also find more information on our social media: http://instagram.com/whowasshepodcast https://www.facebo…
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In our last episode of the season, we find out the challenges of Carole's love story with Clark Gable, her connections to some familiar names, her efforts to help during World War II, and her untimely death. We have a website! https://www.podpage.com/whowasshepodcast/ You can also find more information on our social media: http://instagram.com/whow…
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How did Carole and Clark Gable finally become a couple? Why does "Gone with the Wind" have anything to do with it? Find out in the latest episode! We have a website! https://www.podpage.com/whowasshepodcast/ You can also find more information on our social media: http://instagram.com/whowasshepodcast https://www.facebook.com/whowasshepodcast https:…
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In this episode, Carole grows in her career, building her reputation as the comedic actress in Hollywood, working with major studios like Paramount and Columbia, making seven films back to back in one year, navigating a failing marriage, and much more! We have a website! https://www.podpage.com/whowasshepodcast/ You can also find more information o…
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Carole gets married, becomes the favorite client for the infamous talent agent, Myron Selznick, and holds her own against Harry Cohen, aka "The most hated man in Hollywood," plus much more! We have a website! https://www.podpage.com/whowasshepodcast/ You can also find more information on our social media: http://instagram.com/whowasshepodcast https…
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In the third episode of this new season, we follow Lombard's transformation from a struggling actress to becoming Paramount Pictures' "Orchid," how she earned the respect of Hollywood, and more! We have a website! https://www.podpage.com/whowasshepodcast/ You can also find more information on our social media: http://instagram.com/whowasshepodcast …
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This season is about one of Hollywood's first starlets, Carole Lombard and in this second episode, we learn about how she went from Jane Peters to her new screen name, Carol (without the e) Lombard, auditioning and avoiding the infamous 'casting couch' with Charlie Chaplin and John Barrymore, the car crash that nearly ended her career, and more! We…
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Welcome to Who was she? Podcast where your host, Tara Jabbari focuses on the stories of women throughout history that were active in the Baha’i Faith. This season is about one of Hollywood's first starlets, Carole Lombard. This first episode shares the story of her early beginnings from Indiana to what led to her family moving to Los Angeles. We ha…
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Starting on Tuesdays, September 2nd, new episodes of Who was she? Podcast will begin! It is about Carole Lombard, the most famous movie star of her time during the 1930s and early 40s. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode wherever you listen to podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This is a special episode, and we are very happy to participate in 2025’s Podcasthon! For one week, more than a thousand podcasts will highlight a charity of their choice. I am highlighting two great organizations: Refugee, Biriyani and Bananas and Charity Water. Listen to my interview with Ruhi Akhtar, Founder and CEO of Refugee, Biriyani and Bana…
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A conversation with host Tara and her friend, Angie. Learn how this podcast season came about, the challenges, the creative process, the people who helped make this season, and hear a sneak preview of who the next season will be about! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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 ar…
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Patrial Transcript: Recovering from the dissolution of her marriage as well as a second suicide attempt, Hazel was determined to move on with her life in Paris. The French film industry was interested in Hazel. Now that she felt she had earned more maturity and life experience, she was comfortable actually acting in a role. So she went on set for L…
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Partial transcript: Between 1950 to 1952, Hazel had nearly lost her reputation and her life. The Red Scare and the HUAC hearings put a toll on her career. The growing attention on her marriage, the loss of work in the United States, and the constant public attention caused Hazel to have a mental breakdown and attempt suicide. Thankfully by May 1952…
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Partial Transcript: After Hazel had married Congressman, Adam Clayton Powell Jr. her music career changed from late-night jazz to a more conservative, classical approach which proved to be very successful. Hazel said goodbye to 1945 and to her mother Alma but 1946 brought new life. On July 17th, Hazel gave birth to a son, Adam Clayton Powell The Th…
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Partial Transcript: By the 1940s, Hazel Scott was touring the country, known for her unique style of piano and singing, combining classical music with jazz. Her short film career was now cursed by Columbia Picture’s head Harry Cohn. “I have always been a very strong feminine creature,” Hazel said, “and to subdue me a very, very strong masculine cre…
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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 t…
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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 t…
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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 Ba…
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We are back with a conversation with host Tara and her friend, Angie. Learn how this podcast season came about, the challenges, the creative process, and hear a sneak preview of who the next couple of seasons will be about! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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 wer…
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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 …
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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 o…
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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 brav…
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Same podcast, different content: a conversation with host Tara and her friend, Angie. Learn how this podcast came about, the challenges, the creative process, and hear a sneak preview of who the next couple of seasons will be about! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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 Za…
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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 hist…
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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! T…
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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 l…
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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,…
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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 esperantis…
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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 m…
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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 Instagr…
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