Farnaz Dar

Going Against the Grain

Society EN ↓ 33 episodes

Have you ever asked yourself, What if I just went ahead and did what I wanted??As the eldest daughter of a South Asian home, doing what I wanted meant first,considering what everyone else wanted! And every decision went through the everpresent filter of "What would people think!?" I know every culture has theirversion of that...but I swear Desis live by it!!Growing up, I  stuck to the script of what was expected of me...I was respectful,reliable, and polite. But truthfully, that was just because I didn't have the guts to go against the grain...which eventually led to a bit ofresentment of havi...

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Farnaz Dar

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Society

Latest episode

Apr 3, 2024

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Episodes

7 - Danielle Bridge - Walk in Scared, Leave STRONG! 22.05.2023

Danielle Bridge is not one to make excuses and not one to put up with yours either! She's the owner of Bridge the Gap Workouts, a wife and mother, and all-around powerhouse of energy and determination. Jump into her exercise classes and training sessions in person or online: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bridgethegapworkouts/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/BridgeTheGapWorkouts Website...

6 - Niki Brennan - Beauty in Appearance, Attitude, and Action! 22.05.2023

Niki Brennan's business is B3: Beauty By Brennan, but she makes it her business to raise a "full human being" who is aware of, involved in, and cares about equality, justice, and human rights (even when she may not be encouraged not to!). See her work and reach out to her here:  https://www.nikibrennan.com/   --   About Farnaz Dar: Farnaz Dar is a mother of four young men, a former (and forever) t...

5 - Margaret Almon - Our Own Mosaic Laureate! 22.05.2023

Margaret Almon is a mosaic artist outside of Philadelphia, PA that brings words to life! The owner of Nutmeg Designs was always an artist, but her medium has changed from the written word to the glass word.  You can connect with Margaret through: Website:  https://www.nutmegdesignsart.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nutmegdesigns |  https://www.instagram.com/margaretalmon Facebook:  http...

4 - Liz Vazquez - You're Doing Great, But...! 22.05.2023

Liz is the co-founder of North Penn Parents Special Education Alliance and can be reached via email to inquire about this business:  lizdonvazquez@gmail.com And she is the owner of LV Confections and Catering and you can see all of her mouth watering creations at:  https://www.instagram.com/lvconfections.catering/   --   About Farnaz Dar: Farnaz Dar is a mother of four young men, a former (and for...

3 - Octavia Phillips - You Said It, Now Go Do It! 22.05.2023

Octavia Phillips grew up surrounded by family and community that valued discipline, drive, and determination. If she said she was going to do something, they were there to hold her to it. However, when bumps along the way steer you off your life's course, getting back on track can seem daunting. But, Octavia turned life's lemons into life-healing creams, oils, and tonics. Visit  https://touchofosh...

2 - Rina Makhdoom - Finding Her Own Definition of Freedom! 22.05.2023

Rina Makhdoom was given a few career options early in life: doctor, lawyer, engineer, or failure! Well, she checked one of those boxes, but then went on to carve her own career path with a passion and determination that has both empowered and inspired women for the past three decades! Learn how she has defined her own freedom: Freebie:  https://vid.us/hzjdj8 Course:  https://blessedsuccess7.clickf...

1 - Helen Ober - She'd Rather INSPIRE Than RETIRE! 22.05.2023

When others were looking forward to retirement, Helen Ober found herself in a position to step up and help her family. She could have taken a safe route, but instead, followed her heart and did the unexpected! Helen is an Emotional Intelligence Expert and Social & Emotional Learning Specialist. Her book, Emotionally Healthy Children: A Proven Guide for Educators and Families to Raise Confident, Se...

Going Against the Grain - Trailer 09.05.2023

Raise your hand if you grew up hearing “ Oh no, you can’t do that…What will people say!? Or “Loukh kya kahngay!?”” If you know, you know! At my age, I thought that this was a thing of the past, but apparently, worrying about what the world thinks, is still going strong, and not just in the South Asian community! I’m the one at the party who LOVES talking to people and finding out interesting tidbi...

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