Natalie Samarjian and the Hero's Journey

Made of Armenians

English - November 08, 2021 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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Imagine being born to the sound of an unruly civil war. Natalie and her mother, a survivor of abuse, found refuge in America in 1989. Our conversation digs into Natalie's roots and how they led her to a career in law and leadership, where she is now one of California's most revered people in impact and heritage as the CEO of CORO. Against all odds, her story is one of survivorship, service, culture, and redemption through relentless love is truly tear-invoking.

"All of this wasn't promised... Our ancestors demand that we live in joy."