Who Was She?
30 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsThis 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.
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 Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest @whowasshepodcast
Learn more about your host, Tara Jabbari: https://about.me/tarajabbari
Get bonus content on PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episodes
Bonus episode! BTS on Hazel Scott
September 26, 2023 06:28 - 27 minutes - 38 MBA 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! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Moved To Her Feet
September 12, 2023 06:26 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MBPartial 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 artist, Dizzy Gillespie, she was interested in learning more. She was particularly intrigued by “progressive revelation.” This is the belief tha...
Hazel's Paris
September 05, 2023 09:54 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MBPatrial 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 Le Desordre et la Nuit (Disorder of the Night) where she played a supporting role as a dancer. It was the first time she was playing someone ot...
A Great Act of Faith
August 29, 2023 08:16 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MBPartial 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, Hazel was doing better through the best medical care her husband could find her. She was performing and showing the world that nothing could sto...
They Saw Red
August 22, 2023 08:14 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBPartial 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 Third, or affectionately called, Skipper. She said, “My greatest thrill was the first time I saw Skipper.” Adam and Hazel were both very bus...
Adam Clayton Powell Jr .
August 15, 2023 09:10 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBPartial 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 creature is required.” Enter Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. He was born on Nov 29th, 1908. When his family moved from Connecticut to Harlem, he had his...
The Darling of Cafe Society
August 10, 2023 13:53 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MBWelcome 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 throughout history that were active in the Baha’i Faith. This season is about an incredible and often overlooked talented musician, and activist,...
Presence of a Genius
August 01, 2023 05:57 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MBWelcome 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 throughout history that were active in the Baha’i Faith. This season is about an incredible and often overlooked talented musician, and activist,...
Trailer for Season 3: Hazel Scott
July 18, 2023 05:54 - 3 minutes - 4.89 MBWelcome 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 Baha’i history. The third season is about Hazel Scott. Transcript: Born in 1920 and originally from Trinidad, Hazel was raised in Harlem and wh...
Bonus episode! BTS on Zaynab
January 25, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBWe 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! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Their Legacy
January 18, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 8.25 MBWelcome 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 were used to learn more about the siege of Zanjan: The Dawn-Breakers: Nabíl's Narrative God Passes By written by Shoghi Effendi The Divi...
The Battle Begins
January 11, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 9.01 MBWho 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 @whowasshe podcast. Music was composed and performed by Sam Redd. Script editor and graphics are by Angela Musacchio. I am your host, Tara Jabba...
The Battle Begins
January 11, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 9.01 MBWho 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 @whowasshe podcast. Music was composed and performed by Sam Redd. Script editor and graphics are by Angela Musacchio. I am your host, Tara Jabba...
Who are the Bab and Hujjat?
January 04, 2022 12:00 - 4 minutes - 6.43 MBTranscript: 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 of women throughout history that were active in the Baha’i Faith. This season is about Zaynab, a 19th century village girl from Iran who fought f...
Who are the Bab and Hujjat?
January 04, 2022 12:00 - 4 minutes - 6.43 MBTranscript: 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 of women throughout history that were active in the Baha’i Faith. This season is about Zaynab, a 19th century village girl from Iran who fought f...
Trailer for Season 2: Zaynab
December 21, 2021 12:00 - 2 minutes - 3.01 MBFull 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 bravery and sacrifice inspired many to follow in her footsteps. When a new faith began in 1844 in present-day Iran, there were many attempts to e...
Bonus episode! BTS
March 23, 2021 10:29 - 48 minutes - 66 MBSame 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! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus episode! BTS
March 23, 2021 10:29 - 48 minutes - 66 MBSame 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! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Out of the Abyss
March 09, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBIn 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 Zamenhof, an Esperantist and Baha’i who traveled through three continents to teach languages in effort to bring unity to humankind. On Decem...
Out of the Abyss
March 09, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBIn 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 Zamenhof, an Esperantist and Baha’i who traveled through three continents to teach languages in effort to bring unity to humankind. On Decem...
Lidia Comes to America
March 02, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MBFor 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 history. This season is about the life of Lidia Zamenhof, an Esperantist and Baha’i who traveled through three continents to teach languages in ...
Lidia Comes to America
March 02, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MBFor 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 history. This season is about the life of Lidia Zamenhof, an Esperantist and Baha’i who traveled through three continents to teach languages in ...
Teaching in Europe
February 23, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBIn 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! Transcript: Bonvenon al Who was she? Podcast where I, Tara Jabbari share the stories of women throughout Baha’i history. This season is a...
Teaching in Europe
February 23, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBIn 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! Transcript: Bonvenon al Who was she? Podcast where I, Tara Jabbari share the stories of women throughout Baha’i history. This season is a...
Lidia’s Pilgrimage
February 16, 2021 11:00 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MBWhat 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 life of Lidia Zamenhof, an Esperantist and Baha’i who traveled through three continents to teach languages in efforts to bring unity to humanki...
Meeting Martha Root
February 09, 2021 11:00 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBMartha 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, an Esperantist and Baha’i who traveled through three continents to teach languages in efforts to bring unity to humankind. In the previous epi...
Lidia Takes Initiative
February 02, 2021 11:00 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MBIn 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 esperantist and Baha’i who traveled through three continents to teach languages in efforts to bring unity to humankind. In the previous episode, we ...
She Who Hopes
January 25, 2021 12:15 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MBThe 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 medium to share stories. After years of producing for others, I decided to start my own biographical podcast. Who was she? Podcast will focus...
Trailer: Lidia Zamenhof
January 11, 2021 22:44 - 2 minutes - 3.27 MBThis 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 Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest @whowasshepodcast Music composed and performed by Sam Redd: https://soundcloud.com/samredd https://www.linkedin.co...
Trailer: Lidia Zamenhof
January 11, 2021 22:44 - 2 minutes - 3.27 MBThis 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 Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest @whowasshepodcast Music composed and performed by Sam Redd: https://soundcloud.com/samredd https://www.linkedin.co...