About this Video

• Video Title: Hanging with Pooya Mohseni - The Hang podcast
• Channel: ARoamingIranian - Ramin Karimloo
• Speakers: Ramin Karimloo, Pooya Mohseni
• Duration: 00:52:59

Introduction

This podcast features Ramin Karimloo interviewing Pooya Mohseni, an Iranian actress, artist, activist, and fellow Tehran native. The conversation centers on their shared experiences, Pooya's activism, and her perspective on social media, Iranian culture, and the ongoing protests in Iran.

Key Takeaways

• Navigating Social Media: Pooya discusses her complicated relationship with social media, suggesting mindful usage and controlling one's consumption rather than letting it control them. She advocates following curated accounts providing valuable content and limiting mindless scrolling.

• Authentic Self-Expression: Pooya emphasizes the importance of being authentic on social media, while also being mindful of the impact of one's words. She balances honest self-expression with courtesy and avoids unnecessary rudeness.

• Iranian Protests and Cultural Nuances: The conversation delves into the ongoing protests in Iran, highlighting their significance and Pooya's perspective as an Iranian activist. Pooya discusses the challenges of navigating differing opinions within the Iranian community, both in Iran and in the diaspora.

• Personal Resilience and Forgiveness: Pooya shares her personal journey as a transgender woman in Iran, including her experiences with discrimination and the eventual emigration to the US. She emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance, resilience, and forgiveness as key elements of her life philosophy.

• The Power of Storytelling: Pooya highlights her work as an artist, showcasing a short film project aimed at telling the story of an Iranian trans woman, with the goal of promoting understanding and representation within the Iranian community.

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