A Desi Woman Podcast hosted by Soniya Gokhale features dynamic, bold thought leaders from all over the world who are on an endless pursuit of self-empowerment, growth & fulfillment. What is a Desi? Desi is a colloquial term that refers to the people & culture of India and its Diaspora. The voices we are seeking for this podcast may be voices you have never heard before, but you are sure to be inspired by them!
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episode 7: A Conversation with Teacher, Immigrant & Mother Fatima Iqbal-Zubair: Candidate for California State Assembly District 65
FATIMA IQBAL-ZUBAIR IS A TEACHER, IMMIGRANT, AND MOTHER RUNNING FOR CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY IN DISTRICT 65. She runs because she believes in a government that works for all of us, not just the select few. Born in Dubai, Fatima’s family immigrated to Canada and eventually to the United States to find a safe haven away from the Gulf War. As a Muslim, immigrant and woman of color, Fatima learned from a very young age what it felt like not to belong. However, she also learned the power that comes from fighting for her rights and building community.