Hi! My name is Yara and welcome to my interview and podcast series, The Spirit of Success. In this Baha'i-inspired program, I speak with accomplished and well-known professionals and celebrities and try to get a glimpse into what influenced their career choices, what success means to them, discuss the importance of combining service and career, and the role of youth in society. I hope this program inspires you and helps you to begin navigating your path toward your dream career. Join me on t ...
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Medicine with Dr. Clarion Johnson
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Hi! On the 2nd episode of season 4 of The Spirit of Success, Dr. Clarion Johnson, well-known, highly-respected, and accomplished, and I talk about careers medicine, specifically cardiology, internal medicine, occupational medicine, and corporate medicine. Dr. Johnson and I discuss what got him interested in pursuing medicine, how his beliefs and va…
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Music & Afrobeat with R Mixy
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Hi! On the 1st episode of season 4 of The Spirit of Success, R Mixy (Olinga Njang), a beloved, creative, and well-known artist, and I talk about careers in music, including topics particularly related to the AfroBeat industry. R Mixy and I discuss what got him interested in singing, songwriting, and music, how his beliefs and values inspire him and…
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Writing, Theatre, & Education with Tom Lysaght
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Hi! On the 6th and final episode of season 3 of The Spirit of Success, Tom Lysaght, the talented and beloved playwright, author, storyteller, and professor. Tom and I discuss what got him into playwriting, theatre, writing, and education, his book "Persian Passion: Of Gods and Gargoyles" and the research process, his off broadway play "Nobody Don't…
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Singing, Songwriting, & Music with Andy Grammer
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Hi! On the 5th episode of season 3 of The Spirit of Success, Mr.Andy Grammer, world-renowned, multi-platinum, and beloved singer and songwriter, and I talk about careers in music, specifically about singing and songwriting. Mr.Grammer and I discuss what got him into the singing and songwriting, how his beliefs and values inspire him and his music, …
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Painting, Writing, & Photography with Alice Williams
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Hi! On the 4th episode of season 3 of The Spirit of Success, Ms.Alice Williams, multi-talented, well-known, and beloved painter, writer, and photographer, and I talk about careers in painting, writing, and photography; including how she got her start in these crafts, some of the challenges she faced along the way, how she incorporates her spiritual…
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Singing, Music, & Professional Organization with Elika Mahony
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Hi! On the 3rd episode of season 3 of The Spirit of Success, Mrs.Elika Mahony, multi-talented, well-known, and beloved singer, musician, composer, artist, and professional organizer, and I talk about careers in music and professional organization; including how she got her start in music and professional organization, the similarities and differenc…
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Law with Layli Miller-Muro
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Hi! On the 2nd episode of season 3 of The Spirit of Success, Mrs.Layli Miller-Muro, acclaimed, well-known, and beloved lawyer, advocate, and founder and former CEO (current senior advisor to the CEO) of the Tahirih Justice Center, and I talk about careers in law; including how she got her start, are justice and law the same, the asylum case “Matter…
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The Arts with Roman Orona
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Hi! On the 1st episode of season 3 of The Spirit of Success, Mr.Roman Orona, world-renowned, multi-talented, and beloved musician, artist, and craftsman, and I talk about careers in the arts, as well as his experience working in civil engineering. In this first episode, Roman and I discuss what got him into the arts, what got him into biology and c…
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Composition & Music with Jack Lenz (Pt.3)
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Hi! On the 8th (part 3 - final part) and final episode of season 2 of The Spirit of Success, Mr.Jack Lenz, world-renowned, prolific, and beloved musician, composer, and producer, and I talk about careers in music and composition. In this 3rd and final part, we discuss Mr.Lenz's experiences and inspirations for working with children and children’s r…
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Composition & Music with Jack Lenz (Pt.2)
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Hi! On the 8th (part 2) and final episode of season 2 of The Spirit of Success, Mr.Jack Lenz, world-renowned, prolific, and beloved musician, composer, and producer, and I talk about careers in music and composition. In this part 2, we discuss Mr.Lenz's experience working on and composing for Mel Gibson's movie "Passion of Christ", what success mea…
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Composition & Music with Jack Lenz (Pt.1)
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Hi! On the 8th (part 1) and final episode of season 2 of The Spirit of Success, Mr.Jack Lenz, world-renowned, prolific, and beloved musician, composer, and producer, and I talk about careers in music and composition. In this part 1, we discuss how he got his start, how his values have and do inspire him and his music creation and what he tries to p…
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Entrepreneurship, Business, & Film with Steve Sarowitz
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Hi! On the 7th episode of season 2 of The Spirit of Success, Mr.Steve Sarowtiz, world-renowned and beloved entrepreneur, businessman, executive producer, and philanthropist, and I talk about careers in entrepreneurship, business, and film; including how he got started in each career, what success means to him, the role of youth in society, The Akko…
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Architectural Engineering & Music with Van Gilmer
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Hi! On the 6th episode of season 2 of The Spirit of Success, Mr.Van Gilmer, renowned and beloved singer, choir director, and architectural engineer, and I talk about careers in architectural engineering and music; including how he got started in each career, what success means to him, the role of youth in society, his time as Equal Employment Oppor…
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Acting & Entertainment with Rainn Wilson
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Hi! On the 5th episode of season 2 of The Spirit of Success, Mr.Rainn Wilson, renowned and beloved actor, writer, and entertainer, and I talk about careers in acting and entertainment; including how he got started, what success means to him, the role of youth in society, what inspired him to act out Dwight Schrute the way he did and what makes his …
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International Law, Global Governance, & Peace Advocacy with Sovaida Ma'ani Ewing
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Hi! On the 4th episode of season 2 of The Spirit of Success, Mrs.Sovaida Ma'ani Ewing, accomplished, well-known, and beloved international lawyer, author, independent scholar, and founding director of the Center for Peace and Global Governance, and I talk about careers in law, global governance, and peace advocacy; including how she got started, wh…
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Meteorology with Vytas Reid
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Hi! On the 3rd episode of season 2 of The Spirit of Success, Mr.Vytas Reid, highly respected, accomplished, and acclaimed chief meteorologist, and I talk about careers in meteorology (specifically broadcasting meteorology); including how he got started, what success means to him, his advice for youth, his experience teaching about weather, what the…
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Medicine (Psychiatry) & Psychology with Dr. John Woodall
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Hi! On the 2nd episode of season 2 of The Spirit of Success, Dr.John Woodall, highly respected, trusted, and admired psychiatrist, and I talk about careers in medicine, specifically psychiatry, and psychology; including how he got started, what success means to him, his advice for youth, what resilience means and how one can develop resilience, men…
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Music Production, Songwriting, & Singing with KC Porter
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Hi! On the 1st episode of season 2 of The Spirit of Success, Mr.KC Porter, world-renowned and multi-award and grammy-winning music producer, songwriter, singer, arranger, composer, and sound engineer, and I talk about careers in the music industry, specifically music production, songwriting, and singing; including how he got his start, what success…
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Folk Arts, Education, & Service with Kevin Locke
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Hi! On the 6th episode and final episode of season 1 of The Spirit of Success, Mr.Kevin Locke, world-renowned and proclaimed Mr.Kevin Locke, a world-renowned hoop dancer, indigenous Northern Plains flutist, recording artist, traditional storyteller, educator, and Lakota Cultural Ambassador, and I talk about careers in the folk arts, service, and ed…
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Singing & The Arts with Ahdieh Badiee
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Hi! On the 5th episode (season 1) of The Spirit of Success, Mrs.Ahdieh Badiee, world-renowned, beloved, and prolific Iranian singer who has recorded over 1000 songs and has sung in numerous popular and acclaimed Iranian films such as "Soltan e Ghalbha" and "Gang e Gharoon", and I talk about careers singing and entertainment; including how she got h…
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Entrepreneurship & Business with Shahin Sobhani
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Hi! On the 4th episode (season 1) of The Spirit of Success, Mr.Shahin Sobhani, founder of the digital learning company Swiss VBS and accomplished entrepreneur and businessman, and I talk about careers in entrepreneurship and business, including how he got his start, what success means to him, the advice he has for those looking to pursue a similar …
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Radio, Journalism, & Service with Khotan Shahbazi-Harmon
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Hi! On the 3rd episode (season 1) of The Spirit of Success, Mrs.Khotan Shahbazi-Harmon, accomplished and multi-award winning radio host and producer, journalist, service-minded and active individual, and the founder and CEO of the social innovation and transformational leadership advising company Conscious Leadership Alliance, and I talk about care…
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Music & Education with Red Grammer
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Hi! On the 2nd episode (season 1) of The Spirit of Success, Mr.Grammer, accomplished and multi-award-winning singer, songwriter, children/family performer, and recording artist, and I talk about careers in music and education; including how he started in music, how he became a singer, what success means to him, the advice he has for those looking t…
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The Arts with Masud Olufani
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Hi! On the 1st episode (season 1) of The Spirit of Success, Mr.Olufani, an accomplished and award-winning multi-disciplinary artist, writer, and actor, and I talk about careers in the arts; including how he started in the arts, how he became an artist, what success means to him, the advice he has for those looking to pursue a career in the arts, wh…
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