Not a Lone Pioneer

We each have a dream that we must climb mountains to achieve. While some of us have no choice but to travel the journey alone, others are lucky enough to find guidance along the way. Higher education is one of the largest opportunities granted to young Afghans in the United States, and it is a dream for so many others. It may also be the largest investment of time and money that students will make in their lifetime, which warrants precision in planning their college experience. After decades of having a lack of representation in professional fields, today, there are more Afghans who have traversed the rough terrain of higher education. This provides the upcoming generation of Afghans with mentorship that could guide them on their journey to achieve their postgraduate dreams. With each generation's success comes aid and to the following generations, thus, leading to growth and stability in our community of Afghans. Ms. Ellaha Sharifi received her Masters in Business Administration from Cornell University. She now works for Cisco on the intersection between business and technology. Ms. Sharifi joined the Chai Sabz podcast to discuss her endeavor in connecting young Afghans with mentors in their field of interest though the Afghan Pioneers Society. The society aims to connect trailblazers to mentors in their field and focuses on building a network of Afghan professionals. Join us in this intellectually stimulating and motivational conversation! Contact @afghanpioneers on Instagram for more information about becoming a mentor or mentee! Happy Listening! 

Om Podcasten

This podcast is dedicated to the women of Afghanistan and serves to strike a dialogue about some of the taboos in Afghan culture. Despite the common knowledge that women have faced varying forms of oppression in our community, the subject or domestic violence is still considered to be taboo amongst Afghans. We hope that by sharing the stories of survivors, we can continue the conversation on DV in Afghan homes, so our community may begin to heal together. We will also share the narratives of trailblazing Afghan women who have left an impact on society in Afghanistan and anywhere else in the world. We hope that our episodes will spark new ambitions among our listeners and ultimately eliminate the silence on important issues that serve as a barrier to our success.