Episode 32: Iman Meskini: Breaking Barriers Through Representation and Activism

Iman Meskini rose to fame as Sana in Skam, a role that redefined representation and made her an overnight sensation. Drawing from her experiences as a minority in Norway and her childhood in Syria, Iman became an advocate for inclusivity and human rights. Her journey began with personal challenges, such as being told her hijab disqualified her from basketball and her dream of becoming a police officer.After Skam, Iman reset by joining the Norwegian military, rediscovering her identity outside of the character. She has since used her platform to champion representation and speak out on issues like the Palestinian cause, despite facing personal and professional sacrifices.Grounded by her faith, Iman believes life’s challenges have shaped her into the person she is today. Her story is a timely reminder of the importance of resilience, authenticity, and fighting for what’s right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to the Take a Moment podcast, a space to block out the noise and let inspiration flow.Our host, Susanne Holzweiler, is also one of the founders of our company. She’s been there since the early days when Holzweiler first started operating as a small agency in Oslo, and is now at the heart of operations as we transition into a global lifestyle brand. Take a Moment with Holzweiler is a podcast inspired by Susanne’s experience of juggling life with a rapidly expanding business. Back in 2016 Susanne was operating as Holzweiler’s CEO: ‘I had been working so much and so hard, after having the business for 10 years. I had also gotten 2 small kids during that period, and it was just everything at the same time. I was working day and night - every spare second I was spending working.’Susanne developed a bad case of burnout, and the remedy for this was quite literally to take a moment. Susanne shifted her lifestyle to allow for a space for wellness, meditation and rest, and to learn new information from books, podcasts and her peers.Inspired by this, Take a moment with Holzweiler is our new podcast where we delve deep into the stories of the people who inspire us. There’s so much to learn if we take the time to listen to other people’s experiences, and this is what this podcast creates a space to do.As our Holzweiler family continues to grow, we get to know the stories of an ever expanding range of people, from royalty to leaders in the modern wellness movement. Holzweiler sits at the intersection of life and style, therefore we often take our inspiration from the real people living life with the values that align with our own.In the rush of the working week when everyone is dashing from meeting to meeting it’s hard to find the time to let creativity flow. So, we invite you to take a moment and join us for this podcast and see where inspiration from these stories can lead you to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.