MEET OUR FIRST INTERVIEWEE in Iran

6/16/2022

Her name is Rokhsareh Yassi. If you’re not sure how to pronounce it, don’t worry: she will pronounce it herself in the video below! Her location? At her home in Saveh, Iran: a city about 50 miles southwest of Tehran, and known in Iran for its big, red, juicy pomegranates.

What does she talk about in the video? She responds to a few basic questions I ask so she can shed more light on herself as a person, as well as on her life in Iran. Some of her answers were surprises to me, even though we’ve known each other for almost thirty years!

Rokhsareh thanks you for your attention and interest! If after the interview you have any comments for her, please enter them in the “Comments” section that follow the video.

Rokhsareh, we thank you [Kheilee mamnoon] for being the first one
to take part in these interviews!!

18 Comments

Shelly Bell

6/21/2022 04:27:14 pm

Such an open spirit! Thank you, Rokhsareh, for your honesty and for the pictures you paint, both on canvas and verbally!

Rokhsareh

6/21/2022 06:23:10 pm

Thank you so much dear Shelly. Thank you for spending time and watching the video.you made me so happy with your comment

Rokhsareh

6/21/2022 06:27:21 pm

Dear aunti

Thank you so much for sharing the interview.
It’s my pleasure and it is an honor for me that be part of your wonderful blog.

Rokhsareh

Leslie

6/21/2022 09:48:09 pm

Dear Rokhsareh:

I am so grateful for your words and contribution to us!

Eve Dauer Wong link

6/21/2022 07:39:33 pm

Leslie,

Thank you for sharing your niece with me. I found her to be a charming woman and appreciated the information that she provided. Before this interview, I knew nothing about Iran and I was especially interested in learning that the country has jungles and tropical areas. I enjoyed the cut-aways in which pictures were shown to display the various regions.

Thank you for bringing us this fabulous learning lesson and allowing me to learn in a very fun way.

Best wishes on your continued success!

Eve

Leslie Ahmadi

6/21/2022 09:59:11 pm

Eve-

Thank you! I'm sure I speak for Rokhsareh as well when I say we are thrilled that you chose to join this blogpost. So very glad you enjoyed meeting Rokhsareh and what she had to share!

Rokhsareh

6/22/2022 04:57:19 pm

Dear Eve

Thank you so much for your attention and watching the interview.and I’m so happy you know more about my country now.

Rokhsareh

lois

6/23/2022 05:07:26 pm

Rokhsareh,

Thank you so much! Kheilee mamnoon

You are a lovely, delightful and talented young woman. I so appreciate sharing glimpses of your life and educating me about life in Iran.

Rokhsareh

6/24/2022 07:25:59 am

Dear Lois

I’m so happy for spending time and hearing me.
And I’m so glad you enjoy of my information.
Thank you so much

Rokhsareh

Pat McAloon link

6/24/2022 11:59:34 am

Thank you, Roksareh, and thank you, Leslie, for this wonderful interview. Roksareh, you are a great ambassador for the human race! It is so powerful to hear someone in Iran share her and her family's experiences and feelings... and hear how similar we all are.

Leslie Ahmadi

6/24/2022 06:20:49 pm

Dear Pat,

I sincerely believe it takes one kind and true ambassador to recognize another! Thanks so much for your heartfelt words and your lovely message to Rokhsareh.

Rokhsareh

6/24/2022 04:18:41 pm

Dear Pat

It’s my pleasure.I’m so happy and excited for your positive opinion.
And I'm proud that great people like you say valuable and important comments to me.
You made me so happy . Thank you so much.

Patricia Black-Gould link

6/24/2022 08:08:17 pm

Thank you, Rokhsareh, for opening your heart and sharing your story. I was truly touched, especially when you spoke of not being able to have hopes or dreams due to your life in your country. I hope that in your future, you will be able to make those dreams come true.
And thanks, Leslie, for conducting this interview.

Rokhsareh

6/25/2022 05:09:26 pm

Dear Patricia

Thank you so much for watching our interview and for your attention. You’re right . It’s sad, that my country is beautiful, rich and great,but because of bad economic and political conditions,
We can not be free and have goals and dreams.
It’s one of the reasons that Iranian go abroad.
I hope one day we can see this country will return to its former pride and greatness.
You made me happy with your comment.

Rokhsareh

Leslie Ahmadi

6/25/2022 06:06:32 pm

I join you, Patricia, in thanking Rokhsareh!

Tasha link

8/15/2022 07:07:41 am

Thanks for sharing this wonderful interview.

Rokhsareh

8/25/2022 03:55:43 pm

Thank you so much dear Tasha,
For watching and paying attention.
You made us so happy

Rokhsareh

Leslie Ahmadi

12/19/2024 01:11:47 pm

I enthusiastically second that!

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Dr. Leslie Ahmadi discovered her intercultural calling in her parents’ home at age four--where between the jazz, the spirituals, and the rock ‘n roll music, she heard folk songs in languages from around the world. Thirty years later she had a doctorate in foreign language and culture education--and her folk song guitar never far away.

An intercultural, language, and diversity trainer since 2002, Leslie has worked domestically and abroad in academic, corporate, and nonprofit settings, with a current focus on cultural transitions in university settings. She currently lives in Columbus, Ohio with her Iranian husband of 34 years.

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