Stepping out of the lab coat and into the entrepreneurial limelight, Dr. Shabnam Namin brings a fresh face to the beauty game with Genix. This trailblazing biomedical engineer turned skincare maven walks us through her transformative journey, f

#26 | Sogol Asfharjavan | Cultivating Community Through Interior Design

Feb 19th, 2024 1h 38m

Welcome back to AWESOME People, and I'm your host, Iman Huschmand, here to bring you another inspired episode with deeper level conversations. Today marks an exceptional moment, as we launch the 2.0 version of our podcast with our first in-pers

#25 | Tymaz | Finding HOPE Through MUSIC

Jul 5th, 2022 38m 8s

On my most recent birthday, May 31st, I was on a mission to make it special.I decided to do an AWESOME People episode with a real life warrior who has defied all odds.His name is Tymaz (which fittingly means “warrior” in Persian) and he’s a 2

#24 | Dr. Mona Vand | Advance Your HEALTH To Advance Your WEALTH

Apr 25th, 2022 52m 38s

On Thursday, April 21st I had the pleasure of having Dr. Mona Vand as my guest on AWESOME People.We talked about a wide range of things from her Persian immigrant life growing up, living a bicoastal life, her journey into Pharmacy, building he

#23 | Payam Banifaz | Do Or Do Not. There Is No Try.

Aug 3rd, 2021 1h 11m

It was a pleasure having Payam "Peter" Banifaz as my guest on AWESOME People.Many of you probably know him from his hilarious character, Mr. Esfahani, who kept us entertained during quarantine and throughout the pandemic playing the role of th

#22 | Dr. Mojgan Hakimi | Birth of PAWC and Helping Iranian Refugees

May 27th, 2021 55m 46s

On Wednesday, May 26th, 2021 I had the pleasure of having a virtual sit down with Dr. Mojgan Hakimi.Dr. Hakimi is the Department Chair at the School of Psychology at Touro College in Los Angeles and the founder of the Persian American Women's

#21 | Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi & Princess Yasmine Pahlavi | Helping Iranian Refugees

May 12th, 2021 1h 6m

What a treat it was for me to get into the mind and hearts of the Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and Princess Yasmine Pahlavi. I am sincerely grateful not just for the opportunity they gave me, but the trust they instilled in me to have such a “khod

#20 | Nazanin Nour | Forget The Haters: Just Do You!

Mar 8th, 2021 52m 9s

My friendship with Nazanin, who like me is originally from the DC area, dates back to more than 15 years, including some time with us at Exclusively Entertainment. She’s come a long ways since then as an actor, writer and most recently, a judge

#19 | Sami Beigi | Be Real With Yourself and Others

Jan 29th, 2021 1h 13m

I'm super excited to have a candid conversation with a long time friend of mine, Sami Beigi. Our friendship dates back to more than 15 years ago and since then, he has become one of the most recognizable Persian pop stars in the world.With an

#18 | Shally Zomorodi | Love, Relationships, and Mental Health

Jan 21st, 2021 46m 46s

In this episode of AWESOME People, my guest is Shally Zomorodi the Anchor on Fox 5 San Diego and social media darling.Shally is a popular news anchor, incredible mother, and vibrant spirit who embodies love. She is known for bringing Persian m

#17 | Introducing The Drop In | Raymond, DJ Pierre, DJ Saam

Dec 27th, 2020 1h 35m

We already know it's been a crazy 2020 so are we really surprised that this New Year's Eve is going to be different too? But have no fear because my Exclusively Entertainment family has something special in store for you so that you can ring in

#16 | Keila, Stephen, & Jeremy | Honoring Kristopher Vincent

Dec 11th, 2020 55m 53s

In this episode of AWESOME People, Iman's guest will be Kelia Speight and Jeremy MacLively who is the Manager at the Custom Ink store in Bethesda, Maryland, USA.In mid-November of this year, Kelia entered Jeremy's store requesting to have shir

#15 | Thanksgiving Special | Let's All Be Grateful and Give Thanks!

Nov 26th, 2020 1h 44m

Episode 15 of AWESOME People marks the re-start of a podcast that Iman Huschmand started during Quarantine. After a self-imposed hiatus, he's back with not just a great line up of guests but with a lot on his mind. Just in time for the Thanksgi

#14 | Azin Mahoozi Shalan | Be True to Your Heart

Oct 14th, 2020 1h 10m

In this episode of AWESOME People, Iman has a virtual chat with his long time friend Azin Mahoozi Shalan, the founder of Born2Dance studio. Recently, Azin publicly shared on her Facebook for the first time, the details and personal tragedy that

#13 | Neema Naz | Taking a Break from Social Media and Being Healthy

Oct 14th, 2020 1h 7m

On this episode of "AWESOME People", Iman has a virtual sit down with Neema Nazeri, better known as Neema Naz. Neema is an Iranian-Canadian comedian born and raised in Toronto. Growing up in such a diverse city, he is known for touching on many

#12 | Amir K. | Finding A Personal Voice In Comedy and Knowing When it's Right

Oct 14th, 2020 59m 29s

In this episode of "AWESOME People" Iman Huschmand had a virtual hangout with the talented and hilarious comedian, actor and writer Amir Kamyab, better known as Amir K. Known for his appearances on MADtv, Argo and comedy stores around the count

#11 | Haleh Gianni | How to Thrive During a Pandemic

Oct 14th, 2020 1h 1m

On this episode of "AWESOME People" Iman Huschmand has a virtual sit down with Haleh Gianni. Haleh is the the founder of 505 Living, LLC, and a certified Life and Relationship Coach. With over a decade in practice, she has helped her clients un

#10 | Sareh Nouri | Having Resiliency as a Business Owner and Doing Things All The Way

Oct 14th, 2020 48m 49s

In this episode of AWESOME People, Iman Huschmand had the opportunity to catch up his long time friend, and talented fashion designer, Sareh Nouri. The Virginia native has spent the majority of the past decade creating some of the most beautifu

#9 | Alibi of TM Bax | Alibi and TM Bax's Interesting Rise in the Persian Music Scene

Oct 14th, 2020 52m 57s

In this episode of “AWESOME People” Iman Huschmand has a candid conversation with Alibi Rafeon, from the Persian Pop Group TM Bax. Alibi talks about growing up in the "ghetto" of Denmark, his relationship with his TM Bax brothers and what he ha

#8 | Parsa Afsharjavan | Into the Mind of an Artist: The Paths We Take

Oct 14th, 2020 51m 26s

In this episode of AWESOME People, Iman has a super candid conversation with his nephew Parsa Afsharjavan. Parsa (23) is a multi-faceted artist and has a unique and fresh perspective on life. The topics discussed were certainly wide ranging as

#7 | Andy Madadian | The King of Persian Pop’s Charming Positivity

Oct 14th, 2020 59m 30s

In this episode of AWESOME People, Iman Huschmand has an intimate chat with the legendary Persian Pop star, Andy Madadian. In this wide ranging and in-depth interview, Andy discusses what his recent star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame means to h

#6 | Alan Berg | How to Get Proactive With Sales and Marketing During Lockdown

Oct 13th, 2020 1h 6m

With more than 25 years in sales, marketing and sales management, Alan Berg has been called “The Leading International Expert on the Business of Weddings & Events”. He’s a Certified Speaking Professional™️, the highest earned designation confer

#5 | Maz Jobrani | What it Takes to be a Good Comedian and a Good Person

Oct 13th, 2020 56m 34s

In this episode of "AWESOME People", Iman Huschmand has a candid conversation with one of the most beloved comedians, Maz Jobrani, who is Iranian-American. Now a father of two, Maz shares how he's been spending time during Quarantine, his advic

#4 | Farzy Loko | Identify Your Audience and Define Your Niche

Oct 13th, 2020 1h 1m

Farzy Loko (full name Farzam Kazemi) was born and raised in New Jersey, USA and currently residing in New Jersey. Growing up, he we went to Farsi school every Saturday which is where he learned how to read, write, and speak Farsi. He graduated

#3 | Bita Milanian | Why You Need the Right Mindset to Succeed

Oct 13th, 2020 1h 5m

In this episode of "AWESOME People", Iman Huschmand has a candid conversation with Bita Milanian. Bita is the SVP of Global Marketing at Ribbon, Communications Strategist, Community Leader & Producer, just to name a few of her titles and roles.