Veteran broadcast journalist Cari Champion speaks with a diverse list of guests from every industry. A roster of successful individuals ranging from entertainers and athletes to business executives and journalists in an effort to discuss the state of progress in America. These conversations range from the inspirational to the uncomfortable, and this podcast will act as a mentorship to those in need of direction. Our goal is to engage in dialogue that will offer solutions and guidance on how to create space for the marginalized, to move the needle forward and speak out on the issues facing our country. This is the Brownprint...
From Afghanistan to Hollywood, Azita Ghanizada is the American Dream. You probably recognize her from her roles on General Hospital, Entourage, Ballers, and many more—'cause she is a hustler. Azita came to America as a child seeking asylum from Afghanistan and settled in Virginia. She was greeted with rocks instead of warm wishes from her neighbors—and at that young age, she found comfort in television, and eventually ended up being on the screen she so loved.
In this conversation, Azita talks about how television became her passion at a young age, and why it didn't seem like the industry wanted her at that time. When Hollywood wanted to typecast her in roles because of her ethnicity, she organized and founded the MENA Arts Advocacy Coalition which fights for the advancement and visibility of Middle Eastern North African performers on-screen. Now her destiny isn't to just be on TV screens, but to open the doors for others who look like her and share the spotlight.
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