{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65675c71c3ca8a0012804645/65675c78c3ca8a0012804921?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"1522: Assimilating in America, Internet Trolls and \"Bad\" Money Advice with Firoozeh Dumas, NYT Bestselling Author of Funny in Farsi","description":"<p>Guest Firoozeh Dumas is the author of the<em> New York Times</em> bestseller <a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Funny-Farsi-Growing-Iranian-America/dp/0812968379\"><em>Funny in Farsi,</em></a> now celebrating its 20th anniversary. I first discovered Firoozeh and her book in my early twenties. <em>Funny in Farsi </em>gave me permission to be unapologetically <em>Irooni</em> . In today's episode, we'll explore the joys and challenges of embracing a multicultural identity, the transformative power of storytelling, and the profound impact of humor in bridging cultural divides. Plus, the <em>worst</em> financial advice Firoozeh received as a kid. Follow <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/firoozeh_dumas/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D\">Firoozeh on Instagram</a>.</p>","author_name":"Farnoosh Torabi"}