Season 1

A conversation with the host, Tara Jabbari and script editor, Angela Musacchio about how this podcast came to be.

In the season finale, we learn about the several attempts to save Lidia’s life during World War II and last words from her to those who helped her and her family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For 14 months, Lidia traveled throughout America but her journey was not an easy one. Meanwhile, in Europe, a war was beginning. Learn how American Baha’is and Esperantists tried to keep Lidia away from the war but ultimately...

In this episode, we hear how Lidia began to travel around Europe to teach Esperanto, spoke at conferences about the importance of unity as the Nazi Party grew more powerful, and how she gained confidence that her passion work...

What was the reaction of other Esperantists and Zamenhof's to Lidia’s new faith? What inspired Lidia to travel to teach Esperanto across borders and oceans? Find out in episode 4 of Who was she? Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See ...

Martha Root taught Lidia the Baha’i Faith and became a big influence in her life. This episode shares a bit of her history and the beginning of her relationship with Lidia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

In this episode, we learn more about how and why a young Lidia became an active Esperantist and meet Martha Root, her spiritual mother who taught her the Baha’i Faith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

The first episode on Lidia Zamenhof will focus on why and how her father invented the language Esperanto which would change not only her life but the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A podcast where your host shares the stories of women throughout Baha'i history.