Sola Mahfouz and Malaina Kapoor join Stacy to discuss their new book, Defiant Dreams, which shares Sola’s journey from Afghan refugee to quantum information researcher at a highly regarded education institution in the US. They share how education can be used as a weapon of resistance and liberation and the great power of stories and awareness for us all. Find Sola Mahfouz & Malaina Kapoor: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Book If you enjoy the show, please leave a review. Letting people know on iTunes or however you listen that it’s worth their time could change someone’s life! Key Takeaways Introductions Sola Mahfouz was born in Afghanistan and immigrated to the U.S. in 2016 to attend college. She is currently a quantum computing researcher as Tufts University Quantum Information Group. Malaina Kapoor is a writer from Redwood City, California. She previously served as a Fellow at PEN America, where she advocated for international human rights, press freedom, and election integrity. Malaina also served on the management team of a refugee resettlement organization and was the producer of In Deep, a nationally syndicated public affairs radio broadcast program. Additionally, she has received national awards for her poetry, personal essays, and short stories. Defiant Dreams: […]
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