Melika Razavi, a poker player, magician, and motivational speaker, as well as Miss Global Iran 2016, Miss Power Woman 2017, and Miss Global Fitness 2016, shares what it’s like to be a woman in the poker industry. She also gives us a glimpse into the world of magic and shares what it was like to work as a magician, how she got into it, and why she still always has a deck of cards handy. Tune in to hear how Melika overcomes big challenges and stands up for what she believes – even when it isn’t easy.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

00:00 – 23:30 - Melika’s background, how she got into poker, what she likes to play, the struggle for women in Iran, her book, and what it’s like to be a woman in poker.
23:30 – 39:00 - On her magic skills, her desire to play in the WSOP, her beliefs about government and humanity, her competition wins, and scam experience.
39:00 – 48:30 - The poker stops she’d like to attend, what she’s up to right now, how she got into magic, why she doesn’t get nervous when she speaks, and her big wins.
48:30 – 01:14:00 - Who she admires in poker, the sports she enjoys, what she thinks about the future of poker, traveling, her goals, and a guest appearance from Antonio Esfandiari.
01:14:00 – 01:27:30 - Some problematic things about Iran, the kindness of Iranian people, the positives she has pulled from the pandemic, and what she thinks about true beauty.
01:27:30 – 01:44:00 - Her favorite magicians, the growth of magic’s popularity, her poetry writing, and how she overcomes big challenges.

3 Key Points

Believe in yourself and meditate.
Love and support each other.
Find your purpose.

Contact/Resources

Partner - partypoker
Website - Jeff Gross Poker
Jeff’s Twitch
Melika’s Instagram

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