Zoya Biglary

Zoya Biglary, a Persian lesbian, shares her struggles with fitting in, coming out to conservative Persian parents, and defying cultural expectations. Topics discussed include balancing Persian culture and the American school system, challenges faced by LGBTQ individuals in Iran and Jordan, guilt and pressure as a first-generation child, and embracing identity while offering advice to those struggling with their cultural and sexual identity.

Social media influencers Alix Traeger and Zoya Biglary join to discuss reading, identity, and plant-based food. They reflect on past online dating profiles and first dates, explore personal and professional dynamics, and navigate challenges of dating in the modern world. The conversation also touches on rediscovering identity in a relationship, coming out experiences, partnership dynamics, and lesbian relationship dynamics.