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Who Was She?

A podcast where your host shares the stories of women throughout Baha"i history. You can also find more information on our Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest @whowasshepodcastLearn more about your host, Tara Jabbari: https://about.me/tarajabbari Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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44:06

Bonus episode! BTS on Carole Lombard!

Who Was She? ·

2025/10/28

A conversation with host Tara and her friend, Angie. Learn how this podcast season came about, the challenges, the creative process, and the people who helped make this season! We have a website! https://www.podpage.com/whowasshepodcast/You can also find more information on our social media:http://instagram.com/whowasshepodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whowasshepodcasthttps://www.pinterest.com/whowasshepodcastOur music composer, Sam Redd is on SoundCloud as "Sam Redd":

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18:49

It's Been An Honor

Who Was She? ·

2025/10/21

In our last episode of the season, we find out the challenges of Carole's love story with Clark Gable, her connections to some familiar names, her efforts to help during World War II, and her untimely death.We have a website! https://www.podpage.com/whowasshepodcast/You can also find more information on our social media:http://instagram.com/whowasshepodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whowasshepodcasthttps://www.pinterest.com/whowasshepodcastOur music composer, Sam Redd is on SoundCloud as "Sam Redd":

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13:46

The Greatest Love Story

Who Was She? ·

2025/10/14

How did Carole and Clark Gable finally become a couple? Why does "Gone with the Wind" have anything to do with it? Find out in the latest episode! We have a website! https://www.podpage.com/whowasshepodcast/You can also find more information on our social media:http://instagram.com/whowasshepodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whowasshepodcasthttps://www.pinterest.com/whowasshepodcastOur music composer, Sam Redd is on SoundCloud as "Sam Redd": https://soundcloud.com/samreddand YouTube as @SammyManhattan:

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8:09

Her Greatest Heartbreak

Who Was She? ·

2025/10/07

Two major deaths occur that impact Carole's life, which drives her to work harder in Hollywood. We have a website! https://www.podpage.com/whowasshepodcast/You can also find more information on our social media:http://instagram.com/whowasshepodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whowasshepodcasthttps://www.pinterest.com/whowasshepodcastOur music composer, Sam Redd is on SoundCloud as "Sam Redd": https://soundcloud.com/samreddand YouTube as @SammyManhattan: https://www.youtube.com/@sammymanhattanSubscribe

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11:45

The Studios Trading Girl

Who Was She? ·

2025/09/30

In this episode, Carole grows in her career, building her reputation as the comedic actress in Hollywood, working with major studios like Paramount and Columbia, making seven films back to back in one year, navigating a failing marriage, and much more!We have a website! https://www.podpage.com/whowasshepodcast/You can also find more information on our social media:http://instagram.com/whowasshepodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whowasshepodcasthttps://www.pinterest.com/whowasshepodcastOur music

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10:33

Mrs. Carole Powell

Who Was She? ·

2025/09/23

Carole gets married, becomes the favorite client for the infamous talent agent, Myron Selznick, and holds her own against Harry Cohen, aka "The most hated man in Hollywood," plus much more! We have a website! https://www.podpage.com/whowasshepodcast/You can also find more information on our social media:http://instagram.com/whowasshepodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whowasshepodcasthttps://www.pinterest.com/whowasshepodcastOur music composer, Sam Redd is on SoundCloud as "Sam Redd":

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7:06

The Orchid Lady

Who Was She? ·

2025/09/16

In the third episode of this new season, we follow Lombard's transformation from a struggling actress to becoming Paramount Pictures' "Orchid," how she earned the respect of Hollywood, and more! We have a website! https://www.podpage.com/whowasshepodcast/You can also find more information on our social media:http://instagram.com/whowasshepodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whowasshepodcasthttps://www.pinterest.com/whowasshepodcastOur music composer, Sam Redd is on SoundCloud as "Sam Redd":

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18:11

Introducing Carol Lombard

Who Was She? ·

2025/09/09

This season is about one of Hollywood's first starlets, Carole Lombard and in this second episode, we learn about how she went from Jane Peters to her new screen name, Carol (without the e) Lombard, auditioning and avoiding the infamous 'casting couch' with Charlie Chaplin and John Barrymore, the car crash that nearly ended her career, and more!We have a website! https://www.podpage.com/whowasshepodcast/You can also find more information on our social

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10:32

Who was Jane Peters?

Who Was She? ·

2025/09/02

Welcome to Who was she? Podcast where your host, Tara Jabbari focuses on the stories of women throughout history that were active in the Baha’i Faith. This season is about one of Hollywood's first starlets, Carole Lombard.This first episode shares the story of her early beginnings from Indiana to what led to her family moving to Los Angeles. We have a website! https://www.podpage.com/whowasshepodcast/ You can also find more information on our social

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3:48

Who was she? Season 4 Trailer

Who Was She? ·

2025/08/21

Starting on Tuesdays, September 2nd, new episodes of Who was she? Podcast will begin!It is about Carole Lombard, the most famous movie star of her time during the 1930s and early 40s.Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode wherever you listen to podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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19:34

Podcasthon 2025

Who Was She? ·

2025/03/15

This is a special episode, and we are very happy to participate in 2025’s Podcasthon!For one week, more than a thousand podcasts will highlight a charity of their choice. I am highlighting two great organizations: Refugee, Biriyani and Bananas and Charity Water. Listen to my interview with Ruhi Akhtar, Founder and CEO of Refugee, Biriyani and Bananas, and with Kathy Lindner, the Supporter Experience Manager at Charity Water.To learn more, visit:

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27:39

Bonus episode! BTS on Hazel Scott

Who Was She? ·

2023/09/26

A conversation with host Tara and her friend, Angie. Learn how this podcast season came about, the challenges, the creative process, the people who helped make this season, and hear a sneak preview of who the next season will be about! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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10:59

Moved To Her Feet

Who Was She? ·

2023/09/12

Partial Transcript: Welcome, I am your host, Tara Jabbari. Who was she? Podcast will focus on the stories of women throughout history that were active in the Baha’i Faith. This season is about Hazel Scott, a talented musician and activist.She had evolved in her faith. Having been introduced to the Baha’i Faith by her good friend and famous jazz artist, Dizzy Gillespie, she was interested in learning more. She was particularly intrigued by “progressive revelation.” This is the belief that

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9:16

Hazel's Paris

Who Was She? ·

2023/09/05

Patrial Transcript: Recovering from the dissolution of her marriage as well as a second suicide attempt, Hazel was determined to move on with her life in Paris.The French film industry was interested in Hazel. Now that she felt she had earned more maturity and life experience, she was comfortable actually acting in a role. So she went on set for Le Desordre et la Nuit (Disorder of the Night) where she played a supporting role as a dancer. It was the first time she was playing someone other than

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7:29

A Great Act of Faith

Who Was She? ·

2023/08/29

Partial transcript: Between 1950 to 1952, Hazel had nearly lost her reputation and her life. The Red Scare and the HUAC hearings put a toll on her career. The growing attention on her marriage, the loss of work in the United States, and the constant public attention caused Hazel to have a mental breakdown and attempt suicide. Thankfully by May 1952, Hazel was doing better through the best medical care her husband could find her. She was performing and showing the world that nothing could stop Hazel

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10:23

They Saw Red

Who Was She? ·

2023/08/22

Partial Transcript: After Hazel had married Congressman, Adam Clayton Powell Jr. her music career changed from late-night jazz to a more conservative, classical approach which proved to be very successful.Hazel said goodbye to 1945 and to her mother Alma but 1946 brought new life. On July 17th, Hazel gave birth to a son, Adam Clayton Powell The Third, or affectionately called, Skipper.She said, “My greatest thrill was the first time I saw Skipper.”Adam and Hazel were both very busy but they made

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10:25

Adam Clayton Powell Jr .

Who Was She? ·

2023/08/15

Partial Transcript: By the 1940s, Hazel Scott was touring the country, known for her unique style of piano and singing, combining classical music with jazz. Her short film career was now cursed by Columbia Picture’s head Harry Cohn.“I have always been a very strong feminine creature,” Hazel said, “and to subdue me a very, very strong masculine creature is required.” Enter Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.He was born on Nov 29th, 1908. When his family moved from Connecticut to Harlem, he had his first brush

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10:46

The Darling of Cafe Society

Who Was She? ·

2023/08/10

Welcome to Who was she? Podcast. I am your host, Tara Jabbari. After a decade working in documentaries, marketing and all things digital media, I found that podcasting is a strong medium to share stories and after years of producing for others, I decided to start my own biographical podcast.Who was she? Podcast will focus on the stories of women throughout history that were active in the Baha’i Faith. This season is about an incredible and often overlookedtalented musician, and activist, Hazel

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8:16

Presence of a Genius

Who Was She? ·

2023/08/01

Welcome to Who was she? Podcast. I am your host, Tara Jabbari. After a decade working in documentaries, marketing and all things digital media, I found that podcasting is a strong medium to share stories and after years of producing for others, I decided to start my own biographical podcast.Who was she? Podcast will focus on the stories of women throughout history that were active in the Baha’i Faith. This season is about an incredible and often overlookedtalented musician, and activist, Hazel

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3:31

Trailer for Season 3: Hazel Scott

Who Was She? ·

2023/07/18

Welcome to Who was she? Podcast. I am your host, Tara Jabbari. After a decade working in documentaries, marketing and all things digital media, I found that podcasting is a strong medium to share stories. After years of producing for others, I decided to start my own biographical podcast.Who was she? Will focus on the life of a woman throughout Baha’i history. The third season is about Hazel Scott.Transcript: Born in 1920 and originally from Trinidad, Hazel was raised in Harlem and when she was only

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