shabnam mogharabi is a media maker devoted to joy, meaning, and impact. she’s the founder of the joy brigade, a longtime force behind mission-driven storytelling, and most notably, co-founder and former ceo of soulpancake, alongside rainn wilson, where she helped reach over a billion people around the world.

she continues that work through soul boom, exploring spirituality in a way that’s playful, practical, and profound. a henry crown fellowship alum, positive psychology devotee, and sought-after speaker, shabnam believes joy isn’t soft — it’s transformational.

00:00 intro

02:01 what is “enough?” (exploring purpose)

09:03 rejection, 2016 trend, existential kink

19:34 the notorious g.o.d. with rainn wilson

24:02 her grandfather’s disappearance in iran and the film it inspired

31:49 bahá’í faith explained

36:01 shabnam’s foray into the entertainment industry

41:18 how rainn wilson changed her life (soulpancake)

56:19 soul boom, ancient spirituality, traditional religion

01:05:45 navigating fertility

01:17:23 shabnam’s hope for the world

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