Leila Daraei

08 Sep 2025 • 46 min • EN
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Leila Daraei grew up in Iran, moved to Amarillo in her 30s, and started her U.S. life working as a janitor at Amarillo College. Today, she’s a professor on the same campus. In this episode, Leila shares her remarkable story — from navigating cultural transitions to the mentors and instructors who believed in her along the way. It’s a conversation about resilience, opportunity, and the power of community support.

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