In this heartwarming conversation, Maite Moreno Ugartemendia talked to Ari Honarvar, the founder of Rumi with a View, dedicated to offering the power of music and poetry across war-torn borders. As the Iranian Musical Ambassador of Peace, she hosts Resilience through Joy workshops for refugees and volunteers on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. She is an award-winning writer. Author of the acclaimed novel A Girl Called Rumi, speaker, and artist. She builds bridges between the arts, social justice, and well-being.  

They talked about:

• Ari’s challenging childhood in the middle of the Iran-Iraq war
• Why and how does Ari run music and dance circles for refugees across conflict-ridden borders
• The healthiest pleasures to mitigate trauma