Iranian actress Yasmine Aker is capturing hearts on screen and beyond the camera's lens. Motivated by her humanitarian spirit, she uses her platform to spotlight issues near and dear to her heart. Yasmine takes on societal challenges and embraces the meaning of advocacy by spotlighting mental health awareness while standing up for LGBTQ+ rights and women's empowerment. Beyond her roles on screen, she provides a glimpse into the beauty of her Iranian heritage by taking on the role of a cultural representative in the industry and spreading a message of understanding. To learn more about Yasmine Aker, and all her activism, please read on!

Where are you based?
I am based in Los Angeles.

What inspired you to pursue acting?
When I was five years old, I saw the movie Terminator 2; Sarah Connor and Arnold became the cornerstones of my inspiration as a child. I asked my father where that movie was made, and he said “Hollywood,” so I declared as a 5-year-old that I would move to Hollywood to be in the movie Terminator 2. This was pretty funny, considering we lived in a house that didn’t even have plumbing or a paved road in the Middle East at the time. When we moved to Canada, the inspiration to be an actress took a sad turn. I spent so much of my childhood nestled in the lap of our live-in nanny watching TV; she loved watching “bold and the beautiful.” My nanny, Zarineh, was everything to me. When we moved to Canada, she was left behind. Not many people know this, but as a 9-year-old child, I believed that if I ended up on TV and became an actress, my nanny would see me and come find me. I’ve spent my entire adult life looking for her. I was told she has passed away, but it has not been confirmed, and I secretly hope she is still alive and that I will find her one day, even if it is just to visit her gravesite to pay my respect.

You currently play Angelica in Freeform’s “Good Trouble.” Can you tell us about the latest season and what it was like to portray Angelica? Why do you think it is important that we see characters like her in the media?
I love playing Angelica; I especially loved season 5 and how we ended our season. Ultimately, seeing a character like Angelica on TV is a step towards a more inclusive and equitable society, where all individuals feel seen, heard, and valued. Including a character like Angelica, who’s a lesbian woman of color, allows underrepresented communities like my own to see themselves on screen. I feel very proud to play the role of Angelica, especially as a Middle Eastern person, because so often people in the Middle East have very few LGBTQ+ characters reflected back to them; this helps to humanize our community and allows for a deeper understanding of our lived experiences.

How do you approach preparing for a new role? Are there any specific techniques or methods that you find particularly effective?
I don’t have a systematic method, aside from tricks for memorizing lines and apps that help me run lines. Every role requires a different set of preparation. For example, if I am playing a role that is very distant or different from me in culture, accent, language, and socioeconomic status, I tend to spend a great deal of time studying the language and culture of that character so that I can empathetically embody that role as if it were second nature. If a character is near to me, not much is required aside from imagination and commitment to the circumstances. I don’t do method acting; it is too mentally draining for me. I am always very careful to take very good care of my mental health and not allow roles to “infect” my sense of self or give me “mood poisoning.” Imagination is key, imagination and a willingness to play.

What do you enjoy most about your job as an actress? Is there a particular moment or experience in your career that stands out to you?
I absolutely love meeting people on set and connecting with them authentically. I love storytelling and being able to affect people's emotional world with a performance. I also love being there for my co-stars and fellow actors and crew. I'm not sure if there is a particular moment that stands out to me, but I know that I feel so deeply connected to the people I meet and find so much joy in simply joking around on set and helping others feel at ease. I am neurodivergent and have often felt excluded or confused in social situations. I remember how nervous I used to be when I first started out, so I make it a priority to be welcoming and kind to everyone on set. I don’t see a difference between people on set based on the number of lines they have or their status on the call sheet; everyone is my colleague — crew, extras, co-stars, guest stars, and series regulars — we're all just people at work.

We are inspired by how you employ your platform to highlight several social issues. What does it mean to you to advocate?
Advocacy is not about being preachy or judgmental; it's about being compassionate, empathetic, and empowering. It's about realizing we are all interconnected, and the well-being of one community/environment affects us all. I may be an actress by trade, but I see myself as a teacher. I have years of teaching experience, so advocacy is an extension of my passion for teaching and helping people understand the world around them. I aim to foster a sense of connectedness and hope to inspire others to join in making a positive impact in their own ways. I'm grateful for the opportunities I have to use my platform; in fact, I see it as somewhat of an obligation. I recognize the responsibility that comes with a platform.

As an Iranian woman, you have been deeply committed to tackling global women's rights issues and have worked extensively with various organizations. Could you describe your involvement in this movement and your objectives?
I am very passionate about women's rights and feel compelled not only to help because of my Iranian roots but also because Iran is a cautionary tale of what happens to a country that systematically strips women of their rights. The Western world has forgotten that many countries we see as draconian and barbaric were once more equitable and democratic. Democracy is a fragile balance and can easily be undone when we allow fundamentalism to take root in our culture and politics.

The revolution in Iran has caused immense trauma, not just for those back home but even those displaced Iranians here in LA who can only watch in horror. So, I did what I know best and used my prior experience in community planning and hosting healing workshops to create mental health and healing events to help Iranians cope with the ongoing trauma.

I also work closely with various non-profits, such as the United Iranian Americans and the Iranian Democracy Council, as well as various community organizers and university student associations as an advisor.

I love to help bring people together as a community organizer, and when the protests in Iran broke, I knew I had to help organize the 2022 Iranian Los Angeles Global Day of Action Protest. I’ve helped organize many rallies and marches to fight for women's and human rights in the last 10 months.

I continue to host mental health advocacy events for the Iranian community. My objective is clear; I focus my energy and talents on not only raising awareness but also helping people heal.

My personal fight is against fundamentalism, extremism, and any and all fascist or religious dictatorships. My goal is to see a free Iran, free Afghanistan, free Arab world, and make sure America doesn't turn into another Iran by turning into an extremist fundamentalist theocratic regime. One goal: keep people free and help them heal.

We love that you helped organize the 2022 Iranian LA Global Day of Action Protest on October 1, 2022, and have organized many marches and rallies in Los Angeles to fight for women's and human rights. Can you tell us a bit about this work and experience? Are there any new protests in the future we can look out for?
Community organizing is all about collaboration, strategy, and empowering people to take on leadership roles who otherwise may not have the courage to do so. If I'm organizing, I always make sure the younger generation has a say in what happens and is a visible presence at the actual rallies. My proudest moments are when I've advocated and fought for young people to be given an opportunity to give speeches and take leadership roles. The Woman Life Freedom movement is a women's movement led by the younger generation; it is not an opportunity for the patriarchy and elders to hoard or consolidate power.

There are new protests in the future you can look out for. There will be a very large global call to action on Sept 16th, marking the 1-year anniversary since Mahsa Jina Amini's killing sparked the Woman Life Freedom movement. All major cities around the world will be having large-scale rallies and events on Saturday, Sept 16, 2023. For more information on rallies on September 16th, please visit @MiddleEastMatters on IG.

The brutal murder of Mahsa Jina Amini has sparked many protests across Iran. However, the media is ADD. It feels like we have moved on from the horrible things that are happening to women in Iran, but these issues rage on. Can you tell us a little bit about how things are there now?
It is normal for people to experience compassion fatigue when faced with ongoing crises. The media does have a very short attention span, and although the news out of Iran is no longer front and center, the people in Iran have not moved on from the horrible things that are happening to women in Iran. The truth is that the Islamic Republic never abolished their morality police and, in fact, have been implementing harsher new hijab laws that will be taking effect within weeks.

Just weeks ahead of the one-year anniversary of the death of Mahsa Jina Amini, Islamic Republic authorities are considering a draconian new bill on hijab-wearing that experts say would enshrine unprecedentedly harsh punitive measures into law. The 70-article draft law sets out a range of proposals, including much longer prison terms for women who refuse to wear the hijab, new penalties for celebrities and businesses who disobey the rules, and the use of artificial intelligence to identify women in breach of the dress code. The new bill would reclassify failure to wear the hijab as a more severe offense, punishable by a five-to-ten-year prison sentence and a higher fine of up to 1.5 billion Iranian rials ($3,500). That fine is far beyond what the average Iranian can pay, as millions are below the poverty line. According to the Iranian Statistics Center, the average salary in Iran in 2023 is 30,000,000 rials per month ($710). *Source: wagecentre.com

Under the new law, business owners who do not enforce the hijab requirement will face fines, potentially amounting to three months of their business profit, and face bans on leaving the country or participating in public or cyber activities for up to two years. This essentially turns businesses and average citizens into an extension of the police to turn the public against its own citizens simply out of self-preservation. The bill also targets celebrities, who will face fines and bans on international travel and social media activities. Not only has the situation in Iran and the grim reality of gender apartheid not become better, it is, in fact, becoming worse now. I know people are exhausted of hearing bad news, but this should be cause for alarm.

You are in many ways the perfect person to talk to about what is happening in Iran because many minorities there are being persecuted - women, LGBTQ+, and minority religions. Your family follows one of the minority religions, you are bisexual, and a woman. How would it feel for you to go to Iran?
I would be terrified to go so long as their government is a theocratic dictatorship. I have always dreamed of going to visit Iran; it would feel very emotional if I were able to touch the soil of my motherland safely. As you know, I was born into a minority religion that is heavily persecuted in Iran; in fact, my father himself was imprisoned for being a Baha’i. So naturally, he instilled a healthy fear in me not to go to Iran out of concern for my safety. My family back home is not safe, and in fact, one of my aunts has recently been detained in the last few months and faces imprisonment and harsh sentencing. Being part of the Baha’i religion is considered not only a crime against God but also it is classified as espionage; these crimes are punishable by death. If in my lifetime, I am able to see a free and democratic Iran, I will be overjoyed and will be so happy to finally visit my family.

Your father was actually imprisoned for a period of time in Iran because of your family's religion. Can you tell us a bit about this?
I was only five or six years old at the time. My father was reluctant to travel to Iran ever since the revolution, but his beloved mother, my grandmother, had fallen ill, so he took the risk and flew back to Iran to see his mother one last time. When he arrived in Iran, he was detained and imprisoned. He was given an opportunity to recant his Baha'i faith and accept Islam as a bargaining tool for his freedom. My father, being the stubborn and principled man that he is, refused.

I cannot remember how long he was gone because I was so young, but I remember as a child wondering where my father was, and my mother calling my uncle, in Iran, to speak with him so that he could pretend to be my father on the phone. When my father was released from prison, his travel documents, passport, and permanent residency card for the UAE were confiscated, and he was banned from travel out of Iran, so he had to be smuggled back to Dubai in a wooden cargo container across the Persian Gulf on a boat. When my father finally arrived home, he looked gaunt and so different; he was never the same. I often wonder how much of that experience he kept secret due to PTSD.

While Iran is a worst-case scenario in many ways, it feels like women's rights are being stripped away across the globe. Any theories why this is happening? Any thoughts on how we can fight it?
I’m going to give a very long answer, and I apologize; please feel free to cut it down if you need to. It’s important for me to properly answer this question. We can fight what is happening and need to have a multi-faceted approach. There is a war happening right now against women and minorities. The situation with women's rights worldwide is deeply concerning, and I believe there's a complex interplay of factors contributing to it.

Stress, trauma, and economic hardships generally drive control-seeking behaviors in humans that then foster restrictive ideologies against women and minorities. Climate change exacerbates water and food shortages, economic instability, and the rise of extremism, making communities more susceptible to adopting fundamentalist beliefs in search of safety. Deeply held cultural beliefs about gender roles and patriarchy also perpetuate discrimination against women.

When we are stressed, we regress; it’s a natural human tendency. And we are arguably living in some of the most stressful times in our modern human history. In psychology, it is widely known that when a person experiences stress or trauma, the individual can become more controlling of their environment and relationships in an attempt to feel safe. This exertion of control is done as a reactionary survival mechanism to increase predictability and a sense of autonomy and self-determination.

This control-seeking behavior isn't limited to individuals; large groups and communities also exhibit similar tendencies when they feel their survival is threatened. Across the globe, we see religious groups and fundamentalists increasingly trying to control women and minorities. So, the question is, why are more and more people feeling unsafe and feeling threatened? The answer is climate change.

For the last 15 to 20 years, we have witnessed severe climate change, leading to food and water shortages and economic instability. To add insult to injury, the rise of unbridled capitalism and consumerism has prioritized profit maximization over social welfare and environmental sustainability. These environmental stressors disproportionately impact marginalized groups, including women and minorities.

The collapse of ancient civilizations serves as reminders that resource scarcity can intensify social and political tensions. Climate change played a significant role in the collapse of both the Mayan and Ancient Egyptian civilizations. It was never the case that a good king or bad king was the cause of social collapse because human beings have a very high tolerance for injustice and bad leadership, surprisingly, but a very low tolerance for starvation and thirst. In the case of the Mayans, rapid and unsustainable deforestation led to disruption in their climate and caused them to experience a decade-long shortage of water because the trees they cut down to build their cities no longer sheltered the rainwater they used for drinking.

The Arab Spring and the more recent revolution in Egypt serve as more current examples where environmental factors such as drought were precursors and intertwined with socio-political movements. Drought and water scarcity in the region put additional strain on communities already facing political discontent and economic challenges. The combination of these factors contributed to a sense of frustration and desperation, leading to mass protests and demands for change.

The revolution in Iran is also a climate justice issue. Temperatures in southwestern Iran hit a staggering 152 degrees Fahrenheit, higher than what is considered tolerable for humans. Iran is one of the most water-stressed countries with drought becoming the norm. More than one million hectares of the country are becoming uninhabitable. Lakes are drying up, and suffocating dust storms are becoming routine. Water shortages have become a cause for great concern.

These signs are canaries in the coal mine, signaling socio-political instability and susceptibility to extreme ideologies. Environmental stressors can exacerbate existing social and political tensions, leading to increased competition for scarce resources. In such situations, marginalized groups, including women and minorities, often bear the brunt of the consequences. Many revolutions and uprisings in history have coincided with severe droughts and food shortages, underscoring the interconnectedness of these issues.

We are headed for a perfect storm globally. Severe climate change will induce socio-political instability and heighten people's susceptibility to extreme ideologies. To address this existential problem, we need to have a multi-faceted approach, combining urgent climate action, gender-responsive policies, sustainable development, media literacy, empowering women, and global cooperation. Recognizing these connections is critical to safeguarding women's rights. It's a personal call to action for all of us to contribute to a more just and sustainable future. We cannot look at social change without addressing climate change.

In your opinion, what are the most significant obstacles that women continue to face globally, and how can the entertainment industry contribute to dismantling those barriers?
The most significant obstacles women continue to face globally are gender apartheid, gender-based violence: Women are disproportionately affected by various forms of violence, including domestic violence, sexual harassment, and human trafficking. Economic Inequality: Women often face wage gaps, limited access to economic opportunities, and barriers to leadership positions. The entertainment industry can promote equal pay and representation of women in decision-making roles, both on-screen and behind the scenes. Financial literacy is crucial to women’s empowerment. Lack of Education: In many regions, girls and women continue to have limited access to education due to cultural norms, poverty, and discrimination. In Afghanistan women have been recently banned from schools. Women's reproductive rights are still under threat in many places, including America, with limited access to contraception, safe abortion services, and reproductive health care. Women are often underrepresented in political leadership roles and decision-making bodies. Harmful stereotypes and objectification of women persist in the media. The entertainment industry can challenge these representations by portraying women as complex and multi-dimensional characters, not solely defined by their appearance or as accessories to the plot line of male characters. Addressing these issues requires raising awareness, challenging harmful cultural norms, and advocating for stronger legal protections. The entertainment industry can portray stories that shed light on reproductive rights through storytelling. We have seen great progress in the entertainment industry, but there is still much work to be done.

We love your song and music video for “I know,” which is super empowering. Can you tell us a bit about this song and creating the video?
Thank you for listening; that music video was a labor of love, so I’m very happy you enjoyed the song and video. The song is about what it feels like to be a woman. I wrote the song in 2017 after the historic worldwide women’s protests on January 21, 2017 (Jan 21st is my birthday, and I felt so empowered to be able to celebrate my birthday at a historic women’s march). We then shot the music video the following year during the women’s march of Jan 20th, 2018. The song is about self-determination, bodily autonomy, and women’s empowerment. Some of the lyrics include: "I know, I’m a woman, and I know what’s good for me. Don’t tell me I should dress modestly; I’ll wear what I put on, honestly. It’s not an invitation; it’s not for you. I’m not in your control; I control. I can speak up; I can speak out."

Extra props to adding an ASL interpreter to the video! This is so commonly overlooked. What inspired you to include this important touch?
Honestly, I wish the entire video was of that powerful performance of the lyrics by Sarah Tubert, the woman who did ASL for our music video. Her performance was so moving that everyone on set that day was brought to tears. I was so inspired by her. Representation is so important, and when I put out the casting call, I knew I had to have every kind of woman represented. So, having ASL was not an added feature in the bottom right corner but an equally important component of the lived experience of women who are hearing impaired or deaf. The video also was fully subtitled in Farsi to make sure women in Iran could understand the lyrics.

You are currently working with the United Iranian Americans, merging your profession with advocacy, to help educate the entertainment industry on Iranian culture, representation, and current affairs. How is this going? Why do you feel this is an important step?
Working with the United Iranian Americans (UIA) has been an enriching experience. UIA's mission is to rebrand the public perception of Iranians among Americans and collaborate with the entertainment industry, leveraging their network of talented individuals to organize events and advocate for Iranian artists. I value collaborating with UIA to educate the entertainment industry about Iranian culture, representation, and current affairs. I was so grateful to attend the Grammy’s with the UIA in their role to help Shervin Hajopour accept his award in Iran. They also organized an impactful event at the Sundance film festival this past year. Supporting UIA is important for many reasons, including:
1) Accurate Representation: Providing the entertainment industry with authentic insights into Iranian culture and current affairs helps ensure more accurate and respectful portrayals of Iranian characters and stories.
2) Countering Misinformation: Through education, we can counter misinformation and misconceptions about Iran that may be perpetuated by mainstream media.
3) Empowering Iranian Voices: By engaging with the entertainment industry, to empower Iranian creators and professionals to have a greater say in how their culture is portrayed and represented in media.
4) Humanizing Iranians: Humanizing Iranians and their experiences is essential to cultivate empathy and compassion among American viewers. Many Iranian girls and youth are just like all the young American girls and youth with similar desires and habits.
And 5) Advocating for Change.

Overall, the collaboration with UIA is a vital and significant step in creating a more inclusive and accurate media landscape.

You recently hosted a mental health advocacy fundraising event for the Iranian community. Can you tell us a little bit about this event?
Yes, absolutely! Over the last ten months, I’ve organized several mental health events for the Iranian community. The latest event in Beverly Hills brought together mental health professionals, musicians, and practitioners to provide valuable mental health tools to the Los Angeles Iranian community. It also served as a fundraiser for UIA.

The financial costs of organizing these events are covered out of pocket by myself and a small group of close friends. The last event's ticket proceeds were donated to UIA. Our events celebrate Iranian culture and include music, dance, poetry, mental health speakers, meditation, sharing, singing, and sound baths to help people learn mental health tools and cope with trauma.

These events are inclusive and non-denominational, welcoming all minorities and various groups of Iranians, such as Balochis, Afghans, Kurds, LGBTQ+, Baha'is, Christians, Zoroastrians, Sufis, Jews, atheists, and Muslims. Everyone is welcome to join and find support during these challenging times.

Struggling with your own mental health and trauma, you have created various healing events and mental health curriculum to empower people to take an active role in their own healing. Can you tell us a bit about these events? How did organizing these help you recover?
Struggling with my own mental health and trauma led to the start of my own healing journey, where I explored various modalities such as yoga, meditation, EMDR, TMS, therapy, and various alternative medicines. My quest to heal led me to TRE classes, mindfulness practice, music therapy, a somatic therapy apprenticeship, reiki certifications, ayahuasca and psilocybin ceremonies, silent retreats, and becoming a Zen Buddhist. I share my experiences and insights openly, offering workshops that integrate multiple healing approaches and modalities such as sound healing, breathwork, somatic therapy, movement, meditation, and traditional mental health tools to empower others on their healing journey.

Being of service is a form of healing and has helped me in my own recovery. My suffering has become my offering and a gift, leading to transformative growth not only for myself but also for those around me. The healing events and curriculum serve as a cheat sheet for the public not to have to go through the lengthy process of discovering the various tools and practices. In the classes, I give short samples of various modalities so that people can easily learn and use whatever works best for them. The goal is to give people tools to help them calm their nervous system and help heal. I always urge people to be gentle with themselves and seek safe relationships and spaces for healing.

What piece of advice would you give to others struggling with mental health issues and dealing with trauma?
I urge people to be gentle with themselves and treat themselves with compassion. Creating safe spaces and boundaries are essential for healing. Seek safe people and environments and surround yourself with people who are safe and supportive. Healing takes time, and there is no silver bullet, but rest assured that when you learn to calm your nervous system, feel your feelings, and feel safe, your body will begin to heal itself in time.

Being an actress in the spotlight can be mentally demanding. How do you prioritize your mental well-being while juggling your career and advocacy work?
This is a tricky one. Sometimes there are so many demands on us in our fast-paced lives that it can feel impossible to create balance. Some of the things I do to prioritize my mental health and well-being is communicating with friends and loved ones when I am run down and exhausted, so that I am given an opportunity to take breaks from social obligations, social media messages, and texting. I also have learned to listen to my body and rest when I need rest, even if it means sitting out on fun activities and taking a nap instead. I’m fiercely protective of my boundaries and have learned over the years to quickly remove myself from social circles that are out of alignment with my integrity and do not serve my highest good. If I spend time with someone or a group and feel drained, I am careful to remove myself and not repeat the mistake. I have taken great care curating my inner circle of friends. I feel very lucky; I have some of the most kind, considerate, compassionate, and radically accepting close friends, and that has been a pillar of my wellbeing.

Do you have any exciting new projects/advocacy you would like to share? Anything our readers can help support?
The most exciting thing happening right now is our short film “Okay.” I wrote, co-directed, and starred in my first short film, and it has been doing very well in the film festival circuit. I am so beyond thankful and grateful to the amazing people that made the film possible.

Our film has been nominated for Best Actress and Best Cinematography at the Diversity in Cannes festival, won Best Actress at the Studio City Film Festival, and Best First-Time Filmmaker award at the Dubai Film festivals. We are so grateful to have been selected in over ten film festivals and to be able to share a culturally rich film that highlights the intersection of being both Middle Eastern and also living in the West and speaking English.

This film is a very personal piece, bringing awareness to mental health issues using a lighthearted yet purposeful approach to topics such as self-worth, addiction, suicide, healing after loss, codependence, divorce, and what it means to set and hold personal boundaries.

This film is seamlessly bilingual, flowing between Farsi and English. I myself have a diverse experience as an Iranian American born outside of Iran and often feel misplaced in both the Iranian and American communities. The film maintains subtitles in both languages throughout; merging the experience of so many displaced Iranians living the North American experience. We live a bilingual mess, and so does this film.

I’m so very proud of our diverse crew and cast and so thankful to have had my first experience making a film be with my closest friends. I am so thankful to our director, and one of my best friends, Elliot Knight, our Production team Albina Katsmanand Mariana Brassaroto, our executive producer and my longtime best friend, Zeeko Zaki, and the absolutely incredible cinematography of my dear friend Mark Farney. I am overflowing with gratitude to all of the amazing individuals who made this short a possibility — through donations of equipment, time, translation, editing, and money, to the countless number of people who gave guidance and mentorship. I’m so excited for people to see our little film.

There are three upcoming festivals where people can see the film. Our film will be screening at the Burbank Film Festival in September, is currently screening at the Farhang Film Festival, and will screen on August 12th here in LA at the LA Women inFilm Festival. People can check out my Instagram and the links in my bio on IG for more info.

It has been a crazy past few years; how have you been staying positive?
I do not prioritize staying positive; I prioritize staying authentic, truthful, and in harmony. I think it is far more important to stay in alignment with the truth of the world and the truth of my own nervous system than to create a false sense of positivity. Life is not supposed to be positive. Life is complicated, and I embrace the dark just as I embrace the light. I have learned from Buddhism that clinging to the light (positivity) can be just as harmful as clinging to the dark. Clinging to positivity can become a source of great suffering and untruth when all life asks of us is to fully allow and experience the spectrum of emotions and feelings that come and go. I don’t cling to anything; I let it move through me. I don’t need to stay positive; I ask for strength to weather the storms with integrity.

What is your motto in life?
“Heech Chiz Beh Joz Een Neest.” My favorite mantra to say to myself to help me radically accept the present moment is “Heech Chiz Beh Joz Een Neest,” which in Farsi means “there is nothing else but this, this, is all there is.” And this reminds me to allow whatever is happening to happen and to find a way to experience that moment without avoidance, denial, or escape.

To learn more about Yasmine Aker and her humanitarian work, please check out the links below:
Please check out the great work of social media pages @from____iran, @MiddleEastMatters, @AmnestyIran, and @CenterForHumanRights to stay informed about Iran and the Woman Life Freedom movement.

If you’d like to attend my upcoming music, healing, and somatic workshops, you can check out my website at www.YasmineAker.com or my Instagram (@iamyasi) for our Eventbrite ticket info. Our next healing workshop will be in Los Angeles on Saturday, Sept 30th, with very limited availability.

Team Credits:
Photographer: Vince Trupsin
Stylist: Quentin Fears
Make-up: Christopher Miles
Hair: Mika Fowler

COVER - Yasmine Aker - Canaries In The Coal Mine