In the first installment of our mini-season featuring Afghan refugees, Rahela Rezaie talks about how to build the courage it takes to start something new. After 10 years in the U.S., she’s just finished a manuscript for her autobiographical novel tentatively titled The Golden Cage, where she explores the courage through the eyes of Mahtab, a young woman who fights for life, love and human rights in Kabul, Afghanistan. Listen to the episode to hear Rahela’s thoughts on the connection between courage and culture.

Music: Ketsa - Acid Road