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Fighting Back: When Life Had Other Plans | Ara Zada & Taline Baljian
· 1 h 02 min · S1 E18
Episode Fighting Back: When Life Had Other Plans | Ara Zada & Taline Baljian
Life doesn't always go according to plan.
Chef, author, television personality, and Armenian cultural ambassador Ara Zada joins Paisan Kapitan to share his incredible journey—from skateboarding and snowboarding to national television, surviving kidney cancer, and building one of the most recognizable food brands in the Armenian community.
Then, Taline Baljian opens up about her family's immigration journey, becoming the first college graduate in her family, raising twin daughters, losing a multi-store family business after COVID, and finding the courage to start over in an entirely new career when life took an unexpected turn.
From faith and family to perseverance and reinvention, this is a powerful conversation about what happens when life doesn't follow the script.
🔥 In this episode: • Ara Zada on cancer, fatherhood, food, and fame • The real story behind his social media success • Taline Baljian's inspiring immigrant and family journey • Losing everything and starting over • Faith, resilience, and finding purpose through adversity • The moments that changed their lives forever
🎙️ Hosted by Paisan Kapitan 📻 Presented by Hye Jams Radio
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