Season 7 kicks off with Zeeyana Jivraj, a professional footballer for Pakistan's Women's National Team with a master's degree in cancer biology. Her story doesn't begin with soccer or science alone. For Zeeyana, the two have always been intertwined. In this episode, our hosts explore how growing up with two passions shaped her journey—and why they have more in common than you might think.
Zeeyana reflects on how education has influenced her soccer career, the barriers that still exist in women's sports, and her commitment to increasing representation for South Asian women in the game.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation about the transferable skills shared between education and athletics, the power of representation, and how hard work and perseverance can open doors on the pitch and beyond.
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Dive into Fresh Perspectives: Conversations with All-Star Innovators in Education, a podcast dedicated to connecting with the visionaries and organizations driving change in education through disruptive and innovative approaches. Join Learn Fresh’s Nick Monzi and Calvin Sibert as they explore a range of topics—from racial and gender equity to social-emotional learning and the evolving educational landscape. Discover more about our work at learnfresh.org.