The closer we look around ourselves, the more we notice the advent of industries and fields across the world, especially the rise of the media space. Media houses over the years and more so in the last two years rose to newer success levels for covering many issues surrounding the world, like the pandemic.
However, people often do believe all that these media outlets cover and write about, not realizing that the news they publish as “facts” may not be as true as they claim to be. This is when ace media professionals and social advocates like Yasmin Tavakoli enter the picture to change the game of media for the better and serve people with fact-based information.
Wondering who is Yasmin Tavakoli? This passionate lady hails from Los Angeles, which was seen as one of the most affected cities in the US due to the pandemic. She attained a Master’s in Diplomacy from the University of Southern California and then even worked with the United Nations on different projects. From here, her passion for social advocacy grew.
After seeing the rise of media companies as powerhouses of information, covering all kinds of information consumed by most Americans, she decided to step forward and do her bit to hold these media houses accountable by sharing correct and apt information.
Today, Yasmin Tavakoli is a public figure and a known personality in the digital and media fields. Since last year in March, she took to social media to discuss facts about the pandemic, along with a doctor on Instagram Live, and this was the start of a new beginning for her.
After more than a year, her platform has evolved into a full-fledged podcast on Spotify and iTunes, where they hold important discussions around various topics. Her series titled “Talks with Yasmin” on Instagram and podcasts series on streaming sites have earned her massive fans and followers, where she interviews prominent personalities across fields like political pundits, business owners, doctors, city officials and many others. By discussing an array of topics, Yasmin Tavakoli has always made sure to spread more truth among people and her listeners.
She has now also joined hands with a media technology company called AllSides, which also supports sharing truthful and balanced news, media bias ratings and civil discourse. Their partnership has resulted in weekly discussions by the social advocate through the AllSides platform.
Yasmin Tavakoli is all about spreading facts through her work and platforms and enlightening people with the truth. To know more, follow her on Instagram @yasmintavakoli .
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