Started From the Bottom Zainab Salbi: From Under Saddam’s Thumb to Building a Successful Nonprofit

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Zainab Salbi grew up in Iraq, where her family lived in terror of Saddam Hussein. Then she came to America — and launched a nonprofit that has helped thousands of women around the world. In this episode, Zainab talks about her unique childhood, how she escaped an abusive marriage, and why she started an organization to help women survivors of war.

The Host

Justin Richmond

Justin Richmond is producer and co-host of the music podcast Broken Record with writer Malcolm Gladwell, New York Times editor Bruce Headlam, and music producer—and Def Jam co-founder—Rick Rubin. Justin…