April 27, 2021
Every year, celebrating Purim reminds us of the story of how a Jewish woman became the Queen of Persia and saved her people with her wisdom, dedication and heart. I was honored to chat with Jackie Zarine Mostny, a modern day Persian Queen whose lineage and family come from the town of
Shushan, modern day Hamadan in Northern Iran. She’s continuing in the rich tradition of the Persian Jewish community, upheld by the strength of women in the legacy of Queen Esther.
Jackie’s built a career in supporting women-led initiatives, from hosting her own networking events for women in the cannabis industry, supporting women learning more about their monthly cycles in a partnership at Thinx Underwear, to coaching women to start their own Rosh Chodesh Circles with At The Well. Whatever industry she’s in, she finds a way to make this passion a centerpiece of her work.