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Embracing and Preserving Democratic Values with Tzveta Raynova
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Embracing and Preserving Democratic Values with Tzveta Raynova
This week, Yuliana is joined by Tzveta Raynova, a media executive in New York City and former international student from Bulgaria, who shares her journey of overcoming the difficulties of obtaining a student visa in the US, especially after the events of September 11th. Tzveta highlights the complexities of immigration policies and the difficulties faced by foreign students, and recounts how, despite these challenges, she was able to succeed and become a proud US citizen who is fiercely committed to democracy.
In this thought-provoking conversation, she and Yulaina discuss their fears and concerns about the erosion of democratic values and the possibility of authoritarianism in the US. Tzveta shares her personal experiences growing up in an authoritarian country and how it has shaped her views on freedom and democracy. She reflects on her journey through business school during the Great Recession and facing unemployment, before delving deeper into the current state of the country, discussing how changing rules surrounding elections are making it harder for people to make their voices heard. Drawing upon their shared experience of the impact that uncertainty and fear have had on their lives, Yuliana and Tzveta underscore the importance of preserving democratic values for future generations - a powerful and timely message for us all to heed.
Episode Highlights:
- Tzveta’s experience as an international student in the US and the challenges she faced
- The impact of September 11th on her personal and professional life
- The complexities of immigration policies and how they can affect international students
- Tzveta’s journey to becoming a US citizen
- Her commitment to defending the values and ideals of democracy
- Experiences, fears and concerns with authoritarianism
- Importance of democracy and freedom
- Reflections on life experiences and uncertainty
- Concerns about the future and the erosion of democratic values
- The song that aligns with Tzveta’s vision of the world
Quotes:
"I came to the US for college originally from Bulgaria, and as an international student, you're governed by your student visa and what that permits you to do once you graduate."
"Literally ten days after my internship wrapped, 9/11 happened."
"I know how the world changed after that terrible day."
"I've heard stories from friends who are of Middle East descent all of a sudden getting pulled out of security lines, airports, getting asked questions."
"What terrifies me is being ruled by an authoritarian leader."
"The elections during those Communist times were just perfunctory functions. They were not real."
"One of the beautiful things about this country and democracy in this country is that people can organize and make their voice heard and that elections matter."
"And if the rules of how elections are run are changed so that regardless of what the people want, their chosen elected officials don't actually end up taking office, then we are in really dangerous territory."
“Don't stand on the sidelines. Get involved. At the minimum, make sure you vote, if you can.”
“‘Vivir Mi Vida’, which means ‘live my life’... is a song that I love listening to overall because it's kind of a song that you listen to both in good times and in bad, and it reminds you to keep staying in the present, focusing on the positive - that all sort of the painful moments or difficult moments will pass.”
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