#27 Zahra Raheb: Afghan Family's Journey from Soviet Invasion to American Dream

What happens when a successful Afghan family loses everything overnight and must rebuild from nothing in a foreign country? In this powerful interview, I sit down with my mother-in-law Zahra Raheb to explore one of the most remarkable survival stories you'll ever hear. From Soviet invasion and refugee camps to single motherhood and military service in combat zones, Zahra's journey reveals how ordinary people develop extraordinary resilience when life strips away everything familiar. We uncover her unique philosophy on raising independent children, why she believes complaining destroys progress, and how witnessing death in war zones transformed her perspective on daily problems. This raw conversation challenges viewers to reconsider their own obstacles and discover the mental frameworks that turn victims into survivors. Connect with Zahra Raheb Website: https://bit.ly/4n3WsLX https://bit.ly/4601HpH Instagram: https://bit.ly/45mXYT3 Facebook: https://bit.ly/3SVTIm6 LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/43Tq1qA TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 ​Intro of Show 01:42 Zahra’s Family’s Back Story 13:06 Experience during the Soviet Invasion 17:15 Marriage and Migration 35:27 Zahra’s Entrepreneurship Journey 50:46 Experiencing Loss (Husband, Business, Assets) 1:07:38 Parenthood and Raising 4 Children 1:14:29 Working in the Military 1:18:56 Her Daughter Marrying David 1:23:06 Advice for Her Younger Self 1:24:07 Piece of Advice for Her Children Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 8 AM EST on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv Connect with David Guttman: Website: https://bit.ly/4jclYvK Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx X.com: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialDavidGuttman Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify: ​​ https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzV Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v