93 Years of Faith, Family & Flying Free: An Armenian Woman’s Story | Easter Special with Moogie

In this heartfelt Easter special, I sit down with one of the most important women in my life—my 93-year-old “aunt/grandma,” Iris, affectionately known as Moogie or Moog. Born to Armenian immigrants who fled the genocide, she shares a powerful story of resilience, independence, and unwavering faith in God.From growing up in Hungry Hollow, a tight-knit immigrant community in Illinois, to breaking free from a difficult marriage and raising two daughters on her own, Moogie is living proof that faith and kindness can carry us through anything.This episode is a love letter to legacy, culture, and the strength of a woman who never stopped believing.In this episode, we talk about:Her family’s escape from the Armenian genocideLife in Hungry Hollow (later renamed Lincoln Place)Leaving a toxic marriage to build a better life for her daughtersThe power of faith, friendship, and forgivenessWhat she’s learned in 93 years—and her advice for us allThis Easter, let Moogie’s story remind you what really matters: love, faith, and the courage to keep flying free.Connect with me:📸 Instagram: @flyfreebirdpodcast