Life Of Dar
by Darya Abtahi
This is “Life of Dar”, a series of bad decisions that make great stories— a raw look into what it means to chase dreams, break cycles, and stay grounded as a 23-year-old in the music industry. I talk about life as a blonde Persian, dating, and all the chaos that comes with figuring it out in this generation... lots of dating... unfortunately.
Episodes
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4: Rejection is HOT
I finally did it, I brought on a dating coach... Welcome Love Amy! We discuss the complexities of dating, particularly in the context of dating apps and personal experiences, especially in NYC! But its not so bad as you think. The moment I stopped chasing, boy, did I attract the craziest kinds of...
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*szn 3: LOST FILES* Cycling Sisters
We’re coworkers but we’ve never worked a shift together.. meet my newly found sister from another mister who’s been recently making the Bay Area her new home! Somehow I ended up in the middle of the woods 8 hours before my wisdom teeth removal and partied a little too hard by the ocean.
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Video format of episode 7!
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4: I’m Successful Because I’m Confident
I’m back in the studio with a summer full of stories: a reality TV opportunity, spontaneous trips, dating middle easterns for once, and a career reset. Behind the highlights, I’ve been burnt out and figuring out what deserves my energy. Inspired by Russ’s It’s All in Your Head, this episode is...
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4: I'm a Mentor?
Hamptons, Delaware, Dar is everywhere! My first New England summer adventure... This week's guest is one of my favorite people, Jordy B. Plot twist: I was her sorority big, but somehow we've become even closer after graduation than we ever were in college. From me crashing her Florida spring…
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4: Persian Version
I'm joined by my friend-turned-roommate Jolie as we officially enter our Upper East Side era. From how we met and ended up living together in NYC to post-grad, job hunting, and how New York has completely changed our outlook on life (and men), we're covering it all. Plus, we're spilling on the...
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4: Music is the Universal Language
A topic that is has been a part of me since I could speak! I am so happy to share this episode with a growing artist here in NYC, Nate Dailey, where we both share our love for the art, why we do it, and of course- Nate gives me commentary on my search for love in NYC.
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4: 23 and me
Cue the Birthday Song. Its Birthday Debrief time- the one episode per season that makes you question if I will ever stop celebrating my birthday for the whole month. (no!) The saying goes, 'New York or Nowhere' but I would be lying if I said I didn't miss home. A new chapter awaits. [I need an...
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4: Family Affair
Episode 3 of Season 4 is a family affair as my cousin Kelly joins me for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation on finding your home away from home. From Argentina wine country to Boca Raton billionaires, we unpack travel chaos, cultural discoveries, dating disasters, and why life always seems…
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4: Wall Street (I keep waking up on)
Wall Street—an episode about chaos, cash, and learning the hard way that New York will still be there tomorrow. From girls’ dinners and Michigan memories to questionable spending habits (yes, almost $3K in three weeks… call me insane), we unpack what’s actually worth it in your 20s, travel,...
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4: DAR-YC
JUST DO IT! I moved to the city of my dreams and beat all odds against me. I share the story on how I came here with 5 professional network connections to 45 in just one month; from shooting BTS at New York Fashion Week, invited to album listening parties, and interviewing for more than 8 new...
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szn 3: BIG bite out the Apple
Everyone loved him in episode “2 man” so I brought back my good friend Yanis, for the season 3 finale. As much as I thought I’d be more reflective in this episode— I can’t help the truth; it’s been an exciting time hanging out with my different prospects in the Bay and Yanis and I talk about...
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szn 3: Since Birf
My guest was in the delivery room when I was born, and no she is not my mother… she’s my best friend who’s navigated the Bay Area with me since ‘03, Persian twin, and someone who we pass our roster back and forth with. (Totally kidding?) Almaden V.S. Cupertino
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szn 3: Women in CS
Your favorite Silicon Valley born and raised girls who are proving stereotypes wrong day by day! Welcome my guest Ananya who may be the only reason I passed french in middle school AND high school. From partying in Purdue together (I didn’t even go there) and now living on our own in big new...
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szn 3: Business ONLY
Meet my business partner, Elise, before Life of Dar there was "On the phone, with Elise and Dar". While I was gone to Arizona, She has been RUNNING the Bay Area streets! So far, she is the only guest that has been friends with me for over 12 YEARS! Hear every phase of dar and you'll start to...
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szn 3: You're Seeing Double
You are in fact hearing double. Welcome my sister Sarah, to the pod! The one who laid it down for me before I created my own storyline. Even though we are 17 years apart, we still share so many similar interests such as gossip on guys, starting our own businesses, bay area party scenes, and more!...
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szn 3: I shot my shot
Episode 6!!! I'm moving to New York- my 3 week hiatus underwent some fun holiday changes, such as finally dropping the ball and making my move across the country. I also decided to mega side quest and audition for 'The Voice'(I'm in season 25 already in the audience)! And as always, I shot my…
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szn 3: I'm home?!
I went back to where it all started... The University of Arizona! I have my little and best friend, Jordyn, from "I went to the Grammy's" to recap my homecoming weekend. It's always a good time here.
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szn 3: A Transformative Halloween
Happy Halloween! The transformation is real, from throwing my own halloween party to realizing how much I’ve grown through rejection, reflection, and a little chaos through and LOT of google calendar scheduling. This week, I’m diving into how I accidentally scheduled a transformation. From SF…
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szn 3: 2 Man
I have officially deleted the apps after I went on 3 dates in less than 48 hours... and your favorite '2 Man' is here to discuss it all with me. My brother's, I should say, dive into the reality of being a kid growing up in Cupertino and wanting to make their immigrant parents proud, my therapist...
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szn 3: Nightmare B* Rotation
I went to UC Davis?? Three friends, *two* mics, and zero sense of direction. My creative bestie and my engineer friend reunite for what can only be described as a post-grad fever dream: $150 worth of psychic readings, an Asia travel debrief, my soft launch away from men, and a hard launch into…
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szn 3: I just graduated.
SEASON 3 IS HERE AND IT IS HERE TO STAY! Get ready for a new and evolved dar, sharing her wisdom of life outside of a routine of class, greek parties, and sleepless nights in Tucson... to sleepless nights in the Bay Area. Why may that be? Listen to catch up.
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S2 FINALE: My Time as VP of the Business School
I'm graduating. And this is the season finale of season 2.. How far we've come!! In this episode, I reflect on my journey as Vice President of the Business School at the University of Arizona — joined by a fellow Business Student Council member and friend, Bella, as we talk about our favorite...
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S2: I Threw 8 Parties for my 22nd
In this birthday debrief, I recap the chaos and glam of turning 22 — from renting a party bus to going wine tasting in style, and even getting surprised when I least expected it. Tune in as I break down how I somehow ended up with eight celebrations (yes, eight), the best and worst moments, and...
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S2: The Entertainment Business
Let's talk music! I brought my good friend, Soleill, onto today's episode. Soleill has her own radio show called "Pretty Girls Luv Hip Hop", and is an aspiring Music Agent. We met from day one here at The UofA and share many music-related stories and memories. We talk ALL things music... You…
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S2: Meet the Squad
Get to know all the real dirty secrets of what goes on with me and my crew! I have my best friends Emma and Trevor who have made my experience at the UofA 100x better. Emma, who was my reason for coming here and Trevor, who has been my partner in crime for the past year. Oh! And of course, and...
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S2: The Final Steps
It's all coming to an end... no, not the podcast yet, but my years of schooling, structure, and all the silly things in between. Of course I can bring that energy with me as I enter into this unknown and new chapter, though I dive into some things we, seniors, don't talk about. Senioritis, and…
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S2: I Always get into 'Funny Business'
3 Weeks MIA... Where have I been?! In this episode I dive into my last spring break as a college student in Cancun, enrolling myself into a state-wide case competition in which I got into some funny business, and doing a call-in segment asking my friends the big question; 'Why can't I find love?'...
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S2: Pre-Spring Break ☁️
I took two shots of espresso before today’s episode… that should explain a lot. #solopod Run down of my recent weekend trip to San Diego and partying with ex-musically star “Bruhitszach” and my struggles with something..👀
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S2: Sin City Secrets
I am on the streak of bringing on guest speakers and this week I have my good friend Elli on the pod! Elli is THE Vegas 'it' girl and does a deep dive on her stories being backstage with artists. Though Elli and I also take a dive into where we want to pivot our careers, and I get her input on my...
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S2: I'm a Simp
I am rebranding myself... I was a bit on the edge recording this episode because I am back to being solo and dealing with the consequences of sharing too much on my podcast. Nonetheless, I had quite the weekend in Boston, where I got with my friends neighbor and really took advantage of our…
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S2: I Went to the Grammys
GUEST ALERT!!! Follow my bestie Jordyn, and I talk all the tea about my recent Grammys experience and our take on the winners, her 21st birthday, and some other tea that you just got to tune into.
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S2: Dar Abroad
5 months in Spain, 24 hours in Ibiza with David Guetta, 12 countries hit, some men involved, and some empowering growth endured. What DID Dar do abroad? Next episode will be with a guest...
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Season 2: Young Men Win
I'm backkkk! Did you guys miss me? Thought so. I have to catch you all up on my summer and some details from abroad! I did have some run ins from boys, of all ages too... Give it a listen and get ready for a crazy new season!
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SEASON FINALE: The Real Dar
I finally got the hang of podcasting and it only took me to the season finale... This episode, I really wind down, more down than other episodes. I dive into my love for film, Tommy Richman (future boyfriend), my weekend in Vegas along with tips, and how I am preparing for adulthood. Don't worry,...
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Episode 5: Unhinged
Welcome to a delirious rant after recording my birthday episode where I dive into the truth of my type, future endeavors, and the potential end to the podcast. But this is NOT the end, just yet!
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Episode 4: The REAL 21st Rundown
Oh, so you think you know what happened during my 21st Birthday Week? Well now is the time to share the story on how I performed my first stand up show for a Tucson crowd, potentially went to the strip club, and learn whether or not if I made it out on my 21st. All shared with a special guest!
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Episode 3: Situationship
Uploading on my birthday... Welcome to Episode 3 where I dive into all sorts of topics like being hung up on my first ever situationship?!?! Wild, I know... I guess you will have to listen to find out the rest.
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Episode 2: Pre Bday Drama
Ready to learn more about what goes on in the life of dar? Well, you're in luck! I break down one of my favorite holidays, my BIRTHDAY, and what's planned for my Birth Week. I also share about how I almost died at the U of A due to my Lyft driver crashing, snapchat's following list, my weekly boy...
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Epsiode 1: Father's Day 2023
Welcome to the "Life Of Dar", where I expose true stories about my life, family, and overall path as a college student who hopes to make it big one way or another. Episode 1 one dives into my weight loss journey and how its changed my trajectory at the University of Arizona, my life growing up in...
About this show
This is “Life of Dar”, a series of bad decisions that make great stories— a raw look into what it means to chase dreams, break cycles, and stay grounded as a 23-year-old in the music industry. I talk about life as a blonde Persian, dating, and all the chaos that comes with figuring it out in this generation... lots of dating... unfortunately.
Hosted by
Darya Abtahi