Melika Razavi, a poker player, magician, and motivational speaker, as well as Miss Global Iran 2016, Miss Power Woman 2017, and Miss Global Fitness 2016, shares what it’s like to be a woman in the poker industry. She also gives us a glimpse into the world of magic and shares what it was like to work as a magician, how she got into it, and why she still always has a deck of cards handy. Tune in to hear how Melika overcomes big challenges and stands up for what she believes – even when it isn’t easy.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

• 00:00 – 23:30 - Melika’s background, how she got into poker, what she likes to play, the struggle for women in Iran, her book, and what it’s like to be a woman in poker.
• 23:30 – 39:00 - On her magic skills, her desire to play in the WSOP, her beliefs about government and humanity, her competition wins, and scam experience.
• 39:00 – 48:30 - The poker stops she’d like to attend, what she’s up to right now, how she got into magic, why she doesn’t get nervous when she speaks, and her big wins.
• 48:30 – 01:14:00 - Who she admires in poker, the sports she enjoys, what she thinks about the future of poker, traveling, her goals, and a guest appearance from Antonio Esfandiari.
• 01:14:00 – 01:27:30 - Some problematic things about Iran, the kindness of Iranian people, the positives she has pulled from the pandemic, and what she thinks about true beauty.
• 01:27:30 – 01:44:00 - Her favorite magicians, the growth of magic’s popularity, her poetry writing, and how she overcomes big challenges.

3 Key Points

• Believe in yourself and meditate.
• Love and support each other.
• Find your purpose.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Melika’s Instagram