FreedomFest 2026

Mark Skousen attributes much of his success in life to his partnership with his wife, Jo Ann, whom he married in 1973. Currently associate editor of Forecasts & Strategies, she co-authored of several of his investment books, managed their home-based publishing business for several years, and is associate producer of FreedomFest. She is also the family travel manager, having decided three times that they should take advantage of sudden opportunities... Read More →

Rayan Farzad is an award-winning Iranian-American writer and director based in Los Angeles. A graduate of the American Film Institute Conservatory, he was the only director in his class selected to direct two thesis films with a combined budget exceeding $120,000. His work explores... Read More →

Nafisa Pierce is the Regional President of LOLA USA, where she leads national growth, leadership development, and strategic engagement across the United States. She is also a Ph.D. student in International Crime and Justice at Florida International University, with a Master’s in... Read More →

I’m Farshad Sharifi. The director of short film “ Frame”. I was born and raised in Iran and loved watching films since the young age. After getting my bachelor in engineering, I followed my dreams and got my masters degree in TV production. I was inspired by the women life freedom... Read More →