As the 2024 presidential election inches closer, two nonprofit groups favored by pop icons and Hollywood stars are merging to get out the vote.
I Am a Voter has been absorbed by HeadCount. The latter is a field operation that provides voter registration and education at concerts and music festivals, heavily courting young people.
Both organizations identify as nonpartisan, and will now share resources and expertise ahead of November. Collectively, the groups have been utilized or endorsed by Billie Eilish, Harry Styles, Alicia Keys, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Aniston and Olivia Rodrigo. Brands have also partnered with each, including the NBA, Major League Baseball, Spotify, Mattel and Liquid Death.
“I am a voter formed in 2018 to unify around a central truth: our democracy works best when we all participate,” said Iaav co-founders Mandana Dayani and Natalie Tran. “We truly believe in the power of culture to inspire others and shape narratives. With...
I Am a Voter has been absorbed by HeadCount. The latter is a field operation that provides voter registration and education at concerts and music festivals, heavily courting young people.
Both organizations identify as nonpartisan, and will now share resources and expertise ahead of November. Collectively, the groups have been utilized or endorsed by Billie Eilish, Harry Styles, Alicia Keys, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Aniston and Olivia Rodrigo. Brands have also partnered with each, including the NBA, Major League Baseball, Spotify, Mattel and Liquid Death.
“I am a voter formed in 2018 to unify around a central truth: our democracy works best when we all participate,” said Iaav co-founders Mandana Dayani and Natalie Tran. “We truly believe in the power of culture to inspire others and shape narratives. With...
- 5/2/2024
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Human rights activist and business leader Mandana Dayani has signed with CAA.
Dayani created and founded along with CAA I am a voter., a nonpartisan organization looking to boost civic engagement. More recently, she served as president of Archewell, the Los Angeles-based production, audio and philanthropic company founded by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Archewell has credits like the popular podcast Archetypes on Spotify, the Netflix documentary series Harry & Meghan and Prince Harry’s best-selling autobiography Spare. The Harry & Meghan docuseries, directed by Liz Garbus, featured extensive interviews with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and chronicled the couple’s romance, their experiences within the British royal family and their role on the world stage.
Since launching in 2018, I am a voter. has registered over 500,000 Americans to encourage voter participation, especially among young people. The organization has worked in partnership with the NBA, Disney, Bumble, Starbucks, the NFL, H&m,...
Dayani created and founded along with CAA I am a voter., a nonpartisan organization looking to boost civic engagement. More recently, she served as president of Archewell, the Los Angeles-based production, audio and philanthropic company founded by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Archewell has credits like the popular podcast Archetypes on Spotify, the Netflix documentary series Harry & Meghan and Prince Harry’s best-selling autobiography Spare. The Harry & Meghan docuseries, directed by Liz Garbus, featured extensive interviews with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and chronicled the couple’s romance, their experiences within the British royal family and their role on the world stage.
Since launching in 2018, I am a voter. has registered over 500,000 Americans to encourage voter participation, especially among young people. The organization has worked in partnership with the NBA, Disney, Bumble, Starbucks, the NFL, H&m,...
- 12/15/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Meghan Markle’s New Instagram: 1 Follower Accidentally Confirms That @meghan Really Is Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle is more than likely returning to Instagram. The Duchess of Sussex hinted last year that she was planning to return to the popular social media app, and a mysterious Instagram account, only called @meghan, recently appeared on the platform. People instantly suspected it was the former working, but a few sly people realized that one person who follows the account pretty much gives it away that it is, in fact, the duchess.
It still remains unclear when Meghan will officially launch the account.
Meghan Markle | Chris Jackson/Wpa Pool/Getty Images Meghan Markle’s former employee might have just revealed that @meghan belongs to the duchess
Anyone who has eagle eyes and follows the duchess’ life might have been able to figure out Meghan’s new Instagram account just based on the high-profile people following it. More specifically, Express reports that Mandana Dayani follows it; this is important...
It still remains unclear when Meghan will officially launch the account.
Meghan Markle | Chris Jackson/Wpa Pool/Getty Images Meghan Markle’s former employee might have just revealed that @meghan belongs to the duchess
Anyone who has eagle eyes and follows the duchess’ life might have been able to figure out Meghan’s new Instagram account just based on the high-profile people following it. More specifically, Express reports that Mandana Dayani follows it; this is important...
- 9/6/2023
- by Julia Mullaney
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Another high-profile employee working for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell nonprofit organization has reportedly left.
According to Page Six, head of audio Rebecca Sananès, who was in charge of Meghan’s “Archetypes” podcast, is no longer working for the couple.
It’s not known as of yet whether there will be a second season of the podcast, the publication states, but if there is, producer Terry Wood will allegedly be brought on board for it.
Sources have said that Sananès is now keen to launch her own project after just over a year with Archewell, claiming her departure is “part of a larger growth plan for the Sussexes’ brand.”
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are thought to have already hired a replacement,...
According to Page Six, head of audio Rebecca Sananès, who was in charge of Meghan’s “Archetypes” podcast, is no longer working for the couple.
It’s not known as of yet whether there will be a second season of the podcast, the publication states, but if there is, producer Terry Wood will allegedly be brought on board for it.
Sources have said that Sananès is now keen to launch her own project after just over a year with Archewell, claiming her departure is “part of a larger growth plan for the Sussexes’ brand.”
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are thought to have already hired a replacement,...
- 12/5/2022
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
There have been some changes at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Foundation.
According to People, the couple are now going to be taking “full lead” of their nonprofit organization after president Mandana Dayani stepped down from the role in a “mutually planned” arrangement.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who launched Archewell in 2020, shared in a statement, “Ms. Dayani has been an integral part of Archewell and we are grateful for her passion, commitment and leadership.
“Ms. Dayani was brought on during their parental leave to move the company and its projects forward. She has continued to shape its vision and future successfully.”
Read More: Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Drop Second Teaser For Tell-All Netflix Documentary, Confirm Release Date
The statement continued, “Her transition was mutually planned, with intent for the Duke and Duchess to now take full lead of their company.
“There will be no replacement for this position,...
According to People, the couple are now going to be taking “full lead” of their nonprofit organization after president Mandana Dayani stepped down from the role in a “mutually planned” arrangement.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who launched Archewell in 2020, shared in a statement, “Ms. Dayani has been an integral part of Archewell and we are grateful for her passion, commitment and leadership.
“Ms. Dayani was brought on during their parental leave to move the company and its projects forward. She has continued to shape its vision and future successfully.”
Read More: Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Drop Second Teaser For Tell-All Netflix Documentary, Confirm Release Date
The statement continued, “Her transition was mutually planned, with intent for the Duke and Duchess to now take full lead of their company.
“There will be no replacement for this position,...
- 12/5/2022
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are to assume full leadership of their Archewell Foundation, as the organization’s president, Mandana Dayani, is stepping down after 18 months.
Dayani was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the media and charitable group and has exited in what has been described as an amicable and planned transition. She will not be replaced as Archewell’s founders Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had long intended to assume full management of the enterprise.
Per a statement shared with Deadline, an Archewell spokesperson said Dayani was brought on while the couple was off for parental leave and that “she has continued to shape (Archewell’s) vision and future successfully.” (See the full statement below.)
Dayani is an entrepreneur and attorney who previously worked with fashion guru Rachel Zoe and co-founded non-partisan outfit I Am A Voter. She also launched podcast, The Dissenters, with Debra Messing in...
Dayani was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the media and charitable group and has exited in what has been described as an amicable and planned transition. She will not be replaced as Archewell’s founders Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had long intended to assume full management of the enterprise.
Per a statement shared with Deadline, an Archewell spokesperson said Dayani was brought on while the couple was off for parental leave and that “she has continued to shape (Archewell’s) vision and future successfully.” (See the full statement below.)
Dayani is an entrepreneur and attorney who previously worked with fashion guru Rachel Zoe and co-founded non-partisan outfit I Am A Voter. She also launched podcast, The Dissenters, with Debra Messing in...
- 12/5/2022
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Meghan Markle is showing her support for activists of women’s rights in Iran.
The Duchess of Sussex wore a black shirt with Farsi words on it as she posed for a photo with Archewell president Mandana Dayani, as well as EVP of Global Communications Ashley Hansen.
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Her shirt reads “زن زندگی آزادی” in Farsi, reports Cosmopolitan.
Dayani shared the moment to her Instagram with the caption, “Women. Life. Freedom. Allies have shown up in so many forms over the past month since the death of Mahsa Amini.”
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“I am so grateful to work with incredible women like Meghan and my fellow Iranian colleague and friend, Ashley Momtaheni, as we continue to highlight the bravery and courage...
The Duchess of Sussex wore a black shirt with Farsi words on it as she posed for a photo with Archewell president Mandana Dayani, as well as EVP of Global Communications Ashley Hansen.
Read More: Meghan Markle Shares How She Felt After Millions Watched Bombshell Oprah Winfrey Interview: ‘I Remember Feeling A Bit Uncomfortable’
Her shirt reads “زن زندگی آزادی” in Farsi, reports Cosmopolitan.
Dayani shared the moment to her Instagram with the caption, “Women. Life. Freedom. Allies have shown up in so many forms over the past month since the death of Mahsa Amini.”
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Mandana Dayani (@mandanadayani)
“I am so grateful to work with incredible women like Meghan and my fellow Iranian colleague and friend, Ashley Momtaheni, as we continue to highlight the bravery and courage...
- 10/19/2022
- by Anita Tai
- ET Canada
On Thursday, Hillary Clinton will appear as the latest guest on The Dissenters, a new podcast series that features 21 interviews with leaders and activists on their meaning of “dissent.” The series is hosted by Debra Messing and Mandana Dayani, co-founders of the non-profit campaign I Am a Voter.
In an exclusive clip from their interview, Clinton discusses the importance of dissent and peaceful protest in light of recent demonstrations against police brutality. “I think about Dr. King, and I think about losing John Lewis — people not only willing to dissent and protest,...
In an exclusive clip from their interview, Clinton discusses the importance of dissent and peaceful protest in light of recent demonstrations against police brutality. “I think about Dr. King, and I think about losing John Lewis — people not only willing to dissent and protest,...
- 10/21/2020
- by Claire Shaffer
- Rollingstone.com
Whether you've been a longtime fan or you just recently devoured her latest memoir, Untamed, you know that Glennon Doyle's unapologetic, relatable advice pretty much speaks to your soul. Debra Messing and cohost Mandana Dayani - who created and cofounded I Am a Voter - wholeheartedly agree, which is why the duo asked Doyle to be the very first guest on their brand-new podcast, The Dissenters, and we have an exclusive clip above for you to listen to.
"Glennon Doyle is our goddess. She just makes everyone feel seen and has this magical power of validating our feelings and giving us the hope and courage to be whoever we want to be. Every page of her book Untamed just made our hearts burst," Messing told Popsugar. "I think one of my favorite parts of our conversation was discovering our mutual love for The Real Housewives, but I think the biggest...
"Glennon Doyle is our goddess. She just makes everyone feel seen and has this magical power of validating our feelings and giving us the hope and courage to be whoever we want to be. Every page of her book Untamed just made our hearts burst," Messing told Popsugar. "I think one of my favorite parts of our conversation was discovering our mutual love for The Real Housewives, but I think the biggest...
- 5/21/2020
- by Kristin Harris
- Popsugar.com
Exclusive: Will & Grace star Debra Messing and Mandana Dayani, co-founder of nonpartisan organization I Am A Voter, are launching a podcast to shine a spotlight on people who have challenged the status quo.
The pair are launching The Dissenters on May 21 and the first season of the show will feature 20 episodes.
Messing and Dayani spoke to Deadline about the move, how they chose the people that inspired them and why they wanted to get into the medium of podcasting.
The first season will include guests such as Glennon Doyle, founder of Together Rising, Adam Schiff, Jane Fonda and Patrisse Cullors.
It is produced by Dear Media, Messing, Dayani and Erica First.
Messing told Deadline, “We’re both nerds, we’re very much into activism and organizing and we realized all of these people that re inspiring us, we wanted to share with other people. we wanted to meet our heroes.
The pair are launching The Dissenters on May 21 and the first season of the show will feature 20 episodes.
Messing and Dayani spoke to Deadline about the move, how they chose the people that inspired them and why they wanted to get into the medium of podcasting.
The first season will include guests such as Glennon Doyle, founder of Together Rising, Adam Schiff, Jane Fonda and Patrisse Cullors.
It is produced by Dear Media, Messing, Dayani and Erica First.
Messing told Deadline, “We’re both nerds, we’re very much into activism and organizing and we realized all of these people that re inspiring us, we wanted to share with other people. we wanted to meet our heroes.
- 5/13/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Rachel Zoe lounged in the grass at an La park with Skyler on Saturday. The duo were out enjoying the unusually warm weather on the West Coast and Rachel snapped pictures of her little guy during their playtime. While Rachel hung out with Skyler, dad Rodger Berman was busy playing golf. Skyler and Rachel did have another visitor - Rachel's friend Mandana Dayani stopped by before the entire group headed off to shop. Rachel and Skyler have been on the go a lot lately, including multiple lunch dates with pals. Friday night was all about couples time, though, since Rachel and Rodger stayed home and watched Love Actually. View Slideshow ›...
- 3/5/2012
- by Lauren Turner
- Popsugar.com
Rachel Zoe and her son Skyler met up with the vice president of Rachel Zoe Inc., Mandana Dayani, for lunch at Hugo's in La yesterday. Mandana held Skyler while Rachel walked close by. It was a casual outing for Rachel, who spent the weekend celebrating the Oscars. She tried out multiple looks in her studio on Friday and stepped out for Vanity Fair's Oscar party with husband Rodger Berman on Sunday. Rachel was one of the many famous faces on the red carpet at the bash, which was also attended by Gwyneth Paltrow, Natalie Portman, Kate Hudson, and Cameron Diaz. There were so many pictures from Oscar night with multiple events taking place around town, including the big show, so make sure to check them all out. View Slideshow ›...
- 2/28/2012
- by Lauren Turner
- Popsugar.com
Chanel threw a fashionable dinner to celebrate the opening night of Numéro Privés at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas on Friday. The attendees included Jessica Alba, Rachel Zoe, Diane Kruger, Alexa Chung, and Brad Goreski. Diane got glam in a sequin-embroidered number, while Jessica wore a black and white silk dress to pose alongside her husband Cash Warren. Jessica's fun night out followed a busy business week that saw the launch of her new eco-friendly home products line, The Honest Company. Rachel and Rodger Berman took the quick trip to Sin City while their pals Joey Maalouf and Mandana Dayani took care of their son Skyler. Jessica and the rest of the stylish crowd kept the action going with an afterparty at 1Oak, where they hung out until after midnight. Billy Farrell and David X. Prutting/BFAnyc.com View Slideshow ›...
- 1/23/2012
- by Lauren Turner
- Popsugar.com
Rachel Zoe wore a Ysl jumpsuit covered in sequins last night alongside husband Rodger Berman at the launch of her new company, the Zoe Media Group, at the Sayers Club in Hollywood. Many of her employees, old and new, turned out for the preholiday bash. We caught a minute with Rachel on her way inside, and she gave some advice for end-of-year dressing. Jeremiah Brent, a newcomer this season on The Rachel Zoe Project, turned out as well, along with Mandana Dayani and Joey Maalouf.December brings the end of a life-changing year for Rachel. In addition to the success of her Rachel Zoe Collection and earning a Footwear News Award for the launch of her shoe line, Rachel and Rodger expanded their family! Little Skyler Berman arrived in March, and his presence will make the holidays extra special for the extended Berman-Zoe clan.Click "Launch Gallery" below to see the fashion filled night!
- 12/15/2011
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
Rachel Zoe wore a Ysl jumpsuit covered in sequins last night alongside husband Rodger Berman at the launch of her new company, the Zoe Media Group, at the Sayers Club in Hollywood. Many of her employees, old and new, turned out for the preholiday bash. We caught a minute with Rachel on her way inside, and she gave some advice for end-of-year dressing. Find out what Rachel suggests later today on PopSugar Rush! Jeremiah Brent, a newcomer this season on The Rachel Zoe Project, turned out as well, along with Mandana Dayani and Joey Maalouf. December brings the end of a life-changing year for Rachel. In addition to the success of her Rachel Zoe Collection and earning a Footwear News Award for the launch of her shoe line, Rachel and Rodger expanded their family! Little Skyler Berman arrived in March, and his presence will make the holidays extra special for the extended Berman-Zoe clan.
- 12/15/2011
- by Allie Merriam
- Popsugar.com
Rachel Zoe and Rodger Berman bundled up with Skyler to pick up a few snacks in La yesterday. The family of three is back on the West Coast after traveling home from NYC together early Saturday morning. Rachel and Rodger spent a week in the Big Apple, where they attended the launch of Valentino's virtual museum. Rachel also made time for work by showing off her shopping picks at Piperlime's Piping Hot Lounge and appearing live on QVC to promote her collaboration with the brand. It was a busy trip for Rachel, who also checked out new handbag prototypes for the Rachel Zoe Collection with her company's CEO Mandana Dayani. View Slideshow ›...
- 12/12/2011
- by Lauren Turner
- Popsugar.com
Rachel Zoe grabbed lunch with the vice president of her company, Mandana Dayani, in Beverly Hills yesterday. The business partners also stopped for an appointment and Mandana shared a picture of Rachel's stylish outfit from inside the office building on Twitter. Rachel had a different companion, her son Skyler, with her to run errands around town on Wednesday. He was in his usual fashionable duds, which Rachel has said she has too much fun picking out for him. Fashion may be Rachel's main focus, but she's also open about her other love, the Twilight series! She showed off her knowledge with our recent How Well Do You Know Twilight quiz, and shared that she'll be heading to the theaters to watch Breaking Dawn Part 1 today. View Slideshow ›...
- 11/18/2011
- by Lauren Turner
- Popsugar.com
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