Lunch‑Hour Inspiration: Shirin Behzadi Book Signing (Includes Book)

Date & Time

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 · 12:00–2:00 PM EDT

Location

Barnes & Noble – Fifth Avenue

555 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10017

About this event

Build massive momentum on your lunch break. Grab a latte at Barnes & Noble – Fifth Avenue - as we welcome Shirin Behzadi. At 17, she fled Iran during the war to become a gas station cashier in the US to survive. She now leads business moguls in expanding their own empires, all after surviving her own health crisis. Join the meet-and-greet and get a signed copy of her inspiring new memoir, The Unexpected CEO.

From escaping an oppressive regime to leading a billion‑dollar company, Shirin’s journey is a testament to resilience and reinvention. Get your copy signed, snap a photo, and leave with practical fuel for your own path.

Why attend

• Real‑world inspiration: How to turn setbacks into stepping stones.
• Leadership you can use: Values‑driven decisions through uncertainty.
• Career clarity: Lessons on reinvention, risk, and building what’s next.

What your ticket includes

• One copy of The Unexpected CEO
• Admission to the signing line
• Photo with Shirin (on your device)

Ticket: Photo Line Admission — $38.57 per person (book included).

Good to know

• Drop-in friendly: Join anytime during the 12:00–2:00 PM window.
• Check-in: Please show your Eventbrite ticket at the entrance to receive your book and line placement.
• Books: Additional copies may be available for purchase in‑store while supplies last.
• Accessibility: The store is accessible. For accommodations, please get in touch with the organizer.
• Refunds: Up to 7 days before the event.

Who it’s for

Founders & operators • Managers & team leads • Career pivoters • Students & emerging professionals • Anyone seeking a shot of courage and clarity.

ABOUT SHIRIN

Shirin Behzadi is an investor, advisor, board member, and entrepreneurial CEO whose life defies expectations. After escaping an oppressive regime in Iran, she started anew in the U.S., taking a job as a gas station cashier while pursuing her education and career. Through persistence and values‑based leadership, Shirin went on to build and lead a billion‑dollar company, guiding teams through rapid growth, industry change, and economic uncertainty. In her new memoir, The Unexpected CEO: My Journey from Gas Station Cashier to Billion-Dollar CEO, Shirin shares the pivotal moments that shaped her approach, how to make tough calls with heart, transform fear into focus, and unlock opportunities in unlikely places. Today, she invests in and advises mission‑driven companies, serving on boards and mentoring leaders who want to scale with integrity.Readers and audiences turn to Shirin for clear, practical takeaways on resilience, reinvention, and inclusive leadership, delivered with the honesty of someone who has lived it at every level. Whether you’re launching a career, leading a team, or navigating your next act, her story offers a blueprint for building a meaningful life and business.