Alexa Askari

Alexa Askari is an attorney who lives in Los Angeles with her husband, their cat, and their dog. In her free time, she enjoys cooking Persian food, trying various cuisines, and shopping for vintage items. Alexa’s biggest inspirations are her father, who was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s in his 30s, and her mother, who is his caregiver.

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