Ajeh Agbese stands out in a crowd. I first noticed her huge smile a couple of years ago as we bumped fists while kickboxing. We soon became friends and I must tell you she inspires me with her positive outlook
Alex Navissi’s American Dream
Long before I landed in America, I was under the impression that I would meet people from various backgrounds, here, all working tirelessly towards realizing their own version of the American Dream… And I was right. The image I had cultivated as a child was the result of watching one too many sitcoms celebrating a…
Liz Seffrin: The Woman Who Canvassed Two Cities
The 2016 election year drove people apart as much as it brought them together. The entire country, as we are fully aware, sort of reshuffled like a deck of cards. Friends became
Janine’s Journey: Reiki and Regression Therapy
“There is more to this world than what meets the eye,” shared Dr. Janine Ambrose, a Reiki Master and Life Coach who is based in Waterloo, Iowa. Doctor Janine Ambrose
Lift Like A Woman!
Doctor Rana Alsharif is no ordinary young lady. Take a glance at her Instagram account and you’ll be blown away by how strong and determined she really is. In fact, she defies all synonyms of what you or I might consider the ‘norm,’ considering the stereotypes
Rawand’s Dream
A couple of weeks ago, a friend of mine came over for tea. She mentioned a Palestinian activist named Rawand Masoud who has made it her life’s mission to bring the world’s attention to the plight of Palestinians as well as to find a cure for cancer.
Improving Accessibility: The Case of Dr. Anam Najam
When Dr. Anam Najam suffered a critical injury nearly a decade ago, it changed the direction of her life. She was traveling with her
The APS Massacre – Three Years On
Ali Khan… Dead. Afsha… Dead. Awais… Dead. In the early hours following the APS massacre
Kirk Smalley: A Trailblazer In The Fight Against Bullying
Last week, I dropped my kids off to school and drove to Hawkeye Community College to hear Kirk Smalley speak.
Peshawar Food Diaries
When I first reached out to Peshawar Food Diaries (PFD) on Facebook, I thought the group was simply a platform