The Muse Ft Cristina de la Concha
One of the days during an art retreat in Spain. I was surrounded by the lush mountains of Alcover, meditations, chanting, and a bit of Kambucha. I met Cristina who was capturing us all in our natural element of experiencing movement and intuition in art. By sharing and receiving thoughtfulness. We were all drawing life […]
Can brands dare to put disability next to swag? ft. Pepsi Pakistan
Inclusion, Disability, Equity, and Integration are all buzzwords that the Titans (I mean brands) of the world are wrapping their heads around. Some for the sake of cashing attention but some brands are truly curious to understand the vacuum. But what am I curious about? Why do we see an able-bodied person as a full […]
What can Zumba teach us about Inclusion and grinning? ft. Simon Monserrat
Is it possible to grin for 60 minutes straight? It is when you are doing Zumba while being on a wheelchair. The first thing I asked Simon Monserrat when I got a chance to speak with him was, ´Why did you let me come to your Zumba class when you were aware that I was […]
Who is stopping you from painting a wall? Ft. Yesyoucanspray
This is exactly what I was thinking when I signed up for the street art workshop with Yesyoucanspray in Lisbon, Portugal. Why did it take me so long to paint a wall? Who was stopping me and why did I stop myself in the first place? Street Art has been no stranger to our eyes […]
Make the best of an event Ft Skift Global Forum East Dubai
I was at the Skift Global Forum East this month in Dubai and I am going to tell you 9 ways how you can make the best of an event just like I do. They are: (1) Tell a story with your look – Don’t just put on clothes and head to an event. Become […]
Style with confidence ft. Girl Gone International
I don’t talk much about my dressing sense but I can tell you that a lot of work goes into deciding what to wear. Even though I am a wheelchair user and a Hijabi, there are no limits because it is all about how you want to feel, style with confidence and make others feel around […]
How to see Triangle of Sadness ft. Filmstaden
Somebody get me Ruben Ostlund´s number! This wish hits me harder while I was way into the movie “Triangle of Sadness” and then popped an entire layer about having a disability that I have been meaning to convey for the longest time. I just want to thank him for that and then congratulate him on […]
How to laugh ft the Laugh House, Stockholm
First, you need to realize that you need some laughs. Then you need to realize you also need to know about current affairs, dark humor, relatable tragedies, and cultural exchanges that are real. So you get a ticket from Laugh House in Stockholm for any show that suits your weekend vibe. In my case, we […]
How to see a Ballet ft. the Royal Swedish Opera, Stockholm
I would like to begin with a thankful note to Maja, Leo, Benjamin, and Thomas. All who work at the Opera as staff and who made me feel literally like a royal! Performances like an Opera show or ballet show are meant to lure you into a world of stories, characters, eras, and regions. If […]
Meri Bachpan Kahani ft. Joyland-BEHIND THE SCENES
Its amazing to recall how many times I was told to do a ‘desk job’ because it would be suitable for my disability. But here I am writing, directing my own projects about causes that matter for people who matter. My favorite part is getting people together and making sure we all have fun while […]