Women in Saudi (as we have heard time and time again) had been stopped (again and again) from pursuing their ambition. Some by accident and some on purpose. However, Khayra believes not only women suffer in a patriarchy. Expecting specific output from 50% of the population based on gender alone stops everyone from being their full selves.
Read MoreIn the spirit of practicality, I get honest and admit how I set up goals, which was met with scoffing. Finally, I admitted it. The joy and euphoria I get when I am safe and doing daily activities is all the bucket-listing I need. What I didn't offer is the reason of this joy. This is an instance where withholding information does feel like lying.
Read MoreThe non-profit organization was set up to give Arab Youth role models. The thinking goes that role models serve as proof that the system can give aspiring young adults the future they dream of.
Read MoreTo say the book Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg changed my life would not be an exaggeration. So it's no wonder that I had a need to find a Lean In Cirlce ASAP. There wasn't one, so in September 2016 I created my own: Lean In Circle Jeddah.
Read MoreI had the incredible opportunity to join a roster of people I admire by speaking at CreativeMornings/Jeddah for their theme on Sound. Of course, podcasts being my preferred leisurely sound, I spoke about what podcasting means to me.
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