Sonita Alizada is the first professional Afghan rapper, a human rights activist, and an author. She is the co-founder of Arezo and The Dreams Book, a secret school for Afghan girls denied education. Born under Taliban rule, Sonita faced the threat of child marriage twice—at ages...
Rahma Zein is a former Egyptian journalist with over a decade of experience in field reporting, media strategy, and public relations. She began her career as an investigative reporter for Egyptian TV and CBC, covering the Arab region during the 2011 political upheavals and interviewing...
Omar Offendum is a Syrian-American rapper, spoken word poet, and theatrical storyteller known for blending Hip-Hop with Arabic poetry, captivating audiences across generations and backgrounds. With a 20-year career, he has been featured on Al Jazeera, BBC, PBS, and the LA Times, lectured at prestigious institutions...
Kanwal Ahmed is the founder of Soul Sisters Pakistan, the largest online community for South Asian women, and the host of Conversations with Kanwal, a podcast with over 200 million views across 90 countries. Through her work, she breaks the silence on critical social issues,...
Johnny Ward is an Irish blogger, adventurer, entrepreneur, and storyteller. The only person to visit every country in the world, conquer the Seven Summits, and complete expeditions to both the North and South Poles, he has redefined the limits of human endurance. His achievements include rowing...
Jay Palfrey is a prominent British travel blogger on a mission to uncover the truth about some of the world’s most misunderstood destinations, cultures, and communities. Along his journey, he highlights the kindness, warmth, and hospitality of the people he meets. Over the past four years,...