Tell me your story…
Let me tell you a story about storytelling. Once upon a time, there were professional storytellers in Arab culture called Hakawati. In the modern world, to sell is human, as Thomas Pink writes in his best seller book. Whether we think about it not, we are selling our idea to our boss and colleagues, we…
Read MoreWhat we can learn from our fathers about women’s empowerment: A daughter’s tribute
I was sincerely touched by what Malala Yousafzai’s father wrote in Time Magazine in June 2019. “Growing up…I was surrounded by patriarchy…I was determined that if I ever got to be a father, I’d be different.” My father was one of those men who was different. He was before his time in his thinking. He…
Read MoreWelcome and Ahlan wa Sahlan to the Modern Arab Woman blog!
This is a digital-era gathering place where knowledge and ideas are shared to cultivate empowered thinking and choices for women of all ages who share a passion for self-development, reaching their highest potential, and breaking through barriers to reach their goals. To me, this blog is more than a project, it’s calling, and is born…
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