In this episode of IU School of Social Work’s From Passion to Profession, host Micah Horne talks with Talha Kahf, an MSW student whose passion for social justice is deeply rooted in faith, culture, and lived experience. Talha shares his perspective on why advocacy feels like breathing, the importance of addressing toxic masculinity within social work, and how his art, The Wooden Ghazal, blends creativity with cultural identity. From navigating colonial legacies to redefining gender norms, this conversation explores what it means to live authentically while fighting for equity.

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