A passionate people connector bridging continents with her work, Alaa is a Serial Entrepreneur from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, who works as a Cultural Consultant, Art Director, and Illustrator. Her work focuses on brand development, art direction, business development, and design strategy. Enjoy!
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Alaa Balkhy, From Jedda to New York

This Muslim Girl is an Arab American woman born in Yemen raised in the Central Valley of California sharing stories to empower women.

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Salam and hello, I'm back briefly after a break and I've missed being here to create content! I just wanted to wish everyone a happy Ramadan and share the grief we've all been feeling as we witness the genocide happening in Gaza. May we see a free and liberated Palestine, from the river to the sea!
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TMGP Check In: Gaza, Being Muslim in Today's Climate and Ramadan Prep

Hi friends, enjoy this solo episode reacting to the overturn of Roe v Wade and what #muslimtwitter is saying.
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Reacting to #muslimtwitter's Reaction to the Overturn of Roe v Wade and Abortion in Islam

Hello Friends! Here is Part 2 of this episdoe, as promised :). In this episode, Fatima and I transition from talking about the struggle of growing up brown and Muslim to embracing who we are and CHOOSING to be Muslim. Hope you enjoy! 
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Choosing Islam as a Born Muslim

Hello friends! On this part 1 of a 2 part episode, I share the mic with Fatima who is a 20 year old Yemeni-American college student. We go DEEP into the struggle of accepting our identity as kids/teens, dealing with depression from isolation and bullying, and whitewashing ourselves to fit in. Please stay tune for part two that is coming up!
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Being Brown and Muslim Made Me Depressed

Marah Siyam is a 23-year-old Palestinian American. Marah graduated from Rutgers University- Newark with a bachelor’s degree in English as well as a minor in Fine Art and Art History.
Born in Jerusalem and raised in both Palestine and the United States, she has a unique perspective on the struggles of balancing both cultures. Her work illuminates the perspective of the young Muslim American and aims to share it with readers of all ages.
Marah began writing her debut novel on the first day of quarantine. In a moment of fear and uncertainty, the motivation to fully immerse herself into the story she’s always wanted to tell was presenting itself to her. Having changed schools five times in two different countries, her experiences shaped her into a person who was endlessly inspired by the people around her and the relationships she built over time.
Her fascination with the good and bad sides of people is what ultimately inspired her to write a novel centered around just that, and how the experiences we share are not unique but our reactions are.  

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Alaa Balkhy, From Jedda to New York

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