Arooj Aftab is the Founder behind #donewithdiversity, a community/movement that’s about changing the narrative on how the word ‘diversity. How the media and media industry portrays the word amongst black, brown, LGBTQIA+ and disabled bodies isn’t helping according to the DWD philosophy. The word signifies difference and that has meant the tokenisation of those that the word sought to describe. In this episode, Arooj and I discuss how to really change minds and actions. 

About Arooj: (@ItsAroojA)

Arooj Aftab is an award-winning activist and inclusivity consultant who is scrapping stereotypes in the media and fashion industry. Arooj grew a large Instagram following for her fashion before revealing that she has a rare genetic condition called neurofibromatosis type 1. The condition causes tumours to grow along her nerves making modelling more challenging. Following a wave of support from her followers, Arooj went on to found #donewithdiversity movement which has been featured in major news outlets and the likes of Vogue - the heart of who Arooj is trying to help change. Founder, activist, fashion icon and presenter, Arooj is one of TBD’s fresh faces.

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