Join Hiba Heba, a poet and advocate, as she explores the unique challenges women confront upon reaching their 30s in Pakistani society. In this episode of The Raw and Real Podcast, delve into the complexities of societal expectations, personal growth, and the pressures that come with this significant milestone. Through poignant anecdotes and verses from her poetry collection, Hiba discusses the multifaceted experiences of women navigating through this pivotal phase of life. Gain insights into the resilience displayed by women as they confront societal norms and redefine their paths.

Hiba Heba, a Pushcart-nominated poet from Pakistan, currently works as an English Instructor at FAST-NUCES, Islamabad. Her poems have been published in Eunoia Review, Fragmented Voices, Aleph Review, and Poetry Wales, among others. In 2021, Hiba was the first-runner up for the New Feathers Award. Her debut poetry collection, "Birth of a Mural" (Golden Dragonfly Press, 2023), was featured in The News Sunday as one of the Best-loved Books of 2023. Find more about her at www.hibaheba.com.