By Marwa DiafI was personally super excited for the launch of the Banana Republic hijabs. No, not because we desperately needed them. Not because they’re affordable, but because they represented more than that. These hijabs and the model represented inclusion and diversity. Growing up, I was always discouraged by the fact that hijab and modest clothing weren’t…
By Marwa DiafMy mornings used to consist of jumping out of bed, brushing my teeth, and getting ready for the day without a single thought as to how to accomplish such simple tasks. That all changed about five years ago. Growing up, I always wondered why I had such large calves. I was always told they were…
By Marwa Diaf“A” is a 33-year-old woman in Florida living with lupus. In between her hectic life as a social worker and a newlywed, she has had to battle debilitating chronic pain. Given Florida’s restrictive rules surrounding opioid medication, “A” suffered through her crippling pain for years before she came across a potential solution to her day-to-day…
