SALMA’S WRITING
My writing includes personal essays, including my own personal story “Pakistan on the Potomac” in the Washingtonian; reflections on parenting, volunteerism, community building, interfaith issues, and more; as well as feature stories about inspiring people, including humanitarian Abdul Sattar Edhi, musician Sami Yusuf, and environmentalist Wangari Maathai. The 30 Days Ramadan blog focuses on a different theme each year, and humanKIND highlights everyday stories of kindness.
Narratives on life, health, and purpose.
Profiles of passion, courage, and commitment.
A Ramadan blog sharing the essence of the month through personal stories of gratitude, compassion, and tradition.
Everyday stories of kindness and humanity that I come across daily to inspire positivity and hope.
SALMA’S SPEAKING
Through my speaking, which includes keynotes, events, school presentations, and workshops, I use stories of ordinary and extraordinary people to encourage greater understanding, to inspire a deeper sense of community, and to reveal our shared humanity. Some speaking topics include:
- The power of storytelling to build community and connection
- The human story behind the refugee crisis
- How to cultivate kindness and volunteerism (in kids/teens/adults)
- humanKIND: how our ordinary stories humanize and inspire
Reflections on Edhi sahib on the world premier of film “Edhi Means Love,” Feb 2021 (2 min excerpt)
International Women’s Day Keynote at Accenture, March 2020 (2 min excerpt)