“Starting my brand pushed me to do something that was about me and for myself instead of worrying about others. And when you put in all that effort, it builds your confidence; even if there are bumps in the road, you are more motivated to succeed.”

“South Asian inspired art is something I didn't grow up seeing, but I saw a lot of other cultures and I thought it would be cool to look at mine.”

“Just being Muslim and South Asian, you're involuntarily politicized. You have to deal with the way your identity is a political issue.”