How I Built This with Guy Raz HIBT Lab! Malala Fund and Our Place: Shiza Shahid
Sep 8, 2022
Shiza Shahid, co-founder of the Malala Fund and Our Place, recounts her transformative journey from corporate life to activism after the tragic shooting of Malala Yousafzai. Shiza shares how her childhood experiences fueled her passion for girls' education and shaped her entrepreneurial spirit. She discusses the challenges of launching a cookware company that merges cultural heritage with social impact, highlighting the significance of cooking as an expression of identity. Her story illustrates the powerful intersection of nonprofit advocacy and for-profit innovation.
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Tragedy and Service
- Shiza Shahid's best friend died in the 2005 Kashmir earthquake.
- This led her to volunteer at a relief camp, shaping her commitment to service.
Early Activism
- As a teenager, Shiza Shahid participated in protests against Pervez Musharraf's government.
- Her photo on the front page of a newspaper revealed her activism to her father.
Stanford Culture Shock
- Shiza Shahid found Stanford's isolated campus environment a culture shock.
- While appreciating the opportunity, she felt compelled to focus on Pakistan's political turmoil.