How I Built This with Guy Raz ICYMI... HIBT Lab! Malala Fund and Our Place: Shiza Shahid
Jan 12, 2023
Shiza Shahid, co-founder of the Malala Fund and Our Place, shares her transformative journey from corporate life to activism after the shooting of Malala Yousafzai. She discusses how her childhood experiences in Pakistan shaped her advocacy for girls’ education, the challenges of launching a nonprofit, and her successful shift to a for-profit model with Our Place. The conversation highlights the crucial role of community in empowerment, the innovative spirit behind her kitchen brand, and the intersection of social impact and entrepreneurship.
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Earthquake and Service
- Shiza Shahid's 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, Shahid volunteered with women in prison and microfinance programs.
- This early exposure showed her the power of grassroots work and entrepreneurship.
Teenage Protests
- Shahid protested against Pervez Musharraf's removal of the Supreme Court justice.
- Despite her father's concerns, she participated, even getting her picture published.