I love creating content that sparks conversation especially around fashion, culture, and identity.

List any special training you have had (music, art, drama, dance, etc.)

I’m trained in scuba diving, which taught me how to stay calm under pressure, literally.

In what sports, if any, have you participated?

• Pilates
• Cycling
• HIIT
• Scuba diving

Name one person, other than your parents, who has had the most influence on your life. Why?

Yasmeen Ghauri. She was disowned by her parents for choosing a path they didn’t agree with and I relate to that because I’ve lived it too. Like her, I chose to stay true to myself, even when it meant losing family. That kind of strength is something I really connect with.

What is your proudest personal accomplishment (other than participating in this pageant)?

Creating content on Instagram and building a community around it. That’s what I’m proud of, starting real conversations around sustainable fashion and seeing people connect with it.

What is the most interesting or unique thing that has ever happened to you and/or what is the most interesting thing about you?

The most unique thing that’s happened to me is being disowned by my family. It’s a hard experience to explain, not having the support system that most people take for granted. But as painful as it was, it also pushed me to fully pursue my own path. There’s a strange kind of freedom in it, a sense of clarity and drive that comes when you realize you have nothing to lose by being yourself.

What is your career ambition and what are you doing or plan to do to accomplish that goal?

My career goal is to challenge fast fashion and the fast pace that comes with it. I want to promote slow fashion, encouraging people to be more aware of what they wear, where it comes from, who makes it, and where it ends up. That awareness is what I want to build through my advocacy work on social media.

What would be your “dream job” in life?

Honestly, I don’t have a dream job. I don’t dream of a job, the work I’m doing now is already the dream job.

Describe where you were raised and what your childhood was like.

I was born in Libya, grew up in Malaysia, did high school in Turkey, and moved to Canada at 18. So my entire childhood was shaped by different cultures, places, and people. Through all that, I started to realize how much our values are shaped by our parents, especially in immigrant families. There’s a certain type of cultural conditioning that tells you what success should look like. I’ve always been an artist. It’s hard to explain that to your family when art isn’t seen as a real path — when you’re expected to become a doctor, lawyer, or engineer. Choosing a different dream felt like going against everything I was taught, but I knew I had to.

List any interesting or unusual jobs you may have had.

In university, I couldn’t afford rent, so I started life coaching through social media. It was my first time turning an idea into a job, and it actually made me realize how fun and creative working can be.

List any volunteering you have done.

I volunteered at an immigrant women’s centre, working with girls who grew up just like me caught between cultures and expectations.

What is your most unusual talent?

I’d say my most unusual talent is having a bit of a third eye. I’m really good at reading energy, picking up on shifts, and I’ve had a lot of déjà vu moment, almost like I’ve seen things before they happen. It’s weird, but it’s real.

Where is the most interesting place you have been to?

Quebec City. It feels like stepping into another time, full of history, culture, and quiet beauty.

What do you hope to be doing in ten years?

I feel like I’m constantly evolving and becoming more myself as I live. I just hope I keep growing in that direction, more authentic, and more me.