Shadows and Light | Atiaf Alwazir

Published: April 27, 2020, 6 p.m.

Atiaf Alwazair is many things. Hopeless isn't one of them.\xa0\nBased in Brussels, Atiaf is an activist, researcher, writer and mother using joy and memory to protect, uplift and empower the people of Yemen.\nIn this conversation with Traci, Atiaf opens up about the motivation behind her work and insights into the vibrant Yemen she knows. She shares her personal journey to achieving effective hopefulness and the importance of finding joy in the midst of tragedy.\xa0\nListen in for an opportunity to adjust your lens as Atiaf offers a snapshot of Yemen\u2014 sharing her love of Yemeni mint and pomegranate shafut and some of the daily traditions the world often overlooks.\nFind extended show notes at sidewalk-talk.org/podcast\nConnect:\n\xa0\nFind | Sidewalk Talk Podcast\nAt sidewalk-talk.org\nOn Instagram: @sidewalktalkorg\nOn Twitter: @sidewalktalkorg\n\xa0\nFind | Traci Ruble\nAt Traciruble.com\nOn Instagram: @TraciRubleMFT\nOn Twitter: @TraciRubleMFT\nOn Facebook: @TraciRubleMFT\n\xa0\nFind | Atiaf Alwazir\nAt Crashbell.com\nOn Twitter: @Womanfromyemen