by zaakirahnayyar | Jul 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Reader, This past weekend, I attended my maternal family’s 80th reunion, and I left feeling deeply inspired. There is something special about being surrounded by people who look like you, think like you, and understand the importance of legacy. I spent the...
by zaakirahnayyar | Jul 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
Reader, At Essence Fest over the holiday weekend, I moderated a panel, had a founder feature, and hosted a Soft Stories sensory session all in one day. In between, I kept noticing people wanted to be inclusive but almost nobody had a framework for actually doing it,...
by zaakirahnayyar | Jul 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
Reader, I just got back from Essence Festival — and I’m still processing. I spoke at two activations, both filled with people who showed up ready to listen and talk about disability, inclusion, and what it truly means to be empathetic to other communities. It was...
by zaakirahnayyar | Jun 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
Reader, I’m at Essence Festival this week — moderating a panel, doing a Soft Stories segment, and leading a workshop on inclusive entrepreneurship. Three activations in one day, which honestly is its own kind of access challenge nobody talks about: the cost of...
by zaakirahnayyar | Jun 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
Reader, ✨ BIG NEWS FIRST I’ll be speaking at Essence Festival of Culture 2026 in New Orleans on July 4th!I am my ancestor’s wildest dreams and my blessings come in two folds. I have not one but TWO activations: 🖤 We Love Us Marketplace Stage — I’ll be...
