In this episode, Shahd discusses her journey as a fashion designer and humanitarian, focusing on her brand Blue Meets Blue, which empowers refugee women through fashion. She shares insights on the healing power of art therapy, the importance of cultural sensitivity in therapy, and the role of community support in healing trauma. Shahd emphasizes the need for empathy and understanding towards refugees, highlighting the challenges they face and the importance of taking action to support them. The conversation also touches on the significance of children's perspectives on humanitarianism and the impact of social media in raising awareness.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Blue Meets Blue and Its Mission
02:42 The Intersection of Fashion and Humanitarianism
05:39 The Healing Power of Community and Art Therapy
08:09 Cultural Sensitivity in Therapy for Refugees
10:59 The Role of Community Support in Healing
13:50 Creating Safe Spaces in Group Therapy
16:40 The Evolution of Blue Meets Blue
19:22 The Future of Refugee Women in America
22:10 The Importance of Education and Understanding Refugees
27:41 The Reality of Refugees' Lives
30:54 Empathy and Humanity in Crisis
36:34 Taking Action Against Injustice
42:24 Cultural Understanding and Compassion
47:02 Children's Perspectives on Humanitarianism
Blue Meets Blue; https://www.bluemeetsblue.com/pages/about-us
Buy Shahds book for kids: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/782300/a-kids-book-about-humanitarianism-by-shahd-alasaly/
