About
Growing Up Between Worlds
I was born in Michigan to Saudi parents who were studying there and later worked between the United States and Saudi Arabia. My early childhood was shaped by living between worlds, beginning in the U.S. before our family moved back to Saudi Arabia when I was six.
From then on, we moved between Saudi Arabia and the United States every few years. I completed much of my elementary education in Saudi Arabia before continuing most of my middle and high school years in the U.S., experiencing both Saudi and American educational systems along the way. Different curriculums, different languages, different cultures and environments.
Living between these worlds from such a young age taught me something that has stayed with me: there is rarely just one way to see things. Different cultures can hold different truths, perspectives and possibilities. It also showed me that some of life’s deepest learning comes through experience, through adapting, navigating change and learning from the world around you.
It shaped my curiosity, my adaptability and my belief that some of the most meaningful learning happens when we experience life for ourselves. That perspective continues to influence how I see education, motherhood and the world today.
A Life Across Cultures
As I entered adulthood, living between cultures continued to shape my journey. Over the years, I have called seven countries home: Saudi Arabia, the United States, France, the UAE, Egypt, Qatar and the United Kingdom.
Each move brought a new environment, a new culture and a new way of seeing the world. Living in different places taught me how to adapt, connect with people from different backgrounds and find a sense of belonging while embracing what made each culture unique.
Rather than seeing cultures as separate worlds, I learned to appreciate the space between them, the similarities, the differences and the perspectives that emerge when you truly live within them. I experienced each culture not as a visitor, but through everyday life, work, relationships and the realities of building a life in a new place.
Today, that ability to move between cultures is one of the defining parts of who I am. It has shaped the way I connect with people, approach new experiences and understand the world, both personally and professionally.
Bridging Cultures Through My Work
My experiences of living between cultures naturally became part of how I approached my professional life. I found myself drawn to work that connected people, organisations and perspectives across different cultural environments.
Over the years, I have had the opportunity to work with organisations including the British Council, the Saudi Embassy, Manchester City and Fortune Media, across communications, marketing, international engagement and protocol. My work has often involved bridging cultural perspectives, coordinating across different teams and environments, and helping international projects and events come together smoothly.
Each experience deepened my understanding of how culture shapes the way people communicate, collaborate and connect. Working at this intersection of cultures has taught me that successful international collaboration is about more than logistics or communication. It is about understanding context, anticipating needs, building trust and knowing how to move respectfully between different worlds.
This ability to bridge cultures has become one of the most valuable threads throughout my professional journey, and one I continue to bring into everything I do.
Motherhood, Homeschooling & What I’m Creating Now
Motherhood brought another dimension to my journey. As I became a mother, I began to think more deeply about the kind of childhood, education and perspective I wanted to give my son. Having experienced very different educational systems myself, I knew that learning could extend far beyond the classroom.
That led me to homeschooling, a choice that has allowed us to create an education shaped around curiosity, real-life experiences, flexibility and the world around us. Through homeschooling, I’m raising my son to be curious, culturally aware and confident in navigating a world that extends far beyond any one country or culture.
Alongside sharing our homeschooling journey, I have also found myself increasingly drawn to supporting women who are navigating change and creating new chapters of their own. My own experiences have taught me that you don’t always need to know exactly how everything will unfold. Sometimes, you simply need the self-belief to take the first step and trust that you will find your way.
Today, I share what I’ve learned through my personal and professional journey through my content, 1:1 sessions and conversations with women and families. My work continues to evolve, but the intention remains the same: to offer perspective, encouragement and a reminder that there is often more than one way forward.
Based in London and working globally, I’m continuing to build a platform around global living, education, motherhood and personal empowerment, with a growing ambition to bring these conversations to wider audiences through speaking and storytelling.
Let’s Connect
Interested in working together, collaborating, or simply want to get in touch?
I’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re exploring homeschooling, looking for a fresh perspective, interested in collaborating, or would like to connect around my work, feel free to reach out.
I look forward to hearing from you.