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In our sixth episode, multicultural social impact fashion designer Ammar Belal explores the power of visual storytelling to shift global identities in design and his vision to explore the harmony between Fashion, Critical Awareness, and Social Entrepreneurship, which manifests in his company ONE432; a socially conscious indigenous shoemaking brand.

Howl’s Alicia Coleman guides the discussion where Ammar shares about his experience as the first individual from South Asia/Middle East region to be offered a placement in the Parsons MFA program and his journey that led him to reimagine a 400-year-old shoemaking craft from Punjab with ONE432.

The conversation opens with ONE432 stories from individuals part of an immersive fashion performance.

In our fifth episode, trailblazing entrepreneur Arlan Hamilton explores the power of story to catalyze change and shift narratives in Silicon Valley with her venture capital firm Backstage Capital, helping minimize funding disparities in tech by investing in high-potential founders who are people of color, women, and/or LGBT.

Howl’s Jacques Thelemaque guides the discussion where Arlan shares about pivotal moments, failures, and successes in her journey to transform the world of business.

In our fourth episode, Kiran Gandhi, AKA, “Madame Gandhi,” shares her journey with us as an independent musician and activist in today’s fourth wave feminist context and addresses the value of individuals being brave enough to share their stories and its potential impact.

Through her art, public speaking, and activism, Gandhi’s commitment to women’s rights allows her to make music that matters and inspires others to own their voices, to not be afraid, and to be brave.