How I Built This with Guy Raz ICYMI... HIBT Lab! Malala Fund and Our Place: Shiza Shahid
Jan 12, 2023
Shiza Shahid, co-founder of the Malala Fund and Our Place, shares her transformative journey from corporate life to activism after the shooting of Malala Yousafzai. She discusses how her childhood experiences in Pakistan shaped her advocacy for girls’ education, the challenges of launching a nonprofit, and her successful shift to a for-profit model with Our Place. The conversation highlights the crucial role of community in empowerment, the innovative spirit behind her kitchen brand, and the intersection of social impact and entrepreneurship.
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Summer Camp for Malala
- Shahid organized a summer camp for Malala and other girls.
- The camp offered relief activities, and also connected them with journalists and NGOs.
Founding the Malala Fund
- After Malala was shot, Shahid quit McKinsey to co-found the Malala Fund.
- They aimed to empower girls through education and storytelling.
Leading at 22
- Shahid became the CEO of Malala Fund at 22, facing doubts due to her age.
- She focused on love and responsibility to overcome the challenges.