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Somia is an award-winning entrepreneur, global peace negotiator, and visionary leader in conflict transformation strategies. As the founder of Narratives, Kahanee, and Ravayat, she pioneers storytelling-driven solutions for transformation and systemic change. A sought-after keynote speaker and conflict readiness strategist, she blends business acumen with cultural wisdom. Gajarah, her debut novel, is a powerful testament to resilience, identity, and ancestral strength.

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What Do We Really Inherit?

Naano, my maternal grandmother, used to collect teacups. Short ones. Round ones. Pretty, colourful, imperfect ones. Especially imperfect ones. Those received extra love from her. She’d even talk to them as if they were her friends.

My grandmother passed on a long time ago, but I still ask my aunties if any of those cups remain. I never felt the need to hold on to objects from my grandparents until Read more of this blog post »

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Somia Sadiq liked Hannah Wilkins's review of Gajarah: "Lyrical and moving. A true eye-opener of a novel. Poetry, prose and mythical tales string this novel together, much like a gajarah. The myriad of cultural references and traditions, not to mention the language, was a real treat, a way to share not ju" Read more of this review »
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