Ep 98: Casting New Narratives: A Journey from Stereotypes to Celebrated Stories in Media with Arij Mikati

Arij Mikati holds the position of Managing Director of Culture Change at Pillars Fund, bringing over 15 years of extensive experience in storytelling, nonprofit leadership, and anti-racism work. She is recognized for her commitment to challenging harmful narratives about Muslims in the US and amplifying Muslim voices in the arts, leading to features in prominent publications such as Variety, Teen Vogue, NPR, and Al Jazeera. Arij's active involvement in moderating conversations on equity, anti-racism, and Muslim representation in the media underscores her dedication to creating inclusive, intersectional spaces. With her significant expertise and contributions to the discourse on overcoming stereotypes through storytelling, Arij emerges as an authoritative and compelling guest, offering valuable insights and perspectives to the podcast's audience. The key moments in this episode are:  00:05:59 - Manifesting Career Paths  00:11:31 - Identity and Mission-driven Work  00:14:11 - Pillars Fund Mission  00:17:26 - Muslim Representation in Media  00:20:30 - Staying Grounded Amidst Political Disruption  00:25:12 - The Classist Perception of Religion   Connect with Arij Mikati Website: pillarsfund.org Instagram: @arijmikati Substack: arijmikati.substack.com Instagram: @pillarsfund   Connect with Amina AlTai Website: aminaaltai.com Instagram: @aminaaltai TikTok: @theaminaaltai Linkedin: linkedin/in/aminaaltai

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