Najwa Zebian is Lebanese- Canadian activist, speaker and the best selling author of 3 books: Mind Platter, The Nectar of Pain and Sparks the Phoenix.

As a speaker and activist she has gained a strong following on social media with over 1 million followers on Instagram alone.  She has also caught the attention of outlets such as The New York Times. Her message: to build a home within ourselves; to live, love, and create fearlessly, has been a source of inspiration to millions.

In 2019, Najwa made the decision to stop wearing the hijab. The reaction was swift and varied. Najwa shares her story of the relationship between fashion and culture and her passion for personal choice over doctrine.