I AM

A woman,

A public speaker,

A business student,

A yoga teacher,

An artist,

A life scaler,
A risk taker,
Amal, is my name,  آمـال  is how it looks like in my mother tongue, Arabic. Meaning in English? Hope. Meaning in Spanish? Esperanza
 

I AM COURAGE

My name is Amal, grew up in Saudi Arabia and lived there throughout my childhood, adolescence, and a part of my adulthood. Moved to Canada form the Kingdom of Men in 2013, 24 years old and fully covered from head to toes. Ever since then, I have been trying to find myself as a person, as woman, as an adult. Woman back in Saudi Arabia are treated as miners throughout their entire lives according to the Guardian System which means that women can't pursuit various rights like acquiring education, traveling, or even opening a bank account unless permitted by her male guardian typically a father, husband, brother or even a son. The struggle to find my own journey, away from all the social conditioning and cultural restrictions that are embedded within me, facing them and fighting every day.
 
Today, I am proud to say that I have broken out (or semi broke out) of both my comfort zone formed and influenced by my background’s teachings preferences. I choose what I want to wear, I choose where I want to go, I choose who to live with, I choose... to try and be true to myself, to fulfil my ethical duty to myself to let it be and find it's way, it all ties to my TEDx talk and the reason I am doing the 12 Months challenge.

I can can often be found practicing yoga, traveling, camping, painting, reading a book or talking to strangers.

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I am always seeking opportunities where I can further​ facilitate space for all people  to break through their own boundaries, to connect, and to inspire. I believe that by allowing for continuous learning, just the right encounter will sparks passion and sets individuals of all ages, genders, and sexualities a step closer to their empowered selves and ideal paths.

I am always eager to find opportunities to passionately advocate for the equality and empowerment of all people.

I am driven by making a difference and empowering women is my mission, ambition, and devotion.

I am Amal, I'm-all.