Aishah Iqbal

Someone once told Aishah that because she was born in Indonesia, she was Indonesian. Of course, she disagreed because her family is originally from Pakistan. But Aishah also had a hard time completely believing that she was a Pakistani Muslim herself since she never lived there. At a young age, she had experienced many different countries and cultures with her family, with each stop deepening her own confusion about who she was. This lead to many years of crafting a persona that looked great on paper–pursuing higher education at respected educational institutions, working in highly sought after positions in well-known companies, and living in places that many people dream of visiting. But it was only after she gave birth to her daughter, as an unmarried woman, did Aishah finally realize who she was and why she wanted to be here. From that moment on, her life has been adventurous and fulfilling in ways that she never imagined. Now in her 40s, Aishah is not only a highly successful marketing executive in Silicon Valley, but also a blogger, author and life coach for moms. To see how she views the world and life around her, follow her on Instagram @aishahiqbal.