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As a child, I was enthralled with history and biographies. I struggled in Math and Science, but one rainy Friday, my 4th grade teacher pointed out I was good in History and my life changed at that moment. I decided that day I would major in History. So that’s what I did 9 years later, I entered university in Washington, DC to study History- a continuation of learning and analyzing people’s lives and decisions. I interned in the US Congress, at The White House, and for NGOs; and volunteered on political campaigns, and worked in the city after graduation. But moving to London to study for my Masters changed my worldview. I’ve lived in 9 countries and have found myself in a completely different arena: fashion. Over the past 6 years, I have developed an eye for couture craftsmanship, learning how to put intricate and detailed collections into words. As a result, I have developed relationships with some of the world's most leading brands, covering Paris, Milan, New York, and Riyadh Fashion Week shows. I also have a faith and lifestyle magazine, Seele that I founded. I decided to launch ‘The Soulful Side Of Life,’ an amalgamation of my experiences, where I interview people in areas that have touched my life in: fashion, faith, entertainment, music, business, and entrepreneurship. The podcast is an extension of my interests in discussing people’s stories.

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Episode 65: Yi-Hwa Hanna Shares Her Thoughts On The State Of Media

Yi-Hwa Hanna is an author and editor of a Middle East edition of a leading global travel magazine brand, based in Dubai. Her words have been published in a range of top-tier international and regional publications over the past 20 years, including Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Business Traveller, Grazia, Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar, Good Housekeeping, Etihad Inflight, and many others. She’s also an award-winning writer having won the 2023 Emirates LitFest Writing Prize. Her writing knowledge spans from lifestyle, fashion, beauty, technology, and business. In this episode she talks about her journey in media, how to navigate through the rough media climate, and the ways to pitch to an editor.