Being a Black Muslim Woman in the influencer/content creator world is one obstacle, but that didn't stop this inspirational group of women from chasing their dreams, breaking barriers, and changing the narrative in the beauty industry! Sumaya Keynan, Ahlam Yusuf, and Ifrah Hashi have a combined following of 250,000 followers on Instagram. On the panel, they will discuss how it is being in the beauty industry, what branding really means, and how to grow an authentic following on Instagram.
They will dive into discussing their experiences with working directly with the top brands in the world & how to negotiate brand deals with large corporations. Ifrah Hashi is signed to SelectModelGlobal and has worked on several amazing projects such as; Runway model for NIKE for NYFW & being a part of the #GOODSQUAD for Khole Kardashian's brand Good American. Sumaya Keynan is an Instagram beauty/fashion influencer, Print/Commercial Model, and a Pro MUA. Sumaya worked with brands such as Juvia Place, FashionNova, and Revlon & many more. Ahlam Yusuf is an MSU Alumni, current graduate student, beauty/fashion influencer, and a business owner. Ahlam has worked with brands such as FashionNova, Nars, and Cover Girl & many more. This panel will be led & hosted by our very own talented Asia Mohamed from "The Ceyaa Show" Podcast who will be interviewing these talented/inspiring women as well as opening the floor for YOU to ask questions!