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Jan 2025
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Muniba Mazari: Finding Joy Through Pain ...

Lewis Howes
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"When you accept yourself the way you are, the world recognizes you." - Muniba Mazari

From adopting her son Niall to becoming Pakistan's first wheelchair-bound TV host and model, Muniba Mazari's journey is a testament to the power of reframing life's challenges. When her four-year-old son asked her to kick a soccer ball, a moment that could have been devastating became a profound lesson in focusing on possibilities rather than limitations. Through her son's simple wisdom of suggesting catch ball instead, Muniba learned to see her glass as half full, embracing what she could do rather than dwelling on what she couldn't.

As Pakistan's first Goodwill Ambassador to UN Women and a globally exhibited artist, Muniba has transformed her personal journey into a platform for change. Her story extends beyond professional achievements to deep insights about overcoming the fear of abandonment and finding self-acceptance. Featured in BBC's Top 100 Women and Forbes 30 under 30, she's dedicated herself to changing narratives in mainstream media, showing that being "perfectly imperfect" is perfectly alright. Her path as a wheelchair-bound pioneer in television and modeling has created a roadmap for future generations, turning personal challenges into stepping stones for others to follow.

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