Fariah Majid
Fariah is a Muslim woman of Bangali descent born and raised in Northwest Arkansas and currently living in Chicago. Fariah attended university in Atlanta to obtain her dual degree in biology and Spanish from Emory, and in biomedical engineering from Georgia Tech. Her undergraduate education revealed her niche of holistic health technology and propelled her career in revolutionizing the concept of healthcare. She strives to transmute global knowledge of health and spirituality into re-engineered modern systems to achieve universal justice and well-being.
Beyond her profession, Fariah belongs to the greater communities of health tech innovators and the Bangali diaspora, among other networks. She enjoys gastronomic experiences, mind-body alignment through yoga and strength training, and self-empowerment through knowledge. Her creative outlets include writing, knitting, painting, and most recently, expressing herself through ceramic art (thanks to the Inner-city Muslim Action Network).
About the creative process
The 99 Clay Vessels Storytelling Project provoked me to produce a poem by delving into modes of expression I had not explored before. I embraced new methods of discovery through music, and new formats of delivery using audio-visual components.
This story is about my butterfly phase, which is actually my cocooning phase. Since 2019, I have been noticing butterflies in artwork and nature. Simultaneously, I became aware of my inner transformation and chose to surrender to change. Telling this story allows me to close one chapter and open another, while fostering advocacy in the community.