“When a rural woman who has faced gender-based violence or poverty learns to tell her own story through her lens, the world listens differently. Instead of outsiders framing their lives, these women shape their own narratives. That’s how the world changes.”
“Photography wasn’t just an art for me. It was a way to advocate for social justice, to help people tell their truth.”
“Don’t wait for permission. Just do it. You’ll fail sometimes—fail upwards. And don’t think you have to compete with everyone; if someone is doing something incredible, join them. Collaboration makes us stronger.”