Mona Khan on our Cultural Differences, Taking Care of our Elders, and Motherhood
Episode notes
Mona is a long time Well Collab Woman, she tells her story of her first visit to The Well Collab and her parenting, upbringing, passions, etc.
4:51 being yourself
5:21 the 525 Art Show
6:10 we're nobody's judges
7:17 same faith, different practices
8:10 well circles and the discomfort that can arise
9:21 this woman's been through the exact same thing as me
11:36 Mona Intro and background
22:23 on accolades and parenting
23:12 social media and validation
23:50 Identity being external rather than internal
28:17 work life balance with social media
31:37 'your network is your net worth' David from Rock and Bloom
32:24 cultural differences, West vs East
40:19 men and woman and equality
41:23 Muslim woman with a specific purpose
42:05 what is feminine leadership
43:21 is you run a home, be a proud homemaker
51:22 women in leadership appreciating and rewarding pregnant employees
56:51 defining the word 'mother' as women
Mona Khan is an artist whose work intertwines her rich cultural heritage with deeply personal narratives. Born and raised in the United Arab Emirates, Mona draws on her Pakistani and Yemeni roots to explore themes of identity, memory, and connection through various artistic mediums. With a Bachelor’s in Visual Communication, she creates poignant visual stories that resonate with viewers.
Mona’s commitment to honoring elder generations stems from her own experiences with loss. Having met only one of her four grandparents, her earliest memories are confined to black-and-white photographs and mementos that tell fragmented stories of lives lived. This absence sparked an urgency in Mona—a desire to preserve the essence of those who came before her. As she witnesses the gradual passing of an entire generation, she feels compelled to capture the stories and experiences of the elders in her family.