In this episode, Shahin Ashraf, Mayor of Solihull, UK, shares her remarkable journey from humanitarian fieldwork and advocacy to becoming the borough’s first minority female mayor. The conversation explores how lived experience shapes inclusive leadership, highlighting the importance of empathy, visibility, and grassroots engagement in public service. Shaheen discusses the challenges of confronting hate and misinformation, the urgency of climate action at the local level, and the role of education, compassion, and systemic disruption in building truly smart, equitable communities.

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