In this talk, Saba Fathima shares the need for an authentic and unapologetic presence of Muslims in all spaces. Saba wants to combat fear, stereotypes, scrutiny, and misrepresentation of Muslims by encouraging the world to embrace and make space for Muslim identities. Saba advocates for inclusion that creates acceptance, representation that creates inspiration, and collaboration that creates value. Saba Fathima is a 26-year-old Muslim woman, Immigrant, Software Professional, Social Worker, Teacher, Advocate, and Podcaster. Saba is passionate about social and economic development of Muslim women, minorities, & refugees. She’s passionate about bridging barriers & connecting people through education, conversations, & stories. She is driven by her desire to help, educate, & uplift underprivileged communities. She is a Software Developer and Technical Program Manager at Dell Technologies, a Website Design Engineer and Program Coordinator at Muslim Youth for Positive Impact. The founder and host of Impact Club, a podcast aimed at discovering ideas and inspiration from amazing women. She brings inspirational stories of Muslim women and women from other minority communities to the forefront and creates conversations about culture, diversity, Inclusion, and mental health. She believes that sharing and embracing diverse experiences can create empathy, break stereotypes and shatter stigmas. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx