The Blog

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A space where I share personal reflections, modest fashion inspiration and insights on storytelling and motherhood.

I believe storytelling has the power to connect us in ways that are both personal and universal. Here, I share not only the polished moments but also the lessons, the struggles and the little wins that make life real. Think of this space as a journal that I’ve opened up to you. It’s a place where we can explore style, talk about rediscovering identity after big life changes and lean into conversations that remind us we are not alone.

Whether you’re here for outfit inspiration, practical advice or personal reflections my hope is that you leave feeling seen, inspired and encouraged to embrace your own story.

Mariam Nouser Mariam Nouser

How motherhood made me a stronger communicator

Everything I practice in my career, whether it’s clarity, empathy, patience, boundary-setting or listening, started to sharpen the moment I became a mom in 2020. Over the past five years, those skills have become the foundation of how I show up in my work, my storytelling and my leadership.

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I guess it's welcome back? Who I am and what I aim to do

It’s been a hot minute since I wrote for my own blog — almost two years to be exact. I have had over 100 bylines over the last 20 months that haven’t been on here and honestly it took my time and energy away from creating content that was authentically me.

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My birth story & the first two weeks of motherhood

These past two weeks have been a blur. Every day seems to blend into another and it makes me forget how fast time truly is going. While baby Ziyad is still fresh, we aren’t on a set schedule yet but our days are pretty predictable.

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Beware of destination addiction

Destination addiction. I am as guilty of it as most millennials. We dream of our next job, our next home, when we will get married and have children. It is okay to dream these things but when it comes in our way of living in the present moment and experiencing gratitude and contentment, that is when it isn’t healthy.

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Behind The Blog

Founder of The Shared Path and Seeds to Story, Mariam is passionate about creating spaces where Muslim women can find belonging and confidence. When she’s not sharing her journey online, you’ll find her at a cozy coffee shop or spending time with her three kids.

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