Influential Woman · Advocacy
Aamna Fasihi
Advocacy, --
Chicago, IL 60630
Her Story
About Aamna
Aamna Fasihi is an advocate and professional with expertise spanning public policy, digital marketing, and activism. She began her advocacy work volunteering with a political party in Pakistan during her teenage years, accumulating more than ten years of experience, with official involvement starting in 2016 and unofficial efforts since 2014. After earning a Bachelor's in Engineering in Pakistan, she pursued a Master's in Public Policy, motivated by observed gaps between policy and entrepreneurial needs in public-private partnerships. She currently serves in a business development and marketing role at AKA Comp Solutions for its sister brand Intense Foods, an e-commerce company that connects Middle Eastern and Western cultures through perfumery. Aamna attributes her success to consistently pursuing worthwhile goals while remaining open to redirection, drawing on principles like well lift from cricket for pragmatic decision-making. She advises young women entering the field not to underestimate their accomplishments and to apply for opportunities despite self-doubt, lessons reinforced by workshops on imposter syndrome.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Aamna
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to evaluating what goals are worth pursuing and being consistent with them, while also being open to divine redirection to let go of things that won't serve me long-term. I follow the principle of 'well lift' from cricket - knowing when to leave certain shots - and rely on spiritual guidance for timing and pragmatism.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Don't underestimate yourself or undervalue your accomplishments. If you see a good opportunity, apply to it anyway - most likely you'll get it. Keep learnings from workshops on imposter syndrome close to heart.
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