Why I Was Told To Bleach My Skin - Brand Photographer Maira Sheikh

A special guest host!

In today's episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Emily took to the mic to interview Maira Sheikh for an intimate discussion on having your own back in a world where, particularly as a woman, it can be easy to feel intimidated or overlooked.

Maira is a personal brand photographer based in Cheshire, who works primarily with women in business. Her goal is to help them feel more confident in front of the camera, increasing their visibility in marketing - which, in turn, helps them attract more clients.

Topics in today's talk include how Maira was expected to bleach her skin from a young age to conform to societal expectations, the industry's unobtainable beauty standards and how, sometimes, the biggest obstacle standing in your way is your own self doubt.

Connect with Maira:

Website: https://www.mairasheikh.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mairaazharphotography/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arisha5338/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maira-sheikh-2314a117/

About Emily:

Emily is no stranger to the world of online content. By the age of just 14, a novel she wrote on the story-writing website Wattpad had amassed more than a million views!

Straight out of university with a First in English Literature and History, Emily’s cheery persona and quick thinking have served her well in customer service roles with several retailers, but she got her break in the world of publishing thanks to a work experience role with Penguin Books. Emily joined Engage Web as a Content Editor, before moving into a Digital Marketing Executive role, and today, she brings an enthusiasm and eye for detail to her role as Digital Marketing Manager at Engage Web.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-jones-b73392228/

Team Profile: https://www.engageweb.co.uk/about-us/meet-the-team/emily-jones

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