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Navigating Social Media as a Muslim Woman
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Navigating Social Media as a Muslim Woman

By VELA Team

Let's be clear, social media is FILLED with sin. On the surface, it is fun and lighthearted, but on a deeper level it can suck us into a world that is out of touch with...
Finding your voice: How to find the confidence to dream big
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Finding your voice: How to find the confidence to dream big

By VELA Team

Growing up in the age of Disney Channel, I saw young girls on television doing all the things– becoming entrepreneurs, pop stars or captain of the debate team. They knew what they wanted in life...
A VELA Graduation: VELA themed grad party
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A VELA Graduation: VELA themed grad party

By VELA Team

Would you believe me if I said I made my college, lifelong friends through a VELA hijab? Bonding over a hijab may sound silly, but someone recognizing that I would look beautiful in a woven...
When to cut off a friendship?
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When to cut off a friendship?

By VELA Team

I recently removed a friend from my life since she was a major backbiter which led me to reflect on her character – I realized that this is not how I want to be. I...
HALA! DALLAS: VELA x Nominal Pop-Up
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HALA! DALLAS: VELA x Nominal Pop-Up

By VELA Team

Get excited, Dallas! An event you have been asking us for is finally happening in your Downtown on May 18th, and you won't want to miss it. A collaboration event of your favorite Muslim-owned brands,...
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

By VELA Team

I have a secret. It’s one that I’ve hid from my readers for years. It’s the type of secret that makes me want to close all the curtains, and never show my face in public...
Hijab: Is the struggle from you or your environment?
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Hijab: Is the struggle from you or your environment?

By VELA Team

The day I became Muslim was the day I became a hijabi. I couldn't have made that decision if it weren't for the healthy environment I surrounded myself with through the right friends and guidance....
Embracing Prints with VELA Hijabs
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Embracing Prints with VELA Hijabs

By VELA Team

Transitioning from our black hijabs to colorful ones requires a kind of courage similar to bravery itself. It’s a step outside our comfort zones, one many of us have been in for years. But leaping...
How To Deal With Post-Ramadan Slump
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How To Deal With Post-Ramadan Slump

By VELA Team

We spend quite a lot of time psyching ourselves in the months leading up to Ramadan (Rajab & Shaaban), and once Ramadan arrives, we exert our best efforts, focusing on increasing our worship, organizing iftar...