What does it look like to build something meaningful in the aftermath of loss, displacement, and collective trauma? In this episode, Stephanie Mitton sits down with sociologist and humanitarian entrepreneur Shahd Alasaly to explore how culture, craft, and community can become powerful tools for dignity, healing, and economic opportunity.This episode covers:- How Shahd’s Syrian heritage and family history shaped her purpose-driven work- The difference between individual and collective trauma, and why it matters- Using fashion as a vehicle for dignity, connection, and cultural preservation- What humanitarianism really means in everyday life- Common misconceptions about refugees and forced migration- Building businesses that prioritize people, not just profitThis conversation is grounded, hopeful, and deeply human. It reminds us that small, intentional actions can create meaningful change and that purpose and work do not have to be separate.Books Mentioned:The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk