In this episode of Lesser Known Self, host Briana Boyd sits down with singer songwriter Wafia for an intimate conversation about identity, family, and the weight of perception. Wafia reflects on growing up as an Arab Muslim woman, navigating bullying, beauty standards, and the pressure of being seen and misunderstood in both life and the music industry. Together, they explore what it means to exist outside of neat categories, resist being flattened or tokenized, and honor emotional depth without becoming cynical.
Wafia also revisits her debut album Promised Land one year later, sharing how time, distance, and live performance have reshaped her relationship to the work. Through reflections on family dynamics, immigration, independence, and acceptance, this conversation becomes an invitation to slow down, sit with nuance, and allow softness to coexist with strength.
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