Malala Yousafzai

Malala Yousafzai reflects on her journey from a young activist in Pakistan’s Swat Valley to a global advocate for girls' education, detailing the personal evolution captured in her memoir, *Finding My Way*. The conversation highlights the tension between her public persona as a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and her private struggle to establish an independent identity while navigating the pressures of her community and the trauma of surviving a Taliban assassination attempt. Key insights include the challenges of balancing academic life at Oxford with international advocacy, the necessity of prioritizing mental health and therapy, and the ongoing struggle for Afghan girls living under Taliban rule. By sharing stories of her parents' support, her experiences with cultural expectations, and her commitment to joy and self-care, she redefines bravery as the persistent pursuit of justice despite fear.