Press & Media

On stages, in rooms, and on the record.

Speaking engagements, podcast appearances, media features, and published work — everything in one place for event organizers, journalists, and media inquiries.

PRESS AND BOOKING INQUIRIES

For speaking invitations, media features, interview requests, or podcast bookings — reach out directly.

On Stage
Speaking engagements.
Organizer & Speaker

Market Smarter Workshop

Dallas, Texas · June, 2026 · In-person workshop for women entrepreneurs

Keynote Speaker

NextGen Women: Leading with Purpose and Power Summit

New York · March, 2026 · Women leadership conference

Speaker

WYN Global Virtual Summit

Virtual · 2025 · Women in leadership summit
Panelist
Purpose Driven CEO Roundtable
2025 · Leadership and entrepreneurship panel
Citizen Speaker
Meeting of City Council — Frisco City Hall
2026 · Frisco, Texas · Citizen input on disability and community inclusion
On Air
Podcast appearances.
BEing YoU Podcast
Guest Speaker · Personal story, advocacy, and inclusive leadership
Digital Trailblazer Podcast
Guest Speaker · Digital marketing, UX, and accessibility strategy · Episode #99
In Print & Online
Media & Publications.
Becoming Her Magazine - Apr 2024
Meet Rafia — Featured Story
Featured as one of eight women honored for their impactful stories.
Star Local Media — Frisco
Women of Inspiration — Class of 2025
Featured as one of Frisco’s Women of Inspiration alongside community leaders making an impact.
The Dallas Express - 2024
Opinion: Reforming SSI Benefits
Published opinion piece on Social Security reform and its impact on disability communities.
Medium
Blogs on UX Design, UI, Accessibility, ADA, Design & Disability
Ongoing series covering accessible design, inclusive UX practices, and disability advocacy in tech.
PakPositive - 2018
Featured Articles — Pakistani Bloggers Series
Featured in PakPositive’s series spotlighting Pakistani women building in the US.
Marketing with Meaning Newsletter
XPEDigital — Founder & Author
Published newsletter covering inclusive marketing strategy, digital accessibility, and purpose-driven growth for small businesses and nonprofits.
Honors
Recognitions & awards

Marquis Who's Who in America

National biographical honor recognizing professional achievement and leadership — Est. 1899

Top 25 Women of Frisco

Recognized among the top 25 influential women in Frisco, Texas

Women of Inspiration — Class of 2025

Star Local Media, Frisco, Texas

Becoming Her Magazine Feature

One of eight women honored for impactful stories

MUHSEN Achievement Award

Dallas Chapter Lead — recognized for building and leading the Dallas chapter of MUHSEN

ICF Outstanding Marketing Award

Recognized for building the ICF’s marketing department from the ground up

For speaking invitations, media interviews, podcast bookings, or press features — reach out directly. Tell me about your event, your audience, and what you are looking for.