Kashmir Maryam is an English-born Kashmiri writer, author, and poet. She is best known for her writings on mindfulness, spirituality and emotional intelligence. Kashmir is also recognized for her inspiring poetry performances, which she continues to deliver on both national and international stages. Her published works include the books The Muslim Woman’s Manifesto: 10 Steps to Achieving Phenomenal Success, in Both Worlds, and Nafsi: Jihad Upon My Self. Kashmir is also the Founder of Woke Woman – a non-profit organization that empowers the marginalized community of creative Muslim women. Woke Woman does this through a series of coaching and educational workshops on developing the skills needed to become a successful published author. The mission of her organization is to awaken Muslim women to their creative potential, in a purpose-driven way that aligns with their spirituality, as well nurturing a new generation of thought leaders in the community.