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Speaker at Halal Metropolis Fashion Event

Rahaf Khatib speaks at an event at the University of Michigan - Dearborn. “This trio of hijab fashion icons will join us to share their stories – from civil rights advocate to Haute Hijab CEO, from local marathoner to Adidas consultant, and from single mom to modest fashion designer for Verona (as seen at Macy’s). Along the way they’ll share their thoughts on the meaning of hijab in contemporary American culture, the visibility and vulnerability the hijab brings to Muslim [...]

2020-03-17T20:00:42+00:00February 10th, 2020|Press Releases, Speaking Events|

Rahaf Participates in the Gazelle Girl Panel Discussion

"We're excited to have Rahaf Khatib joining us at our panel discussion at the Gazelle Girl Expotique- Packet Pick-up at 1 PM on Saturday, and half marathon Sunday! Khatib is a stay-at-home mom; an 11x marathon and 19x half marathon runner,2x triathlete; First Syrian to Complete Six World Marathon majors; and was a top ten finalist in the 2015 Runners World cover search. She has appeared in various news outlets such as CNN for Fundraising $16,000 for refugees as well [...]

2020-03-17T18:57:18+00:00April 9th, 2019|Press Releases, Speaking Events|

Rahaf Khatib Speaks at Al Iman-Smith College

"Adidas began the new campaign "She Breaks Barriers" in December, and the brand released a new set of videos on Friday featuring four athletes— one of which is international marathon runner Rahaf Khatib. Rahaf Khatib is a stay-at-home mom, an international marathon runner, the first hijabi to appear on the cover of a U.S. Fitness magazine, and was a top ten finalist in the 2015 runner's world cover search. Rahaf uses her running to empower the community through advocating for [...]

2020-03-17T18:53:19+00:00March 22nd, 2019|Press Releases, Speaking Events|

Adidas ‘She Breaks Barriers’ Campaign

WATCH ON YOUTUBE RAHAF FEATURED IN ADIDAS CAMPAIGN "SHE BREAKS BARRIERS" WAS USED TO HIGHLIGHT INSPIRATIONAL FEMALE ATHLETES Rahaf Khatib was part of this campaign to showcase female athletes, how women have overcome challenges in their field, their achievements, and to serve as inspiration for younger female athletes in the community. She was part of the original campaign video, seen below, as well as creating her individual video with the Adidas [...]

2020-03-25T21:11:31+00:00March 11th, 2019|Brand Partnerships, Press Releases|

TEDx Talk

RAHAF SPEAKS AT TEDX MUSCATWOMENLEARN MORE ABOUT RAHAF'S TEDX TALKRahaf Khatib was able to share her story at the TEDxMuscatWomen event in Oman in December of 2018. She shared her journey of becoming a recognizable figure in the running world and how she uses her platform to empower other women and create positive representation for her community. VISIT THE EVENT WEBSITE WATCH ON TEDX WEBSITE [...]

2020-03-17T18:07:33+00:00December 31st, 2018|Brand Partnerships, Press Releases, Speaking Events|