#223 Cooking Up Change: Shiza Shahid on Non-Toxic Cooking, Malala & Girls’ Education

Shiza Shahid is an entrepreneur, investor, and social activist dedicated to advancing girls' education and women's rights. Shiza co-founded the Malala Fund in 2013 alongside Malala Yousafzai , helping build a global movement for girls' education while navigating complex political and cultural realities. She later co-founded Our Place , a modern kitchenware brand focused on connection, culture, and home cooking. In this conversation, we explore Shiza's journey from activism to entrepreneurship, the realities of building movements under global scrutiny, and what it takes to scale values-led businesses without losing purpose. Check out the Our Place Website here: Join my exclusive Mentored+ community: Claim $500 Bitcoin with OKX SMSF. SMSF trustees: Successfully sign-up your SMSF and get verified for an OKX SMSF trading account. Deposit $5 and receive $500 worth of Bitcoin. Eligibility requirements and T&Cs apply. Book a 1-1 call with the OKX SMSF team today for guidance. Offer ends 31 March 2026. Join the Facebook Group. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram , LinkedIn & YouTube.

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#223 Cooking Up Change: Shiza Shahid on Non-Toxic Cooking, Malala & Girls’ Education is an episode from Straight Talk with Mark Bouris by Mentored.com.au.

This episode is 54:07 long.

This episode was published on Jan 7, 2026.

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