Stories

Soul Roots is a project of love in honor and dedication to my grandmothers, Taita Elaine Ghawi and Abuelita Julia Chahine– the women who shaped my identity. Our brand celebrates...

 My Latin-Levantine Abuelita Abuelita was for me, an enigma... a quiet image of class, fashion and beauty. I still marvel at her straight nose and antique elegance-- not to mention...

My husband and I met in graduate school in 2000.  Early on, we decided the most impactful work we could do in our chosen field of international development would be...