Biz Women Talk With Julie Foucht

  Women hold an ancient, alchemical power - the ability to turn challenge into creation, pain into purpose, and limitation into legacy. It's this sacred ability that makes women the heartbeat of every thriving, progressive community.    My guest today embodies that magic beautifully.    Dr. Shahd Asaly is a sociology instructor at the University of South Florida and a PhD candidate whose research centers on trauma, displacement, and collective healing. She is also the visionary founder of Blue Meets Blue, a sustainable fashion label that employs refugee artisans while reviving Syrian textile traditions - weaving together artistry, empowerment, and heritage in every thread.    Through her teaching, writing, and creative expression, Shahd bridges scholarship and storytelling, giving voice to the unheard and creating sacred spaces of belonging and healing.    In our conversation, Shahd and I explore:     - How collective trauma ripples through individuals and communities … and how we h