We are three friends who met in a city where faces and food like ours were underrepresented. We wanted nothing more than to use our connection and love for our cultures to help women like us find community.

  • Amber Kazalbash

    I’m an Austin transplant who loves good food as much as I love being surrounded by diverse women with powerful stories. As a second gen Pakistani/Muslim American, I’m lucky to have worked on building several culture-first organizations. I hope to bring the same spirit of hunger for togetherness to BGFC!

    Follow me @libertydenied
    Website: www.amberkazalbash.com

  • Ayesha Erkin

    Hi! I’m a multidisciplinary architect, recipe developer and digital creator. I’m mixed Turkic and Arab and love to eat. My work focuses on the human experience and the concept of belonging - something I struggled with when immigrating from Pakistan and being a TCK. The solution was to create Brown Girls Food Club; I look forward to meeting you at our events :)

    Follow me @ayeshaerkin
    Website: www.ayeshaerkin.com

  • Hamaila Qureshi

    I am a designer and daughter of Pakistani immigrants. With a background in the sciences, I pivoted completely to create my own design brand that currently focuses on jewelry. Creating community through storytelling is one of my favourite things and I can’t wait to share that experience with all of you.

    Follow me @Hamaila
    Website: www.hamaila.com