Mariam, a 31 year old businesswoman from Kabul, Afghanistan, is reaching new heights in the business world despite being dispelled from her home for many years.

Mariam, a refugee for 6 years during the Taliban’s rule, now owns and operated Mariam Handy Crafts and has started the business association known as Mariam Education and Cultural Association (MECA).

Miriam’s business specializes in training women in sewing, literacy, and tailoring. She has currently trained over 370 women and often supplies the Women’s Garden District with raw materials for them to make hand crafts with.

On her upcoming trip to the United States, Mariam is most excited about learning how American businesswomen operate in hopes that Afghanistan can one day follow suit.