Hawa Who | SpeakerHub

Personal Details

Bio

Hawa Who is a Ghanaian-born model, author, and speaker whose work lives at the intersection of art, identity, and healing. After moving to the U.S. at 12, she discovered the power of self-expression as a way to reclaim her story. Now, she uses fashion, poetry, and voice to help others do the same.

Featured in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Zara, and author of Petals of My Heart and You’re a Lover Girl, Hawa speaks with elegance and emotional truth on self-worth, feminine power, and becoming the woman you needed. With a background in cybersecurity and a soul rooted in storytelling, she brings a grounded, global perspective to every stage she steps on.

Current position (3)

Author/Founder/Creative Director/Cybersec Analyst

Carnegie Mellon University/Hawa Who Shop LLC

Cybersecurity Analyst

Carnegie Mellon University

Clothing Line Owner

Hawa Who Shop LLC

Degrees (2)

Masters in Healthcare Administration / Minor in Computer Science

Strayer University

2019 to 2021

Bachelors in Biology

Texas College

2013 to 2018

Presentations

Presentations (5)

Becoming the Woman You Needed

This talk explores how personal pain can birth public power. Hawa shares her journey of emotional healing, identity formation, and creative reclamation—guiding women to become the version of themselves they once needed, unapologetically and fully.

Walking Soft Yet Loud: Black Feminine Identity in Global Spaces

Rooted in Hawa’s journey from Ghana to Vogue, this talk examines how Black women can hold space in rooms not built for them—through presence, poise, and purpose. It’s part empowerment, part lived philosophy, and fully transformative.

Wear Your Story: Fashion as a Mental Health Language

What we wear speaks before we do. In this talk, Hawa breaks down how style can be a tool for self-expression, healing, and storytelling—especially for women navigating identity, trauma, and transformation. As the founder of Hawa Who Shop, a brand blending fashion with intentional emotional storytelling, she teaches how to dress in alignment with who you are becoming—not just who you’ve been. Perfect for fashion panels, wellness spaces, and Gen Z/Millennial audiences.

You’re a Lover Girl: Leading with Softness in a Hard World

Inspired by her second book, Hawa speaks to the power of softness, love, and emotional depth in a world that praises detachment. This talk uplifts women who feel deeply—and turns that into their superpower.

Mental Health as a Lifestyle: Cultivating Wellness Through Everyday Choices

Mental health isn’t a destination—it’s a daily practice. In this talk, Hawa Who shares her journey of integrating mental wellness into her life as a model, author, and entrepreneur. She explores how intentional habits, creative expression, and self-compassion form the foundation of a resilient, balanced lifestyle. Perfect for wellness events, corporate audiences, and creative communities seeking sustainable mental health strategies.