Iman Sultan is a writer and journalist. She grew up on the East Coast with periodic visits back to Karachi, Pakistan, where she lived for most of her 20s. Her work has appeared in National Geographic, Al Jazeera, W, Elle, i-D, Harper’s Bazaar, Allure, Playboy, Input Magazine, Aesthetica, ZORA Magazine, Dawn, LA Review of Books and many other publications.
Iman’s work focuses on the intersection of politics, culture and society. As a journalist, she is adept at writing muckraking features that get to the heart of a story. She has written about a CCTV sexual harassment scandal at a university in Pakistan, the $5.2 million lawsuit against curly hair giant DevaCurl, the conservation of an endangered river dolphin, the experiences of Afghan women after Taliban rule, and more.
Iman writes on art, pop culture, books, music, food and more. She wrote the first authoritative guide on where to find halal food in Philadelphia, and she has profiled the likes of Grammy award-winning singer Arooj Aftab, fashion designer Melody Ehsani, and global R&B superstar Yuna. She is a creative consultant with So Textual, a lifestyle brand promoting the art of reading.
Iman has a wide range of experience working in communications and editorial roles. She offers editing and production services to clients for an hourly rate.
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