Hi, I’m Afra Arslan,

I build networks that work across languages, cultures, contexts and businesses that don’t usually talk to each other. My work focuses on managing complexity, aligning people who don’t always agree, and building brand narratives that actually hold. I’ve done this across education, media, social impact, international business development and on a personal level. I’m based in Istanbul. I work across Turkey, the Arab World, and globally — meaning I help international organizations navigate Turkish terrain and Turkish institutions communicate outward. I am naturally a big supporter of building networks for women entrepreneurs. I hold a degree from the American University in Cairo in integrated marketing communications and journalism, with a background in Middle East politics — which means I understand this part of the world not as an observer but as someone who was formed there. I cherish and celebrate decolonized narratives and partnerships.