03/31/2026
From Storytelling to Social Impact: How This Alum Is Spreading Kindness Beyond the Page 📖➡️🌍
From watching her parents build a life through entrepreneurship, to finding her path at Rutgers Business School, to growing her career at Barclays—every chapter of Afsha’s journey has been guided by resilience, connection, and a willingness to step forward.
Today, as a working mom, she’s turned those same values into something deeply personal. Through The Hug Bank, she’s helping the next generation navigate life’s big moments with confidence, comfort, and love—proving that impact can start with something as simple as a story.
Balancing leadership as a VP at Barclays with her passion for storytelling, she’s creating change both in the boardroom and beyond.
💬 Her advice? Lead with intention. Stay authentic. And never underestimate the power of kindness.