Aram Ostadian-Binai

Aram Ostadian-Binai (, born 3 November 1985), is a Danish Iranian social entrepreneur. She is the founder of The Soulfuls and an advocate for women's empowerment.

Early life

Ostadian-Binai was born in Tehran, Iran, in 1985. Her family immigrated to Denmark when she was a teenager, and she later settled in Copenhagen.

Career

Ostadian-Binai started her career within the fashion industry, then transitioning to the publishing and media industries, where she later became a Digital Editor for Aller Media’s first digital-only and internationally oriented publication. which was the same day Mahsa Jina Amini died in the custody of the morality police in Iran, sparking the Woman Life Freedom movement. Unaware of the fate of Mahsa Jina Amini in Iran the same day, Ostadian-Binai delivered an acceptance speech on stage wearing a dress that symbolized the fight for freedom by the women of Iran. The limited edition dress was created by Amir Taghi, Nazanin Boniadi and Milad Ahmadi (Haus of Milad), and has previously been worn by Farah Pahlavi (former Queen of Iran), Shohreh Aghdashloo (actress) and Masih Alinejad (journalist and activist). In the speech, Ostadian-Binai said: “I dream of a day when every woman in Denmark and beyond, no matter their skin colour, size, age or sexual orientation and faith can express themselves and dress as they want to.” Ostadian-Binai appeared in the media as an expert and columnist regarding the Woman Life Freedom movement.

Personal life

Aram Ostadian-Binai is married to Navid Ostadian-Binai, and they have two sons together.