In this exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation, Wildfire Magazine founder April Stearns and StyleEsteem Wardrobe founder Sonya Keshwani dive into the making of Wildfire’s first-ever Hair Issue—a groundbreaking collection of stories exploring diverse hair journeys in the cancer community.

Sonya shares her deeply personal hair-cutting story, her experience with chemotherapy-related hair loss, and how she turned her journey into a powerful platform for breast cancer awareness and self-expression. She reflects on the evolution of the cancer community over the past seven years, including her work in breaking barriers in the Indian Muslim community and launching the #GlamSelfExam movement to promote early detection through breast self-exams.

This discussion also highlights the bold intersection of cancer and fashion—from using style to celebrate survivors and share their stories to StyleEsteem’s iconic couture collection debut at New York Fashion Week, honoring the 5,000-year history of headwear.

The Hair Issue is a vibrant and inspiring collection of personal journeys—each one unique, yet deeply relatable. Whether you’re a survivor, thriver, or supporter, you’ll find something familiar to connect with and something new to be inspired by.