Carla Boulos

“I am a Syrian researcher, activist, and art lover. My work focuses on social justice and identity, particularly through the lens of gender and migration. Much of my personal and professional journey has been shaped by navigating life between cultures, systems, and borders.”

Carla is part of the Rooted community. Her spoken word performance In-Between is a personal reflection on what it means to live between places, labels, and expectations. It is about the journey from fear to trust, from moving out of survival to standing in self-recognition. This piece explores the constant questioning of identity, the emotional weight of proving where you belong, and the quiet power of reclaiming the in-between as a space of beauty.

“Rooting resonates with me because, for a long time, I was moving through the world in survival mode, always adapting, always proving, never fully landing. The idea of rooting is powerful because it speaks to something deeper than safety; it’s about connection, self-trust, and creating space for your full self to land.”