About
My name is Shabana Sharif
"I write for those who are unseen on the page—and build spaces where they can be heard."
My work explores trauma, identity, and resilience through memoir, performance, and community art.
I'm the founder of the Thrive Art Exhibit, a platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indo-Caribbean artists and storytellers. Thrive NYC, showcased in May artwork and stories of 20 artists. Thrive Toronto followed in Fall 2025, continuing the mission of creative visibility and cultural healing. And in May 2026, I hosted and produced the third art exhibit with over 120 people in attendance at a gallery in the Lower East Side (NYC).
My writing has been featured in Brown Girl Magazine, Brown Gyal Diary, and The West Indian Newspaper. You can find links to the full articles below.
Writing Portfolio
 Accidental DatingHow impromptu dates keep my inner romantic alive & waiting for the next. Published 2/2025 |  Back That Ass Up – MomIn vitro fertilization taught me the benefits of having a bubble butt—my journey through two rounds of injections and retrievals and one successful embryo transfer. Published 4/2024 |  Complex PTSD: Journey of Childhood Trauma and Healing"“You’re okay. Why worry about the past? These things will only upset you. Just focus on the future,” I heard from family members if I brought up my childhood trauma." Published 6/2024 |
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 The Crown’s Successor – IndependenceAlmost six decades after independence, Guyana’s economy grows as Brits coronate a new crown in a weak economy. Published 5/2023 |
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