Hair, Hormones & Healing: Owning My Story as an African Woman with Hirsutism
My Journey with Hirsutism: From Silence to Strength By Sofonie Dala, CEO and Founder Good afternoon, everyone. I'm your CEO Sofonie Dala — I was born in Angola, raised in Russia, and today I live in the UK as a student and sustainability impact volunteer. Today, I'm inviting you to listen to my story... My name is Sofonie Dala , and I was born in Angola , raised in Russia , and currently living in the United Kingdom , where I came in 2024 to pursue my education. I want to share a very personal and public story — one that has shaped my confidence, self-image, and resilience as a woman. When I was 16 years old , at the delicate end of adolescence, I started noticing unusual facial hair growth. At first, it was just a few strands—barely noticeable. But over time, it became more pronounced. I didn’t understand what was happening, and I never had a medical check-up to diagnose it properly. Recently, I learned about a condition called hirsutism , and much of what I’ve read fe...
