The US political adviser, 45, on impostor syndrome in Washington, terrifying but exciting dating apps, splitting up with Anthony Weiner and the charisma of the former First Lady
Travelling is an adventure. As a child, I loved moving, being on planes, trying ice-cream all over the world. My mother tells this story where one summer we were away for months and when we finally got home to Jeddah, I was so excited I jumped on my parents’ bed, flew backwards and cut my head open on their wooden headboard. I guess I liked coming home, too.
Washington gave me impostor syndrome. Growing up in the Middle East, it was a culture shock. I knew I could do my job and I was prepared to work hard, but I never thought I was the smartest, the prettiest, the “-est” at anything.
