I coach ambitious people to speak with confidence, strengthen their personal and professional presence, and build a brand that resonates — online, on stage, and in day-to-day life.
A LIFELONG FASCINATION WITH HUMANITY
Humanity has always fascinated me. Growing up on the edge of Washington Square Park—an iconic stage filled with New York City’s most vibrant characters—and coming of age in nightclubs, I learned early on that life is a performance, and everyone has a story to tell. My storytelling career first led me to acting, but I found the rehearsal cycle isolating. If performing is about authentically reflecting society, don’t actors need to interact with the world to truly understand it?
This realization led me to pivot into television journalism and live event hosting, where I could merge my passion for compelling narratives with meaningful connection.
A CAREER IN PUBLIC SPEAKING & STORYTELLING
I’ve been hired by some of the world’s leading media companies to host and moderate panels, interviews, and roundtables on topics including politics, technology, wellness, and pop culture. Whether facilitating livestreams, thought-leadership events - even game shows! - I’ve earned a reputation for building quick rapport with guests, infusing humor into serious subjects, and staying poised under pressure.
My work also dispatched me into a variety of unconventional environments, from disaster zones and extremist political rallies to electronic music festivals and Bike Weeks. These experiences deepened my understanding of radical empathy, which in turn inspired Tales of Taboo: an anonymous confessions podcast powered by the voices of my Instagram and TikTok followers.
I’ve utilized social media through all of its iterations, and built a substantial multi-platform following. My content has amassed over 55 million views, and Tales of Taboo and I have been featured in: Los Angeles Times, New York Post, Forbes, Wonderland, and Rollacoaster.
EMPOWERING OTHERS TO FIND THEIR VOICE
After a decade of storytelling across all mediums, I’ve honed the technical skills of impactful speech, stage presence, and viral content creation; but my true passion is empowering others to find and amplify their own voices.
I’ve learned that presence isn’t just about the words you speak — it’s about knowing your whole story, and learning how to tell it with your whole self. I help my clients reflect on where they’ve been in order to define where they’re going: releasing the narratives holding them back, and shaping new ones that let them step fully into their voice as they deliver keynotes, appear on live TV, or create content for a digital audience.
LET’S WORK TOGETHER
If you're ready to discover your “Who” and “Why,” strengthen your presence, elevate your public speaking skills, or design a dynamic multi-platform social media strategy, let’s work together to unlock your highest potential—both on and offline.
—Ali