Tarek Ali
Tarek Ali, a social media pioneer and GLAAD-nominated podcaster, helps organizations leverage digital storytelling and holistic wellness to foster inclusive, transformative cultures.
Reasons to book Tarek Ali
- With over 200 million digital views, Tarek is a trailblazer in global advocacy, offering unparalleled expertise in using media and storytelling to drive social impact and transformation.
- Founder of an LGBTQ+ organization recognized by the Obama administration, Tarek delivers expert knowledge on empowerment and advocacy, creating profound cultural shifts in organizations.
- A leader in holistic wellness, Tarek’s experience with diverse healing methods empowers organizations to promote mental health, well-being, and innovation in the workplace.
Tarek Ali is a multi-faceted thought leader and speaker known for his deep insights, versatility, and ability to engage a wide array of audiences. His talks combine personal experience, philosophical reflection, and practical advice, tailored to meet the needs of the event and its goals. Tarek’s expertise spans business, healing, mental health, marketing, digital storytelling, and more. His goal as a speaker is to empower, inform, and inspire, while offering actionable tools for change.
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Keynotes
Healing Focused Talk by Tarek Ali: Healing the Whole: The Journey from Survival to Thriving
In this signature talk, Tarek shares his personal methodology for healing, explaining how to move beyond survival mode into true healing. He delves into the interconnected parts of healing—faith, awareness, and the work—and how each contributes to achieving wholeness. This talk combines scientific insight with personal stories, offering actionable steps for the audience to begin their own healing journeys.
Key Points:
Understanding the three parts of healing: faith, awareness, and work.
How to move from survival mode to a state of thriving.
Tools for healing emotional wounds and embracing personal growth.
Real-life examples of applying healing principles.
Key Points:
Understanding the three parts of healing: faith, awareness, and work.
How to move from survival mode to a state of thriving.
Tools for healing emotional wounds and embracing personal growth.
Real-life examples of applying healing principles.
Healing Focused Talk by Tarek Ali: Healing from Shame: Reclaiming Your Story & Power
Tarek delves into the impact of shame on mental health and personal development. This talk focuses on recognizing how shame shapes identity, how to reclaim your power from shame-based thinking, and how to own your story in ways that promote healing.
Key Points:
Understanding the roots and effects of shame.
How to dismantle shame-based beliefs.
Reclaiming your power by owning your narrative.
Transforming shame into self-compassion and healing.
Key Points:
Understanding the roots and effects of shame.
How to dismantle shame-based beliefs.
Reclaiming your power by owning your narrative.
Transforming shame into self-compassion and healing.
Business/Corporate Focused Talk by Tarek Ali: Building a Business Model for the Modern Age
This talk focuses on what it takes to create an innovative business model in today’s rapidly evolving marketplace. Tarek offers insights from his work with startups and corporate clients, showing how to develop scalable, sustainable business models that thrive in the digital age.
Key Points:
The key elements of a modern business model.
Balancing innovation with practicality.
Leveraging digital tools and platforms for scalability.
Case studies from BYALI + Associates on successful business model pivots.
Key Points:
The key elements of a modern business model.
Balancing innovation with practicality.
Leveraging digital tools and platforms for scalability.
Case studies from BYALI + Associates on successful business model pivots.
Business/Corporate Focused Talk by Tarek Ali: UX/UI: The Secret to Unlocking Customer Loyalty
In this talk, Tarek shares his expertise on user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design, explaining how great UX/UI can create loyal customers and enhance a brand’s identity. The discussion focuses on blending aesthetics with functionality for business success.
Key Points:
The intersection of UX/UI design and business strategy.
How to design customer experiences that drive loyalty.
The business value of investing in UX/UI early on.
Examples of successful brands leveraging UX/UI for growth.
Key Points:
The intersection of UX/UI design and business strategy.
How to design customer experiences that drive loyalty.
The business value of investing in UX/UI early on.
Examples of successful brands leveraging UX/UI for growth.
Business/Corporate Focused Talk by Tarek Ali: Digital Storytelling: How to Build a Brand in the Attention Economy
This talk explores how businesses can use digital storytelling to build strong, memorable brands. Tarek delves into the art of creating engaging content that resonates with customers, discussing how storytelling drives consumer behavior and builds lasting relationships.
Key Points:
The role of storytelling in modern marketing.
How to create a cohesive brand narrative across platforms.
Leveraging content to build emotional connections with customers.
Success stories of brands that excel at digital storytelling.
Key Points:
The role of storytelling in modern marketing.
How to create a cohesive brand narrative across platforms.
Leveraging content to build emotional connections with customers.
Success stories of brands that excel at digital storytelling.
Business/Corporate Focused Talk by Tarek Ali: The Future of Influencer Marketing: Beyond the Numbers
In this talk, Tarek examines the evolving landscape of influencer marketing and how brands can go beyond traditional metrics to create authentic connections. This includes leveraging influencers for brand awareness and product sales in an era where authenticity is key.
Key Points:
The shifting landscape of influencer marketing.
How to create meaningful partnerships with influencers.
Balancing authenticity with business objectives.
Real-world examples of successful influencer marketing campaigns.
Key Points:
The shifting landscape of influencer marketing.
How to create meaningful partnerships with influencers.
Balancing authenticity with business objectives.
Real-world examples of successful influencer marketing campaigns.
Influencing, Marketing, & Digital Storytelling Focused Talk by Tarek Ali: Building a Personal Brand: From Influence to Impact
Tarek provides a comprehensive guide on how influencers and creators can build strong personal brands that not only resonate with audiences but also have a lasting impact. This talk includes strategies for identifying your brand's core values, crafting a unique voice, and leveraging your platform for greater influence.
Key Points:
Defining your brand's core values and messaging.
The importance of authenticity in personal branding.
How to position yourself as an authority in your niche.
Using your influence to create lasting impact beyond social media.
Key Points:
Defining your brand's core values and messaging.
The importance of authenticity in personal branding.
How to position yourself as an authority in your niche.
Using your influence to create lasting impact beyond social media.
Influencing, Marketing, & Digital Storytelling Focused Talk by Tarek Ali: The Science of Influencing: Psychology & Consumer Behavior
In this talk, Tarek dives into the psychology behind influencing and consumer behavior. He explains how influencers can use psychological principles to create content that drives consumer decisions and builds deeper connections with their audience.
Key Points:
Understanding consumer psychology and its role in marketing.
How influencers can leverage behavioral insights to create impactful content.
The balance between persuasion and authenticity in influencing.
Practical tools for building campaigns that tap into consumer psychology.
Key Points:
Understanding consumer psychology and its role in marketing.
How influencers can leverage behavioral insights to create impactful content.
The balance between persuasion and authenticity in influencing.
Practical tools for building campaigns that tap into consumer psychology.
Neurodivergent + Mental Health Focused Talk by Tarek Ali: Rewiring the Brain: Neuroplasticity & Growth in a Neurodivergent World
A deep dive into how neuroplasticity plays a role in personal growth and healing, especially for those with neurodivergent conditions. This talk would explore how one can “rewire” their brain through self-awareness, practice, and strategic approaches to improve mental health, productivity, and overall well-being.
Key Points:
How neuroplasticity works.
Tools and techniques for ‘rewiring’ your brain.
The impact of mindfulness, therapy, and lifestyle changes.
Personal stories from navigating neurodivergence through brain training
Key Points:
How neuroplasticity works.
Tools and techniques for ‘rewiring’ your brain.
The impact of mindfulness, therapy, and lifestyle changes.
Personal stories from navigating neurodivergence through brain training
Neurodivergent + Mental Health Focused Talk by Tarek Ali: Neurodivergence in the Workplace: Creating Inclusive Spaces
This talk aims to educate business leaders and HR professionals on how to create environments that are more accommodating for neurodivergent individuals. It touches on best practices for inclusivity, how to leverage neurodiverse talent, and fostering a workspace that supports mental health.
Key Points:
Understanding the needs of neurodivergent employees.
Tools and strategies for creating neuro-inclusive workplaces.
Accommodating different working styles.
The benefits of neurodiversity for innovation and creativity.
Key Points:
Understanding the needs of neurodivergent employees.
Tools and strategies for creating neuro-inclusive workplaces.
Accommodating different working styles.
The benefits of neurodiversity for innovation and creativity.
Student + Entrepreneur Focused Talk by Tarek Ali: Building a Personal Brand: How to Stand Out in a Crowded Market
In this talk, Tarek dives into the importance of personal branding for students and young professionals entering the job market or launching entrepreneurial ventures. He shares strategies for crafting a brand that reflects your unique skills, values, and story, helping students position themselves as valuable contributors in any industry.
Key Points:
Defining your personal brand in a competitive marketplace.
Using storytelling to showcase your values and experiences.
Building an online presence that aligns with career goals.
Real-life examples of personal branding done right.
Key Points:
Defining your personal brand in a competitive marketplace.
Using storytelling to showcase your values and experiences.
Building an online presence that aligns with career goals.
Real-life examples of personal branding done right.
Student + Entrepreneur Focused Talk by Tarek Ali: Leveraging Digital Tools for Entrepreneurship & Personal Growth
Tarek’s expertise in digital storytelling and content creation provides the foundation for this talk, where he explains how students and entrepreneurs can use digital tools to build their personal brands, start businesses, and grow their influence.
Key Points:
Using social media and digital platforms to grow your brand.
How digital tools can help streamline business operations.
The importance of content creation in building an audience.
Tips for managing time and staying organized in a digital world.
Key Points:
Using social media and digital platforms to grow your brand.
How digital tools can help streamline business operations.
The importance of content creation in building an audience.
Tips for managing time and staying organized in a digital world.
Student + Entrepreneur Focused Talk by Tarek Ali: Creative Problem Solving: How to Overcome Challenges with Innovation
Entrepreneurship is full of challenges, but creative problem solving can be the key to turning obstacles into opportunities. In this talk, Tarek offers techniques for thinking outside the box, using innovation to solve problems, and approaching setbacks with a growth mindset.
Key Points:
How to foster creativity in business and entrepreneurship.
Techniques for approaching problems with an innovative mindset.
Turning obstacles into opportunities for growth.
Examples of creative solutions to common entrepreneurial challenges.
Key Points:
How to foster creativity in business and entrepreneurship.
Techniques for approaching problems with an innovative mindset.
Turning obstacles into opportunities for growth.
Examples of creative solutions to common entrepreneurial challenges.
Tarek Ali
Creating Impact Through Advocacy & Digital Leadership
Tarek Ali is known for his transformative journey and expertise in digital storytelling, mental health, and inclusive leadership. Having amassed over 200 million views across platforms, Tarek’s unique ability to connect with diverse audiences makes his keynotes both impactful and practical for organizations looking to build a stronger, more innovative culture.
Even before becoming the star he is today and impacting millions through the screen, Tarek was doing this work offline and in the world. His activism led to the founding of the Caring Colors LGBTQ+ Empowerment Organization at 16, recognized by the Obama administration and leading to an invitation to The White House. He holds a Biology degree from Georgia State University, conducted research at the National Institutes of Health, and interned at prestigious universities like Howard and Columbia University Dental Clinics before pivoting to entertainment.
Tarek is also the founder of Leap into Healing, a platform aimed at global healing through community, media, and technology, powered by a network of notable physicians, therapists, healthcare practitioners, and unorthodox healers, all focused on holistic wellness. As a speaker, Tarek has delivered keynotes, workshops, panels, and fireside chats for corporate groups, universities, and marginalized communities, drawing on his diverse expertise in business, healing, mental health, and digital storytelling.
Tarek’s ability to speak across various topics makes him a unique and valuable voice for a wide range of industries and audiences. If you're looking to inspire your team with forward-thinking insights and drive real change, book Tarek Ali for your event. His compelling message and proven expertise are the keys to unlocking your organization's potential.
Even before becoming the star he is today and impacting millions through the screen, Tarek was doing this work offline and in the world. His activism led to the founding of the Caring Colors LGBTQ+ Empowerment Organization at 16, recognized by the Obama administration and leading to an invitation to The White House. He holds a Biology degree from Georgia State University, conducted research at the National Institutes of Health, and interned at prestigious universities like Howard and Columbia University Dental Clinics before pivoting to entertainment.
Tarek is also the founder of Leap into Healing, a platform aimed at global healing through community, media, and technology, powered by a network of notable physicians, therapists, healthcare practitioners, and unorthodox healers, all focused on holistic wellness. As a speaker, Tarek has delivered keynotes, workshops, panels, and fireside chats for corporate groups, universities, and marginalized communities, drawing on his diverse expertise in business, healing, mental health, and digital storytelling.
Tarek’s ability to speak across various topics makes him a unique and valuable voice for a wide range of industries and audiences. If you're looking to inspire your team with forward-thinking insights and drive real change, book Tarek Ali for your event. His compelling message and proven expertise are the keys to unlocking your organization's potential.
Tarek Ali on his GLAAD Award-nominated podcast “THAT Conversation with Tarek Ali” #glaadawards
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The Truth of a Gay Black Man | Tarek Ali x CALVIN KLEIN
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Moving on WITHOUT Closure – The Pain Under Anger, Accepting Grief, Letting the Words Out | Tarek Ali
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