The Ally Show

Be part of the movement—support the show on Patreon! https://patreon.com/aliesi Episode Summary In this conversation, Genevieve Conaty (She/Her) shares her journey from a first-generation immigrant background to becoming a VP of design. She discusses her early life, education, and the challenges she faced in her career, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Genevieve opens up about her health...

Be part of the movement—support the show on Patreon! ⁠https://patreon.com/aliesi⁠ Episode Summary In this conversation, Phil Carter shares his journey from a Midwestern upbringing to becoming a successful product leader in the tech industry. He discusses the importance of family values, the challenges of work-life balance, and the impact of paternity leave on his relationship with his children. Ph...

Be part of the movement—support the show on Patreon! ⁠https://patreon.com/aliesi⁠ Episode Summary In this conversation, Grandmaster Elshan Maradi Abadi shares his journey from being a young chess enthusiast in Iran to becoming a Grandmaster and immigrating to the United States. He discusses the challenges he faced, including the pain of losing, anxiety, and the pressure of high expectations. Elsha...

Be part of the movement—support the show on Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/aliesi⁠⁠ Episode Summary: In this conversation, Ali chats with Indi Young about the power of listening and empathy in building products and brands. They discuss the practice of deep listening and the steps to improve rapt attention. They also explore the impact of toxic work cultures on mental health and the need for broad...

Be part of the movement—support the show on Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/aliesi⁠⁠⁠ Episode Summary: In this conversation, a somatic performance mentor, Emily Harrell, first guides Ali, host of @TheAllyShowbyAli through a grounding and EFT tapping practice to help him reconnect with himself and manage his anxiety. Emily shares her personal journey of growing up with anxiety and the challenges s...

Be part of the movement—support the show on Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/aliesi⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode Summary: In this episode, Jesse Marseille, host of  @Storytelling_at_Scale  , shares his journey from feeling unfulfilled in the tech industry to finding purpose through storytelling. He discusses the power of stories and how they shape our lives. Jesse emphasizes the importance of following curiosity...

Be part of the movement—support the show on Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/aliesi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode Summary: In this episode, Dr. Arezoo Momeni shares her journey growing up in Iran and her decision to move to the US for a PhD in chemical engineering. She discusses her challenges as a woman in Iran and the societal expectations that conflicted with her desire for freedom. Arezoo also opens up about...

Be part of the movement—support the show on Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/aliesi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode Summary: In this episode, we chat with Aref Gharakhani  @ArefInTheMiddle  about his journey from co-founding multiple successful startups in the Middle East to navigating immigration challenges in North America. In this chat, Aref opens up about the dramatic changes he’s faced and how his entrepren...

Be part of the movement—support the show on Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/aliesi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode Summary: In this episode, host Ali Eslamifar sits down with Tudor Matei, an engineering coach dedicated to helping engineers reach their full potential. Tudor is a former engineer director turned coach. His last experience included years of managing and leading the engineering team at Course Hero...

Be part of the movement—support the show on Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/aliesi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode Summary: Episode Summary:In this episode of The Ally Show, our host welcomes back Emily Shickli for a deep dive into the timely topic of layoffs and how to navigate them with a unique perspective. Emily introduces the concept of a "play mindset" and shares practical techniques to cope...

This Week's PresentationWhat's in this recording? During our final free beta testing session for project WePause Weekly, I (Ali) led a discussion on tapping into our inner artist. Eleven years ago, I embarked on a journey as a designer and artist, a pivotal period in my life. Credit goes to my mentor, Wil Heywood, for introducing me to transformative techniques like Morning Pages, Artist Dates, an...

Be part of the movement—support the show on Patreon! ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/aliesi⁠ Episode Summary: In the second part of our discussion with Ashley Nguyen, we dive into astrology and explore how it can serve as a tool for self-awareness and empathy. In this segment, Ashley uses Ali's birth information to illustrate a sample birth chart, demonstrating how it can be interpreted to tell a story...

Spotify PlaylistLast Friday, during our ninth WePause Weekly session, Stephanie Pereira Lima hosted an inspiring gathering for our community. I (Ali, your host) almost missed the session due to a hectic flight from the West Coast to the East Coast, but thanks to my amazing friends who picked me up from the airport and set everything up, I made it on time. I'm incredibly grateful for their help. St...

Sign up to WePause Weekly: https://wepause.space/signupPresentation used by Emily on this callThis week, we had an amazing WePause Weekly session with Emily Schickli, also seen on episode 2 of The Ally Show! This time we practiced something totally new for most of us: We dove deep into a shamanic journey, guided by her soothing voice and the rhythmic drumbeats. Despite some initial uncertainty, I...

Sign up to WePause Weekly: https://wepause.space/signupGuess what? Today's WePause session with Alec Sorensen was excellent! We talked about something we all struggle with saying no. Alec, who's been through the trenches of engineering and executive coaching, totally gets the pain. He shared this cool four-step method that's magic for mastering the art of saying no. It's simple but super effective...

Be part of the movement—support the show on Patreon! ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/aliesi⁠ Episode Summary: In this episode, Ashley Nguyen (https://www.instagram.com/awake.in.wellness) (also seen on WePause #4) shares her deeply personal journey of self-discovery, tracing back to pivotal childhood memories that influenced her path from engineering to guiding meditation and podcasting. She delves into the...

Presentation Spreadsheet: Love or FearSign up to WePause: https://wepause.space/signupWelcome to our 6th WePause Weekly, where I, Ali Eslamifar, hosted this session. In this session, I had the honor of hosting and building an experience around my favorite topic in mental health: Love. Over the past year, discovering key answers to my questions about love has been life-changing for my mental health...

Sign up to WePause Weekly: https://wepause.space/signupPresentation used on this callWe had a meaningful time in this week's WePause with the wonderful Arezoo! She took the "Let it Flow!" topic to a level I could not imagine. She first dives into the steps we must take for the emotional release technique, including Choosing an activity (e.g., drawing), preparing, setting intention, meditation, let...

Sign up to WePause Weekly: https://wepause.space/signupPresentation used on this callThis is a new section to The Ally Show, where we are adding the recordings for our new project, WePause Weekly. At this week's WePause session, Ashley from Awake In Wellness started discussing "Wellness for the Nine to Five." She emphasized the crucial need for setting boundaries between work and personal life, ur...

Sign up to WePause Weekly: https://wepause.space/signupWePause Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wepause.spacePresentation Used on This Call. This is a new section to The Ally Show, where we are adding the recordings for our new project, WePause Weekly. In this WePause session, Ali Eslamifar introduced Amanda Grover as the guest instructor for a self-compassion workshop. Amanda shared her journ...

Be part of the movement—support the show on Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/aliesi⁠⁠ Episode Summary: Join us as we dive into personal growth and boundary-setting with guest Amanda Grover (https://www.instagram.com/storytellersgrove/) . Amanda shares her journey from trauma to empowerment, emphasizing self-discovery and balancing energies. Learn Amanda's strategies for mental well-being, inclu...

Sign up to WePause Weekly: https://wepause.space/signupWePause Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wepause.spaceLink to the presentation used by Maryam on this Call. This is a new section to The Ally Show, where we are adding the recordings for our new project, WePause Weekly. During the second WePause session, Maryam Bijanzadeh led a discussion on emotion theories and their cross-cultural applic...

Sign up to WePause Weekly: https://wepause.space/signupWePause Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wepause.spaceThis is a new section to The Ally Show, where we are adding the recordings for our new project, WePause Weekly. In this episode, Ali first introduces a new weekly event called "WePause" to promote mental health practices. These 30-minute meetings are held on Fridays at 2:00 p.m. Pacific...

Be part of the movement—support the show on Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/aliesi⁠⁠⁠ Episode Summary: In this episode, we talk with Nasibeh Amiri (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nasibehamiri/) , delving into the impact of cultural displacement on mental health. From war-torn Iran to new beginnings, Nasibeh's story sheds light on the need for culturally sensitive therapy. Through MEDInfinit.com,...

Be part of the movement—support the show on Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/aliesi⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode Summary: Meet Bakari Holmes (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bakariholmes/) , an award-winning musician and tech leader, sharing his journey of overcoming anxiety, depression, and PTSD. An advocate for DEI and mental health, Bakari offers insights into the power of music in culture and mental health, and h...