Abi Ishola-Ayodeji is an Emmy® Award-winning storyteller, author, speaker, and transformation coach.

Her critically acclaimed debut novel, Patience is a Subtle Thief, was named one of BuzzFeed's best books of May 2022 and received a coveted Kirkus-starred review.

As a journalist, Abi has showcased her talent across ELLE.com, PBS, Ebony.com, CUNY TV, and more, covering extraordinary people, communities, and events from New York City to Paris and from Nigeria to Ghana.

In 2017, Essence Magazine named her among its Woke 100 Women for launching Beyond Classically Beautiful, an acclaimed media platform celebrating women of color who defy traditional beauty standards.

Today, Abi combines her storytelling expertise with her passion for coaching, empowering women navigating seasons of transition to reconnect with their voice, reclaim their purpose, and step confidently into their next chapter. She continues to write her second novel while inspiring students and readers to embrace their unique stories as catalysts for success.