Salma uses the power of stories to bring people together, inspire kindness and service, and reveal a person’s true purpose. Her personal essays and features have been published in national and international media and her inspiring public speaking around the world helps people develop a greater sense of connection and community. Through her storytelling consulting practice Salma helps individuals and organizations develop, write, and market their own narratives.
Her limited-edition handmade book 30 Days - Stories of Gratitude, Traditions, and Wisdom has been covered by NPR’s Morning Edition, NowThis, The Washington Post, and Fox 5, among others, and has been launched internationally in Madrid, Granada, London, Bradford, Paris, Lisbon, Washington DC, and New York. The 30 Days Journal makes it easy for people to capture their own personal stories. Her newest book, BenchTalk: Wisdoms Inspired in Nature, reveals people’s wishes and worries, their grief and gratitude, as shared through little yellow journals left in nature—a poignant reminder of our common humanity.
A handmade journal—enhanced by exquisite artwork and Rumi’s poetry—to capture your own personal stories. A beautiful gift for yourself, your family, and future generations.
A handmade book of personal stories—enhanced by original artwork—to spark conversations around shared issues: expressing gratitude, preserving traditions, and cherishing wisdoms from elders.
Books
A beautifully handbound, limited edition book composed of journal entries on love, loss and life, collected from journals placed in nature—a poignant reminder of our shared humanity.
SHA Storytelling Consulting
I help individuals and organizations unearth their stories, hone and refine them, write and share them, and make sure they are communicated effectively - by delving deeper, listening closely, identifying the emotion and the inspiration, and chronicling with care.
Tell Your Story
It would be a privilege to help you tell your story, or help your organization tell a story for greater impact.
Speaking
Allow me to tell stories that leave audiences feeling inspired, motivated, and hopeful.
Workshops
My storytelling workshops bring people and teams closer together and inspire connection and collaboration.
Everyday stories of kindness and humanity that I come across daily to inspire positivity and hope.
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