Maryum Ali
Keynote Speaker: Social Worker, Author & Parkinson's Awareness Advocate
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Maryum Ali Biography
Maryum Ali is an accomplished public speaker, author, and social services veteran with over 15 years of experience in youth development and gang prevention.
The eldest daughter of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, Maryum offers a unique blend of professional insight and personal storytelling, covering topics ranging from community resilience and social equity to her father's legacy and his battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Her work in nonprofit leadership and public service, combined with her intimate perspective as a family member of a global icon, makes her a compelling voice on issues of justice, advocacy, and the human spirit.
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Maryum Ali Speaking Topics
Maryum Ali brings over fifteen years of frontline experience in social services, where she has dedicated her career to youth development and gang prevention. Having served as a Case Manager, Program Director, and Regional Manager for the City of Los Angeles Mayor’s Office of Gang Reduction & Youth Development, Maryum offers a compelling and heartfelt look at working with communities facing systemic disparities and cycles of violence. Through vivid storytelling and practical insight, she shares best practices for building authentic partnerships with at-risk youth, helping them discover purpose and harness their inner resilience. Her message is both a call to action and a guide for those working toward equitable and compassionate community change.
In this intimate and inspiring talk, Maryum Ali provides a deeply personal perspective on her father, Muhammad Ali—world champion boxer, civil rights advocate, humanitarian, and man of unwavering faith. She reflects on the lesser-known moments that shaped his values and character, offering unique insight into the principles he lived by. Audiences will gain a renewed appreciation for the legacy of "The Greatest" through the eyes of someone who knew him not just as a global icon, but as a loving and principled father whose beliefs and actions continue to influence the world.
Drawing from her family's personal experience, Maryum Ali speaks with compassion and clarity about her father’s battle with Parkinson’s disease. From early misdiagnosis to the long-term challenges of caregiving, she sheds light on the emotional and physical toll the illness took—and the powerful role family, optimism, and advocacy played in managing it. Maryum’s presentation raises awareness of Parkinson’s disease while offering invaluable perspectives on improving quality of life, fostering resilience, and navigating the healthcare system with strength and hope.
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How much does it cost to book Maryum Ali for a speaking engagement?
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What topics does Maryum Ali speak about?
Maryum Ali is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Children's Authors, Social Activism, Family & Parenting, Relationships, Music, Comedians, Youth, Medicine, Neuroscience, Black Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Black History Month, Social Justice, Civil Rights and Motivational.
Who is the agent for Maryum Ali?
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Maryum Ali is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Children's Authors and Social Activism. The estimated speaking fee range to book Maryum Ali for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Maryum Ali can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Hill Harper, Shawn Ginwright and Fania Davis. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Maryum Ali for an upcoming event.
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Maryum Ali Speaking Topics
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A Life of Impact: My Journey in Social Services
Maryum Ali brings over fifteen years of frontline experience in social services, where she has dedicated her career to youth development and gang prevention. Having served as a Case Manager, Program Director, and Regional Manager for the City of Los Angeles Mayor’s Office of Gang Reduction & Youth Development, Maryum offers a compelling and heartfelt look at working with communities facing systemic disparities and cycles of violence. Through vivid storytelling and practical insight, she shares best practices for building authentic partnerships with at-risk youth, helping them discover purpose and harness their inner resilience. Her message is both a call to action and a guide for those working toward equitable and compassionate community change.
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Muhammad Ali: A Daughter’s Reflections on Legacy and Character
In this intimate and inspiring talk, Maryum Ali provides a deeply personal perspective on her father, Muhammad Ali—world champion boxer, civil rights advocate, humanitarian, and man of unwavering faith. She reflects on the lesser-known moments that shaped his values and character, offering unique insight into the principles he lived by. Audiences will gain a renewed appreciation for the legacy of "The Greatest" through the eyes of someone who knew him not just as a global icon, but as a loving and principled father whose beliefs and actions continue to influence the world.
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Living with Parkinson’s: A Family’s Journey of Courage and Care
Drawing from her family's personal experience, Maryum Ali speaks with compassion and clarity about her father’s battle with Parkinson’s disease. From early misdiagnosis to the long-term challenges of caregiving, she sheds light on the emotional and physical toll the illness took—and the powerful role family, optimism, and advocacy played in managing it. Maryum’s presentation raises awareness of Parkinson’s disease while offering invaluable perspectives on improving quality of life, fostering resilience, and navigating the healthcare system with strength and hope.
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Maryum Ali News
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Ali’s daughter takes up the ‘fight’ for Parkinson’s families
Six years before world champion boxer Muhammad Ali was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, his young daughter noticed he was slurring his speech. It was around the time of Ali’s heavyweight championship fight against Leon Spinks. “People thought he was ‘punch drunk’ from boxing,” the daughter, Maryum “May May” Ali, recounted in an interview with Parkinson’s News Today. “In 1978, there was nowhere near the information on Parkinson’s as there is now. A lot of people hadn’t heard of it.”
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“Even Muhammad Ali had a learning curve”
“When my father first started exhibiting Parkinson’s symptoms, he was in his second fight with [then heavyweight champion] Leon Spinks in 1978. I actually went to that fight. I was 10 years old, and I noticed his symptoms.” But, says Maryum Ali, eldest daughter of the late US heavyweight legend Muhammad Ali, “no one knew”.
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How do I book Maryum Ali to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Maryum Ali for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Maryum Ali, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Maryum Ali or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Maryum Ali for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Maryum Ali, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Maryum Ali are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Maryum Ali, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Maryum Ali speak about?
Maryum Ali is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Children's Authors, Social Activism, Family & Parenting, Relationships, Music, Comedians, Youth, Medicine, Neuroscience, Black Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Black History Month, Social Justice, Civil Rights and Motivational. -
Who is the agent for Maryum Ali?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Maryum Ali for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Maryum Ali for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Maryum Ali or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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