Ally Shaw

Ally Shaw is a fierce survivor who reinvented herself multiple times after devastating adversity, including cancer, rape, incest, divorce and unimaginable loss. Ally began using her voice as an opera singer, followed by speaking as an entrepreneur, core value ambassador, mental health and inclusivity advocate. Ally is deeply passionate about helping others to connect to their passion and purpose, especially after trauma. Ally earned a bachelor’s degree from Elon University in North Carolina and a master’s degree from Loyola University New Orleans. Ally is also a graduate of Leadership New River Valley. Ally and her husband own a 17 store Domino’s Pizza franchise in Virginia and West Virginia. Ally became an author in 2022, her book “Chasing Tigers in the Dark, Life Lessons of a Fierce Survivor” was released by Library Tales Publishing in NYC with 5 star reviews. Ally is a wife and mother of a blended family of 7 children and splits her time between Blacksburg, Virginia and Sunset Beach, North Carolina.

“Powerfully poignant and deeply intimate, Shaw’s memoir proves a truly emotive and thought-provoking powerhouse of a read. From sexual assault, cancer and devastating personal loss her journey towards self-acceptance, personal growth and success prove both enlightening and incredibly inspirational”

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