Shahena Ali is a British Bangladeshi Nutritionist, TV Cook and Food Writer. Providing a new approach to the worlds of traditional Indian, Bengali and Middle-Eastern Cookery, Shanena transforms basic ingredients into healthy dishes, taking the myth out of what are generally perceived to be complex cuisines and taking us on... Read more
Shahena Ali is a British Bangladeshi Nutritionist, TV Cook and Food Writer. Providing a new approach to the worlds of traditional Indian, Bengali and Middle-Eastern Cookery, Shanena transforms basic ingredients into healthy dishes, taking the myth out of what are generally perceived to be complex cuisines and taking us on a fascinating journey into the heart of different cultures.
With her diverse background in food, beauty and medicine, Shahena is able to combine these areas into the unique category of ‘medicinal cookery’. She has an original and interesting perspective of using food ingredients for health benefits such as energy levels, physical and mental performance and aesthetic improvement, such as the ageing of skin, hair and nails. Her own experience of resolving skin issues through eating and omitting certain foods has helped her to realise how important it is to first try changing what we eat instead of quickly resorting to pills and medication for minor cosmetic ailments.
Shahena is committed to sharing her knowledge with as wide an audience as possible, demonstrating how pleasurable, convenient, easy and healthy cooking at home can be. As well as being the food and beauty features writer for Vanity magazine, Shahena has contributed to other national publications on Indian, Bengali and Middle-Eastern cuisines.
Appointed as Ambassador and Spokesperson for The Department of Health’s (NHS) ‘Change4Life’ Campaign, Shahena is regularly featured on TV & radio (UKTV Food, BBC Radio), in national magazines and newspapers. She is internationally recognised as an authority on Healthy Eating and Cookery, and has received the Channel S Awards ‘Contribution to the Community’ Award for London for her outstanding contribution to the British Bangladeshi Community through the food and beauty industries.
An entrepreneur, Shahena founded the successful beauty brand The Powder Lounge in 2007, and quickly established it as a specialist in brow and lash treatments and premium products, with Brow and Lash Bars located in flagship high street stores such as Topshop, Debenhams and Superdrug in the UK.
Media Appearances
BBC UKTV Food channel (Good Food channel) ‘Great Food Live’ programme (TV cook).
BBC Radio.
Zee TV, The Zee Show, (food expert and TV chef).
Channel 4, Taste.
Regularly interviewed on radio programmes for the Department of Health’s (NHS) Change4Life Campaign.
Regularly interviewed on radio programmes for health and food topics.
Time Out Dubai
Asian Woman magazine.
Eastern Eye newspaper.
Manchester Evening news.
The London Paper.
Covent Garden ‘Festive’ Food Festival.
Guest appearance at the Food Festival at the Houses of Parliament.
Channel S
Oak FM
Westside Radio
Zaikha magazine
Spice magazine
Tandoori magazine
Spice Life magazine
You can book Shahena Ali through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Shahena's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Shahena Ali's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Shahena tailored to your event.
Shahena Ali speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Shahena to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Shahena Ali for events worldwide, subject to Shahena's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Shahena Ali is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Shahena can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Shahena Ali on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Shahena can offer.
Shahena Ali delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Shahena Ali's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Shahena's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Shahena Ali can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Shahena's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Shahena Ali is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Shahena Ali, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Shahena's current availability for your dates.