Ayana Iman is a native of Trenton, NJ and proud New Jersey resident. In 2016, she launched her career as a writer, columnist, public speaker and Certified Professional Life Coach (CPLC), focusing on personal development, storytelling, and transformation, which allowed her to directly impact client's lives as an accountability partner. Ayana received her Bachelor of Arts in Communications/Journalism at Kean University and her Masters in Strategic Organizational Communication at Rutgers University.

Ayana is the host of #AuthenticConvos, an inclusive experience that fervently promotes face-to-face thought-provoking dialogue within diverse communities across the country and seeks to have a profound global impact on the way we engage with one another. She understands the importance of interpersonal communication, and the need for healthy dialogue that extends beyond the digital realm. This platform has allowed her to facilitate community engagement, offer a platform to other speakers and vendors, and give attendees the opportunity to gain professional insight from thought leaders.