Najwa Zebian

Dr. Najwa Zebian is a Lebanese Canadian activist, author, speaker, and educator based in Ontario. With a doctorate in Educational Leadership and a Master of Education in Curriculum Studies from the University of Western Ontario, Zebian has had significant influence through her work, advocating for equity, inclusion, and the amplification of marginalized voices. She gained recognition through her involvement in the #MeToo movement and her instapoetry shared on Instagram, using her platform to discuss themes of love, honesty, and friendship. Zebian has delivered impactful talks at various platforms including TEDx events and Canadian news outlets such as CBC.

Zebian's literary contributions include "Mind Platter", "The Nectar of Pain", and "Sparks of Phoenix", which address themes of personal healing from abuse, as well as several other books like "Welcome Home", "The Book of Healing", "Trust Your Heart", and "The Only Constant". Her books have attracted international readership and have drawn attention from public figures like Mathieu Kassovitz, Lisa Rinna, LeAnn Rimes, and Hilary Swank. Her work emphasizes the importance of emotional resilience, diversity, and inclusion in creating high-performing workplaces and communities.

Expanding her impact beyond literature, Zebian launched Soul Academy, a digital school aimed at helping individuals find clarity and healing from their past, and hosts a podcast, "Stories of the Soul". She continues to advocate against harassment and inspires others to lead authentic lives through her speaking engagements, focusing on key topics like leadership, emotional intelligence, and authenticity in content creation. Zebian's recent keynote speeches, including her TEDx talk "The Power of 'Me Too'" at TEDxCentennialCollegeToronto and her presentation at WE Day Ottawa, have been described as life-changing, particularly for those who have experienced bullying, racism, and gender inequality.