How Being on Secret Millionaire Changed My Life
Ali Brown started her first business with less than $20 in the bank, and grew it to a multi-million dollar company.
She was living the good life in when she got the call from Secret Millionaire producers who asked her to live on welfare for a week, volunteer in some hard situations, and give away $100,000 of her own money to those in her community who were making a difference.
Learn why she said YES to being on ABC’s hit primetime show, and how her journey of self-responsibility led her from power to influence.
Her inspiring message of stepping up for yourself while also reaching out to help others will leave your audience refreshed and inspired.
Women’s New Role in Business and the World
Can you feel it?
There’s a change in the air.
The old way of doing business isn’t working anymore.
The world is embarking on a major self-correction from the masculine back to the feminine. From competition to compassion.
Whether you’re a corporate professional or an entrepreneur, there has never been a more ideal time for women to step up—and recent studies and data are documenting the trend.
Best of all, studies are showing that empowering women is not only helping our companies and economies, but it’s helping to heal the world.
Ali shares the 7 compelling trends that are paving the path for women to step out of the supporting role and into the spotlight.
Using Your Business to Help Give Back
Most business owners don’t feel they have the time or resources to give back to the community in a meaningful way. They may write a check now and then, but they mistakenly believe they must attain a certain level of success first, and then move into philanthropic work.
In this session, Ali will share her personal journey featured on the 2011 season finale of ABC’s Secret Millionaire, and how true success comes when you open yourself up to what you can give today.
You’ll walk away with concrete strategies you can implement in your business and life right away to start making a difference in your local community—even if you think you don’t have much to give.
How to Be CEO of Your Own Career
Welcome to the new economy, where there’s no choice but to take charge of your own success. Whether you’re vying for the corner office or growing your own business, it’s never been more important for women to act entrepreneurially.
Gone are the days of job security and single career tracks. Ali shares her insights, inspiration, and advice on designing and living the success of your dreams, based on her work with hundreds of women around the world.
This is a must-attend presentation for women who want to move up the corporate ladder quickly or leverage their skills to rapidly grow a business.
Ali Brown is one of the world’s most recognized entrepreneurial coaches and a leading voice in women’s business leadership. As founder and CEO of The Trust, an invitation-only network for women entrepreneurs running seven- and eight-figure enterprises, she helps high-achieving founders expand their impact and influence. With over 250,000 followers across her platforms and listeners to her acclaimed Glambition® Radio podcast, Ali shares actionable insights on scaling businesses, strategic positioning, and thought leadership.
Ali’s journey began in Fairfield County, Connecticut, where she built her first successful freelance marketing business from scratch in 1999 using only a dial-up connection and determination. Her early success led to the creation of multiple online courses and programs that helped thousands of entrepreneurs grow their ventures. Today, she leads a multimillion-dollar enterprise encompassing Ali Magazine, Ali Boutique, and The Millionaire Protégé Club.
A sought-after keynote speaker and mentor, Ali is known for her candid, inspiring delivery that blends personal experience with practical business wisdom. Her mission is to help visionary women break barriers, lead boldly, and redefine success on their own terms.
Ali Brown provides business coaching and advice to over 250,000 followers via her social media channels, and her Glambition® Radio show.
Humble Beginnings
Ali Brown, a native of Fairfield County, Conn., cut her teeth in marketing in her early 20s, starting as an account assistant at Mosby Consumer Health in Boston and working her way up to head the new publishing division at The Benjamin Group advertising agency in New York.
Freelance
Desiring creative freedom and financial independence, Ali became a freelance marketing communications writer in 1999. Starting with only a dial-up Internet connection, a personal computer, and her basic writing skills, Ali built a thriving practice, eventually attracting prestigious clients such as New York Times Digital, Adweek Magazine, Scholastic Books, and Dun & Bradstreet.
First Magazine
In 2001, she started publishing her first email newsletter, or “ezine,” to help market her business. It worked well to gain her clients, so she authored an e-book titled “Boost Business with Your Own E-zine.” Ali sold it on her website, and it won several International APEX Awards. Based on its success, she then created dozens of additional courses and products sold online to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses and profit.
Publishing Empire
Today, Ali Brown is the inspirational driving force behind a rapidly expanding multimillion-dollar empire that includes Ali Magazine, Ali Boutique, the Millionaire Protégé Club, and SHINE.
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In this 41-minute interview, entrepreneur and coach Ali Brown joins Chris Howard for a candid conversation about her rise from freelancer to global business mentor—and the mindset shifts that drive lasting success.
In this in-depth discussion, Ali Brown sits down with Chris Howard to share her journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most influential voices in women’s entrepreneurship. The conversation opens with Ali reflecting on her early career in marketing and the pivotal decision to leave corporate life in pursuit of independence. She describes how she built her first online business from a single e-book and an email list, long before digital marketing became mainstream.
As the interview progresses, Ali discusses the evolution of her mission: empowering women to lead boldly, build scalable ventures, and redefine success on their own terms. She explains how authenticity and service became her foundation for growth, rather than chasing trends or external validation. Chris and Ali explore themes of leadership, resilience, and self-awareness—highlighting the importance of clarity in both personal and professional decision-making.
Ali also opens up about challenges she faced as her business expanded, from managing rapid growth to navigating criticism in the public eye. She emphasizes the value of mentorship, community, and continuous learning in sustaining momentum. The conversation closes with Ali’s reflections on purpose-driven entrepreneurship—encouraging listeners to pursue excellence while staying grounded in their core values. Her message resonates as both practical and inspiring: success is not a destination but an evolution of impact and integrity.
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