
I’m an Emmy Award-winning journalist, speaker, and bestselling author.
I believe everyone has the innate potential to form meaningful bonds, at any age or stage. This means at work, at home, and in those elusive third spaces inbetween.
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Allison is the author and co-author of six critically-acclaimed and best-selling books, including American icon Dr. Ruth Westheimer’s final book, The Joy of Connections: 100 Ways to Beat Loneliness and Live a Happier and More Meaningful Life. The book was named one of the best books on aging by the Wall Street Journal and a top-10 well-being book of the year by Audible.
Allison hosts “Connected Lives,” the signature conversation series at 92NY exploring how we build meaningful relationships in today’s world, and “Making Connections,” the groundbreaking online series with Reimagine. Whether offering workshops or keynotes, Allison’s most popular topics are:

If you’ve navigated grief, trauma, chronic illness, a fractured relationship, or any other major life challenge, I’m here to help you uncover the strength within your story. Together, we’ll transform adversity into connection and impact, one word at a time.
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