Abi Ishola

Abi Ishola, MS, is an accomplished author and marketing professional with extensive experience in brand marketing, communications, and content creation. Currently serving as an Author for HarperCollins Publishers since December 2020, Abi wrote the novel "Patience is a Subtle Thief," which received a Kirkus starred review and significant media coverage. As the Senior Director of Brand Marketing & Communications at digitalundivided, from February 2023 to January 2024, Abi led a team to develop innovative communication strategies and foster partnerships with major brands. In previous roles, including Senior Producer at CUNY TV, Abi garnered an Emmy award and successfully expanded audience engagement through compelling storytelling. Additionally, as the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Beyond Classically Beautiful, Abi managed impactful campaigns focused on health, beauty, and identity for Black and Latina women. Educationally, Abi holds a Master of Science in Broadcast Journalism from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and a Bachelor of Science in Advertising and Marketing Communications from the Fashion Institute of Technology.