Shakira Akabusi is an author, popular social media influencer and pre and postnatal exercise specialist who is on a mission to dispel negative stereotypes and outdated myths of what motherhood is like. Empowering and supporting women to be confident physically and emotionally throughout their pregnancy, Shakira has founded the StrongLikeMum online community, where she shares positive experiences and promotes a healthy lifestyle encompassing the outdoors and physical activity. A distinguished expert, she has hosted workshops for leading brands, including Adidas, Virgin, Cos, and the National Running Show, among others.
Beginning her career in musical theatre at London’s West End, Shakira spent five years as a talented performer before retraining to qualify as an expert in pregnancy exercise and postnatal rehabilitation in 2013. Initially coaching women on a one-to-one basis, with the help of social media she has now substantially expanded her reach to educate thousands of people. Shakira regularly makes posts, where she documents her experiences and frequently shares valuable advice to enlighten mothers or would-be mothers on the topics of pregnancy exercise, postnatal recovery, and motherhood.
As an ambassador for the ReThink Mental Illness Charity, Shakira is very open about her mental health journey. Moreover, she is the accomplished author of The Strong Like Mum Method, where she delves into the female body and mind during pregnancy and postpartum. The book also offers tried and tested tips and techniques on nutrition, exercise and sleep that can tremendously help pregnant women have a smooth pregnancy.
As a prominent specialist in her field, Shakira has frequently made appearances on mainstream shows, publications and TV channels, including Women’s Health Magazine, Vogue, BBC, Lorraine, and GB TV. A highly articulate speaker who elegantly talks on several pre and postnatal topics that enlighten and empower the audience, Shakira aims to make the transition into motherhood a seamless journey. A leading expert on motherhood, pregnancy exercise and postnatal recovery, book Shakira now.
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