Shara Ally shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Shara , so good to connect and we’re excited to share your story and insights with our audience. There’s a ton to learn from your story, but let’s start with a warm up before we get into the heart of the interview. What’s more important to you—intelligence, energy, or integrity?
If I had to choose, integrity is the most important to me.
Intelligence can solve problems, and energy can drive progress—but without integrity, neither can be trusted or sustained. Integrity is the foundation that keeps intelligence ethical and energy meaningful. It’s what builds trust, earns respect, and creates a legacy that lasts beyond temporary success.
Because at the end of the day, I’d rather be remembered for being principled than just smart or driven. And when integrity leads, the rest tends to follow in the right direction.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi, I’m Dr. Shara Ally (DNP) — a psychatric nurse practitioner, healthcare entrepreneur, international speaker, author, and mental health advocate.
I was honored to be crowned Ms. Canada United World 2022 and currently hold the title of Dr. World Canada 2025, representing not only outer confidence but also inner leadership, resilience, and purpose. As a Top 50 TEDx World Chart Speaker, I use my voice to spark global conversations around healing, emotional intelligence, and turning pain into power.
I’m also the founder and CEO of NEUROorganics Inc., a mental education wellness company that blends Western with Eastern philosophy — an approach rooted in both my and a meeting I had with the Dalai Lama.
Most recently, I launched Velora S. Press, a publishing and empowerment brand dedicated to stories that heal. My upcoming poetry collection, and the digital companion You Should Have Known Better explore themes of trauma recovery, self-worth, and power. It’s part of a larger vision to build a digital empire rooted in storytelling, sovereignty, and soulful transformation.
Whether through healthcare, Tedx, poetry, or pageantry, my mission is the same: to prove that softness isn’t weakness — it’s what makes us unbreakable.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
A moment that profoundly shaped how I see the world was when I had a severe allergic reaction that nearly took my life. One minute, I was fine — the next, I was fighting to breathe, my body in full crisis. In that moment, everything stripped away: titles, goals, worries, appearances — none of it mattered. It was just me, my breath, and the realization that life is incredibly fragile.
That experience changed everything. It reminded me how quickly life can shift, and how much we take for granted — our health, our time, the people who accept us for who we are. It also gave me clarity: I don’t want to waste time trying to please people who don’t see me, or expect me to be their version of perfection. I came back from that moment more present, more purposeful, and with a deeper sense of urgency to do what matters and love who matters.
When you are facing death and survive, you don’t return to life the same — you begin to live with intention.
Do you remember a time someone truly listened to you?
Do I remember a time someone truly listened to me? Honestly, the most life-changing moment wasn’t when someone else did — it was when I finally listened to myself.
I realized I had spent years overriding my own instincts — not because I didn’t know what I wanted, but because I was conditioned to prioritize everyone else’s comfort over my own clarity. I wasn’t confused; I was just trained to second-guess myself.
The turning point came when I decided to stop explaining myself and start honoring what I knew to be true. I didn’t need permission, validation, or understanding — I needed alignment. And once I chose that, I stopped waiting to be heard and started moving like someone who already trusted their voice.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What’s a belief you used to hold tightly but now think was naive or wrong?
A belief I used to hold tightly was that if you give people your best, they’ll give you theirs. I thought that love, loyalty, or effort would naturally be reciprocated if it came from a genuine place.
But life — and heartbreak — taught me that not everyone meets you where you are, no matter how good your intentions are. Some people take your best and still choose to leave, betray, or misuse it. Not because you weren’t enough, but because they never intended to value what you offered.
Now, I believe this: you can give fully without abandoning yourself. Love still matters — but self-respect matters more.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What will you regret not doing?
I’ll regret every time I dimmed my sparkle just to make someone else comfortable — like, sorry for shining? I’ll regret biting my tongue when I had the perfect mic-drop moment locked and loaded. I’ll regret saying “no worries” when I was absolutely full of worries, and passing on dessert like that ever solved anything.
I won’t regret the awkward laughs, bold texts, or impulsive decisions — I’ll regret not being more of my playful, wildly passionate, sparkle-storm self. Life’s too short and fickle. I was made for peace, a little shimmer, and a lot of sparkle energy. Playing it small? Boring. I came to dazzle.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.sharaally.com
- Instagram: @dr_shara
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6z7LZVTnj08&t=1s
Image Credits
majestic horse photography credits for the photos of myself in the black dress/with the horse/and colorful dress (the pictures taken outside)
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