Ali Bado-McDowall
Artist statement
Ali is a creative coach and mentor, and co-creator of The Positive Planner, a wellbeing journal recently published by Penguin. She also works as a vision board facilitator, supporting founders and freelancers to develop clarity, confidence and direction in their creative and entrepreneurial practice. Trained in set and costume design at Central Saint Martins, Ali spent over a decade working professionally as a Theatre designer before founding her own Stationery business in 2017. Her work sits at the intersection of creativity, entrepreneurship and wellbeing, with a strong interest in innovation, values-led enterprise and the role of creative practice in building sustainable, community-focused businesses. She is passionate about making creativity accessible and supporting heart-led ventures that generate meaningful social and economic impact.
Practice
Creative coaching & mentoring, Workshop facilitation (vision boards, reflective practice, journaling), Idea development & values-led creative business strategy