Shakira Akabusi is a TV presenter, women's health expert, speaker, athlete and author of the StrongLikeMum Method, specialising in postnatal exercise and menopause health. Shakira is also founder of the StrongLikeMum Youtube channel and online community.
As a trusted TV fitness expert Shakira has recently partnered with The BBC, ITV daytime, Channel 4, Channel 5 and regularly works with brand such as Adidas Global, Warner Brothers, Amazon UK and Women’s Health Magazine.
Shakira began her career as an Adidas UK, London Run Captain. Using her athletic expertise in track athletics, to host women’s only run club sessions. Quickly transitioning into being a regular on TV and in public speaking, Shakira often hosts TV segments, talks and workshops focused on supporting women with their health and fitness throughout transitions from pregnancy, postpartum and perimenopause.
Shakira published her debut book The StrongLikeMum Method in 2022 with Hachette Global, a powerful guide redefining motherhood and wellbeing. Alongside which, Shakira launched The StrongLikeMum App and YouTube platform, motivating her engaged community by leading live weekly classes and programmes to support women with their health.
Shakira is also a passionate advocate for women’s voices, as an ambassador for 50:50 Parliament, campaigning for gender equality in politics, and works closely with Mental Health UK, championing honest conversations about mental wellbeing.
Shakira is a proud mum of 4, raising her lively family in the english countryside with her husband and a chocolate Labrador. Bilingual in both German and English Shakira combines two strong cultures and brings this energy to all of her work.