Hi, I'm Anela
INFLUENCER | WRITER | SPEAKER
I’ve built a thriving digital community of over 360,000 followers in just a few years.
Think of me as the straight-talking anxious adventurer just trying to make it work. I help millennials like myself embrace nuance, imperfection, and wonder in an incredibly complex world through food, travel, and the everyday mundane.
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People want real recommendations and thoughtful conversations (remember that de-influencing trend?). That's what Feed The Malik is all about!
Services & Expertise
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I'm known for my video storytelling, in particular, sharing compelling evergreen narratives that go beyond trends.
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I'm a writer! I'm writing a book for National Geographic. Check out my short-form writing on my blog or in my newsletter, along with 5,000+ others.
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I have on-camera training and speaking experience in a variety of contexts. I was a U.S. diplomat in my former career and have spoken at Discover and Disney in the past.
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A core part of my platform focuses on Black-owned businesses and Black storytelling, from Black food festivals to historical travel experiences to product launches.​
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Other areas of expertise/intersection: I speak Arabic and have lived in, worked in, and studied the Middle East extensively. I absolutely love the region. I'm a casual cyclist training for a few wild cycling trips. I also love exploring the outdoors at home and while traveling.