Bestselling You

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Meet Saleema

Saleema Ishq built a career turning her fears into stories, and now helps audiences stop letting self-doubt write theirs.

As a bestselling thriller author turned keynote speaker, she uses storytelling to explore how vulnerability can transform self-doubt into self-trust. Whether she’s writing chilling thrillers or speaking to packed rooms, Saleema’s work is rooted in the belief that confidence doesn’t come from performing perfectly; it comes from practicing self-trust.

"I write the fears we hide and speak the truths we need."

Thriller Author • Speaker • Recovering Overthinker

When people trust themselves, they lead better, connect more deeply, and create opportunities that last.

After an hour with Saleema Ishq, your audience will:

• Replace self-doubt with clear and confident decision-making.

• Strengthen trust within themselves, their teams, and their organizations.

• Feel seen, understood, and inspired to start showing up fully.

• Build confidence rooted in authenticity, not external validation.

• Leave ready to lead with clarity and self-trust.

Signature Keynote

Bestselling You: How Writing Your Own Story Is the Shortcut to Self-Trust, Connection, and Opportunity

In her signature keynote, Bestselling You, Saleema shares how the stories we tell ourselves shape the lives we create. Using vulnerability and wit, she invites audiences to flip the script on self-doubt and discover how self-trust drives leadership, connection, and confidence.

Marketing for Authors & Creatives

Writers often dread marketing… but it doesn’t have to feel cringey. In this workshop, Saleema walks through how to grow an audience, connect with readers, and talk about your work in a way that feels authentic (and maybe even fun).

Authentic Personal Branding

People don’t always remember “professional.” They remember authentic. This session helps audiences uncover what makes them unique and use it to build a personal brand that feels aligned and unforgettable.

Workshops

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Speaking Highlights

Saleema has spoken everywhere from small, 10-person workshops to international conferences with thousands of attendees. No matter the size of the room, one thing stays the same: people want to feel a real connection.

Some of the stages she's had the honor of speaking on include:

• VMX (Veterinary Meeting & Expo)

• WVC (Western Veterinary Conference)

• Boehringer Ingelheim Tech Champions Program: multiple presentations delivered to groups of 10–300+ at local, national, and international events, including:

  • A Proactive Approach to Osteoarthritis

  • Heartworms EXPOSED: Revealing the Reality & Risks of Heartworm Disease

  • Fleas & Ticks: Talking it O.V.E.R. with Pet Owners

  • Hookworms and Roundworms: A Look INSIDE & How to Get the Message OUT

• Escape the Plot Forest Summit: Fear as a Catalyst for Authentic Character Arcs

• Mesa Verde Literary Festival: solo presentation (Turning Personal Experience into Writing and Marketing Success) and panelist (Whodunnit and Why: Crafting Crime Fiction).

• Southern New Mexico Book Festival: Social Media Marketing for Authors (Who Would Rather Be Writing)

• Amplify Lit Fest (Virtual): panelist (Marketing Demystified).

• ABQ Arts Hub: Marketing and Self Promotion for Creatives and Young Creatives Workshop (for high school students).

• Quill & Cup Writing Community: Fear as a Catalyst for Authentic Character Arcs and Reel Talk: How to Create Engaging Reels that Resonate with Readers.

Whether it’s a keynote or a workshop, Saleema's goal is simple: to help people show up with confidence by being themselves.

Let’s bring that message to your audience!

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