Ally Shaw

Ally Shaw is a fierce survivor who has reinvented herself multiple times in the face of devastating adversity, including cancer, rape, incest, divorce, and unimaginable loss. She first found her voice as an opera singer before using it as an entrepreneur, core value ambassador, and advocate for mental health and inclusivity. Passionate about helping others reconnect with their passion and purpose—especially after trauma—Ally is dedicated to inspiring resilience and empowerment.

She holds a bachelor’s degree from Elon University and a master’s degree from Loyola University New Orleans and is a graduate of Leadership New River Valley. Alongside her husband, she owns a 17-store Domino’s Pizza franchise in Virginia and West Virginia.

Ally became an author in 2022 with the release of her book, Chasing Tigers in the Dark: Life Lessons of a Fierce Survivor(Library Tales Publishing, NYC), which received five-star reviews. She is a wife and mother in a blended family of seven children and splits her time between Blacksburg, Virginia, and Sunset Beach, North Carolina.