Ellie Shoja

Ellie Shoja is an award-winning Writer, Film and Television Producer, and Podcast Host. As a person with a violent and unconventional childhood, who lived on three continents and spoke five languages before the age of 15, Ellie Shoja’s personal story is a riveting tale of perseverance in the face of adversity. From Turkey to Germany to Iran to the United States, the stabilizing through-line in her life has always been her love of story. Her innate understanding of storytelling and a fascination with the human condition allow Ellie to write compellingly on any topic.

Ellie is the co-host of the Web Series MD Podcast and the force behind the 20/20 Meditate for Peace Movement.

Ellie is fluent in English, German, and Farsi.