As Hufsa Ahmad's professional speaking and comedy coach, I've had the chance to watch her grow into an absolute powerhouse. She's phenomenal, period. What sets Hufsa apart is her razor-sharp wit--she can craft material that is insightful, hilarious, and always delivered flawlessly. She has a masterful speaking ability that's completely genuine, allowing her to build an instant, empathetic connection with every audience and person she meets. If you need a brilliant speaker or coach to seriously elevate your confidence and delivery, or you're looking to book a phenomenal Comedian, you need to hire Hufsa. Five stars just aren't enough! read more

Hufsa spoke to my classroom of students to answer their questions related to the ethics of working in social work. Hufsa's impact on this highly discerning audience was immediate. She didn't just lecture; she connected on a truly authentic, even therapeutic level. She answered the students' questions and shared her unique perspectives with warmth and humor. The students were learned things they wouldn't have been able to find in a textbook. I wholeheartedly recommend Hufsa Ahmad as a speaker for any professional or educational community. She is an outstanding presenter. read more

I've seen Hufsa speak many times, including public events, standup, Ted Talks, and more. She's an extremely engaging speaker - heartfelt, personable, and hilarious. Hufsa always has insightful coaching feedback, too; I highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a captivating speaker or coach. read more

I know Hufsa Ahmad as a fellow mental health provider, mental health advocate, and volunteer for NAMI Orange County (National Alliance on Mental Illness, Orange County chapter). She's compassionate, experienced, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend her as a therapist. read more

Hufsa provided one of her great workshops for my company recently. While we have a central office officially, almost all employees are spread throughout the country. Despite our physical distance, Hufsa was really able to bring our company together. Hufsa has an amazing story to tell, and she tells it with a sense of pride. She has an innate ability to get people to open up, and open up we did. It was amazing to hear some of the stories from my own coworkers -- the struggles they've gone through and the humanity that we all share. I'm very glad Hufsa was able to do this for us. She helped us to understand that we are all human and we all struggle. What's important is that we help each other and help ourselves and feel no shame in those actions. Thanks Hufsa. From all of us, we really appreciate it. read more

I invited Hufsa to take part in a virtual panel discussing the movie "The S Word" and to speak about the future of the mental health system in Orange County. Her story was inspiring and her effortless wit admirable. She was able to connect with the other panel members and audience as she guided a conversation aimed at the future. We were lucky to have her in our corner as we took on the challenging topic of Suicide. Hufsa is truly a stigma smasher! read more

Hufsa joined our Social Justice Dialogues series to give a presentation on "Thriving & Zooming: Balancing Wellness and Mental Health" for our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members. We had enormous interest and Hufsa was very impressive as a virtual keynote speaker, creating multiple points of engagement for the attendees throughout her presentation. Folks were very responsive to this, so much so that our Students for Disability Empowerment group asked to bring her back as their keynote speaker for our virtual affinity graduation celebration this spring. She was genuine, caring, thoughtful, and engaged with the comments from attendees in real time. Additionally, Hufsa had done her research on mental health resources available to folks in the Monterey Bay area, which was a GREAT addition to the presentation and received many compliments as well! I would highly recommend booking her as a speaker. read more

We had Hufsa as a keynote speaker at our Peer Pathways conference in Washington and were blown away. This was our first virtual conference and we weren't sure how it would go and how presenters would do with the adjustment from in-person to virtual. Hufsa was incredible. She came prepared with a high energy, engaging, thoughtful, and passionate presentation. Her enthusiasm for emotional wellness and breaking down stigma is contagious and it's obvious she loves this work and the people she gets to build connections with. I would highly recommend working with Hufsa to anyone trying to put on a great training or event. read more