Seeing other women succeed lights me up, and it’s my life’s mission to help you make it happen. Stick with me and I’ll show you how.
I help stressed out and overwhelmed, high achieving women reclaim their health, their time, and connection with themselves… without sacrificing their passion to hustle hard and achieve greatness.
SPEAKER, AUTHOR, MENTAL HEALTH EXPERT, CREATIVE ENTREPRENEUR MENTOR, AND PIONEER IN HARNESSING CREATIVITY TO HEAL BURNED OUT HUSTLERS
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HI! I'M AZIZI.
Seeing other women succeed lights me up, and it’s my life’s mission to help you make it happen. Stick with me and I’ll show you how.
I help stressed out and overwhelmed, high achieving women reclaim their health, their time, and connection with themselves… without sacrificing their passion to hustle hard and achieve greatness.
SPEAKER, AUTHOR, MENTAL HEALTH EXPERT, CREATIVE ENTREPRENEUR MENTOR, AND PIONEER IN HARNESSING CREATIVITY TO HEAL BURNED OUT HUSTLERS
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HI! I'M AZIZI.
INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE SPEAKER + WORKFORCE RESILIENCE BUILDER + CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA TRAINER
HI! I'M AZIZI.
I’m a psychotherapist, a SAG/AFTRA actor, an entrepreneur, and a corporate trainer. I’ve stood on Broadway stages and film sets, and in boardrooms and psychiatric hospitals and prisons.
Today, I use everything I’ve learned (mental health, performance, leadership) to train executives, founders, athletes and creatives to lead out loud and protect their presence under pressure.
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Because the mic is never just a mic.
It’s a moment to influence, connect, and lead.
You don’t need to become someone else.
You just need to become more you, on purpose.
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
DR. MIMI SAVAGE
Azizi Marshall is a leader in the mental health field. Her passion, innovation, creativity and commitment shine through her work.
DIVE INTO THE BLOG
Azizi Marshall is a leading mental health and performance expert who helps athletes, executives, and companies show up with clarity, resilience, and confidence in high-pressure moments. Her work focuses on the REAL challenges leaders face, including public visibility, tough conversations, burnout, internal conflict, and reputation management. She equips people with the tools to stay grounded, speak with purpose, and lead with integrity no matter what they are facing.
She is the Founder and CEO of the Center for Creative Arts Therapy, a Chicago-based organization dedicated to building emotionally healthy workplaces and leadership cultures. She also leads Creative Clinical Consulting, LLC, which launched programs such as Arts Playschool, Artful Wellness, and the Therapeutic Performance Initiative. Each initiative reflects her commitment to blending mental health, creative expression, and practical strategy.
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Azizi brings a unique combination of experience as a licensed clinical psychotherapist, professional actor, and corporate leadership trainer. Whether she is coaching an athlete after a game, preparing an executive for a press interview, or leading a training on burnout or conflict, her approach is always human, grounded, and results driven.
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Her programs have reached hundreds of companies around the world. She regularly speaks on topics such as crisis response, stress management, emotional regulation, leadership communication, workplace culture, and creative self-care. Known for turning complex and often uncomfortable topics into engaging and actionable experiences, Azizi is a trusted partner to organizations looking for real change.
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She is passionate about shifting how we talk about mental health. It belongs at the center of conversations about leadership, culture, and performance. Through her coaching, speaking, and consulting, she helps people lead with more clarity, communicate with more courage, and create spaces where others can thrive.
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Azizi built her business from the ground up while raising a family, dealing with her own burnout, working with artists and athletes, and mentoring heart-centered professionals across industries. Her work is honest, creative, and focused on helping people show up fully in whatever arena they lead.
PROFESSIONAL BIO
Azizi holds graduate degrees in community mental health AND theatre. She has been featured in Oprah Magazine, CNN, NBC News, Thrive Global, Bustle, Reader’s Digest, The Huffington Post, SUCCESS Magazine, Chicago Tribune, and Glancer Magazine. She speaks on stages and podcasts regularly throughout the country on mental health and Creative Arts Therapy, and guest posts on national news articles about workplace wellness and creativity.​
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How can I improve my own mental health?
First, please understand that every person is unique, from their fingerprints to their DNA, one size does not fit all. Second, mental health is not all or nothing. Small improvements performed consistently over time add up to huge results. Celebrate what you’re doing right. It’s pretty hard to make good decisions when someone is talking down to you all the time (and that someone might be you). Third, working with a licensed psychotherapist is a great way to find support.
Where can I train with you?
I provide training around the world. I also support organizations through workplace mental health trainings, media training, and speaker coaching for executives, athletes, and mission-driven leaders.
If you're interested in bringing me or my team to your organization, let’s talk! I’d love to connect and hear more about what support looks like for you.
What's your favorite beverage?
It's a toss up between an oat milk matcha latte (when I'm feeling "healthy") and coffee. Actually, mostly coffee, like it's my personality. Add a dash of cinnamon and oat milk, and I'm in heaven.
Do you do 1-on-1 coaching?
Yes, I absolutely do! You can contact me to get started.
What do you eat in a day?
Every day is different but usually some variation of this: First up, water, lots and lots of water. Next, a bowl of oatmeal or smoothie packed with loads of fruit, nut butter and protein powder. Next, a cup of organic coffee with almond milk. Then a big plate of plants for lunch (usually a soup, filling salad, or Buddha bowl with tofu or seafood), then I’m flexible at dinner. I mostly reach for fresh, real, plant-based food, but non-dairy pizza and the occasional dark chocolate treat is always a possibility.
How did you become a Creative Arts Therapist?
I love being a creative arts therapist and encourage anyone who wants to learn more about psychology and the arts to become a creative arts therapist, too. Click HERE to learn more about becoming a Creative Arts Therapist.
How do you take care of your own mental health?
I first take care of my body, as the health of your body is directly linked to the health of your mind and emotions. Starting with drinking lots of water throughout the day, getting plenty of quality sleep, daily exercise, and veggies, veggies, veggies. Meditation has taught me to pause from my go-go-go mentality, and truly slow down. I try to rest just as hard as I work. Also, my core group of family and friends are huge fuel boosters for my mental health. Plus, my Mom is the best!
What ARE you?
Yep! This is a random question that I'm asked ALL the time. My mother is Danish and Irish, and my father was Comanche Indian and African-American. I'm a beautiful mix of strength, power, Hygge and art.