Nazia Ali

26/09/2026

Imagine if women felt inspired by each other instead of threatened.

There is room for all of us. Another woman shining doesn’t take anything away from you.

We need more support, more connection, more women genuinely wanting to see other women do well.

That kind of sisterhood is powerful.

18/09/2026

Some moments make you stop and realise just how far the journey has taken you.

Yesterday, Day 1 of the ADA Melbourne Conference, was one of those moments.

We had the privilege of meeting Dr Andrea Shepperson, Dr Tiffany, Dr Deepesh Sanduja, Kanika, and so many others across the dental profession.

For me, being here is about more than attending a conference. It is about showing up, building bridges and creating a stronger voice for overseas-qualified dentists.

Today is Day 2 and the final day.

If you’re here, come and meet us at Booth 53 and tell us your story and the challenges you faced.

09/09/2026

Melbourne represents a difficult chapter of my journey.

Years ago, I went there carrying a big dream for myself. But Next week, I will return carrying a much bigger one as I step into a new era of authenticity and advocacy, I’m returning as a very different version of myself.

Sometimes closure isn’t about going back to change the past.
It’s about going back knowing the past no longer defines you.

Somewhere between those two journeys came pain, growth, purpose and the privilege of supporting close to 900 dentists on their own journeys.

So yes, this trip is personal. But what comes next is much bigger than me.

I’m going back to advocate for overseas-trained dentists, create opportunities, build bridges, and connect with people who believe in the same future we do.

Because I believe our profession becomes stronger when talented dentists are given the opportunity to contribute — and meaningful change happens when the right people come together.

So if you’re a dentist, specialist, educator or leader who shares that vision, I genuinely want to meet you.

Perhaps one conversation becomes a collaboration.
Perhaps one collaboration creates opportunities for hundreds of others.

ADA Conference Melbourne | Booth 53
Come and have a conversation with us.

07/09/2026

Courage isnt always loud,
sometimes its simply a quiet little voice at the end of the day that says, "I'll will not give up and i will try again tomorrow"

Keep learning, keep trying, keep becoming.
Your full potential is still waiting to meet you!

06/09/2026

Do you have one of those brains that automatically looks for the pattern?

Because apparently mine treats everything like a puzzle that needs decoding. 🙂

Different scenario. Different details, but when my My brain see that information, it says: “Hang on… I’ve seen this pattern before.” & then it connects all the dots, then test the pattern and also find another pattern in the pattern until suddenly everything connects 😂

Pattern recognition has definitely been one of my greatest strengths.
Probably also reason why my brain never switch off. 😅

Who else has the same problem?

04/09/2026

This is literally me coming home after work 😅

Normal people switch off… I get excited to read, research, deep dive, and learn a new skill. 🤓

When you genuinely love what you do, apparently even your “downtime” becomes work. 😂

03/09/2026

Everyone wants transformation but very few people want to visit the place where transformation often begins, The Rock Bottom!!

Rock bottom is the abyss where your money, relationships, status, identity and validation can disappear almost overnight, It is terrifying.

And when there is nothing left to perform or hide behind, you are left with two choice:

Either collapse or transform.

I chose to transform and rebuild myself again from within.
It did not end my story. It introduced me to who I was becoming and unlocked my potential!

This series is about that journey, where it may help you transform and find yourself trueself again!

15/08/2026

Yesterday I made a promise, to be a voice for overseas dentists still waiting for their chance to be seen.

I believe change doesn’t need force. It just needs one person choosing love, and it ripples from there.

If you’re a leader in this field, I’d love for you to walk this journey with us. They’ve worked so hard to get here. They need your support

15/08/2026