Alison Kosik

Alison Kosik is a respected financial journalist and freelance anchor for ABC News, who has built her career on simplifying the complexities of global economics for audiences worldwide. Alongside her broadcasting work, she is an accomplished author and a certified Financial Educator and Instructor, helping individuals, teams, and organisations acquire the tools to achieve financial independence. Her ability to combine professional expertise with personal experience makes her a sought-after female motivational speaker, especially in the field of financial empowerment.

Alison’s journey began after achieving her degree in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science at American University. She first stepped into the newsroom as a reporter at KZTV-TV, before progressing through roles as a reporter and business correspondent. These formative years established her as a versatile journalist with a strong understanding of political and financial landscapes. Her career then took her to Bloomberg News as an anchor and reporter, where she refined her skills in breaking down financial markets for everyday audiences. Her most high-profile role came with CNN, where she spent over 15 years as a Business Anchor and Correspondent, covering the unpredictable movements of the New York Stock Exchange. During this time, Alison interviewed leading CEOs and industry experts on topics spanning economics, tariffs, technology, energy, climate change, artificial intelligence, and cryptocurrencies.

She has also been recognised as a Fellow of the International Radio and Television Society and was awarded a Florida AP Award for Best Spot News. In addition, she was honoured with a Scripps Howard New Media Fellowship at Columbia University. Beyond broadcasting, Alison authored ‘What’s Up with Women and Money?’, a book designed to empower women with practical steps to navigate financial challenges and opportunities.

What sets Alison apart as a motivational speaker is her ability to connect financial expertise with lived experience. Having rebuilt her financial independence following the breakdown of her marriage, she speaks with authenticity and empathy, making her advice relatable to audiences of all backgrounds. She addresses topics such as investing, budgeting, credit scores, debt management, and financial confidence with clarity and conviction. Her appearance on the New York Stock Exchange International Women’s Day Panel showcased not only her authority in financial matters but also her skill in inspiring women to take ownership of their financial futures. Audiences leave her talks not only informed but motivated to act, which is why Alison is a compelling choice for organisations seeking a female speaker who educates and empowers in equal measure.