​Meet Alisha

ALISHA GADDIS is an Emmy Award-winning actress and producer, multi-Grammy and Latin Grammy Award winner, bestselling author, humorist, filmmaker, and—unapologetically—a Joy Mogul.

As an executive producer and co-creator of a hit PBS show, Alisha has garnered multiple Emmys and collaborates with networks like CBS, Freeform, HGTV, NBCUniversal, and Netflix to create and star in meaningful, multi-platform content. She’s currently in development with Four Leaf Productions on a wedding romcom co-written with partner Meg Swertlow, and recently sold Pequeña Araña, an animated series for Latin America about a tiny bow-wearing spider.

Her award-winning film Alone Together, which she wrote and stars in, was honored at the 2024 Santa Barbara International ShortFest. As a National and Indiana Endowment for the Arts grantee, Alisha creates films spotlighting women’s mental health, while continuing her work on stage and screen—from Broadway to the Sydney Opera House to a Super Bowl commercial with J Balvin.

With her band (and husband), Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band, she’s earned Grammy and Latin Grammy wins while touring the world with their joyful, bilingual music. The duo also stars in a live-action TV show based on the band airing throughout Asia.

In addition to her performance work, Alisha is a highly sought-after creative coach and motivational speaker. She hosts transformational workshops, exclusive retreats, and private coaching sessions designed to help multi-hyphenates, visionaries, and everyday dreamers step boldly into their next chapter.

A bestselling author of multiple acclaimed books covering everything from acting to parenting to periods (yes, really), Alisha uses her work to advocate for equity, joy, and radical authenticity.

She lives in a house on a hill in Los Angeles with her wildly creative family, many fruit trees, and a wardrobe that’s landed her on several red carpet Best Dressed lists—ask her about Vogue.