Rashan Ali

With a passion for sports and empowering young women, Rashan Ali continues to establish herself as a revered multimedia personality within the sports and entertainment industries. An Atlanta native and graduate of Florida A&M University, she gave her candid perspective on local radio for 12 years on HOT 107.9, V-103 and Streetz 94.5.

Since, Ali has immersed herself into television working as a freelance sports anchor for HLN and CNN; sideline reporter for CBS Sports Network, host of Under Armour Highlights of the Week on the NFHS Network and as the co-host of Falcons Rise Up Weekly on the CW Network. Currently, she serves as a co-host on the daily talk show Sister Circle Live on TV One. Ali also runs the "Cool Soror" podcast, a weekly show that highlights outstanding men and women in Black Greek Lettered Organizations.

Her passion and purpose are deeply tied to the community. She is the founder of Sporty Girls, Inc., a non-profit organization that encourages the development of life skills in girls ages 8-18 through participation in golf, tennis, soccer, swimming, and lacrosse. Ali has also published and released her first children’s book, “Piper Sky’s Pink Popsicle Shoes.” Ali is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She is married to Brian Smith and they have two daughters, Bailey and Carter.