Garima Verma is an Indian-American creative storyteller and forward-thinking strategist who bridges the worlds of culture, politics, media and social change. With 10+ years of experience spanning entertainment, political campaigns, and impact organizations, she specializes in transforming visionary ideas into actionable strategies, impactful programming and compelling narratives on-and-offline.

As an independent advisor, Garima partners with leaders and creatives to build strategy, infrastructure, programming, positioning and storytelling that meet the moment and navigate today’s complex landscape, working with clients like the DCCC, Ocean Wise, and GoFundMe. As a creative coach, story advisor, director, speaker and facilitator, she helps them create intentional, culture and community-driven spaces for meaningful conversations and step into their potential by developing their confidence, resilience and vision to do the work only they can do and tell the stories only they can tell.

Garima is also the author of the Substack It Actually Is That Deep, where she weaves together psychology, cultural analysis, politics and personal essays to explore the depth of our internal and external worlds. Her unique lens blends entertainment and culture with a commitment to impact, allowing her to craft culturally resonant, strategic campaigns and meaningful stories that shift attitudes and inspire tangible change.