Sami Toussi knows firsthand how silence and isolation can profoundly affect our lives. Growing up, she witnessed her father—a dedicated entrepreneur—carry the heavy burden of his business struggles alone, internalizing stress rather than sharing it openly. This deeply personal experience sparked her lifelong passion to break the silence surrounding professional struggles and create a culture where openness becomes the new normal.

Over the past decade as a successful career and business coach, Sami has supported thousands of individuals navigating toxic workplace cultures, burnout, and self-doubt. She’s seen brilliant professionals suddenly lose their jobs without warning, their confidence shattered overnight. She’s worked closely with burned-out business owners struggling with trust issues, undervaluing themselves, fearing money, and failing to recognize their own strengths and potential.

What struck Sami most deeply was how universal these struggles are—yet how isolated and insular our society has become. Too often, we bear our career challenges in silence, feeling trapped and overwhelmed, sometimes spiraling into burnout, anxiety, and even medication as our only recourse.

Active Listener was born from Sami’s vision to challenge this narrative. She created this compassionate, anonymous space to empower individuals like you to speak up courageously and authentically, transforming isolation into connection, and vulnerability into strength.

Sami believes we all deserve a new normal—one rooted in empathy, courage, and authentic communication. Welcome to Active Listener, where your voice matters, and openness becomes your greatest strength.

Founder Story 🎧