At only 17 years old, Alli Simpson is the youngest nationally syndicated radio host ever to reach over 20 million listeners a week — and while that major accomplishment has much to do with Alli’s impossible-to-resist personality and a whole lotta hard work, the rising star also credits her success to another familiar face in the entertainment industry: her big brother, Cody Simpson.
Alli is definitely following in the footsteps of her well-rounded sibling (her “biggest inspiration”), who himself is a singer, songwriter, musician, dancer, model and actor. So it’s no wonder Alli leans heavily on her bro for advice.
And fortunately, advice is kind of his forte, as Alli tells it.
Judging by the looks of Alli’s burgeoning career, she’s taking every word Cody tells her to heart.
Following a successful first year hosting “The Alli Simpson Show” on Radio Disney, Alli has been picked up for a second season — and, thanks to the impressive popularity of her show, has received a time extension to become a three-hour block.
Already on the hit show, she has showed off her trademark charm during interviews with some of the entertainment world’s biggest stars, including Justin Bieber, Gwen Stefani, Nick Jonas, Selena Gomez and Gigi Hadid.
Alli is able to connect with everyone she meets thanks to her genuine warmth and charisma: That is very clear not only while being interviewed by her, but also when listening to her on-air. She’s an incredible and relatable voice for the young generation to be listening to and she will no doubt grow with her audience. I wouldn’t be surprised if Alli becomes a household-name radio/TV host.
In this capacity, Alli will serve as the station’s liaison regarding the challenges, issues, topics and trends affecting today’s youth — in the process ensuring their voices are heard and serving as a sounding board for her peers.
For Alli, it’s a natural fit.
“I’ve always been passionate about helping girls my age, because I know growing up as a teenage girl we all sort of struggle with the same things, whether it’s with friends or body image or boys or family,” she said.
Even though Alli certainly has a lot going for her, she admits she’s no stranger to the struggles that plague most young women her age — it’s tough stuff being a teenage girl (we’ve all been there, right?).
What Alli wants other young girls to realize is that, yes, she still deals with the same stuff. But she does have a strategy for dealing with the scrutiny, whether from within or from others.
Move over, Cody! Your little sis gives some pretty solid advice, too.