Working to create psychologically safer environments for people who share their identities and their lived experiences.

After my post about the Ohana Center of Excellence, I also decided to call in the other person who didn't get paid because they did not support me loudly like I thought they would especially after they applauded me in the DMs. They then admitted they
The word community is being tossed around a lot now and I want us all to be clear about the "communities" being built. The way y'all paid White women 10k to be in an exclusive "community" that gave nothing in return, while a lot of us are out here st
I see a lot of other disabled creators push out content daily and sometimes I feel as if I'm not doing enough. This along with the way disability is measured, "rewarded" and scrutinized makes it sometimes difficult for me to be honest about my needs
As I sat in the leasing office shocked and appalled I was reminded several times by the VP of Operations that their actions were "covered in the leasing agreement." The same man would threaten to call the cops on me 3 times before I left the office.
When White women used to attempt to connect with me they'd always share about their "purple house". They'd say even though they and their partners had extremely differing views on "politics" and humanity as a whole that they still had a loving househ
I haven't seen very many events for Women's History Month and the ones I have seen look like the flyer above which feature White or ambiguous women while misusing the word "intersectional". This pendulum swing is a desperate attempt for regress.
Yesterday I watched as Gayle King, millionaire and best friend to insatiable billionaire Oprah, reluctantly ate frozen food on daytime television. She was joined by her other hosts in doing so while introducing the 1st ever "Freezies" awards. This al
One of the "coolest" parts about being Black is knowing you are hated worldwide. People are often surprised and dismissive when antiBlackness comes from someone not of European descent but the harmful behavior still needs to be addressed.
I haven't gotten my hair "done" in years and I completely forgot how differently people treat you. Random White women complimenting my hair was all the push I needed to bring it up in my next therapy session.
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During the summer of 2020 I worked at a nonprofit with a leadership team comprised of all older White women. At meetings they would encourage us to read Brené Brown's Dare to Lead, a book which they had purchased several copies of and disbursed throu
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About

In 2018, K decided to take their own life after internalizing the behavior of an unsafe workplace. After years of working in Aviation Maintenance and Human Resources (HR), K made a pivot towards work that would allow them to continue to serve others. They now work with organizations to create psychologically safe environments for people who share their identities or their lived experiences and coach individuals on how to make boundaried decisions that prioritize their mental health.   Through research, case studies, and personal anecdotes, K creates a safe space for participants to examine how their experiences, behaviors and engagements work with the world. K is also the host of two popular podcasts, Absolutely Not! and Questions Answered.
K is Black, Sāmoan, Queer ,Transgender and a disabled veteran. K lives with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and a Substance Use Disorder.

  • “K brought ALL the energy. I was honored and privileged to bear witness to the truth of stories, the transformative power of self-determination, the call to action in their realness. If you want to be moved to a genuine place of empathy and agency, K is that one.”

  • “Working with K was beyond eye-opening. They brings a refreshing perspective to the mental health conversation, telling their story in a way that is accessible to an audience while remaining authentic.”

  • “K is a visionary speaker, podcast host, coach, and consultant with deep & broad expertise in healthy workplace boundaries, psychological safety, intersectionality, and employee engagement.“

  • “K is an extremely professional podcast host. They share insightful conversations around boundaries and mental wellness, but also practice those principles in how they facilitate the show!! They are a true role model in how we can not just talk the talk, but also do the work and live the life. “

  • “K's work with both individuals and leaders always starts with building relationships and organizational culture focused on respect, trust, and safety, and their unique approach to psychological safety and wellness provides a model for organizations big and small of what's possible and what a healthy work environment looks, feels, and sounds like. “

  • “K uses their lived experience to challenge the accepted narrative surrounding mental health. They were a pleasure to work with. I appreciate the conversation we were able to have and learned so much from them.”

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