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The Team

Who We Are

A service-minded team of journalists, producers, social workers, and psychologists in the business of transformational storytelling and community bridge-building. 

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Keyaira Kelly

Founder & CEO

Keyaira Kelly is a journalist and cultural commentator whose words have appeared in Elle, Essence, and The World Economic Forum. Over the years, she’s sat down with voices like Oprah Winfrey, Viola Davis, and Donald Glover to talk about culture, art, and truth.

@keyairakelly

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Amber Smith

Producer/Sales Partnerships

Amber has managed podcast production and media partnerships for over a decade with companies like Sirius XM & iHeartMedia.

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Tarawoner Lyles-Kelly

Podcast Co-Host/Licensed Minister/Life Coach Certification

Tarawoner is a certified life coach and has led workshops of women and girls for over 40 years in inner-city communities, encouraging generations to shed the layers of bondage to embrace shame-free life.

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Joya Coatley

Psychology Consultant/Workshop Assistant

Joya has worked at Cincinnati Children's Hospital for over a decade and is obtaining her B.A. In psychology with a forensic psychology minor in 2026 from Southern New Hampshire University.

Rachel Ellis

Creative Director/Design Lead

Rachel is a fine artist based in Cincinnati, OH.  She obtained her degree from the University of Cincinnati in Applied Graphic Communications.

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