Client Stories
Real people. Real breakthroughs. These are the stories of healing, clarity, and self-trust that grew from our work together.








Renee
(Rooted Collective)
Life Coach Ki spoke at an event for Local 1070, at DC37, the largest public employee Union in New York City. She presented concepts and actual methods for radical care of your soul and they were life-changing! The audience stumbled over each other to avail themselves of her services on a personal basis. Life Coach Ki is HIGHLY recommended. The journey of healing and self-growth are as essential as diet and exercise. We are looking forward to working with Coach Ki in the future!
Jodi
(Rooted Self)
Coach, I hope this feedback helps someone who is on the fence.
I always thought I was self-aware, but when life wasn't going my way, I got angry. I didn't realize how much of that anger I was taking out on the people I love. Over time, it made me depressed and exhausted. A coworker suggested Coach Ki, and I was really nervous. I remember thinking, who is this random person and why would I let her tell me what to do?
I almost didn't book the call. I'm really glad I pushed past my ego.
She helped me slow down and look at my anger piece by piece. Instead of blaming everyone else, I started to see what was really underneath it. I realized I was angry because I felt like life had been unfair and no one had ever made things easier for me. That shift alone changed everything and I took my power back. She helped me improve my quality of life in ways that actually worked. We changed my routines, talked through my environment, and found new outlets that fit who I am. The 3-month program honestly flew by...it felt like 3 days once it was over. It was more than worth the investment, and I feel calmer and more at peace now than I have in years. Now we meet monthly for maintenance, and it feels so supportive. I often joke that she is my life support, but really she is my secret sauce.
Kassia
(Rooted Leadership)
Kiana has been an absolute dream to work with. She leads with empathy, integrity, and a genuine commitment to putting people first. Her dedication to building a healthy, honest, and supportive work culture is not just something she talks about, it’s something she lives every day. Kiana always made time to check in, listen, and support the team, no matter how busy things were. Whether it was navigating a challenge, celebrating a win, or simply needing a thoughtful conversation, she showed up with care, clarity, and respect. She has a rare ability to balance compassion with strong leadership, creating an environment where people feel valued, heard, and empowered to do their best work. Any organization is incredibly lucky to have Kiana shaping its people and culture. She makes workplaces and people better by being exactly who she is.
Pastor Joy
(Rooted Collective)
Coach Kiana came to speak with my youth group about healing, emotional intelligence, and boundaries, and she was incredible. The workshop was interactive, engaging, and really held their attention. I could actually see their wheels turning, and the feedback afterward was overwhelmingly positive.
This is usually a tough crowd (13 to 17-year-olds) who don’t usually open up easily but she met them where they were and spoke in a way that truly landed. She got through to them in a real way. We’ll absolutely be bringing her back again soon.
Florian
(Rooted Leadership)
I had an incredible experience with Kiana. She is very organized, caring, responsive, and brought a whole new level of team culture into our organization. What I like most about Kiana is how she approached all our staff and contractors in a mentorship style, building synergies, clear communication, and shared goals across the departments. I highly recommend Kiana for a small and medium-sized company where you would like to maximize the potential of a dynamic and passionate team. She had the title VP of People and Culture, which is exactly her strength.
Liyah
(Rooted Self)
I love working with Coach Ki. You will too. She helped me make sense of my toxic family situation and then helped me change my environment. I can confidently say she made me stronger.
She gave me tools for boundaries and even practiced them with me. The best part is the work was fun and we did it together. I loved that she took the time to prepare for our sessions and always came ready to chat about what I wanted to go over, even though we had a healing plan.
I am neurodivergent and she was so great about giving me visuals and whiteboard examples that helped the teachings land. I have never had that with any therapist in my 38 years of life, lol. Thanks, Coach Ki.
Manuella
(Rooted Leadership)
Kiana is a true culture champion. She elevated trust, collaboration and alignment across a team spread across time zones, cultures and continents, while brilliantly streamlining people processes. Sharp, eloquent and deeply human, she’s the kind of person who leaves you feeling clearer, energised and very lucky to have her in your corner.
Kortni
(Rooted Self)
Coach Ki is thee best! She gives you the perfect amount of push, but is not harsh. She helps give me the motivation and clarity that I need to inspire me to be the best version of myself. I definitely look forward to our weekly phone calls so much! I came to Coach Ki at the darkest part of my life and I’m so glad that I did. After talking to her for the first time I had so much more clarity and validation on who I was and what I should be doing. She is very good at listening to my issues and giving me a proper assessment on what she feels is really going on in my life and what would be the best course of action to take for different aspects of my life. She shows me how the different part of my life are connected and how they effect and relate to each other. Within a day or so after our first talk I was motivated and inspired to finally start living life how I wanted. I started to post more videos, work on my business more, and over all be more positive and inspired to conquer the day. Inevitably, I still feel some lows sometimes, but now, with her help, I can think far more clearly on how to handle each situation as they come. Also, I love that she has a TikTok channel, because she’s always giving me awesome and inspiring tips on lifestyle, meditation, and just great general advice in her videos! I can’t wait to see just how far I can go in life with her awesome guidance!
Shannon
(Rooted Leadership)
Any company would be lucky to work with Kiana. Not only is Kiana incredibly astute and professional, she's also genuine, warm, and has a great sense of humor. She possesses the skills to mentor individuals and teams through incredible challenges successfully and tactfully. A good listener, a good communicator, and a bit of a jack of all trades in the best way, Kiana navigates situations with the sort of grace possessed by a truly intuitive leader.
Jess
(Rooted Self)
Thank you so much for today’s session. You made me feel very welcomed and safe. I didn’t even know I could connect to myself on that level. It was magical. I am so excited to embark on this new relationship with my inner little self. She is amazing and deserves my love and care. And I see that all she wants is for me to love her and feel her. Thank you for not rushing and allowing us to just flow in the session. I did notice when I opened my eyes that we had gone way over time. So I thank you for being gentle and kind and allowing me to feel what I was feeling in that point in time. It was beautiful. I have done sooooooooooo much therapy and if I am totally honest what we did in this one session; it has blown all those other encounters out of the water. I am so excited for your guidance and assistance to this new practice in life. Thank you again for your love and light. I will see you in our next session!
Na’kisha
(Rooted Self)
I don’t even know where to start. Coach Ki came into my life at a turning point and helped me look at things with new, bright colors. She is understanding, and there is no judgment when she talks to me. I never feel like I’m being judged or that I have to tell only part of the story.
She gave me and my 14 yr old daughter a safe space. She’s not going to tell you what you want to hear, but she is going to tell you (and show you) the tools you need to make the situation better.
We are so grateful to have her as part of our circle. We look forward to growing with her, learning new things, finding better ways to understand our emotions and feelings, and helping me become a better parent.
Thanks soooo much!
Derwin
(Rooted Leadership)
Kiana is one of the most outstanding individuals to work with and work for. She has pushed her own limits and motivated everyone around her to be their very best. Her positive outlook and innovative ideologies motivated not only me but our entire office. She is adept at problem-solving, crisis management, project management, leadership training, and business integration. She has taken charge of various major projects from Fundraising events to Event Planning. She has led our foundation to a brighter path by always providing detailed plans for growth, realistic and achievable goals. There is no task that is too large for her.
Adeem
(Rooted Self)
I’m so glad I found Coach Ki when I did! She helped me flip my whole life around...like a full 180. My breadwinner-burnout mindset was literally killing me. What I thought were just bad habits turned out to be old trauma I never dealt with. I started with one session and realized quick I needed something more regular. My partner says I’m lighter, clearer, and even lead better these days...and I actually feel that. I’m expressing myself more and not carrying so much. Having Ki talk with my partner and me together was a blessing too. She helped me say what I couldn’t find words for and gave me the tools to do it myself. If you’re tired of holding it all together alone and need a safe space to breathe and unpack...just book the session.
Taylor
(Rooted Leadership)
Working with Kiana is amazing. She’s a coach, but I call her my mentor too. The coaching program gave me accountability but also real resources that helped me make moves.
I was mid-career change and so nervous about interviewing, and she was a huge help with getting ready. She helped me get my résumé professionally updated, we found recruiters, and she even coached me into attending a networking event that landed me my new role.
Honestly, I would’ve never stepped into that room if she hadn’t called me right before it started and talked me through it. If you serious about your healing and want someone to be invested in you try her 3 month program I am positive you'll come out the other side better no doubt!
Jeronica
(Rooted Self)
I first noticed you on TikTok and followed you for a while before I became a client. I looked forward to seeing your videos everyday. It was refreshing to see someone so kind but someone who also kept it real and gave out tough love when needed. Every session with you ended with me in tears. Happy tears. You helped me understand myself better by introducing me to my inner child. I hadn’t realized how much not acknowledging her was hurting me. The conversations we had have definitely helped me in a plethora of ways. Thank you a million times over and I will be booking again.
Mae
(Rooted Leadership)
Kiana is an absolute powerhouse. She is an inspiring, attentive, and reliable woman to work with. In my years working at her side, she was able to lead a nationwide team to success in the height of a pandemic. When COVID-19 hit, she didn’t miss a beat. She was ready to strategize and make the necessary adjustments to ensure our company didn’t go under like so many others have. In fact, our team was able to thrive, tripling our lead generation and the amount of people we were able to help. Kiana is the type of leader who believes in people and invests in their success. I can confidently say that she has left every person she has touched better than she found them, and I feel beyond grateful to have learned and grown with her.
Amber
(Rooted Self)
I have recently realized a huge change in my life and was looking for something or someone to help me guide through it. I was at an extremely low time. Coach Ki was just who I needed. We connect great. Her guided meditations will leave you speechless. She is super flexible and responds back to any messages I send her. My favorite part of the sessions is the Love Letters she sends after! I recommend her to anyone looking for assistance!
Casey
(Rooted Leadership)
Kiana brings wisdom, a deep understanding of people, and a great deal of heart to her work. Her thorough approach to SOPs was driven by her love for providing staff with clarity and support. I can't recommend Kiana highly enough as a leader of people, a pillar of culture, and a wealth of knowledge on best practices.
Shanice
(Rooted Self)
Coach Ki has been Godsent to my physical, spiritual, and mental journey. The safe space she provides feels like a hug to everything released in her presence, it’s like being seated down in love to understand your love keys and how they work for you as well as finding my frequency. She has empowered my silence to be a calm ocean and helped me drop my fear of being strong. I can create with peace and for that, I love and adore that she exists is in the same timeline as mines!
Chyna
(Rooted Self)
Coach Ki is literally the best!!! I have had a total of two sessions with her and she has helped me tremendously! Honestly, it is very hard for me to open up to people even in this kind of setting but Coach Ki has a way of making you feel comfortable right away. She is VERY easy to talk to. You can tell that this is her passion! I really can’t thank her enough! She is truly amazing.
Tasha
(Rooted Self)
I thought I was coming to Coach Ki to heal from a breakup, but by the end of my third month I realized I came to take my life back. I used to label myself as type B, tough, and lazy. I almost let my BD convince me I couldn’t do for myself. But ha! not with Coach in my corner. Now everything from my bills to my baby’s happiness is GOODT. I feel balanced for the first time in forever. Thanks for everything Coach. 💛
Micha
(Rooted Leadership)
Thanks for the REAL roadmap Coach. I will miss our weekly talks but I feel ready for whats next and like you said sometimes you have to do it scared! Thanks for letting me be myself with you. Means everything to a retired crash out like me. My ADD feels more like a power than weakness and now I know how to use it! My inner teen says thank you for his cape.
Ren
(Rooted Self)
Coach Ki is an amazing soul and cheerleader. She breathed encouragement into me when i didn't have any for myself. I feel i can always look to my soul sister/goddess for encouragement, and i can give back to her as well. Much love and appreciation Ki.
Nevaeh
(Rooted Self)
Our connections feel so intimate and personal. :) She feels like a second home forreal. Everytime we meet I feel like I learn something new about myself. She’s so worth the investment! A REAL SAFE SPACE.
Keish
(Rooted Self)
I really needed someone to tell me about myself (who I knew I could trust) to guide me in the right direction. To give me new perspectives to look at. Ki is simple in her strategies and I appreciated that so much. When in my mess, simplicity is necessary. She is compassionate and caring, but ready to guide you through whatever kind of love you need. She met me in a place that was not lovely, but very necessary. It was all divine timing. There are things Ki said to me that I wasn’t able to work through until the last few months. Her words sit with me daily; I go back through our notes often and still see new things and new ways to apply it to my circumstances. I’ve had the honor of seeing bits and pieces of Ki’s journey. I’ve watched her growth and I’m telling y’all, get with her while you can. One day she will be booked out 2 years, mark my words!​
R.H.
(Rooted Self)
Coach Ki hears everything I’m saying with clarity and care. She creates a safe, grounded space that makes real growth possible. From session one, I felt seen and supported in a way I’ve needed for a long time. Her guidance is gentle, kind, and deeply impactful.
Since working with her, I’ve become more aware of patterns I didn’t recognize before. I’m learning to separate what’s truly mine from what I’ve been taught to believe or carry. I’m still growing, but I can feel the change happening.