Hey, Friend! I’m KiYada!
As a young girl, I was always intuitive and deeply aware of my emotions, but I never had the tools to manage them properly. I struggled with emotional outbursts that felt uncontrollable and often left me feeling misunderstood. It wasn’t until 2015, after years of these emotional struggles, that I realized I needed to address the root of my pain—and that’s when I began my journey to healing.
I was fortunate enough to work with a Christian therapist who helped me see that God and emotional healing are not separate. In fact, they are two puzzle pieces that fit perfectly together, helping us to navigate this chaotic world with clarity and peace. For the first time, I felt like I was on the path to real growth and transformation.
Once I discovered the power of overcoming emotional turmoil through faith and practical tools, I couldn’t keep it to myself. I started sharing what I learned with those closest to me, and in 2022, I launched my podcast with a mission to help Christian women who were going to church but not finding the emotional healing they so desperately needed.
But I quickly realized that many women weren’t getting the support they needed in their spiritual and emotional lives, and I wanted to do more. That’s why I created Grow Black Girl Grow (GBGG), where I connect with my community through both my blog and my monthly newsletter. These spaces are designed to give you the tools, resources, and encouragement to deepen your relationship with God—moving beyond religion and into a real, transformative walk with Him.
If you're ready to shift from a religious routine to a genuine relationship with God, where emotional healing and spiritual growth go hand-in-hand, I invite you to join me. Through the GBGG blog, I share practical insights, real-life stories, and biblical truths to guide you on your journey. And through the Grow Black Girl Grow The Newsletter, you’ll stay connected with new blog posts, monthly workshop topics, and upcoming in-person events where we can connect face-to-face and dive deeper into living out our faith with freedom and peace.
Keep growing, Black Girl!
-KiYada
What working with me is like:
View me as the friend you always knew you needed—the one who genuinely asks, "How are you doing?" and listens with the intent to understand. The one who knows living for Christ can be tough at times but still encourages you to press on because, as daughters of the King, we’re called to uphold the freedom we have in Him, no matter how challenging the journey gets.
Deep down, we all long to be heard and seen—especially as women of faith who are called to deny ourselves and take up our cross daily (Matthew 16:24). In the midst of pursuing Christ, temptation is inevitable. When those moments of struggle arise, I’m here to help you detach from those distractions, remind you of your true identity in Christ, and partner with you to create mindful solutions that will keep you grounded, focused, and ready to move forward in your faith.
What Will We Do Together?
Root Your Identity in Christ: We’ll identify areas where you might be struggling with your identity and help you reconnect to the truth of who God says you are. You were created with a purpose, and I’ll walk you through steps to rediscover that purpose and root yourself firmly in Christ.
Develop Mindfulness and Awareness: We’ll focus on how to stay mindful in the present, without being swept away by emotions or negative thinking patterns. Mindfulness helps you tune into your emotional health and create space for God’s peace to fill your heart and mind, leading to a deeper sense of His presence.
Create Realistic, Achievable Goals: Often, we set spiritual goals that feel distant or impossible. Together, we’ll break those goals down into achievable steps—ones you can start working on today. Small, consistent progress will set you up for greater success and growth, spiritually and emotionally.
Focus on Emotional Well-being: As women of faith, it’s crucial to care for our emotional health. We’ll explore how to process your emotions in a way that honors God, and how to nurture emotional well-being by focusing on healthy habits, boundaries, and heart alignment with Christ.
Create Your Personalized Roadmap: Your relationship with God is unique, and so is your path to growth. We’ll create a customized roadmap that reflects what God has placed you on this earth to do, aligning your actions with His purpose for your life.
LETS WALK TOGETHER