About the Podcast Creator: 

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Hey (: I hope your day is flowing gently. If you’ve never stumbled across me before, pleasure to meet you, I’m Kyarra Keele!

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I'm an author and mental health activist for marginalized communities (centering people of color,  lgbt+ and low-income individuals), with a background in finance. I've poured my heart & soul into creating this podcast since 2019 to do my part in educating, empowering, & uplifting my community through cozy & compassionate mental health content. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Finance and my Bachelor's degree in Spanish Studies from Santa Clara University.

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Update 2022: The Noggin Podcast is ending & transitioning soon to launch a new activism podcast challenging us to "compost"  outdated mental health care, explore new seeds for mental health and financial growth, & sprout change in marginalized communities.

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Context of my writing & creative work:

I accomplished my goal of publishing my first book by age 11, and became a four-time published author by age 16.  Now I'm currently writing an interview-based mental health activism book that will highlight marginalized mental health experiences of older generations and archive their stories through an immersive, multi-sensory experience (To be released in 2022). 

 

I'm also a proud member of Support A Living Artist Collective (SLAC), a Brooklyn-based creative studio and audiovisual production space run by 5 women of color artists. We are dedicated to bringing together and supporting the art community through curated events/shows, educational workshops & resource sharing on social media to address the racial disparities within the art world. 

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About The Noggin Podcast:

On this podcast we cultivate a gentle, cozy space advocating for diverse mental health dialogue in the community for people of color, educating about marginalized mental illnesses, and sharing empowering resources for mental health recovery, with a sprinkling of zest. So, if that's what you’re looking for, welcome home! If you want to support my compassionate mental health advocacy: https://www.patreon.com/TheNogginPodcast

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Listen on this official website, Spotify, Anchor, Apple, Google Podcasts, Radio Public, Overcast, & more! 

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You can also follow & support The Noggin Podcast on Pinterest & Twitter @Noggin_Podcast

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