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PROFILE
Innovative and cross-disciplinary leader with 15+ years of experience at the intersection of coaching, entrepreneurship, education, and design. By age
22, gained national recognition as a Dot Com CEO, with features in Washington Business Journal, The Washington Post, and Entrepreneur Magazine
for launching pioneering digital platforms. For the past 15 years, embraced the role of an Eastern-minded coach—featured in Women Entrepreneur
Magazine—with lived training and immersion across India, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
Blends Eastern therapies with Western psychological frameworks to support personal transformation and neurodiverse learning, including successfully
homeschooling an autistic teenager. Also established a career as a sustainable fashion designer, bringing creativity, digital marketing expertise, and
e-commerce fluency to every endeavor. Committed to lifelong learning, cultural integration, and transformative impact across disciplines.
EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HARVARD DIVINITY SCHOOL SOMATIC COUNSELOR
Eastern Philosophies Certification HeartacheHelper Inc - Fairfax, Virginia USA 2005 - 2025
1997 - 1999 ▪ Experienced holistic healer with a rich background in massage therapy,
yoga, Tantra, and meditation, enhanced through extensive study in India.
UNIVERSITY OF ALBANY, SUNY Founder of two innovative institutes: one dedicated to improving relationship
Bachelor’s degree and sexual wellness, and the other, The Heartache Helper, focused on
English/French Double Major cognitive approaches to emotional challenges such as depression, anxiety,
New York State Writers Participate and grief.
1995 - 1997 ▪ Skilled in a wide array of therapeutic modalities, including but not limited to:
- Western and Eastern psychology
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY - Somatic trauma therapy
Filmmaking Certificate - Energy medicine
Screenwriting Focus - Hypnosis
June 2024 - June 2025 - Ayurveda and Chromotherapy
- Polyvagal therapy
KAIVALYADHAMA YOGA INSTITUTE - Yoga and mindfulness practices
Yoga and Yogic Principles - EMDR and Tapping techniques
December 1996 - February 1997 - Sound therapies and Tibetan Sound Baths
- Holotropic breathwork
TARA MANDALA BUDDHIST MONASTERY - Reflexology and Iridology
Buddhism Certification - Tai Chi, Shaolin, and Samurai Zen practices
January 2024 - present ▪ Dedicated and compassionate coach with over 20 years of experience
guiding more than 2,000 clients across 30 countries. Expert in sexual arts
ENERGY MEDICINE INSTITUTE healing, specializing in trauma recovery from PTSD, complex PTSD,
Certification of Energy Medicine hyper-sexuality associated with bipolar disorder, sexual addiction, dopamine
June 2017 - October 2017 deficiency in neurodivergence, and autism-sensitive relating. A strong
background in psychotherapy through tutelage under Dr. Michael Johnson, a
Harvard-trained psychotherapist.
THE SOMATIC INSTITUTE HOMESCOOLING TEACHER and AUTISM/ADHD ADVOCATE
Certification of Sex, Relationship and Somatic Mother Love - Marrakech, Morocco and USA 2015 - Present
Therapy ▪ Successfully implemented a tailored educational program for my son
May 2015 - June 2016 diagnosed with Autism and ADHD, incorporating Emotional Freedom Techniques
(EFT), tapping, meditation, hypnosis, and art therapy. This multifaceted
MOSAICVOICES of MICHEAL MEADE approach not only improved focus and emotional regulation but also fostered
ACADEMY a love for learning, enabling him to thrive in a supportive environment.
Mythology and Psychology
January 2024 - Present
CUSTOM FASHION DESIGNER
BUKIBOUGIE Inc. Fairfax, Virginia USA 2020 - Present
BOSTON MASSAGE THERAPY INSTITUTE
Swedish, Deep Tissue, Somatic Bodywork ▪ Specialized in creating sustainable, custom statement pieces from
Licensing repurposed items, showcasing a unique approach to sustainable fashion.
June 1997 - June 1998 ▪ Successfully managed an online store, FarrahNayka2 on Poshmark, then on
Etsy, where custom designs are sold, enhancing brand visibility and customer
engagement. I did the logo design, web site design, and social media.
▪ Continuously researched and implemented fashion trends to ensure designs
SKILLS resonate with current market demands while maintaining a signature style.
▪ Counseling
CEO and MANAGING EDITOR
▪ Educator
GirlsGoingOut.Com. Washington, DC. USA 2001 - 2004
▪ Special Needs Education
▪ Launched and scaled the first women-focused social media and events
▪ Business Management
platform, pioneering online-to-offline community building before the rise of
▪ Editorial
mainstream platforms.
▪ Sustainable Fashion Design
▪ Led and managed a remote team of 50+ contractors across content, events,
▪ Somatic Trauma Informed
tech, and marketing, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture.
▪ Event Planning, Budgets & Social Media
▪ Organized and executed over 300 in-person events across multiple cities,
driving engagement, community-building, and brand visibility among women.
▪ Negotiated exclusive local business partnerships, providing discounts and
LANGUAGES promotions to members—creating a model that predated platforms like
Groupon.
▪ Built a strong member value proposition through curated experiences and
French (Bilingual)
resources that empowered women to network, explore interests, and build
connections.
Spanish (Elementary)
▪ Secured national media coverage, including features in Entrepreneur Magazine,
Washington Post, Washington Business Journal, and Albany Times Union.
Arabic (Conversational)
▪ Grew brand recognition and positioned GirlsGoingOut.com as an early
leader at the intersection of social media, events, and women’s empowerment.
Hindi (Conversational)
EDITOR and CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Nursing Spectrum Magazine. Falls Church, VA. USA 2000 - 2001
▪ Led editorial and publishing operations for a nationally distributed healthcare
INTERESTS magazine with a readership of over 250,000.
▪ Managed and mentored a cross-functional team of 15, including writers,
Fashion Design designers, and editors, to produce high-impact monthly issues.
▪ Directed strategic editorial planning, enhancing content relevance and
Mythology
positioning the magazine as a trusted voice in the nursing and healthcare field.
Screenwriting and Filmmaking ▪ Collaborated closely with sales, design, and writing teams to produce
engaging, industry-specific content, driving increased reader engagement
Autism Awareness and brand loyalty.
▪ Integrated current healthcare trends and innovations into the editorial
Natural Therapies
strategy to ensure timely, resonant content for professional audiences.
