ABOUT ME
“I've had to start over, too. I've learned that some of life’s hardest transitions come without a roadmap, whether you’re building a business, starting a nonprofit, burying someone you love, finding your voice, or starting over. I’ve had to navigate those systems myself, discovering new ways to create a path forward. Now, I use what I’ve learned to help others navigate the systems and transitions that shape their lives and work. I do this work because it’s the help I once wished I had.”
-Amiyah King
death doula, policy advisor & doctoral researcher
10+
Years of public service
$7M+
In grant funding managed
24+
Organizations served
The Philosophy
I’ve seen what happens when people don’t know where to turn.
I’ve watched people navigate systems they were never taught to understand. From families planning goodbyes, to founders building organizations, communities responding to violence, and people trying to figure out what comes next.
My work exists because I believe complexity shouldn’t be a barrier to getting help, telling your story, or building something meaningful.
let's put the 'afterwards' into words
your afterwords
most of my work happens in the space between one thing anD the next
this is where I come in
problem --> policy
idea --> strategy
experience --> story
crisis --> stability
The Work
My work is about helping people and organizations make sense of complexity and move confidently into what comes next. I bring together policy, research, strategy, storytelling, design, and care to help clients understand their challenges, communicate their ideas, navigate transitions, and build something that reflects who you are and where you want to go.
Whether you need to understand a problem, build a strategy, tell a complicated story, or create a new path forward:
I help you figure out what comes next.
what I do
Grant Writing, Needs Assessments, strategic plans
Graphic Design
Website Development
Strategic Messaging (Content Writing)
Research & Analysis,
Program Evaluation & Recommendations
Data Collection & Storytelling
Narrative Development, Resume Writing & Personal Branding
End-of-Life Planning Sessions, Death Doula Services, Memorializations & Funeral Planning
Trauma-Informed Practices
Advocacy,Collaborative Partnerships, Community Engagement
Event Planning, Public Speaking, Presentations & Educational Programming Facilitation
AFFILIATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS
Publications
FEATURED STORIES
From opinion pieces and policy commentary to hard-hitting news stories, interviews, and features highlighting my work, I bring complex issues into public conversation and create space for stories and perspectives that are often overlooked.
view my work and media appearances below
frequently asked questions
What is a death doula?
A death doula is a transition specialist who supports people through profound life changes, including death, dying, and other major endings. While often associated with end-of-life care, death doulas hold space for the emotional, spiritual, cultural, and practical dimensions of transition, recognizing that loss reshapes identity, relationships, and meaning.
Do I need to be grieving a death to work with you?
No. While death is central to my work, I also support people experiencing non-death related losses such as career changes, business closures, burnout, divorce, or major identity shifts.
Who do you work with?
Individuals, families, creatives, founders, organizations, and institutions navigating death, grief, identity shifts, or major life transitions, including both tangible and intangible loss.
What services do you offer?
I offer resume and CV building, cover letters, professional bios, personal branding, website design and development, graphic design, flyers and marketing materials, presentation and pitch deck design, brand identity and visual strategy, social media content, copywriting and editing, portfolio development, career transition support, and business and brand launch support.
Are your services religious or spiritual?
My work is not affiliated with any religion. While it honors ancestral wisdom and cultural traditions, it is grounded in respect, consent, and individual belief systems.
What happens after a consultation?
Following your session, you will receive a summary of what we discussed, including key themes, needs, and potential pathways forward. Based on the nature of your transition or loss, you may be invited to continue working together through memorialization, doulaship support, consulting services, or a custom combination of offerings.
If we decide to move forward, we will outline a clear scope of work, timeline, and boundaries so expectations are transparent and supportive.
A consultation is not a commitment. It is a container for discernment, allowing both of us to ensure that the work ahead feels grounded, ethical, and intentional before proceeding.
let's start your afterwords
