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I’m a mom. I’m biracial. I'm a professional writer, performer and choreographer. And I’m making sense of the world around me, and the world inside of me, one story at a time. I'm so grateful you're here.

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Hi, I'm Kira! I'm a storyteller with a lot of feelings and a lot to say. I'm really glad you're here.
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Speaking Out
Writing

How I Decided I Was Important Enough to Speak Out

Kira Troilo
March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 No Comments

When I felt it was time to speak up and speak out, I had to confront that judgmental voice inside my head and get out of my own way.

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Limits People Pleasing
Motherhood

My Son Helped Expose the Limits of My People Pleasing

Kira Troilo
March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 No Comments

As an unwavering people pleaser and empath, I tried to maintain my ‘old self’ after becoming a mom. And I quickly crashed and burned.

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Systemic Racism Featured
Racial Identity

Racism is America’s Childhood Trauma and We Need Therapy

Kira Troilo
February 16, 2021February 22, 2021 1 Comment

Effects from a painful and violent past can stay with us as long as we refuse to fully process the root trauma.

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Drowsy Chaperone Featured
Racial Identity

The Complex Art of Being a Biracial Actor

Kira Troilo
January 24, 2021January 25, 2021 4 Comments

Being a biracial actor is a difficult art form; one that brings the question of “which box do I check?” to a whole new level.

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Miscellaneous

8 Small Businesses I Fell In Love With In 2020

Kira Troilo
January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 5 Comments

Whether you’re committed to supporting Black businesses, or you want to support small businesses in general during this time of economic crisis, (or both!), I’ve got some great finds for you.

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Growing Up Biracial Middle School
Racial Identity

‘So What Are You?’ Being Biracial in a ‘Colorblind’ Society

Kira Troilo
January 1, 2021January 25, 2021 4 Comments

Growing up in the 90’s, you’d frequently hear the phrase “I just don’t see color.” So when it came to race, we just didn’t talk about it. Let’s talk about being biracial. I’m 34 years old, and I’m finally ready to dive in. In the words of my favorite president, whose book I’m currently devouring: […]

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Other People's Choices Featured
Miscellaneous

Other People’s Choices Are Dragging Me Down

Kira Troilo
December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 No Comments

COVID-19 has put into sharp focus just how much we can be held hostage by other people’s choices. And those of us who care are tired.

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Never Again in 2020
Motherhood Racial Identity

5 Things I’ll Never Let Happen Again After 2020

Kira Troilo
December 1, 2020January 1, 2021 3 Comments

When we get that vaccine and the country eventually gets “back to normal”, what will your new normal look like? These are the ways that 2020 changed me forever, and these are the things I’ll never allow to be normal again.

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Man Holding "Nope" Sign
Racial Identity

The Terrifying Power of “Nope”

Kira Troilo
November 20, 2020December 3, 2020 2 Comments

An encounter with a repairman put our country’s struggles into clear focus.

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Girl Scrolling Social Media
Miscellaneous

Where’s the Adult In the Room?

Kira Troilo
November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 No Comments

I feel like I’m always looking for the adult in the room. Who’s with me?

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Hi, I'm Kira!

I'm the founder and owner of Art & Soul Consulting, and a Black, biracial mom of many artistic passions. And I’m making sense of the world around me, and the world inside of me, one story at a time. I'm so grateful you're here.

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