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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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Kids Under 5
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We’ve Left Parents of Kids Under 5 In An Impossible Position

Kira Troilo
March 12, 2022March 12, 2022 No Comments

Covid safety recommendations for kids under 5 haven’t changed. So where does that leave their families as masks and restrictions are removed?

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Gratitude Journal
Miscellaneous Motherhood Racial Identity

Why Gratitude Was Doing Me More Harm Than Good

Kira Troilo
January 14, 2022January 14, 2022 1 Comment

Gratitude messaging is everywhere, and for good reason. But if you’re doing it wrong, like I was, you may not be getting its intended benefits.

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2021 Books (1)
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12 Nonfiction Books That Challenged and Changed Me In 2021

Kira Troilo
December 30, 2021December 30, 2021 1 Comment

In a wild year marked by self-exploration and growth, I’m sharing the 12 nonfiction books that challenged me, changed me, stretched me, comforted me, and made me feel the most seen in 2021.

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Self Care Featured
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We All Need Self Care, But What Does That Actually Mean?

Kira Troilo
August 13, 2021August 13, 2021 No Comments

Oh, self care. It’s an answer to so many problems we’ve all faced. From disappointments and overpacked schedules to anxiety, depression, and trauma. When we’re going through a tough time, or when life gets overwhelming, we all know by now that ‘self care’ is likely needed. And when we see people we love struggling, we […]

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Small Business Featured Image
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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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Other People's Choices Featured
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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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Girl Scrolling Social Media
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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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