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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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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)
Miscellaneous

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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12-Week Rule Featured
Motherhood

Why Pregnant Women Should Reject the ’12 Week Rule’

Kira Troilo
October 11, 2021October 12, 2021 No Comments

It’s a well-known taboo to share pregnancy news earlier than 12 weeks. But is the rule just perpetuating the stigma of miscarriage and pregnancy loss?

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Biracial Hair Feature
Racial Identity

It’s Time To Talk About Mixed Race and Biracial Hair

Kira Troilo
September 25, 2021May 11, 2025 4 Comments

My unique position as a mixed race woman has exposed me to all different types of hair. So why aren’t professionals being encouraged to learn about all different types of hair? Why are we styling by race?

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Self Care Featured
Miscellaneous

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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Alanis Morissette
Racial Identity

How Alanis Morissette Made Music Complicated for My Identity

Kira Troilo
July 15, 2021July 17, 2021 No Comments

My dad caught me listening to an Alanis Morissette CD when I was 12. Our resulting conversation made me question more than just my music preferences. It made me question who I was.

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Back to Normal Featured
Motherhood Writing

We’re Going ‘Back to Normal’ But We’re Different Now

Kira Troilo
June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 2 Comments

When it comes to life after Covid-19, the pull to go “back to normal” is strong. But we are different than we were before. Going “back to normal” means that we get a shot at redefining what normal means to us.

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Black Female Actor
Racial Identity Theater

‘Hi, We Need a Black Actor’: What It’s Like to Be on ‘The List’

Kira Troilo
May 15, 2021May 16, 2021 1 Comment

Many actors of color know what it feels like to be on “the list” of people who get called to fill certain roles. The feeling is nuanced, and it changes depending on the theater’s actions, or inaction.

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Labor Giving Birth Featured
Motherhood Racial Identity

What Are the Odds?: The Unexpected Labor of Giving Birth

Kira Troilo
April 15, 2021May 11, 2021 10 Comments

When it came to pregnancy, statistics had never been on my side. Then, a traumatic labor and delivery experience brought to mind the odds Black women face when giving birth.

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Food Roots Featured
Racial Identity

Food Helped Me Feel More Connected To My Roots

Kira Troilo
April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 No Comments

I’ve always had trouble connecting with my roots. But I discovered the power of food, and the recipes we pass down. These recipes create a bridge to a past that once felt foreign.

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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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