Kristen Yates

KRISTEN YATES WRITING AND CONTENT DEVELOPMENT PROFILE I am an experienced writer and content developer, coach and EDUCATION & TRAINING space holder, embodiment guide, and psychedelic advocate with B.A in Psychology Gonzaga University psychedelic healing, personal development, and writing and - Certified Holistic Health Coach Institute of Integrative Nutrition - great passion for sharing content and research to support the psychedelic healing movement. I bring my experience in research across a wide variety of fields to my work. EXPERIENCE WRITER, EDITOR, CONTENT DEVELOPER Freelance (Various Clients) and Personal | 2014 - Present Yoga Instructor (RYT-200) Shiva Yoga Peeth - Rishikesh, India 2014 I have partnered with a wide variety of clients to support their content development, articles, book writing, and other types of written projects across a variety of topics and fields. Other Trainings/Education: - Ayurvedic Studies - Thailand - Reiki + Theta Healing Certifications - Authentic Relating & Authentic Leadership - Shamanic + plant medicine healing work and training (Peru,-) - In March 2022, will begin a 3-year training program in Integrative Psychedelic Therapy SKILLS & PASSIONS Coaching & Holistic Therapy Plant Medicine Conscious Leadership Authentic Relating Holistic Nutrition & Detox Creative Self-Expression COACH, HEALER, FACILITATOR Self-Employed Life and Wellness Coach | 2016 - 2021 I work with people to help them thrive in physical/emotional health, mental well-being, relationships, and life purpose My coaching methodology blends cognitive and transpersonal psychology, somatic-based therapy, energy healing, and other tools intuitively used as needed. RETREAT PRODUCTION & FACILITATION Thailand, Bali and Peru | 2013 - 2021 I have been producing and facilitating international spiritual and self-development retreats both for past clients and my own community (upcoming plant medicine retreat in Jan. 2022 I facilitate yoga and movement, personal growth workshops, plant medicine ceremony and integration, breathwork, cultural immersion and transformational travel experiences YOGA AND MEDITATION INSTRUCTOR Self-employed | 2014 - 2021 I teach yoga and breathwork, meditation and somatic practices for both individuals and groups (classes, workshops, retreats) CONTACT --www.kristenyates.com COMMUNITY MANAGER WiFi Tribe |- Community manager for a digital nomad retreat company; responsibilities included marketing, managing newsletters and customer support, helping to run retreats on-site KRISTEN YATES WRITING AND CONTENT DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE (CONT.) WRITER / EDITOR / COMMUNITY MANAGER OTHER PROJECTS & INTERESTS Currently writing a book about my spiritual experiences and growth through travel, cultural immersion, plant medicine, and shamanism B.C. Allen Publishing |- I assisted a small publishing company with community growth, marketing, and online summits and events. Managed email and newsletter, outreach for online events, and book writing/editing for clients COMMUNITY SUPPORT/ RETREAT PRODUCTION Sensophy |- Supported virtual coaching programs, in-person retreats and I am building a deep relationship transformational experiences in personal growth. with Huachuma and Ayahuasca Managed online community, provided support for coaching working with these here in Peru I host a podcast on consciousness, psychedelics, spirituality and holistic wellness called The Wild Awake Beginning a 3-year training in Integrative Psychedelic Therapy groups, helped launch successful podcast Retreat production (3 personal growth retreats in Bali) Online marketing, social media, community outreach FREELANCE WRITER AND DESIGNER Self-Employed |- Published writer also providing content services and graphic design (websites, graphics, branding, etc.) in March 2022 Passionate about women's work, embodiment, sensuality and awakening the feminine Planning an upcoming Huachuma VOLUNTEER WORK Thank You Plant Medicine - Outreach volunteer for annual #TYPM day (2021) retreat in January 2021 in the Sacred Valley of Peru Huachuma Wasi - Social media, marketing assistance for a Huachuma center in Peru (2021) LINKS TO MORE PROJECTS: Voice & Exit Conference Experience Design Team (2018) Volunteer Yoga Instructor - Rancho Margot Eco-Resort Costa Rica (2017) The Wild Awake Podcast Awaken the Magic Retreat (2020) My Medium Profile (more here soon) Bali Spirit Fest - Healing Team Volunteer -) Vang Vieng Orphanage - Volunteer Childcare, Chiang Mai, Thailand -)