In this episode of Black. Girl. Iowa., I sit down with Kayla Bell-Consolver—licensed mental health counselor, community leader, and founder of Question Kayla, LLC.

Kayla opens up about her journey from Tampa to Des Moines, the challenges of Black girlhood and acceptance, and how her experiences with shame and resilience shape the powerful work she does today. We talk about therapy as “heart work,” her viral TikToks making mental health accessible, and why she believes: “You don’t have to be perfect, you just gotta be you.”

This conversation is about healing, identity, and the courage to embrace every part of who we are.

Stay Connected with Kayla:

Question Kayla, LLCMental Health Presentations, Consultations, and Trainings
Pronouns: She/Her
Licensed Mental Health Counselor

• Website: questionkaylallc.com

• Substack: questionkayla.substack.com

• TikTok: @questionkayla

• Instagram: @questionkayla28

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