About Intimately U
A trauma-aware wellness organization delivering structured, ethical programs for institutions and communities.
Intimately U partners with organizations to deliver trauma-informed candle-making workshops that support psychological safety, workforce wellbeing, and community-centered care. Our work is grounded in responsible leadership, standardized program delivery, and alignment with public-health and institutional standards.
Founder & Leadership
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Kyla Derry-Founder, Survivor, Self-Love Strategist
"Survivor-founded leadership informs our standards, structure governs our delivery."
Intimately U is survivor-founded and led with a trauma-aware leadership approach. This lived understanding informs how programs are designed, facilitated, and evaluated, without centering personal narrative in delivery.
Our leadership prioritizes ethical boundaries, participant safety, and responsible scope of practice across all organizational engagements.
Mission
To deliver trauma-informed, ethical wellness programs that support organizational wellbeing and participant safety.
Vision
A world where trauma-aware wellness is a trusted standard within organizations and communities.
Our Core Values
Integrity
We pour every product and program with transparency, care, and authenticity — honoring the trust our community places in us.
Empathy
Our work begins with listening. We create spaces where every story is held with compassion and cultural understanding.
Intention
From every candle to every conversation, intention guides what we do — reminding us that healing starts with mindful presence.
TRAUMA-AWARE LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY
Trauma-aware leadership recognizes the impact of stress, exposure, and cumulative pressure, particularly in workplace and community-serving environments.
At Intimately U, this philosophy translates into:
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Predictable, structured programming
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Consent-based participation models
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Clear facilitator boundaries
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Non-clinical, prevention-focused wellness delivery
"This approach supports organizations seeking psychologically safe, inclusive programming without therapeutic framing."
Our Impact: “Buy One, Heal One”
At Intimately U, our impact is deeply rooted in community collaboration. We believe that healing should ripple outward.
That’s why we’ve built a Buy One, Heal One model — where every purchase funds free or subsidized trauma-informed workshops, peer circles, and self-care kits for women navigating trauma and transition.
Every candle we pour, every story we hold, and every partnership we nurture is an act of restoration — for ourselves and our communities.
Community-Based Program Delivery
Intimately U delivers programs directly within organizational and community settings, ensuring accessibility, relevance, and contextual alignment.
Our community-based approach allows programs to:
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Meet participants where they are
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Respect cultural and organizational context
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Support collective wellbeing alongside individual regulation
This model is particularly effective for institutions serving diverse or trauma-impacted populations.
Ethical & Responsible Wellness Practices
Our commitment includes:
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Clear scope of practice (non-clinical, non-therapeutic)
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Consent-based facilitation
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Trauma-informed risk awareness
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Confidential, ethical evaluation practices
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Alignment with public-health language and standards
Why Organizations Choose Intimately U
Organizations partner with Intimately U for wellness programming that is structured, ethical, and defensible.
Our programs are valued for:
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Trauma-aware leadership without over-disclosure
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Clear boundaries and predictable delivery
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Measurable outcomes suitable for reporting
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Professional alignment with HR, healthcare, and funder expectations
Our Promise
Trauma-informed, ethically delivered wellness programs designed for institutional trust and participant safety.