About Us: Our Story, Our Mission
Our Story
Intimately U is a survivor-founded, trauma-informed wellness brand born from lived experience—founded by Kyla Derry, a survivor of domestic abuse who transformed personal adversity into a movement of healing and empowerment.
Kyla knows firsthand the journey from survival to resilience. Her vision was clear: to create a safe, supportive space where self-care becomes a powerful tool for healing—and where survivors are not just supported but empowered to lead, create, and thrive.
Founded in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Intimately U blends tradition and innovation in self-care, offering trauma-informed products, workshops, and partnerships that center healing, dignity, and reconnection.
Mission Statement
To foster healing, resilience, and self-discovery for survivors of domestic abuse through intentional self-care, entrepreneurial empowerment, and community connection.
Vision Statement
A world where survivors are seen, supported, and empowered—one candle, one workshop, one story at a time.
Core Values
Dignity
Resilience
Empowerment
Healing
Community
Our Commitment to Survivors
At Intimately U, we believe survivors deserve more than healing—they deserve opportunity. That’s why we’re building a CEO-Survivor Program:
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A pathway for survivors to learn entrepreneurship skills, develop products, and build sustainable careers.​
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A model where survivors are not just recipients of support but leaders, creators, and changemakers in the wellness industry.
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We are also committed to hiring survivors and creating safe, trauma-informed workplaces that foster dignity, financial stability, and community. Every workshop we host, every product we craft, and every partnership we build is an extension of this vision.
Impact Snapshot
At Intimately U, every product, every workshop, and every partnership is an act of empowerment and healing. We are committed to creating spaces where survivors can reclaim their power, rebuild their lives, and reconnect with community.
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Here’s how we’re making an impact:
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Workshops Delivered
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Partnered with Blk Women in Excellence to deliver a transformative 2-day Reclaiming Her Power workshop, supporting survivors in healing from financial trauma and rediscovering self-care as a tool for empowerment.
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Building a Survivor-Led Team
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Committed to hiring and training survivors in trauma-informed, purpose-driven roles—ensuring that lived experience informs every aspect of our work, from product creation to community engagement.
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Collaborations in Progress
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Actively engaging with shelters, community organizations, and exploring retail partnerships across Nova Scotia and beyond—expanding access to trauma-informed wellness through co-branded workshops, product gifting, and community-based initiatives.
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Future Focus
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Developing the CEO-Survivor Program—a survivor employment and entrepreneurship pathway that fosters leadership, business skills, and creative agency for survivors within the wellness industry.
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Scaling impact through expanded collaborations, workshops, retail presence, and survivor-led initiatives—because every candle we pour and every story we honor is a step toward healing, resilience, and hope.
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