Service offerings

Moving Toward Major Change?
Work with j. nyla mcneill

  • j. nyla sits in the middle of a panel with their colleagues from various organizations, including the City of Long Beach's Office of Youth Development, for a lived expertise panel on navigating mental health services and issues as youth.

    Coaching, Consulting, and Creative Collaboration

    The journey ahead is not always clear, especially when paths are uncharted, or grow over and change.

    Something great is emerging in your world: it just needs a bit more support.

    j. nyla provides value-aligned peer connection, expertise, and design. Don’t struggle with projects and planning: bring on a dreamer and do-er to stay accountable to your or community vision; co-design materials with concrete, live creative direction; get support in integrating ideas, findings, and changing systems.

  • j. nyla facilitates an orientation on communty participatory budgeting for the Youth Power Participatory Budgeting system in the City of Long Beach. They stand masked at a podium while an introductory video plays.

    Workshop and Group Series Facilitation

    Young, Black, Brown, disabled, neurodivergent, LGBTQIA2SP+, and systems-impacted voices matter, need space to process harm, build power, and heal.

    j. and uniquely offers training and delivery of Transformative Justice circles as a participatory research method, creating space and change through collective dialogue, peer support, and care.

    In addition, j. holds workshops on topics ranging from: media literacy, leveraging tech, strengthening mental health, LGBTQIA2SP+ healthcare, and more.

  • Speaking Engagements and Performances

    j. is a poet, first and foremost.

    Storytelling via free verse and spoken word performance is a powerful tool in affecting change.

    From plenary performances to featured artist opportunities, j. nyla offers artful public speaking on what feels alive in the spirit of causes that connect people back to their personhood.

    To learn more about j. as a writer and poet, visit their publication lil ill, or check out the Press and Publications page in the navigation bar above.

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How I Serve

  • Services I that I offer virtually Mon-Thurs, 12-4 PM, always.

    • Un/branding and identity building for micro and small businesses

    • Website design (people, orgs, products)

    • Resumé and CV support

    • Breathwork intervention

    • Tarot readings for life changes

    Pricing and Details

    Standard hourly rate — $45–$250/hr depending on scope and scale. Pricing will be determined within a free consultation call.

    Websites and other design work are often drafted and completed within the week with two complimentary virtual creative direction sessions.

    Tarot is always available virtually. To book, use the Scheduler link in the website navigation bar.

  • For organizations, communities, researchers, and public systems on case-by-case basis.

    Projects include:

    • Community engagement

    • Participatory research

    • Facilitation

    • Strategic planning

    • Public speaking

    • Design and communications

    • LGBTQIA+ healthcare expertise

    While capacity is reaching its limit through 2027, projects are considered based on factors like scope, workload, travel, funding availability, and organizational associations.

    Pricing

    • Standard hourly rate – $80-$250 depending on scale

    • Facilitated Community Circle Series – $1,000+/month (10-20 hrs)

    • Strategic Advising Council-ship Retainer – $1,000+/month (10-20 hrs)

    • Research & Report Development – Please inquire

  • Peer coaching for individuals navigating transition, creativity, identity, purpose, recovery, and major life changes.

    Common areas:

    • Gender transition

    • Life transitions

    • Stress management

    • Creativity support

    • Digital minimalism

    • Research development

    • Career development

    • General mentorship

    • Alternative care planning

    Pricing & Contracting

    Community Rate

    $45–75/session
    For students, artists, organizers, disabled folks, and others with limited financial resources.

    Sustaining Rate

    $125/session
    The standard rate that supports my practice and reflects the full value of the work.

    Reciprocity Rate

    $250/session
    For those with greater financial access who want to help subsidize community-rate coaching and expand accessibility.

    No proof required. Choose the rate that best reflects your circumstances.

    Need a consulting Peer Coach for your organization or research? Have existing programming that requires expertise, research, and/or facilitation within my wheelhouse? Feel free to inquire.

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Affirmations from Community

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    “Thank you for bringing your fortitude, care, & authenticity… you are so appreciated!” - S

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    “DR. INK! thanks for being you and bringing your energy and wisdom to the space. your presence is deeply appreciated…” - sankofa

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    “Vibes with you are so real. I enjoy the time we have - it’s always so fun! Lots of love,” Z

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    Thank you for the amazing tarot sesh. Cleared a lot of things up. I feel seen and invigorated w/ hope. Can’t wait to see what’s next…” - A

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    “You are so AMAZING! v articulate. outgoing. kind. humble. and open.” - CB

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    j. nyla! It was wonderful co-facilitating w/ you!! - A

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PRACTICE DISCLAIMER

j. nyla ink mcneill holds a self-directed DIY PhD and practices as an interdisciplinary researcher, designer, facilitator, coach, consultant, and community health worker. Services are educational, creative, and consultative in nature and are not a substitute for licensed medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. Individuals seeking support in those areas should consult qualified professionals.