Frequently Asked Questions

What name do you prefer? What are your pronouns?

mx. j. nyla has and goes by a few names. mx. j. nyla, ink, and dr. ink work. For those who know j. nyla by their former first name, or those who were introduced as such, that is okay, too.

The lowercase typesetting of j. nyla’s name is intentional, like that of bell hooks or adrienne maree brown, in order to emphasize their works and values over themself “as a name”.

Their pronouns are they, them, and theirs. If you are unsure about the importance of pronouns, check out Pronouns.org.

Do you read palms?

No.

Why tarot cards? What are they?

Tarot readings with mx. j. nyla mcneill are a powerful, non-contracted way to experience and get a feel for their coaching style.

From managing money to navigating relationship, tarot provides structure to the most tender and difficult conversation while providing a buffer and boundary between reader-practitioner and client.

It offers the magic of collective archetype, exploring the inevitable complications of being human in an intuitive, fun, game-ified way.

How do we keep in touch during our coaching relationship?

Email is preferred. Please do not DM on Instagram, thank you!

Can we work in-person?

In-person work is reserved for clients that mx. j. nyla has been in practice or assistance with for a year or longer. For the most part, services are built for online exchange with the exception of in-person circle facilitation, home cleanses, minimalism coaching, and organizational system building.

To receive coaching (tarot and free consultations only), find j. nyla locally at an announced health fair, vending event, or community gathering.

Regarding public speaking bookings: conferences and workshops must include travel stipend and lodging. Retreat and workshops are negotiable, though travel must be provided.

Who do you serve?

This practice serves individuals with big dreams, institutions with the will to change or make change, and organizations who support community-based efforts and change work. These are intentional parameters that support mx. j. nyla’s overarching goal to build a more creative, restful, and inclusive future for cultural workers, creators, freelancers, work-owners, and change-makers. They typically serve neurodivergent people, students, and those looking to integrate medicine and/or rest into their life and work.

What is sliding-scale and reparative pricing?

Sliding-scale pricing provides multiple price points based on fund and exchange accessibility per each client’s financial situation. The goal is to reduce financial barriers for people with different levels of income, and to support a tradition of the possibility of paying forward services from donations for no-to-low cost for those who need it. It is a model rooted in mutual aid, justice, and abolition, taking into account the historical and current economic disadvantages faced especially by us affected by the majority of us affected by legislative oppression, especially Black and brown individuals and individuals with disabilities, though not decided directly upon identity (price points are determined based on how much an individual is able to meet their basic needs).

This practice uses Alexis J. Cunningfolk’s Green Bottle model, which may help determine where one falls in financing services. One can choose the price point that reflects one’s access to resources best, as well as negotiate barters and service trades. This information is available upon request, receipted, and can be determined via a brief consultation. No one is turned away for lack of funds for offerings such as Emotional Hurricane Rapid Support, breath training, and resource matching, which also may be requested during a Chemistry Call.

In addition, rates for universities and other complex institutions reflect j. nyla’s reparative asks as a Black and pinxy person whose Black and Filipina ancestors were held to serving elite and owning people for little to no compensation only 1 through 5 generations ago.

Where are all your service prices?

Service prices are available upon request, or during a brief consultation due to the large size of the pricing matrix due to the sliding scale model by number of services j. nyla offers for various types of individuals and entities.

Otherwise, fixed prices for readings exist in the appointment scheduler. Please inquire via email for price negotiations, and include which service you would like to receive. For services listed on the Offerings page that are not in the appointment scheduler, please schedule a Chemistry Call.

Prices for coaching and consulting are subject to change to reflect flux in California cost of living and j. nyla’s ongoing educational commitments (no more than 15% each year), and are always available to view as an onboarded client.

Are you accepting new coaching applications?

Yes, on a rolling basis, based from the results of your application, availability, and consultation. Onboarding takes anywhere from 1-4 weeks of response and consideration. Due to current capacity load, I will only be prioritizing those who are looking for long term coaching (5-15 sessions and beyond).

What season of coaching are you currently in?

It is Fall, which means I am accepting new clients on a rolling basis.

Are you accepting new clients?

Consultant projects for institutions and organizations are currently closed until December 2024; discussion for new opportunities and contracts with individuals are open, but services can only be rendered upon available capacity (Wednesdays through Fridays). New contracts for consulting projects for institutions will open January 2025.

Speaking engagements and retreat attendance are available based on capacity from August 2024 onward.