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A brilliant writer and people analyst who takes the worn art of the “advice columnist” and breathes fresh air, innovation and modern thinking into the concept.
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-Eric Easter,
Founding Editor in Chief, Ebony
I love the consciousness and depth of your questions. It gave me a chance to go to the depths of myself and find the real answers. I think that's apart of your gift!
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-Dionne Farris,
Grammy Award–Winning Singer, Songwriter & Artist
Neycha is a force. As the resident life coach on Ask The Good Doctor, her hard-truth-with-empathy delivery and gift for making sense of life’s ‘unexplainables’ is why she’s our go-to expert and a fan favorite.
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-Dr. LaJoyce Brookshire,
Host, Ask The Good Doctor
k. Neycha Herford is a dialogue facilitator virtuoso, asking tough questions with frankness, intelligence, and care, listening closely in a way that compels her audiences to listen, with their whole bodies and at the edge of their seats, to complex tales of what people have accomplished or had done to them and the connective tissue that binds it all together, and us to them.
What brings Neycha to the peak of her craft and sets her apart from others in her field is her deep humanity, as expressed in her gentle but sharp and insistent probing of the truth behind the truth, the deeper question layered beneath the surface question, until the person with whom she is in conversation discovers for themselves - and her, and us - a powerful new set of meanings that has always been there, waiting to be found.
Neycha is that kind of cultivator: getting to the root, bending new possibilities to the light.
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-Brian Tate,
Owner, Tate Strategy,
Co-Founder, Full Spectrum
Please allow me to testify to the intuitive, eagle-eyed brilliance that K. Neycha Herford displays as an interviewer. As a longtime journalist myself, I can say that it is the precious and unique gift to be able to deeply probe and question an interview subject with your own sense of unwavering candor and dignity. Such people become legends at the top of their field. Neycha is in full possession of this rare gift!
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-Sun Singleton,
Journalist, Writer
Neycha brings truth to power with her work, communication, and experience, Reliable and consistent - working with Neycha is a joy because she stands firm in producing quality work via text and visual. Very personable and captivating - she knows whats on the forefront of the community. Very happy to have this working relationship!
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-Mary Pryor,
Former Digital Content Manager,
Centric TV
As Editor-in-Chief of Heart & Soul Magazine, I had the great pleasure of working with Neycha during her time as a columnist. Simply put, Neycha is a force! Her writing was always deep, soulful, and thought-provoking — a truly unique voice that stood out and invited readers into deeper reflection.
Neycha's unique style of ushering truth from interview subjects and clients alike is both gentle and firm at the same time. She understands the jewels that are hidden under the pain that we try to hide, and she gracefully digs until our treasures are unearthed. Beyond her creative brilliance, Neycha was a joy to work with, and an invaluable contributor whose words continue to inspire.
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-Anita Kopacz,
Former Editor, Heart & Soul,
Best-selling Author
Neycha has a gift for asking the right question that stirs deep at the core of a buried, many times hidden, truth. Her conversations and warm energy creates a safe space to reveal that truth, pain, or revelation in need of testimony which, inevitability, is the catalyst for healing.
I've had the pleasure of participating in several conversations facilitated by Neycha and have made great personal discoveries as a result of these rich, soul searching dialogues. Neycha also brings a wealth of wisdom to these conversations stemming from her own personal journey through pain to healing. Her personal testimonies add a depth and authenticity, giving us all permission to keep it real and reveal!
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-Liza Jessie Peterson,
Artist, Writer, Educator
My colleagues and I at Black Public Media are deeply grateful to call on Neycha each year to lead our filmmaking community through her uniquely powerful storytelling workshop. Her sessions have become the cornerstone of our pitch training program, preparing independent filmmakers to present their work to potential funders. Emerging to seasoned filmmakers find her approach invaluable—not just for refining their projects, but for deepening their growth as artists.
Neycha cultivates a space where vulnerability feels not only safe, but empowering. She has a unique ability to navigate complex emotions and diverse personalities that fosters a rare creative synergy, whether in full-group settings or intimate breakouts. The breakthroughs she facilitates are profound for all storytellers whether they are crafting an autobiographical piece, a historical documentary or any type of creative project.
We are so proud to give Neycha’s remarkable experience to our filmmakers, knowing that they will be forever transformed and ready to tell their powerful stories. As much as the workshops benefit the filmmakers, collaborating with Neycha brings so much joy and fulfillment.
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-Denise A. Greene,
(she/her), Director of Programs,
Black Public Media
I've worked with Ms. Herford and her creative programs since 1997. During that time, I had the distinct pleasure of having Ms. Herford design and facilitate multiple programs where our student leaders leave the experience with a firmer understanding on changing culture, expanding leadership qualities, and developing realistic action plans. Always an enriching experience, I highly recommend with full confidence Ms. Herford's expertise in a wide range of areas.
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-Victor C. Mullins,
PhD, Senior Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at New York University's Stern School of Business
We contracted Ms. Herford's company through the Virginia Department of Social Services to provide a program to accommodate the job coaching, and personal growth needs of our customers receiving public assistance. Ms. Herford's Changing Lanes program, created specifically for our social service office along with 3 other counties, provided exceptional professional services to our VIEW clients. We highly recommend her programs and the creativity and expertise she brings.
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-Janie Carter,
Retired Employment Services Supervisor Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services
From our first session in 2023 until now (2025). Neycha has shown me how powerful therapy truly is. She has helped me in a way that I’ve never experienced before. The gems she has given are lifelong tools to better help me emotionally and spiritually. They’ve empowered me and transformed me. I am so appreciative of her. Her work is healing and I am so happy and grateful to have her in my life.
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-Amari Marshall,
Former Co-Dance Captain, Renaissance World Tour
Neycha is without a doubt one of the most gifted, intuitive teachers I’ve ever worked with! What you gave me was a way of interpreting my life in a mythic way...looking at how I was going to move on and make what had happened to me worth something. That reframing of my life was the liberation I’d been looking for.
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-Cathy Calderon,
Founder, Celebrating The Call
Neycha has quite literally changed the projection of my life. Where I was tumbling toward an existence of invisibility and little self worth, Neycha's intuitive guidance lead me to a transformation of stepping into my power and shining my brightest light. Her unapologetic approach for skillfully navigating conversations always lead me to breakthroughs that I never thought possible. Thank you my dear friend.
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-Yvonna Kopacz-Wright,
Actress, Owner, Lomar Farms
Neycha is an exceptional writer and a consummate professional. The Ohio Victim Witness Association (OVWA) was fortunate to collaborate with her, relying on her expertise as the writing consultant and content developer for our statewide guide supporting homicide co-victims. Throughout the project, Neycha demonstrated an intuitive understanding of the needs of this vulnerable population. She conducted extensive research—interviewing OVWA staff, collaborative partners, and other co-victims—to ensure the guide struck the right tone and fostered meaningful connection. Her writing reflects genuine kindness, support, and compassion, ensuring that the guide’s content truly resonates with those it is meant to serve.
In addition to her writing, Neycha created a powerful launch video that elevated the level of service we can provide to homicide co-victims across Ohio. Thanks to Neycha’s dedication and expertise, homicide co-victims in Ohio will feel more supported, informed, and heard.
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-Wendy Ricks-Hoff,
Program Director,
Ohio Victim Witness Association
k. Neycha Herford has an extraordinary gift for guiding creatives into deeper, more authentic storytelling. Her workshop, Identity and the Personal Narrative: Fearless Storytelling, is more than an exercise in craft—it is a radical self-inquiry that pushes you to ask the hard questions: Who am I? How do I define myself? And how do the stories I tell about myself shape the work I create? With compassion and clarity, she creates a space where filmmakers move beyond formula and connect their personal narratives directly to their artistic vision.
Her one-on-one sessions are equally transformative. In these intimate conversations, Neycha helps makers find the core of their story and translate it into pitches that are personal, powerful, and deeply resonant. The impact is undeniable—participants walk away not only with stronger projects, but also with a renewed sense of purpose and ownership of their voice.
Working with Neycha is nothing short of transformative. She doesn’t just teach storytelling; she empowers creators to fearlessly inhabit their truth and bring it fully into their work.
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-Qiona Woffard,
Talent Development, Black Public Media
Flaunting an eclectic approach to help seeking, Neycha's sista girl fire takes us to the beautiful yet unnerving place where pain and progress meet. Complete vulnerability never felt so damn good.
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-Dr. Edward Garnes,
Therapist, Educator & Founder
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