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LIVED EXPERIENCE & SHARED WISDOM
“You bring all you ever were and are to any relationship you have today.”
― Fred Rogers
Across our combined 100+ years of life, we have known immeasurable joy and profound sorrow. Through it all, we have come to understand how deeply connection and belonging shape our lives—making joy richer and sorrow more bearable. We believe relationships that flourish through both life and loss are built with intention. They ask for self-compassion, openness, and a willingness to honor and understand each person’s unique perspective. We are parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents to a large blended family of individuals with diverse relational needs. Awareness, patience, and practice has increased our ability to offer support to others in challenging environments.
We believe fostering nurturing relationships throughout life and loss should be accessible to all. We founded a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education, resources, and guidance to increase resiliency and reduce isolation and loneliness. Professional development, trainings, and enrichment programs are available for both public and private sectors. We also provide services for individuals and families who need financial assistance. Please visit the kristynity FOUNDATION to learn more!
Kristyn
“Hi – thank you for stopping by, I’m happy you’re here! Have you ever wondered why when you miss someone, something happens and you can feel their presence? Sometimes it’s sad and sometimes you smile… That’s their ‘ity’ and you have one too.”
Kristyn's MA in Transformative Leadership & Spirituality emphasizes her commitment to guiding diverse peoples through life's transitions.
As a death midwife, she specializes in pediatrics and supporting children and families as they seek out creative ways to maintain connections that extend beyond separation, loss, and death.
Her dedication to mind body fitness in her personal training career has evolved to include emotional health as a key factor in her wholeness approach to wellness coaching.
Kristyn is an author, artist, and naturalist - utilizing each of these attributes to create and implement resources intended to help people of all ages seek out and build confidence in their innate ability to be the architects of their own lives.
An avid reader and storyteller, Kristyn is well known for her ability to compassionately listen and bring to life meaningful conversations in safe spaces where vulnerability creates a pathway for curiosity.
Thanks so much for your time - come back soon!
Ed
"My greatest professional joys have included traveling the World where I was able to enjoy the company of diverse peoples and carry home a deeper sense of place and belonging."
Ed Manemeit’s career as an Associate Director for a multinational corporation has been marked by his enthusiasm for engaging in new programs and utilizing his strong leadership skills.
With a degree in Business Administration, Ed was able to take on various roles which broadened his expertise. His dedication to mentoring has been a consistent theme throughout his career, making him an ideal candidate to provide guidance and support to others for more than forty years.
His love of children and commitment to helping them achieve their life goals at every age led him to seek out a certification as a Pediatric End of Life Doula. He believes everyone has the right to live life to the fullest until their very last breath.
A lifetime sports enthusiast, both on the field and off, Ed values all sports for the individual empowerment they offer as well as the benefits of participating within a team environment. He is a coach at heart, initially coaching his own children and later in life volunteering within his community.
Now you know my story, what's yours? - Ed
