The UnChurched Retreat Team
Kyndra Frazier
KYND's CEO and Founder, Kyndra Frazier, was recently recognized by the Root 100 as one of the Most Influential African-Americans in 2020 for breaking down barriers and paving the way for future generations. She is a licensed clinician and ordained clergywoman. Kyndra is also the Founding Executive Director of HOPE Center Harlem, where she worked to remove barriers to mental health access for communities of color. During her leadership the HOPE Center was awarded the 2020 American Psychiatric Association Minority Mental Health Award for their innovative and supportive efforts to improve the quality of care for minority populations. Prior to her leadership at the HOPE Center Kyndra served as the Lead Therapist for the Imara Center, working with African-American adolescents ages 7-18, with a variety of mental health vulnerabilities.
Known for her work in removing barriers to mental health access for communities of color, Rev. Frazier has been featured in multiple print and digital publications including Vice Magazine, New York Times, and Sojourners Magazine. Rev. Frazier holds a Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology|Emory University, a Master of Social Work from Columbia University, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from North Carolina A&T State University.
Sophia B. President
Sophia B. President also known as Mama SunFiyahh is the Mixtress Maven and inspiration behind SunFiyahh Apothecary, Wise Path University, Sweetwater Botanica, and Wisdom Reigns Healing Arts Center. She is a speaker, herbal formulator, and educator who loves sharing her knowledge of holistic beauty through herbal wisdom and spiritual wellness.
Mama SunFiyahh is also a seasoned ordained minister, healing practitioner, and energy worker who uses her ancestral traditions and spiritual practices to help promote holistic health, wellness and wholeness.Mama SunFiyahh is committed to sharing the Universal Principles of Life that are true to all of humanity by embracing modalities of healing, spiritual development, enlightenment, and conscious living.
Kaylan Frazier
Meet Kaylan!
Founder of GoodFood MadeBetter, Founding member at SUAY International Resources, a faith-based non-profit, and COO at Easy Moves Courier LLC.
She holds a degree in Complementary Alternative Medicine with a focus in Plant Medicine. She continues to sit at the feet of Elders & Spiritual Practitioners and is adamant about living a life in alignment with her beliefs. This has contributed greatly to her spiritual sensibility, keen entrepreneurial spirit, and deep understanding of the human experience.
As a Life Alignment Coach &
Energy-Worker, Kaylan creates a space where people can be heard - then offers tools that can assist in accessing clarity, ease & joy. Inspiring clients to embrace positive change and spiritual growth.
As a Ceremonialist, Kaylan creates sacred experiences for participants to connect with the transformative power of Indigenous Plant Medicine, herbs & practices.
Kaylan's commitment to her clients' well-being and her expertise in spiritual care make her a valuable asset to her community. She continues to expand her knowledge and skills to better serve those seeking balance and alignment in their lives.
Chef Nico Shumpert
Chef Nico Shumpert is a private chef and culinary influencer based in Decatur, GA. Both his roots (helping his matriarchs in their kitchens as a boy) and his reach (teaching and feeding supporters) are focused on combining good food with good company.
He can typically be found entertaining his foodie followers on social media or hosting pop-ups & private dinner parties in ATL and STL (his hometown).
“I believe sharing a meal is an intimate interaction that we often take for granted. My goal is to get people back to the table, build an appreciation for atypical ingredients, and equip my supporters with practical knowledge that can elevate an everyday meal!”
Since graduating from L'Ecole Culinaire in 2011, Chef Nico has enjoyed his culinary journey. Some highlights include training under a James Beard Award-winning chef at Sidney Street Cafe, working up to a leadership role with the acclaimed Kaldi’s Coffee Co and competing on the Food Network show Chopped. He has also been featured in multiple culinary publications including Feast Magazine’s “Rising Star” and Sauce Magazine’s “Ones to Watch”.
When he’s not working you can find him gaming or loving on his wife Ebony, his son, Camden and his daughter, Kendall.