November '25 Care Circle: 3rd Sunday Chanting + Breath Work
The Queer Spirit
QS Community Care Circle recording of November 16th, Chant + Breathe. We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us in chanting together. The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 3rd Sunday of each month for practices in devotional chanting, toning and song, as well as breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by (they/them) and (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. This month we contine to work with our ancestors and the astrological energies: Moon in Libra - restore balance (silver...
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Care Chat: Life, Art & Death with Ellen Wong
The Queer Spirit
Care Chats are short, mindful conversrations where we share what's on our hearts + minds. Ellen Wong joins us for this chat we recorded on Halloween, as we talk about art, ancestors, death and portals of transformation. Connect with Ellen at and on IG Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners. Join us for . We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Support us Follow us on + ! to get the weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and news on upcoming Care Circle + podcast...
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November '25 Care Circle: 1st Saturday Meditation + Breath Work
The Queer Spirit
The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 1st Saturday of each month for practices of guided meditation, breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. Original music + sound care by Nick + TanyaMarck. ~ This month we honor our ancestors, celebrating Samhain, Dia de los Muertos, and All Souls day. We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us together in queer community. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks...
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October '25 CareCast: 3rd Sunday Chanting + Breath Work
The Queer Spirit
QS Community Care Circle recording of October 19th, Chant + Breathe. We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us in chanting together. The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 3rd Sunday of each month for practices in devotional chanting, toning and song, as well as breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by (they/them) and (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. This month we have something a little different, with a guided meditation from to connect with our well ancestors and receive...
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October '25 CareCast: 1st Saturday Meditation + Breath Work
The Queer Spirit
Welcome to our CareCast! The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 1st Saturday of each month for practices in guided meditation, breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. Original music + sound care by Nick + TanyaMarck. ~ This month we work with the energies of Libra - restoring balance, making reparations, acknowledging where we find pleasure. And in our meditation we are balancing the energies of the...
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Care Chat: Ancestors with Pavini Moray
The Queer Spirit
Care Chats are short mindful conversrations where we share what's on our hearts + minds. Pavini Moray returns to the podcast with TanyaMarck + Nick for this seasonal chat about Ancestors. We share stories about our relationship to and practices for connecting to our ancestors of blood, spirit and queerness. Connect with Pavini at and on IG Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners. Join us for . We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on + ! to get the...
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September '25 CareCast: 3rd Sunday Chanting + Breath Work
The Queer Spirit
QS Community Care Circle recording of September 21st, Chant + Breathe. We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us in chanting together. The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 3rd Sunday of each month for practices in devotional chanting, toning and song, as well as breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. In this practice we honor Mabon and the autumn equinox, bringing in balance. We'll be doing a...
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September '25 CareCast: 1st Saturday Meditation + Breath Work
The Queer Spirit
Welcome to our CareCast! The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 1st Saturday of each month for practices in guided meditation, breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. Original music + sound care by Nick + TanyaMarck. ~ This month we work with the energies of Eclipse season in Virgo - endings, closings, tidying up, organizing, tending, detoxifying; preparing for Mabon + Autumnal Equinox. We invite you get...
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August '25 CareCast: 3rd Sunday Chanting + Breath Work
The Queer Spirit
QS Community Care Circle recording of August 17th, Chant + Breathe. We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us in chanting together. The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 3rd Sunday of each month for practices in devotional chanting, toning and song, as well as breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. In this practice we honor the astrological energies of the Moon in Gemini + Jupiter in Cancer...
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August '25 CareCast: 1st Saturday Meditation + Breath Work
The Queer Spirit
Welcome to our CareCast! The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 1st Saturday of each month for practices in guided meditation, breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. Original music + sound care by Nick + TanyaMarck. ~ This month we work with the energies of Venus in Cancer; Lughnasadh - the pagan holiday of the1st harvest, generosity, compassion + community, abundance. We invite you get comfy,...
info_outlineKalyela J (she/her) is a Queer Spirituality Coach whose desire is to help the LGBTQ community experience love and peace with their spirituality and sexuality. She is considered a “Soulspeaker'' helping people heal their limiting beliefs so they can live into their purpose.
Through first-hand experience she knows the journey and challenges that a Queer person faces. For over 20 years as a gay woman she struggled with religious trauma, lack of acceptance from family, and internalized homophobia. As she encountered a spiritual awakening she found peace and inner knowing that being LGBTQ is a divine gift. Her soul purpose is to help you receive the same so that you can live a life of purpose love and freedom.
Kalyela resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, where in her free time she loves to read, spend time with her family and her fur baby. Her life’s mantra "Live Life with Intentionality.”
Episode Highlights
- Coach K shares her story of struggling with her queer identity while growing up in a conservative Christian community and how she eventually reconciled her faith and identity.
- We learn how she shares her work with her clients and how she became a soul speaker.
- We discuss religious trauma and its impact.
- Coach K describes her spiritual coaching work and its empowering effect on her clients’ lives.
- Coach K describes her definition of Soul Speaker.
Web links
- Find Coach K online at Kalyelaj.com
- And follow her on Instagram @queeronpurpose
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