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My Story

Hey there!

 
I'm Bry, a Michigan-native, who just recently moved back to
Michigan to be close to family and open my first spiritual store and
wellness center! For 14+ years, I lived and travelled all over the
country and world, working in various corporate strategic
marketing roles with extensive experience in collaborating,
facilitating, and managing cross-functional projects and teams. I
hold a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University in
Marketing, as well as a Master’s Certificate from the University of
North Carolina Charlotte in Anti-racism in Urban Education. But, if I’m
being honest, none of that comes close to the importance of
the work I’m doing now.
I have a lifetime of experience as a bi-racial Black
girl→youth→woman and over five years experience in intentional
deconstructing and healing. I am here to honor my ancestors in
the service of speaking truth to power. I am here to guide white
women on a journey of self-reflection and digging deep into
uncovering their own racial identities and how that impacts the
way they show up in the world. I am here to empower women of
African descent to rediscover their Divine BirthRight and to
reconnect with the ancient wisdom of their ancestors. I am here to
help forward-thinking organizations create brave spaces to have
tough conversations about race and inclusivity without causing
harm or overwhelm.

My work in racial justice is inextricably linked with my spirituality,
and I’m passionate about bringing others along this lifetime
journey of collective growth and love. I believe in the
transformative power of knowledge, coupled with reflection. In a
nutshell, I ignite the power within others to make authentic change
that leads to racial healing and liberation. What’s my secret sauce?
Helping others overcome their fears and be BRAVE.

Bry's Unique Approach

Human Psychology

We are all connected whether we
recognize it or not. We often
learn new concepts or
frameworks as if we are on the
outside looking-in. But, the truth
is, every thought leads to an
action or inaction. And, that
action or inaction creates a ripple
throughout the world, impacting
the collective experience.

We live in a culture that yearns for
consumption and productivity. Rather
than simply sharing information for
others to consume, I teach critical
thinking. I teach skills that are
required for the learner to deeply
understand themselves and their
connection to others. I equip learners
with the tools they need to continue
developing on their own, over time.

Rather than walking away with
another workshop under their belt,
or another assessment to put in the
books, or another strategy written
on paper that rarely gets revisited, I
am literally helping clients re-code
their perspective deep within their
core, so that they can contribute to
collective freedom with confidence,
authenticity, and BRAVERY.

Testimonials

Workshop Client
“Thank you for all that you are doing! I'm so impressed with the ways that you
create a community of trust and encourage people to speak up and ask
questions. Your response you sent on youtube was so helpful. I don't know how
you do it all with such grace. It's a gift.  (one that I am lacking!) I love taking
notes from you both not only on the material but how you treat folks and bring
them along on the journey”

Testimonials

Anonymous Corporate Client
“Bryana Clover LLC was a fantastic partner and helped spark impactful and
meaningful conversations on race equity within our company. Bry is professional
and works to understand who each of her clients is and works patiently to
identify the areas they need to improve and is very tactful in recommending
customized service based on the clients needs and meeting them where they
are at on their DEI journey.”

Testimonials

Faith-based Client
“Just a brief word of gratitude for your work, for your professionalism, for your
obvious preparation, for your patience, and for your patience and persistence in
this work. This is so helpful to me (and us) and I appreciate your dedication.”

Testimonials

Mellicent Blythe (Workshop co-facilitation Faith Client)
“Bryana has been extremely responsive and wonderful to work with in all of our
planning and logistics. Bryana and Claire provided really powerful and thought
provoking information, conversation, and reflection during the workshop series.
The mix of videos, music, reflection, scripture, prayers, small group discussion,
and meaty content really met different learning styles and had an emotional and
spiritual impact and not just intellectual. I’ve also loved the comprehensive, step by
step approach and am very excited to have continued help in figuring out
our next steps.”

Testimonials

Stephanie Moore, G&S Communications (Speaking Engagement)
"Bryana offered an immensely engaging and thoughtful Q&A session regarding
racism in agriculture. I received nothing but positive feedback from across the
entire organization. The session was a big hit and most importantly, very
educational and thought provoking. Bryana struck just the right balance
between making the participants feel comfortable while also pushing the
envelope in terms of challenging perceptions and beliefs."

Testimonials

Anonymous University Client (Workshops)
"These workshops and meetings were so helpful and
powerful to me because you connected me with so many
resources and educational tools that I was able to learn from,
and you did it in such a welcoming and inclusive way. You
have inspired me to know myself and those around me better,
and to work towards positive change, collaboratively.”

Testimonials

Faith-based Client, Linda J. Kopel
“I highly recommend Bryana to individuals and groups seeking to learn about
racism, racial equity, racial identity, white privilege, etc. Through the class
discussions, reading materials and projects I overcame my hesitation to delve
into these controversial and difficult issues. I learned and unlearned so much
about these topics. Today, I know I am much better equipped to define and
discuss racial equity work and it's profound impact on myself, my church and my
community.”

Testimonials

Individual Client
"Wanted you to know how much I enjoyed our first session together.  It was very
informative.  I especially like how you are referencing pages in what we have
read (in both books), coordinating other materials (other books, articles, videos,
etc.), and allowing breakout sessions. Thank you for offering a 'safe, sacred'
space to unfold, unwind, unreel, and heal."

Testimonials

Janette Barnard, Managing Principal, Rock Road Consulting
“I'd always heard terms like systemic racism but never understood the concept; I don't see
racism on a daily basis, so how can it exist? The White Fragility book study completely opened
my eyes to not only understand what systemic racism is but to have language to talk about it
and understand how it impacts me and others. Bryana did an amazing job 'calling us in' to the
discussion in a way that challenged my views while creating a respectful place to ask questions
and debrief what we were learning while reading the book. The study was high impact in and of
itself, but perhaps the highest impact was helping me see that understanding someone else's
experience and working to dismantle racism is a journey, not a destination.”

Testimonials

Anonymous Agribusiness Client, November 2020
“Bryana brought her professionalism, passion and expertise to our team in a way that was
informative, engaging and eye-opening. She facilitated a conversation around the past and
present of Black Farmers in America and the many impacts still being felt today by Black farmers
throughout America. Some of the topics she helped us to unpack included: structural racism,
lending and access to finance, access to government services for farmers, impacts from policies
including federal relief and “40 acres and a mule,” and other drivers of inequality or profit
disparity. She asked and answered questions that facilitated thoughtful and sometimes difficult
exploration while being respectful and genuine.”

Testimonials

Kerryann Kocher, Principal, Rock Road Consulting
“Prior to my study with Bryana, the conversation of race is not one that I
intentionally broached. Her encouragement to start, coupled with a promise of
a safe space to ask questions, engage with others and learn, has provided the
opportunity for me to tackle my own feelings on this polarizing topic. She
facilitated a group dialogue that not only was engaging but fruitful with
personal insight. Thank you, Bryana, for the opportunity to be brave!”

Testimonials

Dr. Michael D. Priddy (Workshop co-facilitation Faith Client)
“Our CCW Transformation Ministries leaders created provocative dialogues that
pressed me to think more deeply about sensitive racial and equity issues that I
had been struggling with for over 5 decades. In an earlier time, there were
national laws and Supreme Court decisions that could be used as levers and
hammers. Today, we are compelled to look inside our hearts and minds and
lead based on moral imperatives. That requires new and stronger courage.”

See how I can support you along
your race equity journey.

 

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