Where do you feel stressed the most?
Personally
- Struggling to communicate and connect
- Feeling distant, annoyed, and ready to give up
- Carrying heartbreak, resentment, or unresolved anger
- Feeling anxious, insecure, undesirable, or lonely
- Craving attention, affection, and intimacy that actually means something
- Unsure how to attract real love—or how to keep it alive once you have it
Professionally
- Unclear about your next step or where your career is headed
- Struggling with leadership—either your own or someone else’s
- Work drama, burnout, or high turnover draining you
- Feeling undervalued, stuck, or unfulfilled by what you do
- Fear of failure, rejection, or imposter syndrome
- A desire to make more income without losing yourself in the process
Spiritually
- Feeling overwhelmed, scattered, and exhausted
- Battling self-doubt, insecurity, and impostor syndrome
- Struggling to stay motivated and focused
- Feeling lost, confused, and unhappy
- Constantly second-guessing your value and capabilities
- Energetically wiped-out, emotionally drained, and spiritually depleted
- Feel disconnected from God/Higher Power or The Universe
The way we feel has a lot to do
with the way we think.
Tap the area that feels heaviest right now. You might hear your own thoughts here, and see what’s often underneath them.
- “I feel like a fraud no matter how hard I work”
- “I don’t know how I can get a raise”
- “I’m burning out because I can’t say no”
- “I second-guess every decision I make”
- “I feel stuck and don’t know what I should do next”
- “I don’t know if I should stay at my job or leave”
What’s often underneath: self-doubt and a fear of being found out—so you overwork instead of asking for what you’re worth.
- “I waste so much time and money trying to figure it all out”
- “I don’t know which tools will actually work for me”
- “I wear too many hats, I don’t know how I’ll ever get over this”
- “I struggle to find good clients that really appreciate me”
- “I feel like I have to babysit my team”
- “Some days business feels so hard that I just want to give up”
What’s often underneath: trying to carry it all alone—which shows up in how you price, delegate, sell, and lead.
- “I drink, smoke, do drugs, or take prescribed meds just to cope”
- “I overeat, starve, or sometimes forget to eat at all”
- “I can’t sleep—even when I’m exhausted”
- “I can’t seem to focus on anything”
- “My place is a mess, and I feel like my life is too”
What’s often underneath: a nervous system that never gets to rest—so coping replaces living.
- “I feel like I’m doing everything on my own”
- “I barely connect with my kids—even when I’m there, I’m not really present”
- “I worry I’m not being the example my kids need”
- “Every conversation turns into an argument”
- “I don’t know how to set boundaries without pushing people away”
What’s often underneath: old family patterns repeating—and boundaries that feel impossible to hold.
- “We can’t talk without it turning into a fight”
- “I feel like I’m walking on eggshells, I stay quiet just to keep the peace”
- “I feel like I’m begging for love and attention”
- “We’re not like the couple we used to be”
- “I’m scared to open my heart and get hurt again”
- “I don’t know if I can ever trust again”
What’s often underneath: old hurt and over-giving—losing yourself to keep the connection.
- “I don’t really know where I’m going in life”
- “I don’t know what my gifts or strengths are”
- “I feel too sensitive, insecure, and lost”
- “I feel disconnected from God, Spirit, or the Universe”
- “I absorb everyone’s energy, and it drains me”
- “I don’t know why I feel this way”
What’s often underneath: disconnection from yourself and your purpose—so nothing quite feels like it has meaning.
Most people come to me with one problem. Underneath, it usually sits right in the middle—touching all three.
When I work with you, I’ll help you break the cycle that creates more stress.
The Stress Cycle
The problem isn’t that you haven’t tried. It’s that you haven’t found the right way yet.
Hi, I’m Brandi
Let me coach you through this
I’m a trauma-informed leadership coach who helps entrepreneurs and aspiring leaders in all facets of life so they can lead with clarity, integrity, and gratitude.
Let’s Begin
Speaking from experience,
I’ve overcome various hardships—growing up with a single parent, experiencing different types of abuse, facing anxiety, depression, financial debt, and even homelessness.
Yet, by overcoming this naturally—without therapy or prescribed drugs—I started a business to help others overcome what I understand so well.
I know what it’s like to struggle, and I will help you move through the challenges you face to create the life you want to live.
I’ve coached hundreds to build, maintain, and scale their businesses while strengthening their relationships at home and creating a more fulfilling life—with integrity.
I’ve been blessed to be sponsored by and featured on platforms like Living 808, OHA, ʻŌlelo, Hawaiʻi Conservation Alliance, Bai, and Hawaiʻi Volcanic Water—proof that real healing and success can go hand in hand.
20+ media features on TV, radio, podcasts & in print
See all features — TV, podcasts, radio, print & stage
On TV
- Living 808 (KHON) — New Year’s Resolution Tips segment, 2018
- Beyond the Lines: Beyond Adversities (ThinkTech Hawaiʻi) — interview by Rusty Komori, 2021
- Beyond the Lines (ThinkTech Hawaiʻi) — interview by Rusty Komori, 2019
- Sister Power (ThinkTech Hawaiʻi) — interview by Sharon Yarbrough, 2018
- It’s All About Love (ʻŌlelo) — interview by June Dillinger, 2018
- Sit-down interview with hosts Charmane Valerio & Tony Young
Podcasts & Video
- ASCENT Podcast — “Lead Like a Champion,” 2023
- Let’s Talk About Love — YouTube interview by Miechol Canteros, 2022
- Consistency with Your Business — podcast interview by Hailey Rowe, 2022
- First Wakeups Unscripted #37 — podcast interview by Ryan Charaba, 2020
- Light of Conscience Podcast — Episode 8: Digging Deeper, 2018
- Facebook Live interview by Psychic Greg Stanley, 2016
Radio
- Healing Hawaiʻi — radio interview by Karen, 2019
- Real Life Real Estate — radio interview by Celester, 2019
- Pinoy Power — radio interview by Sunny Aloha, 2018
- Drink Safe Initiative radio commercials on Retro 97.1, 2019
In Print
- Natural Awakenings — Drink Safe Initiative feature, 2019
- Natural Awakenings — “Self-Love,” article by Brandi Kiana-Jo, 2018
- MidWeek — Hawaiʻi Restaurant Association feature, 2018
- Natural Awakenings — “Changing Lives One Conversation at a Time,” 2017
- Ka Wai Ola (OHA) — ʻAha ʻAwa & Storytellers, 2016
On Stage & Events
- Keynote speaker — Honolulu Business Network, 2019
- Keynote speaker — West Oʻahu Professional Network, 2017
- Guest speaker — Coaches Panel with WOPN at MyGoCenter, 2017
- Guest speaker — Ohana is Forever Conference, Hawaiʻi Family Programs
- Workshop facilitator — The Wedding Professionals Association
- Workshop facilitator — Project WET with the Honolulu Board of Water Supply & Department of Health
- Empowering Educators to Empower Students workshops, 2017–2019
- Abstract Committee Member, Moderator & Judge — Hawaiʻi Conservation Conference, 2017, 2018 & 2022
- Guest speaker — Halona’s empowering girls event, 2018
- Guest speaker — YMCA, 2018
- Guest speaker — AmeriCorps, 2017
- Mock judge — Miss Hawaiʻi USA Pageant, 2017
- Event producer & facilitator — Drink Safe Initiative workshops, 2019
- Event producer & facilitator — Girlfriends, monthly 2017–2019
- Co-producer & co-host — ʻAha ʻAwa & Storytellers with Nā Mea Hawaiʻi, 2016–2017
I coach clients worldwide
I’ve coached individuals from ages 13 to 70, spanning Australia, Kenya, Germany, Slovenia, Japan, New York, and Hawaiʻi, to name a few.
For the past 10 years, across industries
Certified & trained in
Other experience I bring
- 15+ years of management and marketing experience
- 15+ nonprofit organizations worked with
- AAS in Culinary Management
- 20+ years in the culinary industry, from front and back of house to coaching chefs
- Public speaking, workshop facilitation, and team development
Over 1,000 people coached
With over 15 programs, we’ll find the perfect fit for you.
Love & Relationships
Love Life
Whether you’re in a relationship, dealing with a separation, or looking for love, our programs are meant to support you along your love life.
Career & Business
Professional Development
We’ll help you develop the skills, introduce you to new frameworks and apply step-by-step strategies that help you start, maintain or scale your business.
Lifestyle & Mindset
Holistic Support
A little bit of everything, we help you manage your stress, time, and efforts in all areas of life naturally.
Confidence & Faith
Overcome Trauma & Rebuild Your Faith
My life’s work is in this program. You’ll learn the exercises I’ve used to overcome past trauma to rebuild your confidence in yourself, faith in humanity and go after what you really want in life.
Your next chapter starts here.
Working with Brandi both personally and professionally has brought more clarity into my life. To be able to see beyond fear and doubt as well as identifying my why. I could not have asked for a better person to work with. She shows nothing but passion and compassion in what she does. She will always be dear to my heart and a friend forever. Mahalo nui loa Brandi for all that you have done and will do.
Leonard KeaoIT Business Consultant & Founder of Keao Technology Solutions
The best of the best athletes have coaches. Even Michael Jordan had a coach! I’m no Michael Jordan, but at a time where I needed new direction I discovered Brandi. Her compassionate empathic abilities paired with a wealth of knowledge played a huge role in guiding me to shift perceptions that allowed miraculous change into my life. I call her an earth angel because she has allowed me to reflect on my natural gifts and live a more purposeful life.
Brittney HiguchiCivil Engineer & Miss Popularity, HI
Brandi puts her mind, heart and soul into each ONE of our SESSIONS. She has helped me move forward in my personal and overall life by creating a more balanced and fulfilled life. Highly recommended to anyone that needs that extra push in life for greater purpose.
Michael-Vitally VernonChampion Athlete, Fitness Coach, Actor, Model, Philanthropist
This is an experience tailored for you
Flexible.
Dodge traffic and parking meters! Receive advice tailored to you in the comfort of your home, at the park, or wherever you are in the world!
Convenient.
Everything you’ll receive will be accessible online so you can look back at how far you’ve come and gain confidence in where you are heading!
Deep.
With this high-touch approach, you will overcome hardships with strategies tailored to you so you can have a more fulfilling life!
Let’s Get Started
Book a Time
Select a slot that’s available so we can meet for 15 minutes.
Watch the Video
Watch the video that will be sent to you to prepare for our session, and save our meeting on your calendar.
Come with an Open Mind
You don’t have to have everything organized or figured out. Allow me to guide you. If we’re a good fit, you’ll be invited to another meeting for us to go even deeper.
Here’s what becomes possible—and what clients like you have already experienced.
After Relationship Coaching
- Communicating with honesty, clarity, and compassion—without shutting down or blowing up
- Feeling emotionally connected, supported, and safe to be yourself
- Letting go of the past and showing up without the weight of old resentment
- Feeling confident, desired, and secure in your worth and what you bring to the relationship
- Saved their marriage from divorce within 3 months (and still together)
- Found peace, acceptance, and confidence after a difficult separation
- Attracted a long-term partner after just 3 months of personal coaching
After Professional Coaching
- Clarity on your path, confidence in your leadership, and momentum toward your goals
- A meaningful business or career aligned with your gifts, values, and purpose
- Stronger boundaries, time management, and work-life balance
- Higher income and more impact—without the stress and self-doubt
- Started a business from scratch and gained traction within 90 days
- Increased team performance, employee retention, and internal culture
- On average, clients have increased their income by 300%
After Life Coaching
- Clear, confident, and focused
- Grounded in who you are and expressing yourself authentically
- Empowered to make big decisions based on what’s best for you and your future
- Have a strong relationship with God/Higher Power or The Universe
- Overcame feeling hopeless, insecure, and self-sabotage within 3 months
- Built confidence, independence, and motivation to not only live, but enjoy life on their terms within 3 months
- Restored hope and faith in God/Higher Power and ability to trust in the process
Results shown are from individual clients. Everyone’s journey is different.
One conversation can change everything.
“My experience was better than I expected and immediately after it, my outlook on myself and my life began to drastically change, and we’ve only had one session. I am extremely grateful.”
Let’s figure this out together.