Every story has the power to create change. We create spaces where individuals are reminded of their strength, their voice, and their ability to grow — fostering connection, awareness, and empowerment within every community we serve.
Magnolia by MK is an educational consulting and media organization rooted in empowerment, prevention, personal development, and community wellness. Through meaningful conversations, evidence-informed education, and storytelling, we create spaces where individuals and communities feel seen, supported, and empowered to create lasting change.
Inspired by the magnolia flower — a symbol of resilience, strength, and growth — our work honors the belief that even through difficult seasons, there is always the ability to learn, transform, and bloom.
Magnolia by MK was created from a passion for prevention, advocacy, education, and the belief that knowledge has the power to change lives. Founded by Mya, who has spent over 10 years working in the field of prevention education, Magnolia by MK represents the evolution of a decade dedicated to creating safer, healthier, and more connected communities.​
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Through years of working with students, schools, and organizations, Mya recognized the importance of conversations that are honest, inclusive, and accessible. In 2021, she founded MK Prevention Services as a way to bring prevention-focused education directly into schools, campuses, and communities through interactive workshops, keynote presentations, and programming centered around healthy relationships, consent, safety, and empowerment.​
Today, Magnolia by MK serves as the umbrella organization for education, consulting, and storytelling initiatives designed to meet people where they are. From prevention programming to digital media and community conversations through Dear MK, our work creates space for learning, reflection, connection, and growth.​
At the heart of everything we do is the belief that every person deserves access to education, support, and resources — regardless of their background, identity, experiences, or story. We recognize that conversations around safety, relationships, and wellness impact people across all races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, cultures, and communities. Our goal is to create spaces where everyone feels respected, represented, and empowered.
LGBTQ+ Advocacy & Education Specialist
With a background in education and a passion for creating inclusive learning environments, Maddie facilitates workshops and presentations that center LGBTQ+ experiences within conversations about healthy relationships, consent, dating violence, and sexual assault prevention. Drawing from both personal and professional experience with the LGBTQ+ community, she brings authenticity and insight to her work while ensuring participants feel seen, represented, and empowered. Maddie is committed to fostering safe, affirming spaces where individuals can engage in meaningful dialogue, ask questions, and build practical skills for healthy relationships and identity exploration. Through interactive workshops and keynote presentations, she creates engaging learning experiences that promote awareness, empathy, and confidence in supporting inclusive communities. Maddie brings a unique perspective by highlighting the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals, whose stories and relationship dynamics are often overlooked in traditional prevention education. Specializing in prevention education that reflects the diverse realities of today’s youth, Maddie addresses gaps often present in traditional programming by centering inclusion and lived experiences. She helps participants better understand the unique strengths and challenges within diverse relationships, with the goal of creating environments where everyone feels respected and empowered.
Founder & Pre-licensed Mental Health Counselor
With a background in prevention education, mental health counseling, and community-based programming, Mya is the founder of Magnolia by MK and specializes in creating educational and calming experiences that empower individuals, organizations, and communities to prioritize wellness, connection, and personal growth. Mya brings a unique blend of clinical knowledge, lived experience, and passion for creating spaces where people feel supported, understood, and empowered. Through workshops, keynote presentations, and trainings, Mya focuses on topics including mental health awareness, self-care, self-love, burnout prevention, boundaries, mindfulness, emotional wellness, resilience, connection, and creating healthier environments within schools, organizations, and communities. Her approach combines evidence-informed education with authentic storytelling and interactive conversations, helping participants develop practical tools they can carry into their personal and professional lives. Mya has spent years working alongside students, educators, and community members to address important conversations around healthy relationships, consent, dating violence, sexual assault prevention, and personal safety. While these foundational topics remain at the heart of Magnolia by MK’s mission, Mya has expanded the organization’s programming to address the broader connection between prevention and overall well-being, recognizing that healthy communities are built through awareness, support, and access to meaningful resources. Committed to creating inclusive, trauma-informed spaces, Mya believes mental health and wellness conversations should reflect the diverse experiences of all individuals. She creates environments where people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences feel welcomed, valued, and encouraged to participate. Through her work, Mya helps individuals move from awareness to action by building confidence, fostering connection, and reminding communities that growth, healing, and change are possible.
Gender-Based Violence Prevention & Education Specialist
With a background in Gender and Cultural Studies and a passion for advocacy and prevention education, Dakota facilitates workshops and presentations focused on healthy relationships, consent, dating violence, sexual assault prevention, and the lived experiences that shape how individuals navigate relationships. Drawing from both academic study and personal experience, Dakota brings authenticity, compassion, and a deep commitment to creating conversations that empower individuals and challenge the systems and beliefs that impact relationships and safety. Dakota’s work is rooted in the belief that no one should feel alone in their experiences or struggle to find the resources and support they need. After recognizing the lack of accessible conversations surrounding relationships, gender-based violence, and the realities many individuals face, Dakota became passionate about creating the resources and education she wished had existed. Through her work, she strives to ensure that individuals feel seen, heard, and empowered to better understand themselves, their relationships, and the world around them. Through interactive workshops and educational programming, Dakota explores topics such as sexual assault, consent, relationship dynamics, warning signs, and prevention. She creates meaningful spaces where participants can reflect, ask questions, and develop practical tools for building healthier relationships and supporting others. Dakota is committed to continuing conversations that have historically been overlooked and helping communities move toward greater awareness, accountability, and empowerment.
Training & Consulting
MK Prevention Services partners with organizations, schools, and communities to provide customized training and consulting support. We work collaboratively to understand your unique goals, needs, and population to create programming that is inclusive, trauma-informed, and aligned with your mission.
Workshops & Keynotes
MK Prevention Services provides engaging, interactive workshops and keynote presentations for schools, colleges, organizations, and communities. Our programming combines education, real-world tools, storytelling, and reflection to help individuals recognize unhealthy patterns, build healthier relationships, and become active contributors to safer communities.
Topics include healthy relationships, consent, sexual assault prevention, dating violence prevention, bystander intervention, mental health, boundaries, communication, and empowerment.
Podcast & Blog
Dear MK creates a platform for storytelling, education, and connection. Inspired by the magnolia’s history as a symbol of communication and meaningful messages, Dear MK honors the power of sharing stories, creating conversations, and reminding individuals they are never alone.
Through survivor-centered conversations, educational content, reflections, and community dialogue, we create space for learning, healing, humor, and growth.
