Today, we talk with Kia Davis, founder and owner of the Carsyn Neille Foundation and the first-ever recipient of the Dr. Martin Blank-SYB Scholarship, about how she became a sustainable home guru in the childhood cancer community, her passion for building and designing non-toxic spaces, and how she turned her personal tragedy into hope for so many families. Kia talks about easy, sustainable ideas to help everyone in their own homes and environments, and explains some of the research behind why everyone should keep plants in their spaces.
In this episode you will hear:
Kia's journey on educating people on non-toxic living.
The creation of the Carsyn Neille Foundation and how Kia is helping to serve those in the childhood cancer community.
Research on the effects of common household items on human health.
Kia's position as the first recipient of the Dr. Martin Blank - SYB Scholarship.
Top-level things everyone should think about in their homes.
Using plants in your environment.
Bringing her well-honed and well-traveled eye to the Carsyn Neille Foundation, Principal Designer and Owner Kia Davis has earned the trust of more than 60 childhood cancer families and counting. The Carsyn Neille Foundation, whose mission is to support and comfort families affected by childhood cancer and dedicated to helping families heal and thrive, has appeared throughout Southern California by achieving an elusive blend of sophistication and sustainability. This year, the Carsy Neille Foundation will broaden its impact throughout the United States.
With a deep-rooted passion for interior spaces designed and backed by science, Kia has become a sought-after "sustainable home guru" amongst the childhood cancer community. She has become an in-demand speaker, mentor, and social entrepreneur across various outlets - including the University of Riverside School of Medicine, Health Occupations Students of America conferences, Pediatric Cancer Research fundraising events, and more.
Aside from her full-time commitment as a wife and mother of five, Kia Davis is also the founder of the DavisMade, a wellness firm that transforms indoor environments into vehicles for health, well-being, performance, and resilience.
Connect with Kia Davis:
Website: https://www.carsynneillefoundation.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carsyn_neille_foundation/
Episode References:
Dr. Martin Blank-SYB Scholarship - https://www.shieldyourbody.com/scholarship/
Prior Episode on BBI with Stephen Collette - https://www.healthiertech.co/healthier-tech-podcast-ep003-stephen-collette/
HOSA - https://hosa.org/
Book: The Healthy Home by Dr. Myron Wentz and Dave Wentz - https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Home-Protect-Household-Dangers/dp/159315688X
Building Biology Advocate through the Building Biology Institute - https://buildingbiologyinstitute.org/certifications/building-biology-advocate-bba/
Dr. Bronner's - https://www.drbronner.com/
Connect with R Blank and Stephanie Warner:
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