
When a woman is fully expressed, the entire world benefits.
In order to master her life, a woman must risk expression.
Welcome! My name is Akilah S. Richards.
I study Cognitive Science and Life Design, and I’m thoroughly fascinated by how people use
introspection, technology, skill building, and self-expression to design their ideal lifestyles.
The Life Design Agency is fueled by that same fascination.
Managed by my husband, Creative Branding Specialist Kris Richards, and operated by me,
The Agency was created to help WOMEN, MOTHERS, and ENTREPRENEURS
re-discover their personal voices and refine their professional brands.
Per-fessionally (yep, personally and professionally), I specialize in creating strategies for
integrative living that remedy Work-Life imbalance, stress, anxiety, and lack of clarity.
In essence, I help women un-mute. Here’s how I do that.
This work is my gift and it shows. See my Love Notes?
I’m particularly effective in a live setting. Click here to book me as a speaker.
Career Path in Summary (Pre-Life Design)
- B.A., Speech Communications, Clark Atlanta University
- Hosted a radio show, 91.9FM (WCLK), Atlanta (1.5 years of live radio)
- Worked for top-tier attorneys, File Clerk and Legal Assistant
- Co-created and delivered middle school curricula to 16 Boys & Girls Clubs
- Flitted around temp agencies, pretending to care about odd jobs
Today, I indulge in life through my core programs and a few special collaborations.
Instead of “pursuing a career”, I’m ME for a living. Imagine that!
My Bliss-filled Addictions:
- My big, fat, Jamaican family
- Books, glorious books!
- Reading and writing biographies (geeky, but I love it so!)
- Any research on the human mind and the science of fear
- Traveling the globe to work and play
- Obnoxiously loud nail polish colors
- Chocolate-covered Oreos *swoon!*
- Eyeshadow application tutorials
- Reggae, Jazz, and Dancehall music
Exploration Links
- My most wide-open blog post
- Interviews + features
- My speaker documents (bio, one-sheets, photos)
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