Strongwheeld Consulting.
StrongWheeld Consulting is dedicated to breaking down stigma and fostering support for mental health and diversity advocacy. We are committed to cultivating inclusive environments and empowering individuals and organizations to catalyze positive change within the LGBT and disability communities.
Empowerment
At StrongWheeld Consulting, we are dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to effect positive change within the LGBT and disability communities. Through our commitment to cultivating inclusive environments and providing support and resources, we strive to empower others to navigate their unique paths towards mental wellness and inclusion with resilience and empowerment.
Authenticity and Awareness
We prioritize authenticity and awareness in all our interactions. Understanding the individuality inherent in each person's journey, we engage with empathy and understanding, meeting people where they are. By fostering a culture of openness and acceptance, we aim to destigmatize conversations surrounding mental health and diversity, creating spaces where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported
Comprehensive Support
StrongWheeld Consulting offers a diverse range of services aimed at providing comprehensive support to individuals and organizations. From public speaking engagements to podcast interviews, university lectures, and book discussions based on our founder’s authored works, Whether you’re implementing diversity initiatives, navigating mental health challenges, or amplifying community awareness, StrongWheeld Consulting is here to support you at every stage of your journey towards a brighter, more inclusive future
Meet Malakai
Malakai (he/they) is owner of StrongWheeld Consulting, a distinguished public speaker, accomplished writer, and devoted mental health activist with a passionate commitment to bridging gaps between the disability and LGBTQIA+ communities. Equipped with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Nebraska and a graduate certificate in Child and Adolescent Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Malakai is currently advancing their education through a Master’s program in Social Work at Capella University.
Residing in Southern California, Malakai’s journey is marked by resilience from a premature birth at 2lbs and 8oz, a testament to their innate will to survive. Diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy at the age of 2, Malakai’s experiences are shaped by navigating physical and systematic challenges.The exploration of authenticity posed its unique challenges for Malakai unfolding at a young age as they grappled with the perception of their body and emotions. Initially attributing these feelings to their disability, a self-discovery journey began, ultimately revealing Malakai’s identification as a man, transcending the gender assigned at birth. With a holistic understanding of the complexities inherent in identity and resilience, Malakai brings a unique perspective to the intersectionality of disability and gender identity, informing their work as an aspiring licensed therapist
Super Me Book
Super Me brings awareness to healthcare and systematic struggles, individuals, and those who serve those populations, including educators, therapists’ social workers, doctors, and caregivers—which includes advocacy for the disability community – emphasizing the realities and struggles of being disabled while addressing what accessible looks like and what it needs to look like.
Malakai Strong’s 7 Steps to Wearing Your Cape along with his diary entries, stories of sadness and strength, and tenacity to overcome no matter what will inspire each who dare to join the journey. During this unique time in society when people want to do better, and want to understand. As others want to deny, disparage and reject the identities and basic human rights each person deserves to expect and to experience.
Malakai in the media
January 2024: Disability after Dark Episode with Andrew Gurza
March 2024 Crippled by Culture with Sean Gold