Community Spotlight!

At Straight Outta The Garden, we believe that healing, growth, and transformation flourish within a community. Our Community Spotlight is dedicated to honoring extraordinary individuals who nourish, inspire, and uplift our collective garden through their resilience stories, artistry, wellness journeys, and contributions.

Every month, we highlight someone whose journey exemplifies rising with purpose, living with intention, and leading with heart.

✨ December Spotlight:

A Story of Strength & Rebirth

Featuring: KIANA BALKUM

On December 1st, we are honored to feature Kiana Balkum, a two-time breast cancer survivor, Reiki practitioner, and an embodiment of grace and determination.

Kiana’s journey is a testament to unshakeable resilience, deep self-love, and the transformative power of community. Through every challenge, she chose courage over fear, compassion over collapse, and purpose over pain. Her story serves as a reminder of the importance of trusting our bodies, honoring our intuition, and reclaiming our power each day.

Featured Story: “The Unshakable Light of Kiana Balkum”

Read her sacred journey of survival, surrender, and spiritual rebirth →

[Read the Full Interview In Blog December 1, 2025]

(You can link the blog article here.)

Why We Honor Our Community

Straight Outta The Garden was created to hold space for real people, real stories, and real healing. Our Community Spotlight is a tribute to:

• Survivors and warriors who inspire strength

• Healers, practitioners, and creators who uplift our collective frequency

• Leaders and nurturers who pour into their families and communities

• Everyday individuals who embody wellness in their own unique way

This is our way of saying:

We see you. We honor you. Your story matters.

🌾 Nominate Someone You Love

Do you know someone whose journey deserves to be celebrated? We welcome nominations from our Straight Outta The Garden family and beyond.

Nomination Criteria:

• Someone who inspires others through their journey

• Someone committed to wellness, healing, or community impact

• Survivors, creatives, entrepreneurs, activists, and everyday heroes

• Anyone whose story can offer light, education, or empowerment

Nominate a Community Member:

Email: chef@straightouttathegarden.com

Join Our Growing Garden

Stay connected with us as we continue to spotlight powerful voices, share transformative wellness tools, and celebrate the people who make our garden bloom. Together, we heal. Together, we rise. Together, we grow.

🌿 Straight Outta The Garden

Rooted in wellness. Thriving in community.