Today we’d like to introduce you to Kylia Dantzler-Morgan.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I’ve been working in the healthcare industry since January 2020. I started out helping people navigate dental insurance, most of the demographic was lower-income and elderly members. I saw how often people were disempowered when it came to making decision about their dental care which is critical to overall health. I focused on advocacy in interactions with providers to ensure members were given options to choose and make decisions they were comfortable living with. I transitioned into health insurance where I did a lot of the same, focusing on Medicaid and Medicare recipients needing primary and rehabilitative care within hospital systems to ensure continuation of care. My passion has been rooted in community care, as an activist, organizer and advocate. I attended a Birthing Justice documentary showing in 2023, where I was introduced to doula care. I was intrigued because it focused on the health disparities that Black birthing people and their families face during one of the most vulnerable journeys that is childbirth. When training was offered, I completed a 6-week training and shortly after, I took a leap of faith and started my full-spectrum doula business, You Are Seen Doula Services. I’ve taken additional offerings to deepen my understanding and expertise to support my clients, including completion of a Community Health Worker program.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It hasn’t been a smooth road for me, previously struggling with trying to fit into corporate spaces. As a Black queer neurodivergent radical person, I’ve noticed the ways in which vulnerable populations were treated – whether they were Black and Brown, poor, single parents, unmarried, etc. I found it difficult and nearly impossible to ignore how this was impacting the quality of care they were not receiving and that they deserved to have.
I’ve always been very protective and have a lot of empathy for people that struggle. I had to learn how to navigate advocacy with balance, to be both fierce and diplomatic in predominantly white supremacist (considerations and standards set based on experiences of white people) spaces like healthcare. I’ve seen how many of the practices are not culturally competent and inclusive of everyone.
Another struggle has been learning how to build a brand and business that is authentic. I’ve been resisting marketing myself in a way that isn’t true to who I am, specifically connecting with people in the growing age of social media. I’m still finding balance in being present, sharing the realities of full-spectrum doula care, and my clients’ birthing journeys.
We’ve been impressed with You Are Seen/Sun Doula Services LLC, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
You Are Seen Doula Services is where advocacy, education, and radical support come together to uplift birthing people and their choices. My approach is hands-on, heart-led, and rooted in the belief that people deserve to be fully seen, heard, and held before, during, and after birth.
I proudly serve Black, Brown, queer, trans, teen, and system-impacted birthing people and anyone seeking culturally affirming, justice-oriented care. Whether it’s the first birth or the fifth, people’s stories matter. I’m here to walk with them, hold space, and remind them that their body and their decisions are powerful.
I want to help shift the way birth is experienced, especially for Black, Brown, and LGBTQ+ birthing people. I want to see more people feeling empowered, informed, and surrounded by support that truly sees them. I hope my work contributes to a future where doulas are seen as essential, where birth disparities are reduced, and where every birthing person has access to the care they deserve and is community-driven, culturally affirming, and deeply personal. I believe in birth work that extends beyond the delivery room. It’s about building connections, supporting families, and ensuring that no one feels alone in this journey.
Through my work, I’ve connected with individuals and families, care providers, and birth workers who are just as committed to change as I am. I’ve attended workshops, trainings, and community conversations, always seeking ways to deepen my knowledge and expand my ability to serve. Every experience has reinforced what I already knew: birthing people deserve better, and our communities deserve stronger systems of care.
What quality or characteristic do you feel is most important to your success?
The characteristic that’s most important to my success is intuition and discernment, being able to not just hear my clients but the ability to see them. When I’m able to be in tune with them, I’m better able to feel the things they may not want to or may not know how to express, when it comes to what they want or need to feel safe. Another key to my success is bravery, understanding the importance of advocacy – speaking up when it matters and is necessary, especially when things are intense and uncomfortable. I’m able to remind my clients that they have the power to make decisions for themselves and their bodies.
Pricing:
- Medicaid Accepted
- Open to Bartering
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/youareseensun
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylia-dantzler-morgan-041367ab/
