"The world says fall in love, but The Universe says RISE in love.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

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We believe that "training" should not mean "boring" and "professional development" should not mean "waste of time."

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“Ami, what do you do?” Part 2

Professional Development.

I provide professional development for businesses, non profits, government agencies, public agencies, law enforcement, schools, etc

I do workshops/breakout sessions, Keynote speaking, online and in person trainings.
I will travel basically anywhere to do so and for almost any audience.

My most frequent topics:
LGBTQIA+, Trauma Responsive Care, intersections of Survivorship: CSEC, HT, DV, youth, LGBTQIA+, Culture and Bias, Instigating Resilience with Youth, ACEs, and wellness like Self-Care for Care Providers, Stress and Time Management, and Maintaining Optimism and Objectivity.

I can and do create custom trainings, as requested, as long as I’m confident the topic is within my scope.

All of my trainings are interactive and utilize multiple learnings modalities (lecture, video, activity).

All of my trainings are provided in the most trauma responsive way possible and are delivered in an engaging, open way. I always hold space for questions, reflections, and exploration.

I teach by modeling, including modeling curiosity.

I believe that learning can be fun and even very sensitive topics can be explored through fun and connection.

My philosophy is that personal development IS professional development and honoring our humanness is imperative to sustained growth.

I refer to my trainings as “learning conversations,” because I never want the experience with me as a facilitator to be one sided. Learning comes from engagement. My participants and I are in it together. I am a guide and facilitator, yes, but that doesn’t work if I can’t create a space of participation and engagement for the whole audience.

I have been speaking and teaching for about 16 years and my favorite parts of traveling and doing this work are the connections that are made and the positive growth the that is evident for participants and myself after every learning conversation.

If you’re tired of boring, soul sucking trainings and you’d like to know more or to book a training with me, send me a message and let’s chat about your needs and how I might help.

- Mx Ami

“Ami, what do you do?” Part 1

I specialize in LGBTQIA+ education…in many ways:

I train different entities about language, concepts, legislation, and sensitivity for professional engagement of LGBTQIA+ populations.

I do this for businesses, non profits, foster agencies, behavioral health, public health, schools, and law enforcement. Basically, anyone who is open to it and I specialize in working with conservative communities. Being from a small, conservative, desert town myself is a huge reason why this is where I’m confident serving.

I provide a mentoring program for LGBTQIA+ youth in middle and high school which is my favorite program to offer. My kiddos are so amazing and I learn so much from them. They make me so proud and my heart so full.

I also act as a consultant to school districts who are working towards equity and inclusion for their LGBTQIA+ students and families. This is a multi-year, top to bottom program that includes policy, procedure, professional development, and training for the community at large (ie parents) around serving LGBTQIA+ students and staff in inclusive, respectful professional, and compliant ways.
This program is one I am super proud of and is lasting. Through it, we get to create tangible hand books and guidance practices for the entire district, educate and empower all staff, and we’ve created entire committees to ensure district-wide communication and support for our GSA Clubs, Advisors, and Students.

I’ve been doing LGBTQIA+, Culture & Bias, DEIB work for about 16 years now all over the state of CA and for different agencies from domestic violence to drug prevention to social justice programs.

This work means so much to me for many reasons but for one, I grew up being told that I would be hated for who I am. I was told that I’d never find a steady career because of how I express.

To now be 6 years into my own company and doing this work that burns so passionately in my spirit, and to get to see the young lives that this work benefits first hand. Grateful is an understatement.

I am so appreciative of all of my supporters, community partners, and those brave enough to hire me lol I will not let you down.

- Mx Ami

The Acadami got a facelift recently 😍😍😍

Thanks to my amazing spouse and business coach, @amsd.color.curl, The Acadami has gone through some beautiful growth and changes this past year and I am so excited to share them with you.

Because The Acadami encompasses so much, each program has its own color flame so you can easily identify which program or service category you’re exploring.

All LGBTQIA+ services including professional development, youth mentoring, and the culture and climate program for schools are under the rainbow flame (naturally lol)

All Professional Development, Law Enforcement training, and Survivorship / Trauma related work is noted with a blue flame

Acadami Coaching holistic health programming now has its own website www.acadamicoaching.com and instagram @acadamicoaching. You’ll know that by seeing the energetic orange flame

And last but not least, my Life Coaching program which does fall under Acadami Coaching as well, has its own grounding green flame

As I continue to work to expand The Acadami and help as many people as possible, you can rest assured that the core of any and all Acadami services, programs, and partnerships will continue to be trauma responsiveness, inclusivity, equity, and access.

Thank you so much to all of you for supporting me and my company for these past 6 years. It has been the scariest and most rewarding experience. I certainly would not be here without you and I cannot wait to see what the future holds.

I appreciate you!

<3, Ami

#dontquityourdaydream #newlogodrop #businessexpansion

I had such an awesome time @srswc this year!
Thank you so much to everyone that came out and to the organizers for having me 🤘🏼

My many worlds collided as I got to speak about Trauma Survivorship, Inclusion, and Fitness - the core of The Acadami and @acadamicoaching

Some key take-a-ways, ICYMI:
Trauma survivors often have irregular/sensitive activation patterns when it comes to cortisol.

People who work stressful jobs like helping others, counseling, LE, etc are also known for having elevated cortisol levels chronically.

Many of those providers are also survivors so..you do that math.

Chronically elevated cortisol can lead to fat storage, sleep disruption, mood disorders, fatigue, and more!

Many mistakes I see made in fitness when survivorship is not considered:
Programming too much HiiT or cardio
Creating too much of a caloric deficit
Not teaching the importance of sleep, water, and low intensity/low impact training like walking

What should survivors do?

Monitor heart rate in and out of the gym - do Zone training

No more than 15 mins high intensity work per day (4 days/week is ideal)

Prioritize rest, recovery, water, and nutrition

Set caloric deficits (for fat loss) to a slow loss of 0.5-1 # per week max

Monitor for HR regulation, blood pressure, HRV, and sleep patterns

More does not always mean better. Especially in this case.

Magnesium before bed and a consistent sleep routine are key!

If you have any questions or know someone that could benefit from a truly trauma responsive coach and fitness team, please let me know!

For more about my training, Mentoring, and DEIB programs, please check out our www.theacadami.com or www.acadamicoaching.com for fitness info.

Thank you to everyone who came out to the conference, for all the hugs, and for the re-energizing time that was much needed!

Much love!
Mx Ami

Upcoming FREE, online training opportunity:
Trauma Responsive Care Part 1

more topics and dates available at www.theacadami.com/events

Hope to see you there!

Check out this awesome event, going on now!

My chat will be on April 11 and the full info link is in my bio 🔥

So lucky to be here today to connect and celebrate authenticity with our students from the IE!

Thank you @pomonapridecenter for leading this and including me in this beautiful event!

#youthempowermentsummit #IELGBTQIA+ #theacadami #queermentoring

@ami_r_davis

I’m a really good “instructor”..I swear! 🤣🤣🤣 Thank you @sbcprobation for such an amazing group, as always!

Your team is always great, helps me feel at home, and asks super great questions.

We had amazing conversation yesterday and I think we were able to get more than a few “a-ha” moments while discussing Trauma, impacts of trauma, and becoming trauma responsive within justice system work.

See you all again, soon!
@ami_r_davis
#thistrainingdidntsuck

Nice to see you again, NorCal
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Let’s do some work
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#gladibroughtmyzyrtec #allergictosac #cityoftrees means #cityofallergies
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#professionaldevelopment #lgbtqtraining #probationdepartment #yolocounty #traumainformed #traumainformedcare #theacadami #thistrainingdidntsuck @theacadami #lovewhatyoudo #travelforwork #sacramento #norcal

New training available!
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Self-care and officer wellness
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This is a 4 hour, STC certified course by Yours Truly @ami.r.davis
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It includes nutrition talks, self-care planning, and a workout with a Certified Personal Trainer (that’s me!)
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Please share and contact me for more info
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This training can and absolutely will (soon) be adapted for other sectors including non-profit staff & youth!
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I’ll keep you all updated!
💪🏼❤️🙏🏼💪🏼❤️🙏🏼💪🏼��❤️🙏🏼

Time to get it done.
So happy to be here working with another amazing school district!!
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Big thank you to them for having me and for taking on this work!
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Protecting and guiding our Queer young people is such an amazing journey!
❤️🌈🙏🏼❤️🌈🙏🏼❤️🌈🙏🏼

Raising awareness about veteran suicide rates is absolutely something The Acadami will do during training!!
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Thank you to SBC Probation for being so supportive!!
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@ami.r.davis
Day 4!! Feeling so good from all this support from SBC Probation!! Thank you to all of my trainees today for jumping into this!!
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I’ll be doing 22 push ups a day for 22 days to raise awareness for combat veterans. 22 vets a day are committing suicide. If you or someone is in need of help, call 1-800-237-8255
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The rules of the challenge
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Once you are nominated, your 22 days will commence the following day
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Every day you will record yourself completing the 22 push ups. Try your best to reach 22 un-broken, scale them to your knees if needed or against a wall. Break them up into sets if needed. Just get them done in the video.
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Every day you must nominate a different person. Pick people you know will do this. It may help someone jumpstart a new training program.
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And finally have fun!
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These brave men and women put their lives on the line to protect our freedom only to get out and feel lost.
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So let’s support them now!!!

So grateful for today! Thank you to the event coordinators for having The Acadami!

So grateful for the work that I do and the connections I get to make!
I would not be anywhere near where I am, The Acadami would not exist without the love, support and faith of amazing people around me. They helped to keep me strong when...
once upon a time, I was told this would never fly; that my work would never take off; that no one wants to hear it...then I was told that my success was a phase; that my work would die off; that it was a trend that would pass. -
Welp. If this is a “trend” I’m riding this wave to the end!!
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#somuchlove #thisiswhywework #theacadami @ami.r.davis
#bethechangeyouwanttosee

Teachers!!!
Take note.
We would agree. -
Contact us! We got you.
#thistrainingdidntsuck

Going through evaluations and time and time again seeing this or similar...
THAT! Is Trauma Informed Care at its finest. Model for the models.
That’s teaching that works!
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@ami.r.davis

My favorite to present!! -
And such an awesome group today! We are having fun! ❤️😎🤓

I love hearing, “that was a great training,” or “we really love watching you present.”
But the best compliment on a training that we can receive is:
“Thank you, I really learned a lot...and it was fun!” #thisiswhywework #thistrainingdidntsuck #traumainformed

So. I never review my evaluations right after a training.
I always wait until the weekend just in case there’s some harsh constructive criticisms, I don’t want that to interfere with my mood or be in my head while I’m doing other trainings.
So, it’s Saturday and my heart is full. I am so grateful...for these people, for these opportunities, to have found my purpose, and to get to live in it.
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I work really hard.
I take feedback SUPER seriously.
I adjust almost constantly, even though it’s harder on me and not required, because I want to put forth the best possible product for my clients. -
This just helps reaffirm that my way, even though harder, is the right way.
#staythecourse #bethebest #somuchlove #traineroftheyear #traumainformedcare #lgbtqeducation ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

It’s time!! Let’s do this 😃
@ami.r.davis

At some point we will have to make some sort of contest out of this
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Lol! More beautiful art creations from our Trauma Informed Care Training with Law Enforcement
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Look, who said training has to suck?
Who said learning had to be boring?
Who decided that we can’t have some fun too
?!?!?! At The Acadami, we want to have fun AND learn.
We want to see your creativity AND your intellect
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We embrace all learning styles and try every day to practice what we preach
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If you need a training, Keynote, or workshop presenter - please contact us at info@theacadami.com or click the link in our bio!

Wow!
Feedback is so important and it is taken VERY seriously at The Acadami.
We are always trying to get better.
Always trying to improve and ensure that what we provide is beneficial for our clients. -
Sometimes, we just get blown out of the water with gratitude. -
Thank you to SBC Probation, always an amazing group ! 👍🏼 We are so glad you enjoy, appreciate, and truly learn from our Trauma Informed Care training!!
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If your school, company, or agency is looking to incorporate Trauma Informed Care into your Professional Development rotation, please reach out to us at info@theacadami.com or click the link in our bio!
@ami.r.davis

And some times we are lucky enough to not only have an amazing day of training but we get beautiful works of art to take home! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Some wonderful creations from our Trauma Informed Care Training 😍😍😍😍😍

Working with LGBTQ can be one of the most rewarding things you’ll do - it can also be intimidating. -
Let The Acadami help prepare your team for inclusion, equity, and support! -
Contact us today to schedule an Acadami LGBTQ training!

This is why we are here. -
We want to make sure the people looking after our kiddos are prepared and appropriately equipped to do so! -
Contact us to bring an Acadami LGBTQ training to your school/staff.

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*Cultural Awareness & Bias

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*ACEs 101 and Deeper Dive

*Generational Differences in the Workplace

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