BOOKS & BRUNCH with BYTA are donation-based fundraising events organized by our dedicated BYTA members who generously volunteer their time to produce and host these engaging online gatherings. With the support of the BYTA administrative team, our members take charge of coordinating and scheduling appearances by renowned authors, curating thought-provoking discussions, and expertly hosting hour-long online events. Join our mailing list to receive the registration link and indulge in a delightful blend of literature and conversation, all from the comfort of your own home!

Dr. Charryse Johnson is a psychotherapist, keynote speaker, and best-selling author of Expired Mindsets (2021) and Get Off the Scale and Heal (2023). She holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology focusing on crisis and trauma, is trained in somatic approaches, and is a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher. Through her clinical work, public speaking, and community outreach, Dr. Charryse advocates for restorative healing and identity alignment.

Kiesha holds a bachelor’s in business management and a master’s in Asian studies from Seton Hall University. After a decade in IT Project Management, she shifted her focus to mental wellness, founding her own studio and yoga school, iamyoga, in 2017. A dedicated community servant and co-director of the Yoga Retreat for Women of Color, Kiesha lives with her family in Charlotte, NC.