Today we’d like to introduce you to Kristie Farley.
Hi Kristie, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I started out writing at age 6. My teacher told us to write a fantasy short story for homework. The next day she handed it to me with a lot of comments in red ink. Back in those days I had to have a parent sign it, which was my mother. My father was a police officer and community leader so I knew he wouldn’t be home. I was petrified of the red ink and just knew my mom was going to spank me.
I handed her my paper and rushed back to my room to change out of my school clothes. I heard her walking down the hallway and immediately tensed up. However, she calmly walked into my room and was happy to share that my teacher believed I had a gift as a writer.
When I was 7 years old my parents got me a Kiss guitar. That started my journey into music. I could dance well too and would teach choreography I envisioned to my friends.
I was introduced to modeling by my cousin Michelle and would practice every chance I got around the house. Being exposed to the arts, law and order, military tactics, Christianity (faith,) growing our own fruits and vegetables plus politics gave me a core balance to do anything I set out to do. Unfortunately my father passed away in 1985 and my mom in 1987. I learned quickly how to be a caretaker during their battle with Cancer and step up to be a leader.
I never looked at it as being a leader or advocate until my sister JuneGrace had Cancer. The doctor made a decision she could carry my niece to full term then start chemotherapy. Since I was always going to her appointments, I advocated on her behalf and was there up until she took her last breath. I became an Autism Mamba in 1994 forced me to be a lead advocate and activist for her. During my daughter’s ongoing crisis, I had to leave my job and The Women’s Entrepreneurs Of Baltimore.
I spoke to my niece and children about how we could be pro active in our community. My son thought of a club. I created the “Angels In The Arts Club,” at Fairway Ridge. I was able to get permission from parents and the rental office to do kid friendly events, learn history, writing poetry and short stories, understanding the arts and finding individual strengths in it. They enjoyed participating in holiday season traditions like Harvest parties, Christmas caroling and Easter Egg hunts. They learned how to sell, understand leadership and politics to having movie nights. I ended up with 27 participants.
Parents/caregivers were able to rely on the safety of their kids and participated in family cookouts and events. The community came together and supported my daughter Beauty with Autism and each other which was a success.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
No. Nothing in my life was smooth. My mom started her Cancer journey when I was six years old. It left me vulnerable to be sexually molested twice by the time I was 10. I couldn’t share because my mother’s sister threatened my life beforehand.
It was a devastating blow when my father found out he had terminal Cancer. He was my refuge, my hero who passed away in 1985. He was the next Chief of Police in Aberdeen and had a shining future.
My mother lost her battle soon after in 1987. I became an orphan at age fifteen.
I suffered through my first domestic violence experiences from 1993-1995. During this time I gave birth to my son two weeks and helped take care of my sister and niece before my sister passed away from Cancer two days before Christmas in 1993.
In 2000 I had become disabled and permanently in 2007. I wasn’t educated about opioids so didn’t realize it affected my physical and mental health. Several times my body became toxic and almost lost my life. Since I already was diagnosed with PTSD at age sixteen, Depression, Panic and Anxiety Disorder in 1998, continued traumatic experiences to include another abusive relationship led me to suicidal ideation in 2009. By 2013, I came to understand with my Psychologist that Oxycodone/Oxycotine was addictive and altering my mindset.
I got off it in 2015 as an everyday treatment yet it took until 2021 to take control over my mind and stopped entertaining suicide. I discovered through my religion and spiritual guide who practiced kinesiology where to begin my healing journey.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I gave some information but want to elaborate on how trauma turned into triumphs. The Baltimore Education Network made a decision to create a position for me in 2002. The assistance of an attorney, concerned doctor and a plethora of documentations, I won my daughter Beauty’s case in the school system as it went from local to state education entities.
I had the privilege to begin collaborating with the Director of Transportation Department in Baltimore City. It was exhilarating to teach bus personnel about special needs children and safety tips while transporting them. That led to being a Special Advocate for the Maryland Disability Law Center. I was active in learning more by taking classes with the Arc Of Baltimore in Towson, Maryland. I’ve enjoyed learning and putting my skills into practice for my daughter and other families. During this time, I started writing two different newsletters, one with a co-author that gave voice on our personal experiences and outlook. I would pass them out by hand or email. My first time speaking at the political race was for governor between Robert Ehrlich and Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend in 2002 at a convention. Participating in many different aspects enriched my knowledge and skill set in advocacy, activism, politics, educational terminology and resources, motivational speaking and leadership in whole.
I started participating in the Mayor’s Clean Up since 2007 and taught my children the importance of keeping our neighborhood clean and helping our neighbors in the process. That expanded to me becoming a member of the Parklane Neighborhood Association and in 2018 a Board Member of the James D. Gross Recreational Center.
I have been published since the 1990’s to present day for my poetry and short stories. I have three spoken word albums and eight single tracks out now on all streaming platforms. My vision was to bring infusion with but not limited to hip hop artists.
I was really invested in healing and became a Certified Crystal Medicine Practitioner with a specialty in making my own essential oil blends, chakra jewelry, doing viral educational classes and a booklet.
It was so awesome to being invited to do my first voice acting part in the Star Trek Fan Film this year. I became an International Author when I published, “Beauty’s Grace Group Book of Poetry and Journal,” in 2022. Once I was accepted as a co-author in Sabrina Thomas’s series, “Girl Don’t Count Yourself Out, You Can’t Give Up Now,” Anthology that propelled me to be a two time International Author and became a part of having a Amazon Best Selling book. Part of this venture came with a feature in the Professional Pulse Magazine May 2025 Edition. My son gifted me to be in the Vero G Spotlight Magazine August 2025 Edition for my birthday. That was a huge deal as I looked up to and respected the owner and Latina singer, Veronica Gonzalez.
I am completing a book with a co-author entitled, “Two Sides Of A Coin,” and am thrilled to publish it with “House Of Void.” Another major achievement was to create my own podcast, “Journey And Gems With Farley And Friends.” I created different segments to feature different people in the arts, entrepreneurs, parents and caregivers of Autism children to advocates and podcasters. My podcast and videos are on my Kristie BossUpBlueMamba Farley Channel on YouTube and my albums can be listened to on all streaming platforms to include my Kristie L. Farley Channel on YouTube.
I am most proud of getting over the hump of dealing with suicidal ideation and am back to being confident in my life’s purpose. That includes humbly embracing my gifts to keep creating and building upwards. Now I have more motivation to help others find answers to go from mental health to mental wealth.
I’m unique because I think out of the box and have always been ahead of my time.
How can people work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
It’s quite easy to get to in touch with me to work with or do a collaboration by
reaching out to kristiethedoctorfarley@gmail.com. Though I am disabled,
I have a lot to offer and don’t want to worry about what government programs that may or will be cut soon to into the future. I could really use the support to achieve full entrepreneurship while going to school for Music Production. Also, getting support to ensure the proper legal writing for Beauty’s Bill. This will afford certain protections for Adults with Autism. Let’s also unite and support Domestic along with Cancer Survivors.
I love that we can create and make our city become “B-More Beautiful.”
Kristie L. Farley
Pricing:
- $24.99 for purchasing the “Girl Don’t Count Yourself Out, You Can’t Give Up Now Anthology by mail
- $1.99 for my Spoken Word Albums and Single Tracks
- $60 for an hour of crystal, gemstone, chakra and color cleansing
- $10.99 for Beautys Grace Group Book of Poetry and Journal
- Laminated Poems prices vary
Contact Info:
- Instagram: f.kristie
- Facebook: Kristie Farley
- Youtube: Kristie BossUpBlueMamba Farley and Kristie L. Farley
