As an author, speaker, founder, and CEO, Kayla Izard is changing the way the world does connection. Together with her husband, Andy, she founded The Raft Project – a movement to make genuine support normal and expected. Kayla and Andy are also releasing their first book, Good, and You? How to Get Real Support Instead of Faking It, in spring of 2023.

Kayla is an Arizona native, born and raised. Homeschooled, Kayla spent her childhood singing, dancing, acting, pretending, creating, and playing piano. After graduating with her BA in Communications, Kayla helped to launch numerous brands, businesses, and non-profits, including Andy's first business.

Kayla is an expert storyteller and vibe master. She works to create spaces where everyone can feel loved and celebrated for who they are. With a deep love for people, animals, and our planet, she’s always nerding out about a better society and justice in the world. But her greatest life’s work is her son Sammy.