NATALIA “KALA” FERNANDEZ, MBA, FMCHC
ARTIST + ADVOCATE + SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY EXPERT
❦ Hiya, I’m “Kala” and I’m on a mission to heal Native land through wine and music in the Napa Valley.
wine & blood hold memory
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“vin-sang”
our society is disconnected now more than ever
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we must ask ourselves, when will it be the time to pour true, authentic wine into the glasses of 20-year olds?
with the increase in Tarot apps, and younger generations seeking to heal what their parent’s generation couldn’t heal, we must ask ourselves, when will it be the time to break generational trauma?
with rises in chronically-ill people, and females using over the counter medicines to cover up their pain regularly every month, we must ask ourselves, when will it be the time for females to stop suffering in silence?
The answer is now.
The time is now to explore the world of Napa Wine through a new lens.
This time, we’re drinking with the intention to improve the way we connect with others, and our innermost Self.
“We cannot change the past, but we can change the future, starting with the actions we take today.”
- χala❦
The Harrowing History of Napa Valley Wine
The why behind χala’s mission.
It is a very good read, so since you’re already here, please, do read.
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Native Californians have been hunted and k***ed for hundreds of years, decimating 95% of their population by 1880.
When early settlers started arriving to California during the gold rush in the 1830’s, they were seeking power.
*** gold / land = money = power ***
***Yeah, it’s yuck. And stupid. Didn’t they know one can reach enlightenment by removing their attachment to the material?
Anyhow, what’s even more downright disgusting, is that the wine industry in the Napa Valley was built upon the bodies of these Native people.
Native women’s bodies were abused as a means of taking away power from the population.
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As a result, the very soil of this sacred land carries quite recent trauma from the violence against its indigenous people, and one can actually identify this in the form of a widely consumed and enjoyed beverage… wine!
Amongst this dark history, the land still continues to hold an incredible depth of beauty, magic, and light.
Farmers and persons devoted to this land are ready to create meaningful, harmonious action… Are you?
Wine’s original intention was to connect human beings with each other,
and to the land, after all!
For 10,000 years, Native Californians grew several plant varieties, but not one of them were grapes…
So today, we’re presented with a unique opportunity to listen to the stories of Native people through the vine and wine of the Napa Valley.
So, fellow winemakers, farmers, wine lovers, adventurers, foodies, artists, entrepreneurs, environmental stewards, travelers, innovators, and risk takers:
this is your invitation.
This is your invitation to come together, to do good, and to celebrate life the good ol’ Epicurean way -
living in tune with nature’s rhythms, filled with people that have your best interest at heart, and enjoying heaps of wine while honoring the land that gives us this abundance!
The Future of Wine
Transparency.
Young people’s palates have developed a taste for high-vibrational products, and it’s because we care. We care about what we put in our bodies, and we care about demanding justice when justice is due. The future of wine demands wineries to talk the talk, and walk the walk.
Heart-Centered.
We love to support businesses that create social impact. If we see real heart-centered action, we love to share it with our community online and offline. Because the heart carries the highest electromagnetic frequency- DUH. The future of wine demands every winery to give back in a meaningful way outside of just making good wine.
Authentic.
The younger generations seek experiences that nurture the soul and makes us feel alive. Good wine heals, and good wine transforms people, because it helps us remember our true essence.
Good wine is an enabler for peace, because it asks us to slow down, and to share. Fake wine does the exact opposite.
The future of wine creates avant-garde opportunities for younger generations to experience good wine.
@WinewithXala
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Wine with “KAH-lah” is a platform that reshapes the way Gen Z drinkers connect to, and consume wine.
This platform hosts a variety of content & services, including reviews on heart-centered happenings within the Napa Valley and consulting services. This includes marketing, events, and brand positioning for wineries seeking to understand the Gen Z and Gen Alpha psyche, and how to better position their products in the wine industry of tomorrow.In addition, this platform offers tasting notes/transcripts/land healing for select Single Vineyard wines that capture the true essence of the land.
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WinewithXala introduces a new standard for social sustainability in the Napa Valley. A measure that finally honors what has always made the wine in this region, magic- the spirit of the land.
Tapping into χala’s expertise in Social Sustainability, Environmental Medicine, Positive Psychology and behavior change, her high-level consulting style is transparent, creative and avant-garde, bringing wineries into the new age of wine that Gen Z consumers can actually get behind.
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χala works with small to medium sized wineries in the Napa Valley of California and surrounding areas.
An ideal client focuses on traditional/low-intervention practices of winemaking with a high-attention to detail that goes into every pour.
As a believer in partnerships for the goals (SDG #17), χala works with local tribes, businesses, and other organizations that share her values of community, connection, and transparency to deliver transformative solutions.
@HealwithXala
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Heal with “KAH-lah” is a menstrual healthcare platform that educates and inspires persons navigating complex menstrual disorders and helps them in their healing journeys with public and private speaking engagments
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As a certified Functional Medicine Health Coach, Kriya Yoga Teacher, and Energy Healer, χala offers a compassionate, insightful and no-frills approach to her speaking engagements. She taps into wisdom of powerful ancient healing practices traditional to India, Bali and Cuba, and supplements this wisdom with knowledge found in cutting-edge Functional Medicine and Social Sustainability.
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χala specializes in helping others release what is no longer serves them, connecting them to their highest Self in their Enlightenment journey.
Chronic illness is oftentimes the very trigger to one’s spiritual journey- With χala’s 10+ years of experience in Functional Medicine, mentorship from a double board certified Functional and Family Medicine M.D., and her decade of world travels, χala offers wisdom and insight into one’s health journey beyond her years.
Specializing in Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Endometriosis, Kala’s audience includes persons struggling with generational trauma and complex chronic illnesses, including but not limited to:High-functioning anxiety / Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Suspected or diagnosed PMDD
Endometriosis/PCOS, or painful/irregular periods
Burn-out
Adrenal fatigue
Hypersensitivity to sound, light, food, smells
Nervous System Dysregulation
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
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Over 10+ Years of Experience in Functional Medicine
Influenced by her father’s family and Functional Medicine practice at a very young age, χala was immersed in cutting-edge, root-cause approaches to the most challenging epidemics in healthcare. χala became a certified Functional Medicine Health Coach with the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy and Institute for Functional Medicine in 2023.
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Trauma-Informed Care
Understanding the complexities of complex chronic illnesses and their accompanying psychological impacts, χala offers a compassionate, intuitive, and balanced approach.
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Menstrual Health Advocate
Since the age of 23, Kala has been at the forefront of research & cures for Premenstrual Disorders including PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) and PME (Premenstrual Exacerbation. Her work in this space afforded her several awards including the Novartis Reimagining Healthcare Scholarship in 2023.
What People are Saying
"Kala’s insights and the way she shares and responds with such conviction are truly remarkable. In one of our conversations, she said something in passing that made me feel the most validated I had ever been in my entire life.
Khwezi Mabunda, South Africa, Sisonke Wellness Foundation, Sisonke Wellness Group
“…She brings such a fresh, transformative perspective that goes way beyond anything I’ve come across in books, on YouTube, or even in other types of therapy. "
Nanda Toney, USA, Past Client