The person behind Spokn
Built from lived experience.
Not a textbook. Not a script. A real person who has asked the same hard questions you might be sitting with right now.
The story
Some of the most important things I've learned didn't come from a classroom.
Spokn grew out of a personal journey of learning what it means to belong, to be heard, and to build a life that feels genuinely your own. I'm Raj, a Canadian professional with a background spanning healthcare, finance, strategy, and organisational transformation.
But some of the most important things I've learned didn't come from a classroom or a boardroom — they came from life. As a queer person, I've experienced the questions that can come with identity, relationships, coming out, belonging, and figuring out who you want to become.
I've also spent more than three years travelling independently through 25 countries — experiences that continually put me outside my comfort zone and taught me how differently people understand life, family, identity, success, and happiness.
Why Spokn exists
The conversations we often struggle to have.
Over time, I became increasingly interested in the conversations we often struggle to have — the things we carry quietly, the decisions we overthink, and the moments when we simply need another person to listen without judgment.
Spokn was created from that idea: a space where you don't always need to have everything figured out before you reach out. Whether you're navigating identity and coming out, relationships, career changes, confidence, life transitions, or simply having one of those days when you need to talk — Spokn is about creating a thoughtful, human space to pause, talk things through, and find your next step.
It began with a particular understanding of queer experiences, but it is intentionally open to anyone looking for a real conversation, perspective, or support along the way.
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You don't always need to have everything figured out before you reach out.
— Raj, founder of Spokn
How I work
A mix of all of the above.
Conversation-first
No clinical jargon, no scripts. Just an honest, unhurried conversation between two people.
Lived experience
I bring my own story to the table — not just theory. That means I understand what it feels like to sit where you're sitting.
Queer-affirming
Spokn began with a deep understanding of queer experiences and is a genuinely safe, judgment-free space for LGBTQ+ people.
Open to everyone
You don't need to identify as queer to work with me. If you need someone to talk to, you're welcome here.
Ready to start talking?
The first step is simply showing up. Book a free 20-minute intro call and let's see if Spokn is the right fit for you.