about us
Welcome to The Ōnda Collective.
We believe in the highest potential & expression of everyone.
We see your light.
“You are your greatest gift.”
~Toni Morrison
We support your journey toward a more intentional and joyful life—one where your personal and professional growth feel balanced, deeply meaningful and rooted in what makes you truly you. Whether you're tuning in to one of our podcasts, reading our newsletter, or joining us for a retreat, summit, or workshop, all of our offerings are grounded in science, soul, and adventure.
“Everything you need to navigate life’s challenges and reconnect with your purpose is within you. It’s been there all along. We're simply here to help illuminate your path so you can walk it with clarity and confidence.”
~ Daniela Young, Founder, The Ōnda Collective
We envision a world-wide ripple effect sparked by each person living fully as themselves. When your gifts flow unobstructed, they uplift everything around you. And simply by showing up as your authentic self, you inspire others to do the same—creating a cascade of human flourishing and a more vibrant world.
This transformation awaits. And there’s no better time than now.
Let’s do this together, as a Collective.
Daniela Young, MS, CGC
Founder, The Ōnda Collective
our story
A ripple begins with one drop
A Journey That Sparked a Vision
After a year-long trip around the globe with her husband and two young kids—witnessing both breathtaking beauty and profound hardship—our founder, Daniela Young, returned home with a deeper calling.
“What if everyone had access to live from their truest, highest self?”
As a board-certified genetic counselor, Daniela knew that the science of well-being was powerful—but it was often missing in professional fields, especially in the fast-paced professional spaces of the Western world. She envisioned a world where both purpose and peace could coexist in the workplace & at home, and where personal growth was just as valued as professional development.
A Circle That Lit a Fire
Back in the US, Daniela created a women’s circle—an intimate monthly gathering where people could show up as they were. The intention was simple: share what’s real, be seen, be heart, and connect.
“The magic isn’t in what we do. It is in how we hold space for one another and allow our vulnerabilities to finally be witnessed.”
Laughter, catharsis, clarity, and healing has emerged. As a result of this simple community gathering, women feel less alone and more like themselves again.
The Birth of The Ōnda Collective
From those sacred gatherings, The Ōnda Collective was born—an inspired, science-backed platform for growth and reconnection. Designed especially for modern professionals, it’s a place to explore evidence-based tools for flourishing, including:
Connecting with our core values
Navigating burnout and imposter syndrome
Practicing self-compassion
Closing the stress cycle
Calming the nervous system
Tapping back into joy and purpose
“We don’t just talk about wellness—we offer tools & the space to actually practice it.”
For Genetic Counselors (and Beyond)
Our first offerings are for the genetic counseling community, in partnership with The CEU Shop. These include:
In 2026, we’ll expand to serve additional fields through a partnership with Taylor Made Strategies, bringing the same depth, warmth, and rigor to other professions ready for change.
You Belong in the Collective
This is your invitation to reconnect—to science, to spirit, and to your most aligned self.
“When you live from your gifts, your light ripples outward, sparking meaningful change and inspiring others to do the same.”
our founder
Meet Daniela Young, MS, CGC
Daniela’s journey is one of purpose, connection, and courageous heart. A board-certified genetic counselor with over 15 years of experience in reproductive genetics, she has spent her career guiding individuals through some of life’s most meaningful and tender transitions on the path to parenthood.
But her impact doesn’t end at the clinic door. Daniela is also a natural community builder, soulful space-holder, and gifted facilitator. Whether she’s leading women’s circles, coordinating business collectives in Uganda, or creating vibrant spaces for healing through art, her superpower lies in helping people feel seen and inspired to rise.
Like a skilled sailor at the helm, Daniela has a rare ability to captain others through the storms and still waters of transformation. She blends her scientific training with deep intuition, empowering others to rewrite limiting narratives, heal from burnout, and reclaim their joy.
"Our dreams whisper to us for a reason,” she says. “They are the compass pointing us back home to our purpose.”
Daniela believes in the ripple effect of one person living authentically—how it can create waves of positive change far beyond what we can see. Through The Ōnda Collective, she offers a guiding light for those ready to listen to that inner whisper and step fully on to their path.