A movement powered by lived experience, resilience, and radical inclusion
About StrongWheeld Consulting LLC
StrongWheeld Consulting LLC is more than a consulting firm — it’s a voice, a message, and a mission to dismantle stigma and uplift communities through accessibility, advocacy, and truth. Founded by Malakai Strong, MSW, a disability justice advocate, social worker, and proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, StrongWheeld exists to create spaces where mental health is valued, identity is honored, and empowerment is possible for all.
About the Founder – Malakai Strong
Malakai Strong is a public speaker, author, who founded StrongWheeld Consulting LLC to inspire social change through lived experience and advocacy. As a wheelchair user and proud disability advocate, Malakai uses his voice to challenge stereotypes and promote equity, accessibility, and inclusion across communities and organizations.
With a background in social work and a deep understanding of intersectionality, Malakai combines professional insight with personal storytelling to educate, motivate, and empower others.
Our Mission
To create inclusive spaces where every individual can thrive. We are committed to advancing mental health equity, disability justice, and LGBTQIA+ visibility, while equipping others with the knowledge, tools, and compassion needed to lead with purpose.
Our Vision
We envision StrongWheeld Consulting LLC as a trusted, accessible partner for disability and LGBTQIA+ communities nationwide—collaborating with organizations, schools, and agencies to build resilient, empowered environments rooted in authenticity, equity, and belonging.
Our Core Values
Empowerment
We uplift individuals and organizations, helping them center inclusion and lead change with confidence and compassion.
Inclusivity
We intentionally create spaces where diverse voices are honored, heard, and supported.
Meeting People Where They Are
Authenticity
We believe in truth-telling as a form of liberation. Our work is grounded in lived experience, vulnerability, and courage.
Why StrongWheeld?
StrongWheeld Consulting LLC stands at the intersection of lived truth and professional expertise.
Born from Malakai’s own story of navigating disability and mental health, our work reflects the resilience, strength, and determination of the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about change — we live it, advocate for it, and empower others to lead it.
Our Commitment
We are committed to making lasting impact by:
- Advocating for equitable mental health and diversity support
- Partnering with agencies and organizations to improve accessibility and inclusion
- Meeting communities with empathy, not assumptions
- Centering the voices and needs of marginalized individuals
- Creating programs that empower both individuals and systems to evolve
