Bridging Divides and Cultivating Human Flourishing

YOUnify takes a unique approach to reducing polarization and accelerating progress on the key challenges of our time. We believe inner development is as vital as outward action. By combining modern behavioral science with ancient wisdom traditions, we empower individuals and communities to flourish in ways that include and honor the natural world.

Our Approach

Our Founders

YOUnify’s co-founders, Brandyn Keating and John Kesler, bring decades of experience and deep expertise in bridging the worlds of civic engagement and internal development:

• Brandyn Keating, CEO and co-founder, has over 20 years of experience as a social entrepreneur in nonprofits, politics, and government. Her academic studies in philosophy, including Eastern wisdom traditions, inspired her to connect two often separate communities—those focused on external social action and those rooted in internal personal development. YOUnify is the realization of this vision, combining these worlds to address societal challenges holistically.

• John Kesler, chairman of the board and co-founder, has pioneered approaches to integrate Eastern and Western practices of consciousness and growth. He developed Integral Polarity Practice (IPP), a transformative framework that enhances individual and collective healing, integration, and flourishing within families, organizations, communities, and ecosystems. Renowned philosopher Ken Wilber calls Kesler’s work “leading-edge” and “truly remarkable,” giving it his highest recommendation.

These insights and practices form the foundation of YOUnify’s organizing, training, and leadership development model.