Signature Stories: Author Sahaj Kohli with Alyssa Mancao

Join us for an in person book signing and intimate fireside chat with Sahaj Kaur Kohli, author of the compelling book "But What Will People Say? Navigating Mental Health, Identity, Love, and Family Between Cultures."

Event Highlights

• Explore the intricate connections between mental health, cultural identity, and family dynamics

• Gain insights into navigating love and relationships across cultural boundaries

• Engage in a candid conversation about the challenges and triumphs of balancing personal growth with cultural expectations

Sahaj Kaur Kohli

Sahaj Kaur Kohli, MaEd, LGPC, is the founder of Brown Girl Therapy (@BrownGirlTherapy), the first and largest mental health and wellness community organization for adult children of immigrants; a licensed therapist; and a columnist for the Washington Post’s advice column “Ask Sahaj.” Sahaj’s words and work have been featured in Today, Good Morning America, CNN, TED, The New York Times, HuffPost, and more. Sahaj also serves as a consultant, educator, and international speaker. She has sat on panels and delivered workshops and keynotes for nonprofits, higher education institutions, and the White House, Amazon, Google, athenahealth, Merck, JPMorgan Chase, LinkedIn, and UNICEF, among others. BUT WHAT WILL PEOPLE SAY is her first book.

Lia Mancao, LCSW

Lia Mancao is a licensed psychotherapist and the founder of Alyssa Marie Wellness, a group practice based in Los Angeles, California. An immigrant from the Philippines, Lia earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California. In addition to her therapeutic work, Lia is a freelance writer with bylines in major media outlets like The Knot, MindBodyGreen, and Wondermind. Her expert advice has been featured in Oprah Magazine, Vogue, Elle, and Women’s Health. Lia serves on the Mental Health Advisory Board for PopSugar and SeekHer. As a keynote speaker, she has facilitated workshops and participated in panels for organizations and universities including Meta, Pinterest, Disney, Vox, San Mateo County Libraries, USC, and Pacific University of Oregon.