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Appia Douglas

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Appia Douglas

Appia Douglas

Founder & CEO

3 posts published on Positive Plugz.

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Why lived experience matters in coachingLived experience

Why lived experience matters in coaching

You can't coach what you haven't lived. Here's why our team is built from people who've been through the care system — and why that changes everything.

Appia DouglasAppia DouglasFounder & CEO· 5 Oct 2026· 4 min
How to get experience when you have noneCareer

How to get experience when you have none

Every job wants experience. You don't have any. Here's how to break the loop without lying about what you've done.

Appia DouglasAppia DouglasFounder & CEO· 1 Oct 2026· 4 min
Behind the scenes: building our Youth Advisory PanelBehind the scenes

Behind the scenes: building our Youth Advisory Panel

We didn't want a panel that just nods. Here's how we built a group of care-experienced young people who actually shape what we do.

Appia DouglasAppia DouglasFounder & CEO· 28 Sept 2026· 3 min
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