About Us

Founded by Richard Josey

Building spaces where people learn,
lead, and belong together.

How do we create environments of healing when sharing stories of history and identity?

How do we create environments of healing when sharing stories of history and identity?

How do we create environments of healing when sharing stories of history and identity?

What practices help internal teams sustain a culture where belonging is the default practice?

What practices help internal teams sustain a culture where belonging is the default practice?

What practices help internal teams sustain a culture where belonging is the default practice?

How do we build systems that honor both success and humanity?

How do we build systems that honor both success and humanity?

How do we build systems that honor both success and humanity?

Our Vision

To create a world where every individual experiences belonging and well-being through a shared journey from independence to interdependence.

Our Mission

Our mission is to support the well-being of individuals and organizations through programs and practices that nurture self-discovery, resilience, and authentic living. We are committed to creating inclusive spaces where diverse voices are heard and everyone can thrive.

white and brown wooden desk
white and brown wooden desk
white and brown wooden desk

About Collective Journeys

About Collective Journeys

About Collective Journeys

Founded by Richard Josey, Collective Journeys helps museums, organizations, and communities become places of connection, healing, and deeper understanding.

Founded by Richard Josey, Collective Journeys helps museums, organizations, and communities become places of connection, healing, and deeper understanding.

Founded by Richard Josey, Collective Journeys helps museums, organizations, and communities become places of connection, healing, and deeper understanding.

Richard builds on over 30 years of experience in public history to lead work at the intersection of history, memory and identity, and healing. His work supports individuals, organizations, and communities in creating systems and practices that connect inner awareness with collective growth, helping both people and places thrive together.

Richard builds on over 30 years of experience in public history to lead work at the intersection of history, memory and identity, and healing. His work supports individuals, organizations, and communities in creating systems and practices that connect inner awareness with collective growth, helping both people and places thrive together.

Richard builds on over 30 years of experience in public history to lead work at the intersection of history, memory and identity, and healing. His work supports individuals, organizations, and communities in creating systems and practices that connect inner awareness with collective growth, helping both people and places thrive together.

At the heart of this work is a guiding question shared by Dakota elder Dave Louis:

What kind of ancestor will you be?

This question draws from the Seven Generations Principle, a teaching that reminds us that every decision made today ripples across seven generations. It calls us to act with care, knowing that what we build, choose, and create shapes not only those who come after us but also the world we live in now..

This question draws from the Seven Generations Principle, a teaching that reminds us that every decision made today ripples across seven generations. It calls us to act with care, knowing that what we build, choose, and create shapes not only those who come after us but also the world we live in now..

This question draws from the Seven Generations Principle, a teaching that reminds us that every decision made today ripples across seven generations. It calls us to act with care, knowing that what we build, choose, and create shapes not only those who come after us but also the world we live in now..

From that foundation, Collective Journeys helps clients explore questions such as:

How do we create environments of healing when sharing stories of history and identity?

How do we create environments of healing when sharing stories of history and identity?

How do we create environments of healing when sharing stories of history and identity?

What practices help internal teams sustain a culture where belonging is the default practice?

What practices help internal teams sustain a culture where belonging is the default practice?

What practices help internal teams sustain a culture where belonging is the default practice?

How do we build systems that honor both success and humanity?

How do we build systems that honor both success and humanity?

How do we build systems that honor both success and humanity?

Through these questions, we help people and organizations turn reflection into practice and purpose into shared impact.

Gratitude

Every project is a shared plate. I am grateful for the leaders, teams, and visionaries who have cooked with me. I appreciate those who believe in belonging, growth, and truth-telling. Their care and courage make this work real.

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49th St. Los Angeles, California(CA), 90011

“We read every message and respond as soon as we can.”

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Address

49th St. Los Angeles, California(CA), 90011

“We read every message and respond as soon as we can.”

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