Speaker, Scholar, Storyteller.

From motivational keynotes to hands-on trainings, Dr. Cairo engages people, communities and organizations to implement positive change and communicate the message that every story has value.

about.

Born and raised in the Netherlands to Surinamese parents, she left for the US to pursue her college education. She obtained a dual Bachelor in Psychology and Physical Education, Master’s Degrees in Clinical Psychology and Medical Anthropology and a Ph.D. in Medical Anthropology… (read more)

upcoming.

Holding Space/IPT workshops and learning retreat in May 2025

Join Aminata and her team consisting of Winnie Roseval, Cristina Grifone and Camiel Kesser for workshops and a learning retreat. For workshop information and registration, click here. For retreat information and registration, click here.

A new book and performance are on the horizon. Stay tuned and look for it in May.

For a look back at the previous tour, click here.

the books.

Me, Myselves and us: releasing the stories that do not serve us

Published by Aminata Cairo Consultancy

Let’s be brave, dive in and get to work with our stories. Let’s embrace the gifts that our stories bring and dust off and let go of stories that no longer serve us. This loosening of the grip of some of our stories is a must. As much as I love stories, I am also sick and tired of the blah blah blah, the regurgitation of things we already know to sound important but serve as procrastination. It is time to reflect AND act.

Look for the book in May!

BARBERSHOP WISDOM: LESSONS FROM A D1 DAD

Justin Johnson Jr. and Aminata Cairo

This beautiful photobook shares the life story of Justin Johnson into manhood and fatherhood. In writing this book with Dr. Aminata Cairo, a connection has been made with Turkish and Moroccan barbershops in the Netherlands, where the barbershop also offers a safe haven for men in marginalized communities. This book, in sharing Justin’s story is not just an insight into one man’s life, it offers hope for men and all those who love men and boys all over the world.

Purchase your Barbershop Wisdom book in the Netherlands here.

LOVE ME FOR ME: STORIES FOR CHILDREN IN TRANSGENDER FAMILIES

Published by Aminata Cairo Consultancy

After that day my mommy took me with her to the doctor a few times. The doctor explained how the medicine was going to change my mommy’s body and that she would have to take shots. I didn’t like that idea, but my mommy said she didn’t mind. He asked if I had questions and I asked him if he was going to teach my mommy how to pee standing up. He laughed at that, but never gave me an answer. Learn more