Violet Newborn is the founder of Color Your Story Onto Mine (CYSOM), a transformative initiative that uses creative expression to facilitate emotional healing and connection for individuals impacted by trauma. As a social fine art activist, trauma-informed empathist, and advocate for mental health, Violet has created spaces where art serves as a tool for emotional literacy, resilience, and self-compassion.
Drawing from her own experiences of survival and self-discovery, Violet uses her art practice and expertise in trauma-informed care to support individuals on their journey to healing. Her belief is that creative expression is a pathway to understanding and overcoming the effects of isolation, trauma, and emotional suffering.

In addition to founding CYSOM, Violet is actively involved in facilitating workshops that teach emotional resilience, creative recovery, and self-reflection through art. Her sessions, such as Exploring Your Inner Garden and Art for Advocacy, offer participants the opportunity to engage in creative self-expression as a tool for healing and empowerment. Violet’s workshops are typically grant-funded and provide certificates of completion for participants.

A student in the process of completing her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a focus on mental health counseling, Violet’s career is driven by her mission to create safe, accessible spaces for emotional healing through creative expression. As a non-clinical trauma-informed specialist, Violet emphasizes the importance of presence over performance, guiding others toward personal growth without the pressure to conform to traditional therapeutic settings.