Kallitechnis is a singer and songwriter born and raised in Montreal. Alongside her artistic persona, she uses her social media platforms to show how important it is to better oneself emotionally. LB and TOMS collaborated to have a genuine conversation with her, in the comfort of her home. TOMS was the perfect partner for this project since each pair that is purchased helps fund access to mental health resources for the millions of people who need them. Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month with us and learn from Kallitechnis’s experience.

          Kallitechnis opens about her daily life and how she takes care of her mental health. Soul over ego, this meaningful slogan that she is known for, helps her focus on her soul needs rather than her ego desires. 

      “Essentially what soul over ego means is a framework to just reground myself when I’m feeling like I’m too caught up in my insecurities and my self-doubt.”

      For her, taking the time to be introspective is very important in order to be more open and accepting about what you’re going through. She takes care of herself by reading, journaling, moving her body and surrounding herself with her loved ones.

      “The way that my journey with mental health has evolved is, I think I’ve just gradually become self-empowered. I realize that as much as I need other people to support me in this world […] I’ve learned to accept what I’m feeling and just in that acceptance, I realize that I have the power to disconnect from it.”

      Kalli reminds us that no matter how hard a situation can get, you never have to face anything on your own. There is always someone you can talk to. There is always hope and you will get through it, one step at a time.

     Listen to the entire conversation with Kalli right here:

         Huge thank you to the wonderful team responsible for bringing this video together!

         Video and editing: François Haché

         Featured artist: KALLITECHNIS