About Us
Velo Vybe exists as a community committed to supporting whole-person health and advancing social justice initiatives that uplift and strengthen our communities. We recognize that well-being extends beyond physical fitness alone and includes mental, emotional, and spiritual care. By creating spaces rooted in connection, movement, and shared responsibility, we seek to foster environments where people feel seen, valued, and encouraged to grow.
The Story Behind Velo Vybe...
In 2021, K. Rochelle began cycling as a way to regulate stress, but it quickly became something more. On the bike, she found physical strength, mental clarity, emotional release, and spiritual grounding. Movement became meditative—a pathway to balance and a reminder that healing must involve the whole person. This realization led her to reconsider what wellbeing truly meant—not only personally, but professionally. It gave her a different perspective and helped her to understand how emotional release and regulation are essential to restoring balance.
After more than twenty years in public service, including as a prosecutor, K. Rochelle witnessed firsthand how systems often respond to behavior without addressing its root causes. That understanding became deeply personal as she watched her father struggle with unresolved childhood trauma that led to substance abuse and repeated incarceration.These experiences shaped her belief that lasting change requires more than punishment—it requires restoration, accountability, and healing.
Her professional experiences further deepened this perspective. Representing veterans in disability cases exposed her to the lasting mental and emotional impact of military service, including combat related trauma as well as race and gender discrimination and sexual assault. Studying the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) and mental health symptomatology expanded her understanding of how trauma manifests not only psychologically, but physically and behaviorally. She also observed how incarceration can become a revolving door when underlying trauma remains unaddressed
At the same time, K. Rochelle was navigating her own need for restoration. Her personal experiences with cyberstalking and cyberbullying further affirmed that trauma is not confined to war zones or prison walls. It can occur in digital spaces, professional environments, and everyday life. During that time, she relied on cycling, yoga, and her faith to maintain stability and resilience. These experiences led her to one clear conclusion: trauma-informed practices are not optional—they are essential. True healing requires attention to the mind, body, and spirit. What began as a desire to create a safe, supportive space for women to gather, be vulnerable, and heal has since evolved into something greater. Velo Vybe was born from that journey.
Through Velo Vybe, K. Rochelle intends to provide movement-based practices that support restoration and whole-person wellness. Through cycling and community-centered programming, the organization intends to serve women, veterans, incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals, and those impacted by cyber harassment—populations who often carry invisible wounds. Velo Vybe is not just about cycling. It is about regulation, restoration, and transformation. It is about creating spaces where individuals can move from survival mode to sustainable wellbeing—where wellness meets justice, and healing becomes a shared experience.
Velo Vybe is currently founder-led and supported by a growing network of community partners, advisors, and collaborators aligned with our mission. As we expand, we are committed to building a team that reflects the values of connection, wellness, and community impact.