“Empowering communities, strengthening systems, and creating sustainable change.”
Tia Baruti, Founder & CEO of Through The Concrete
Mental Health & Social Impact Consultant
“I partner with organizations, schools, and agencies to create mental health and social impact strategies that don’t just look good on paper — they transform lives. By combining expertise in trauma-informed care, family systems, and program design with lived experience, I help teams move from intention to measurable change. My work is about building systems that are stronger, more compassionate, and built to last.”
Transparency Through the Storm.
Putting faith first, Baruti guides you through the three major stages of this inspirational journey! Transparency through the Storm is a beautifully crafted memoir about leaning on God, surviving cancer, and living your best life no matter the circumstances!
The Acceptance.
When the radiologist uttered my diagnosis, I calmly replied “OK”, and shook my head in agreement. While shocking, it was expected. God had already told me in my spirit. He had already given me confirmation that I was going to be just fine. Don’t ask me how, I don’t know, but I knew, you know?
The Faith.
My first batch of chemo wreaked havoc on my body, but I was still positive. I read my word faithfully, I listened to gospel music to uplift me, and after the first week of each monthly dose of chemo, I was normally OK.
The Family.
Cancer. You hear so many terrible stories about it. Some seem to live with cancer for years and years. Others find out they have cancer and less than a year they are dead. Cancer is a disease that seems to have no time frame, gender preference, or ethnicity.
Excerpts from “Transparency Through the Storm” book.
Cancer stripped me down, but it also built me back stronger. It taught me resilience, deepened my empathy, and showed me the power of community and faith. Those lessons live in everything I do, from the way I consult and train, to the way I speak life into others. My storm became my strength, and I carry that strength into every space I enter.
— Tia Baruti (Author)
Through The Concrete
Through mentorship, mental wellness support, and creative programs, Through The Concrete equips young people with tools to rise, heal, and lead. While this website highlights my consulting and speaking work, the nonprofit reflects the same heartbeat of my mission — building resilience, restoring hope, and creating pathways for the next generation to thrive.
Consulting & Program Development
Organizational strategy for nonprofits, schools, and agencies
Mental health and trauma-informed program design
Staff training and leadership development
Workshops & Training
Mental Health First Aid (Certified)
Trauma Competency & Resilience
Parenting Through Trauma
Cultural Competency in Mental Health Care
Stigma Reduction & Advocacy
Speaking Engagements
Keynotes on resilience, faith, and leadership
Panels on mental health, social justice, and equity
Motivational talks as a breast cancer survivor and advocate
This book speaks to anyone who is or knows someone who is battling cancer. Putting faith first, Baruti guides you on an inspirational journey, ensuring you that greater is coming!
