meet the team

A strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming workplace.

At Mingle Co, we celebrate people for who they are; their strengths, their lived experience and the unique perspectives they bring to community, learning and support. Our team blends professional expertise with real-world insight to create environments that are safe, supportive, and empowering.

Our Facilitators & Team

Violeta Abarzua - Founder, Facilitator & Lived Experience Advocate
Strengths:
What she brings:
Violeta leads with authenticity, energy and lived experience. She creates spaces where participants feel safe to be themselves, explore connection and grow on their own terms. 
Wayde Richardson: Neurodiversity Employment & Creative Mentor
Strengths:
 
What he brings:
Wayde brings 20+ years of experience in the music and creative industries, alongside training in audio engineering, production and small business. As a writer for SceneSTR, podcaster, and digital creator, Wayde blends creativity with lived experience to support neurodivergent individuals in confidence, connection, and meaningful self-expression.
Krystle
Strengths:

  •  She supports people to build awareness of tone, body language, and presence so they can feel more in control and genuinely understood in conversations.

What she brings:
 
Krystle is our men’s confidence coach mentor who helps people communicate in ways that feel clear, authentic and aligned with how their brain works. As a neurodivergent herself she understands that communication isn’t one-size-fits-all and offers practical, flexible strategies that reduce overthinking without pressure to mask.
Adam Turay
Strengths:

  • Known for his patience & empathetic,

  • Down-to-earth nature, Adam brings both reliability and a bit of fun to his role.

  • He understands that support isn’t just about tasks  it’s about connection, confidence, and creating opportunities for people to thrive.

What he brings:

With over 15 years of experience, he brings a calm, friendly energy and a genuine passion for helping people live life their way.

His biggest strength is connection; Adam has a natural ability to build trust, share a laugh, and create a space where people feel respected, understood, and in control.