About Totally “You”-nique
For more than three decades, Totally “You”-nique has served clients throughout the United States and beyond. Founded in 1992, the organization originally offered free classes in modeling, pageantry preparation, charm, and etiquette under thenames Princess Productions and then The Totally “You”-nique Academy of Charm &; Etiquette. As our clients' needs evolved, so did our services. Today, Totally “You”-nique is a full-service training, coaching, and consulting firm providing customized personal and professional development solutions for individuals, businesses, educational institutions, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government municipalities. We are a people-focused consultancy that provides transferable services grounded. Our holistic approach addresses the mind, body, spirit, soul, and purpose because we believe lasting transformation occurs when personal growth and professional development happen together.
This inside-outphilosophy has consistently helped our clients achieve sustainable growth, enhanced performance, and meaningful success in every area of life. As the home of Emotional Etiquette™, our signature framework developed by Dr. Pamala Brown-Grinion, we help individuals understand the hidden language behind their behaviors so they can intentionally change how they think, communicate, lead, and respond. By combining emotional development with practical life and leadership skills, we empower our clients to become the bestv ersion of their authentic, Totally "You"-nique selves..
About Totally “You”-nique
For more than three decades, Totally “You”-nique has served clients throughout the United States and beyond. Founded in 1992, the organization originally offered free classes in modeling, pageantry preparation, charm, and etiquette under thenames Princess Productions and then The Totally “You”-nique Academy of Charm &; Etiquette. As our clients' needs evolved, so did our services. Today, Totally “You”-nique is a full-service training, coaching, and consulting firm providing customized personal and professional development solutions for individuals, businesses, educational institutions, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government municipalities. We are a people-focused consultancy that provides transferable services grounded.
Our holistic approach addresses the mind, body, spirit, soul, and purpose because we believe lasting transformation occurs when personal growth and professional development happen together.
This inside-outphilosophy has consistently helped our clients achieve sustainable growth, enhanced performance, and meaningful success in every area of life. As the home of Emotional Etiquette™, our signature framework developed by Dr. Pamala Brown-Grinion, we help individuals understand the hidden language behind their behaviors so they can intentionally change how they think, communicate, lead, and respond. By combining emotional development with practical life and leadership skills, we empower our clients to become the bestv ersion of their authentic, Totally "You"-nique selves..
What Our Name Means
At Totally “You”-nique, our name is more than clever wordplay. It represents a philosophy of wholeness, self-awareness, authenticity, and intentional living. Through the lens of Emotional Etiquette™, we believe transformation is not about becoming someone new. It is about understanding yourself deeply enough to recognize what shaped you, heal what no longer serves you, honor who you are, and intentionally choose who you are becoming.
Totally
(Wholeness. Integration. All of You)
“Totally” represents the whole person. Your emotions, experiences, strengths, wounds, values, dreams, relationships, behaviors, and even the parts of yourself you are still discovering all belong to your story. Emotional Etiquette™ invites you to stop compartmentalizing yourself and begin understanding how the different parts of your life are connected. We are not interested in developing only the professional you, the polished you, the successful you, or the public you. We believe sustainable transformation happens when you embrace and develop all of you.
“You"
(Self-Awareness. Self-Discovery. Self-Ownership)
We place quotation marks around “You” intentionally because YOU are at the center of the work. Before you can effectively lead others, build healthy relationships, establish boundaries, communicate authentically, or create lasting change, you must become curious about yourself. Emotional Etiquette™ teaches you to look beneath behavior and ask deeper questions: What am I feeling? Why am I feeling it? Where did I learn this response? What pattern is showing up? Is this still serving me? Who do I want to be in this moment? The journey begins when you stop simply studying everyone around you and develop the courage to study “You.”
"nique"
(Uniqueness. Individuality. Authentic Expression)
“-nique” represents everything that makes your journey distinctly yours. Your emotional history, experiences, gifts, voice, dreams, personality, perspectives, and purpose have created a combination that cannot be duplicated. Emotional Etiquette™ does not teach you to erase your individuality in the name of healing, professionalism, leadership, or social acceptance. It teaches you to understand yourself so deeply that you can show up with greater Emotional Authority™, authenticity, dignity, intentionality, and confidence. Your goal is not to become a copy of someone else. It is to become the healthiest, most whole, emotionally congruent expression of you.
When You Put It All Together:
TOTALLY represents embracing your whole self.
“YOU” represents knowing, understanding, and taking ownership of yourself.
-NIQUE represents honoring the individuality that makes your story, voice, journey, and purpose uniquely yours.
That is what it means to become Totally “You”-nique.
Because transformation is not about becoming someone else. It is about becoming fully, intentionally, unapologetically YOU.
What Our Name Means
At Totally “You”-nique, our name is more than clever wordplay. It represents a philosophy of wholeness, self-awareness, authenticity, and intentional living. Through the lens of Emotional Etiquette™, we believe transformation is not about becoming someone new. It is about understanding yourself deeply enough to recognize what shaped you, heal what no longer serves you, honor who you are, and intentionally choose who you are becoming.
TOTALLY
(Wholeness. Integration. All of You.)
“Totally” represents the whole person. Your emotions, experiences, strengths, wounds, values, dreams, relationships, behaviors, and even the parts of yourself you are still discovering all belong to your story. Emotional Etiquette™ invites you to stop compartmentalizing yourself and begin understanding how the different parts of your life are connected. We are not interested in developing only the professional you, the polished you, the successful you, or the public you. We believe sustainable transformation happens when you embrace and develop all of you.
“YOU”
(Self-Awareness. Self-Discovery. Self-Ownership.)
We place quotation marks around “You” intentionally because YOU are at the center of the work. Before you can effectively lead others, build healthy relationships, establish boundaries, communicate authentically, or create lasting change, you must become curious about yourself. Emotional Etiquette™ teaches you to look beneath behavior and ask deeper questions: What am I feeling? Why am I feeling it? Where did I learn this response? What pattern is showing up? Is this still serving me? Who do I want to be in this moment? The journey begins when you stop simply studying everyone around you and develop the courage to study “You.”
UNIQUE
(Uniqueness. Individuality. Authentic Expression.)
“-nique” represents everything that makes your journey distinctly yours. Your emotional history, experiences, gifts, voice, dreams, personality, perspectives, and purpose have created a combination that cannot be duplicated. Emotional Etiquette™ does not teach you to erase your individuality in the name of healing, professionalism, leadership, or social acceptance. It teaches you to understand yourself so deeply that you can show up with greater Emotional Authority™, authenticity, dignity, intentionality, and confidence. Your goal is not to become a copy of someone else. It is to become the healthiest, most whole, emotionally congruent expression of you.
When You Put It All Together:
TOTALLY represents embracing your whole self.
“YOU” represents knowing, understanding, and taking ownership of yourself.
-NIQUE represents honoring the individuality that makes your story, voice, journey, and purpose uniquely yours.
That is what it means to become Totally “You”-nique.
Because transformation is not about becoming someone else. It is about becoming fully, intentionally, unapologetically YOU.
Our Mission
To help women leaders and professionals understand why they think, feel, communicate, and respond the way they do, so they can live and lead differently.
Our Vision
To become the global leader in Emotional Etiquette™, transforming the way individuals, organizations, and communities understand the hidden language beneath human behavior and cultivating emotionally healthy leaders who lead with intention, authenticity, and Emotional Authority™.
Our Philosophy
We believe lasting transformation begins with understanding, not correction. Through the Emotional Etiquette™ Philosophy, we teach that behavior is not random; it is communication. Every behavior tells a story, and every response has a reason. When individuals understand the experiences, beliefs, emotions, and learned patterns influencing how they think, feel, communicate, and respond, they gain greater awareness of themselves and greater power to choose what happens next. We do not simply teach people how to behave better. We teach them how to understand themselves better. Because behavior is not always the problem. Sometimes, behavior is the messenger.
Our Values
R ~ Respect & Responsibility
We honor the dignity, privacy, experiences, and individuality of every person we serve while accepting responsibility for providing an environment grounded in professionalism, confidentiality, and respect.
A ~ Appreciation & Acceptance
We never take the privilege of serving others for granted. We meet individuals where they are, honor who they are, and create space for growth without judgment or the expectation of perfection.
P ~ Passion & Purpose
We approach our work with passion because we believe transformation is purposeful. We remain committed to work that aligns with our purpose, creates meaningful impact, and contributes to the growth and betterment of those we serve.
I ~ Integrity & Intention
We conduct our work according to the highest ethical and professional standards. We are intentional about our words, actions, decisions, relationships, and commitment to helping those we serve achieve meaningful outcomes.
D ~ Dedication & Determination
We bring diligence, consistency, excellence, and our very best to the people and organizations who trust us. We remain determined to help those we serve recognize their potential, navigate challenges, and move toward their goals.
Our Mission
To help women leaders and professionals understand why they think, feel, communicate, and respond the way they do, so they can live and lead differently.
Our Vision
To become the global leader in Emotional Etiquette™, transforming the way individuals, organizations, and communities understand the hidden language beneath human behavior and cultivating emotionally healthy leaders who lead with intention, authenticity, and Emotional Authority™.
Our Philosophy
We believe lasting transformation begins with understanding, not correction. Through the Emotional Etiquette™ Philosophy, we teach that behavior is not random; it is communication. Every behavior tells a story, and every response has a reason. When individuals understand the experiences, beliefs, emotions, and learned patterns influencing how they think, feel, communicate, and respond, they gain greater awareness of themselves and greater power to choose what happens next. We do not simply teach people how to behave better. We teach them how to understand themselves better. Because behavior is not always the problem. Sometimes, behavior is the messenger.
Our Values
R ~ Respect & Responsibility
We honor the dignity, privacy, experiences, and individuality of every person we serve while accepting responsibility for providing an environment grounded in professionalism, confidentiality, and respect.
A ~ Appreciation & Acceptance
We never take the privilege of serving others for granted. We meet individuals where they are, honor who they are, and create space for growth without judgment or the expectation of perfection.
P ~ Passion & Purpose
We approach our work with passion because we believe transformation is purposeful. We remain committed to work that aligns with our purpose, creates meaningful impact, and contributes to the growth and betterment of those we serve.
I ~ Integrity & Intention
We conduct our work according to the highest ethical and professional standards. We are intentional about our words, actions, decisions, relationships, and commitment to helping those we serve achieve meaningful outcomes.
D ~ Dedication & Determination
We bring diligence, consistency, excellence, and our very best to the people and organizations who trust us. We remain determined to help those we serve recognize their potential, navigate challenges, and move toward their goals.
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