Why Chrysalis Exists

We were tired of AI telling people what they wanted to hear.

The Shift. We watched coaching drift into answer-giving. Chrysalis began as a rebellion—questions first, agency first.

Our Mission. Make reflection measurable, playful, and sustainable, so growth compounds instead of evaporating after an “aha.”

How We Work. Human guides, an AI backend, and structured weekly prompts that adapt to you. A tour guide for your journey—not a guru.

The Shift

From answers → better questions

We trade prescriptions for prompts. Your story leads; we walk beside you and keep you on track.

Our Mission

Make growth visible

Weekly practice + spaced “ping backs” turn invisible progress into a dashboard you can feel and see.

How We Work

Human + AI, on purpose

Guides curate; AI supports. Structured prompts evolve from your past entries—never generic advice.

Meet the Founders

Portrait of Taylor Harris

Taylor Harris

Founder

Serial entrepreneur, MBA, and former economic analyst at an $8B+ investment fund. With over five years of coaching experience and recognition as “Coach of the Year” at the Harris Institute, Taylor blends behavioral economics, psychology, and the Hero’s Journey framework to help people unlock growth. A husband, father of four, and lifelong explorer, Taylor leads the Chrysalis Community with a passion for the stories that shape our lives.

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Allison Paradise

Co-Founder, Chief Play Officer

Allison holds a Master’s degree in Neuroscience from Harvard and has decades of experience in research and organizational leadership. She founded several nonprofits supporting local communities and specializes in childhood development and the process of discovery. At Chrysalis, she serves as Chief Play Officer, bringing curiosity, creativity, and play into the heart of the program.