Meet Temel Karango
A writer, speaker, lecturer, entrepreneur, and director of The AUM.
ABOUT ME
Temels Story
Since he was a young boy, TK's resilience over trauma presented early signs of his life's purpose.
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Temel “TK” Karango is the visionary founder behind The AUM—a transformative wellness ecosystem that blends immersive healing, cultural relevance, and technological innovation to serve communities often left out of traditional mental health spaces.
A true wellness architect and social healer, TK’s work lives at the intersection of mental clarity, emotional safety, and creative design. His background spans grassroots organizing, mentorship, program development, and immersive experience design—making him uniquely equipped to translate complex emotional needs into accessible, soul-centered solutions. As a profound author of his acclaimed books The Fog is Gone and The SELF, Temel “TK” Karango weaves lived experience with deep healing insight—guiding readers through the emotional fog of trauma, burnout, and self-doubt toward clarity, purpose, and inner truth. His writing is both spiritual and practical, offering a grounded path back to self-awareness and transformation.
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Through The AUM, TK has designed a bold blueprint for wellness justice. His programs like Hear2Help, Upgrades, and [formerly ReWired] are not just educational—they’re healing experiences rooted in trauma-informed care, communal empowerment, and identity restoration. From training everyday people as mental health listeners to introducing students to VR-powered self-leadership tools, TK is reimagining what wellness looks like for the real world.
But more than that—he's building a movement.
Temel “TK” Karango is not only helping people heal. He’s helping them come home to themselves.
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Temel Karango is not just a speaker, mentor, and entrepreneur—he is a living example of resilience, growth, and transformation. With a desire to connect deeply with his audience, Temel uses his social media platforms and traveling speaking engagements to inspire and motivate individuals to shift their mindset, overcome obstacles, and take control of their lives. His content isn’t just about flashy quotes—it’s about real, relatable experiences and proven results in mental wellness, spiritual growth, and personal empowerment.​​
Super Powers and Expertise:
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Mental Mastery: Temel teaches the art of mind enhancement, using thought recognition to help people break free from limiting beliefs.
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Transformational Coaching: Over 20 years of mentorship, Temel has transformed the lives of countless individuals, helping them overcome challenges and live with purpose.
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Spiritual Evolution: From his early spiritual journeys to his personal healing, Temel’s life experiences have shaped his unique approach to mental wellness.
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Real-World Resilience: From growing up in a home where addiction ran rampant, to being a high school dropout who went back and earned a 4.0 GPA and became head of his class, Temel’s journey is a testament to the power of determination and self-belief.