Founder & CEO

Cagney Richards (Gaudiz)

(also known as Cagney “Cat” Gaudiz)
Holistic Health Practitioner (BCHHP) | Licensed Broker | Global Justice Advocate | Whistleblower



A Vision Rooted in Survival

Cagney “Cat” Gaudiz, born Cagney Burbank, is the Founder and CEO of Expose and Reform™, a global non-governmental organization (NGO) committed to uncovering institutional abuse, defending human and animal rights, and driving systemic change through advocacy, education, and accountability.

A Creole-American activist and survivor of systemic injustice, Cagney transformed more than a decade of personal documentation and lived experience into a global movement. Today, she leads a platform that empowers survivors, protects whistleblowers, and demands reform where it is needed most.


Raised in Adversity, Built Through Resilience

Born in South Louisiana on November 20, 1984, Cagney was raised in a Catholic Creole household. Recognized early as a gifted child, her youth was marked by trauma – including child abuse, bullying, racism, and the emotional toll of her mother’s chronic illness.

Despite repeated educational setbacks, she earned her GED through the B.O.S.S. Program (Building Opportunities for Successful Students) and began a lifelong journey of study in neuroscience, epigenetics, and spiritual healing.

“You are not what happened to you. You are who you decide to become after.”


From Blog to Global Advocacy

In 2010, Cagney launched That’s Just Cat™, a blog exploring education, spirituality, and activism. It resonated with a global audience and led to advocacy work in Malaysia, Singapore, India, and China.

In 2013, she was awarded a full scholarship to attend the Salzburg Global in Salzburg, Austria earning a Certificate in Global Citizenship. She also received several scholarship offers from universities such as Loyola, Yale, and Arizona State University, all of which strengthened her commitment to global reform and grassroots action.


A Mother’s Mission

A devoted mother, Cagney credits her children with giving her the continuous strength to remain focused, courageous, and disciplined in the face of relentless adversity.

In 2016, she endured the tragic loss of her first child, Adryan. The justice system denied her the space to properly grieve, forcing her to survive while still fighting for truth and protection. That loss deepened her mission. Her surviving children are her legacy and the heart of her work. She fights to build a safer, more just world so they won’t have to.


Exposing the System

Cagney survived a long-term, coercive relationship with a U.S. military member, now a veteran of both the Marines and Army. She now reveals this experience as part of a broader pattern of human trafficking and institutional complicity. Through preserved communications and detailed records, she exposes how grooming and psychological manipulation can occur within systems designed to protect.

In May 2025, she filed a federal civil rights lawsuit in Indiana, challenging collusion between state institutions and abusers. That case set the stage for her unanimous appointment as CEO of Expose and Reform™.


Building Pathways to Liberation

Through Expose and Reform™, Cagney integrates investigative journalism, legal education, survivor support, and community training. The platform amplifies unheard voices and holds institutions publicly accountable.

She previously led two business ventures:

  • Gaudiz Consulting Firm™ – Focused on credit building, financial literacy, and purpose-driven business development.
  • Gaudiz Apothecary™ – Offered holistic health services, natural wellness products, and spiritual education.

Cagney is widely known for educating seniors and vulnerable communities about Medicare Advantage scams, including deceptive “Flex Card” programs and fraudulent incentive marketing.


Leadership with No Compromise

Cagney leads with clarity, truth, and conviction. Known for her no-nonsense, survivor-first approach, she reminds others:

“If I go down, it goes down. No breadcrumbs. No weak links.”

Her work isn’t a reaction – it’s a strategy, a structure, and a signal that survival can evolve into legacy.


Join the Mission

Cagney Gaudiz is not only a founder – she is a force. Her life’s work proves that the most powerful leaders are often born from the most painful truths.

Follow her journey. Support the mission. Help Expose and Reform™ build what others tried to break.