My services
I believe in curating space for reflection and platforms for authentic engagement & respectful dialogue between compassionate individuals from all walks of life.
I am committed
to exploring how identity and lived experience shapes one’s approach to wellness, and using this understanding to craft customized wellness practices aligned with their purpose and values.
I value authenticity and mindfulness because introspection and self-awareness are key to developing sustainable practices. I believe that our worth is not defined by what we do, we all deserve to live in a world free of discrimination with access to the resources needed to thrive, not just survive
SIGNATURE TOPIC
Hustle, Flow, or Let It Go? A Shame-Free Blueprint for Sustainable Impact
Prioritize Sustainable Well-Being
Implement evidence-based strategies to address secondary traumatic stress and burnout
Create a culture of psychological safety, civility, and communal support
Equip influential changemakers with the skills to embrace sustainable business practices and inspire collective transformation
Elevate Your Community
Reignite morale, satisfaction and engagement
Create an environment that supports holistic well-being and adaptability
Unlock emotional intelligence skills and improved collaboration
Foster resilience to navigate uncertainty and strengthen infrastructure
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Conferences and events seeking to catalyze individual and collective transformation by promoting sustainable impact
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60-90 minute keynote
Half-day retreat
Full-day retreat
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Mindset and culture shifts for transformation and impact in a rapidly changing landscape
Foundations of personal and professional well-being
In this talk, I discuss wellness as a foundational practice for fulfilling your organizational mission. Participants learn how elements of their lived experience and identity characteristics shape how they define wellness and cope with stress. They explore how self-compassion, time management, and other tools can help them reframe their approach to wellness and create a sustainable practice.
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Corporate, non-profit, higher education
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90 minutes
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Workplace well-being, wellness practices
Walking the talk: Creating a culture of wellness
In this talk, participants explore wellness as the foundation of effective leadership. They explore how their wellness practice and work style influences whether or not wellness is an option for those they manage or lead. Participants discuss strategies to refine their leadership style, and identify priority areas of wellness to address moving forward.
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Leadership in corporate, non-profit, higher education
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90 minutes
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Incorporating wellness into organizational culture.
Foundations of personal and professional well-being for educators
In this talk, participants identify major shifts in education and ongoing stressors faced by educators and students. They explore how elements of their own identity and lived experience shape their approach to wellness, and identify tools to support their practices as they support others. This talk can be customized for staff, teachers, and administrators from early childhood through higher education.
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K-12 and Higher Education
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90 minutes
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Workplace well-being, wellness practices
Caring for others means caring for yourself
In this talk, participants identify stressors that have contributed to secondary traumatic stress, burnout, and a sense of moral injury among health care and public health professionals. They explore how these stressors can affect their ability to care for themselves and those they serve. Tools are provided to help participants explore individual and organizational approaches to promote well-being, and develop proactive strategies that address their needs.
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Healthcare and Public Health
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60-90 minutes
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Workplace well-being, wellness practices
Featured TEDx Talks
The Missing Ingredient in Self-Care
Black thumbs welcome: Gardening and lessons on resilience
Our Approach
We empower leaders to intentionally develop organizational cultures that prioritize sustainable performance by addressing systemic barriers to wellness, particularly for marginalized populations.
Empowered to Exhale Retreats
Images provided courtesy of Civana Resort
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This four-day retreat provides the space for leaders to take a deep dive into their wellness journey. Participants will come out of the retreat with a personalized wellness plan that is tailored to their needs and reality. Empowered to Exhale will provide group coaching sessions to foster a supportive community as participants develop and refine their individual plans based on their needs and preferences. Group meals provide time for reflection on new experiences, sharing lessons learned, and celebration of our collective humanity and joy. Time will be provided for personal reflection, as well as to enjoy the spa and wellness classes at Civana. Participants are encouraged to take turns leading small group activities to help them further embody wellness as a core leadership practice.
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We welcome you to join us at Civana Resort, named a top 3 destination spa for the World’s Best Awards by Travel + Leisure the past several years. We have chosen this location for our retreats for several reasons. Its location in the Sonoran Desert, along with an age restriction (14+) sets a serene environment for your relaxation. Access to a world class spa and daily wellness classes ranging from meditation to yoga, dance, and cycling, provide a blank canvas for your wellness journey.
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A great conference is energizing, stimulating - and you learn something new. This retreat experience is all that and more - it’s also rejuvenating & sustaining. I learned that I need to better understand the true demands of my personal and professional life - and what I need to do to restore myself from those demands. The restoration allows me to live the life I want to live and to be the person I want to be in all the roles I want to enjoy in my life.
Be prepared to experience relaxation, restoration, growth and enjoying the company of others who are there with you to enjoy the experience as you take the time to reflect, learn, plan and practice healthy and healing living.
--Heather R., Physician & Public Health Professional
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Individuals who are looking to reconnect with themselves, clarify their intentions, and renew their energy. Our careful selection process helps us to ensure participants are committed to exploring their own wellness in ways that will stretch them, and engaging in collective care rooted in compassion and seeking to understand, rather than to be understood.
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Three nights of lodging at Civana Resort in Carefree, Arizona (double queen or king bed). Each room has patio or balcony with pool or desert views, television, fridge, and extra large shower (spa tub available for a fee)
Three group coaching sessions during the retreat
Restaurant credit for breakfast and lunch on Friday and Saturday, to dine at your leisure
Group dinners Thursday through Saturday
Group breakfast on Sunday
Spa treatment and access to aqua therapy circuit on day of treatment
Two private wellness classes specially curated for our participants
Access to 10+ classes and workshops held by Civana Resort each day (it is recommended to reserve two per day in advance)
Access to on-site amenities (pool, hot tub, fire pit, gym, water bottle with filling stations, labyrinth, bicycles)
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PERMAH well-being survey assessment and debrief
Welcome gift to enhance your retreat experience
Pre-retreat group call and resources to help you maximize your time at Civana
Post-retreat group call and resources to support your continued wellness journey
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Please inquire for details. Pricing will be based on room type (double occupancy queen beds or single occupancy king bed)
Pricing quotes are per person. Roundtrip transport to and from the retreat site from the airport may be arranged upon request. It is recommended to fly into Phoenix Airport (PHX). -
This retreat is a professional development opportunity suitable for leaders across sectors (entrepreneurs, non-profit, corporate, higher education, government). We encourage organizations to use professional development funds, wellness stipends, or other resources to support attendance for their personnel.
We welcome organizations who are aligned with our mission to sponsor attendees. Please inquire for more information.
Customized Retreats
Organization and Team Retreats
We would welcome the opportunity to work with your team to create a unique and memorable in-person experience to support individual and organizational well-being.
Personalized Retreats
We welcome the opportunity to help you curate a meaningful and restorative retreat experience. Please inquire for more information.
“You must nurture what you want to see grow… in a way, I am watering myself when I slow down and engage in practices that allow me to recover”
TEDx Talk - Black thumbs welcome: Gardening and lessons on resilience
Virtual Programs
We curate online programs to support individuals in developing a sustainable wellness practice. Sign up for our mailing list to be notified when our next cycle of programming opens.