We’re losing jobs at higher rates than most, watching our health decline under the weight of stress, and living in a country where even the autonomy of our bodies is up for debate. It’s a lot. And for those of us who are building businesses, carrying households, and leading in our communities, the pressure is relentless.

But here’s what I know to be true: self-care is not a luxury add-on to life - it is the very strategy that makes our longevity, our leadership, and our legacy possible.

When most people hear the word retreat, they think of vacation. A chance to step away, rest, and recharge. And while that’s true, the retreats we design at Holistree. They are an intentional strategy for sustainable success, leadership, and personal growth.

Retreats aren’t vacations. At Holistree, they’re intentional, immersive experiences that center Black women in rest, ritual, and connection. Learn the difference.

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A retreat is more than a beautiful getaway — it’s a turning point. In this post, I share what truly makes a retreat transformative, drawn from over a decade of curating luxury, culturally-rooted experiences for Black women through Holistree.

In this season of life, we’re not shrinking — we’re expanding. This reflection explores how making space for what truly matters can transform your wellness journey. From letting go with intention to welcoming joy, rest, and purpose, this is your invitation to step fully into your Sweet Life Era.

In your 40s and beyond, something shifts — you realize you’re too grown to keep shrinking yourself to fit into spaces you’ve outgrown.

This is your Sweet Life Era: a time to take up space, honor your joy, and inspire others by showing up fully. In this post, I share what it means to embrace this chapter and offer simple ways to stop shrinking and start thriving.

Self-care isn’t a luxury for Black women — it’s a necessity. In this piece, I share how to reclaim your care, even in times of financial stress, and why investing in yourself always yields a return.

Wellness isn’t just something you practice quietly for yourself — it’s something others can feel and be inspired by. In this piece, I share how a simple week with my goddaughter reminded me that joy, rest, and self-care ripple outward, and how you can let your wellness shine in ways that uplift others too.

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