I believe yoga isn’t just something we do, it’s something we become. And for me, that realization came in the most unexpected way. I grew up in Winona, Minnesota, a small town where life was simple, and dreams felt…well, contained. I followed the traditional path, climbed the corporate ladder, and did all the “right” things. But in 2007, my husband and I made a bold choice: we walked away from it all to travel the world. Not just to see new places, but to experience them. To serve. To grow.
One of the most life-changing stops was Goa, India.
I arrived at the ashram thinking I was there to deepen my yoga practice. What I didn’t expect was how much it would change my entire being. Each day was a deep immersion; chanting Sanskrit mantras that seemed to vibrate in my bones, moving through asanas with true intention, absorbing Vedic philosophy, and sitting in the stillness that had once terrified me.
That month was hard. Beautiful. Inspirational. It peeled back layers I didn’t know I had, impacting me in ways I never expected. I loved every second of it so much so I almost didn’t miss my Diet Coke and Pop-Tarts. I didn’t know it yet, but it planted the first seed of what would later become AZ Soul Retreats; my way of bringing meaningful, soul-shifting retreats to life.
Fast forward nearly two decades, and I’ve made it my mission to help entrepreneurs and yoga professionals create meaningful retreats that expand influence, impact lives, and grow income. I found my superpower of crafting retreats that create true lasting shifts.
That’s why I’m so excited to be part of the Sedona Yoga Festival, because I know that deep down, you feel that same call. That desire to guide others into something more.
I’d love to meet you in Sedona and hear about your own journey. And if you’ve ever thought about leading a retreat or wondered how to turn your passion for yoga into a powerful, profitable experience – AND create a lasting impact that can change lives, you’re in the right place.
Be on the lookout for more news about how to find me at the conference and my upcoming FREE webinar Retreat Alchemy: Crafting Experiences that Transform & Inspire Lasting Change on March 27, 2025.
I can’t wait to connect whether it’s in person at the festival or online. Either way, this is just the beginning of something big.
