Reflections

Often, success is found through what could be seen as a series of initiations—opportunities to grow, evolve, and emerge stronger.

When we dream something new and take a chance by going beyond anything we’ve ever tried before, we unlock deep transformation. We discover where we’re willing to soften perfectionism, where our edges are, and what it truly means to embody our fullest power. Success isn’t just about what we accomplish; it’s about how centered, kind, and present we remain through it all.

Through Aloha ‘Āina, I witnessed firsthand how surrendering expectations makes space for miracles. In the sacred container of this month-long women’s empowerment gathering, rapid healings, profound transformations, and divinely woven community connections unfolded effortlessly. What began as an 8-week immersive experience shifted organically, becoming a 4-week eco-village gathering with two intensive retreats—each one a portal for personal and collective regeneration.

Gaia Temple hosted this gathering, and I had the deep honor of producing it alongside my best friend Maggie, who served as assistant producer. Some of the attendees were my longest and dearest soul family—it felt like an ancient reunion, a remembering of lifetimes spent together.

In preparation for our first week, which was dedicated to personal regeneration, I sought out the world’s most renowned practitioner in the field of birth and transformation. It turned out that my own neighbor, Elena Tonetti, was that very person. She arrived on the Big Island for the first time to lead a Birth into Being retreat—her first event after a decade of retirement. The community gathered from far and wide to learn from this legend, whose pioneering work in orgasmic birth, dolphin birthing camps in Russia, and natural water births has changed lives globally.

Through her unique trauma-healing modalities, I witnessed retreat participants collapse old timelines, rewrite their childhood narratives, and completely rewire their nervous systems. The transformation was so profound that I chose to postpone the second half of Aloha ‘Āina until 2026, instead embracing the depth of the present moment with the local community and ecological center that we had turned into a village for the month of February.

I asked Elena on her last night over community supper what was next for her. With a remarkable laugh and sigh, she exclaimed, “I’m going back into retirement!”

When Birth into Being wrapped, it felt like a rising dawn. Some participants left, and others stayed. For those who remained, we moved into the energy of the phoenix—blazing, bright, daring, and adventurous.

We ventured into nature daily, mapped out the next two years of each participant’s path using human design, astrology, and gene keys, and attuned our bodies through singing practices beneath mango and starfruit trees. We ate food grown on the very land where we lived, nourished by the island’s fertile soil and hands of loving stewards. We soaked daily in volcanic-heated natural hot ponds along the beach, feeling the earth’s breath warm our bodies, as the volcano itself was active and erupting—adding to the power, mana, and magic that wove through our time together.

We saw dozens of whales and rainbows. We adventured to the island’s most sacred nature spots, walked barefoot through the lush landscapes, and let the land itself teach us.

The second retreat was Harmonize, my personal body of work—a deep initiation into vocal tantra, intuitive development, and feminine empowerment. I guided women in using their voices as tools for awakening, supporting them through transitions, self-liberation, and multidimensional activation. This week was about stepping into power, embodying sovereignty, and reclaiming our pleasure and purpose.

The women who came were ready. They let go of old lifestyles and professions. They healed relationships with past loves, embraced sexual healing, and stepped into full self-acceptance. They deepened into trust, built unshakable sisterhood, and cultivated radical confidence. They learned to commune with nature, speak their truth, express themselves authentically, and take full accountability for their desires.

The Harmonize retreat culminated in a sacred journey along the coastline. As we stepped into the magical forest on our final journey, I opened the portal and set the women loose. With eyes and hearts wide open, equipped with the week’s lessons and a tirta drum, each woman traversed her own depths in communion with nature. We found joy and light in reflection of one another. We came out of time and embraced the humor of the unknown.

As the journey came to a close, I watched each woman transform—glowing, radiant, unveiled. It was as if we had all remembered something we had always known.

This experience reaffirmed what I know to be true: profound fulfillment is found in simplicity, gratitude, and community. By releasing perfectionism, we invite kindness and true satisfaction. By serving others, we honor ourselves.

Are you ready to step into your own transformation?

This retreat experience has only deepened my devotion to guiding others in claiming their vision, amplifying their voice, and embodying their highest purpose.

Aloha ‘Āina may have come to a close, but the energy of this experience is still alive, and I’m carrying it forward into my 1:1 Mentorship—a space for those ready to step into the next level of their personal evolution. If you feel the call to go deeper, to refine your vision, amplify your voice, and embody your most liberated self, let’s journey together.

If you feel called, I invite you to walk this path with me. Let’s explore what’s next, together on a Discovery Call

What a magical winter. Thank you to everyone who came and joined in on this life-changing journey.