Aloha! My name is Staacy. I envision a world where high-achieving women confidently enter or reenter the workplace, embracing their divine feminine energy without fear, and thriving as their true, beautiful, creative, and expansive selves. You see, in my twenties, my life was centered around wellness and mindfulness. I immersed myself in teaching yoga and leading retreats, sharing the joy of these practices with others.

The serene, balanced life I led then took a sharp turn as I entered my thirties and was introduced to the exhilarating world of startups. I quickly became hooked on the thrill of the fast-paced, dynamic environment. But life had its challenges in store for me. A difficult divorce left me a single mom, and the pain of navigating a custody battle drove me to immerse myself even deeper into work. I founded a technology startup, inventing a cutting-edge system that used computer vision and AI to gauge consumer emotions in response to advertisements. Despite the eventual closure of the startup, I didn’t slow down. I plunged into executive leadership roles, including serving as president of an airline startup, always solving other people’s problems, avoiding my own heartache.

My relentless pace took a toll on me, and I became the stereotypical A-type personality, running on fumes, barely sleeping four hours a night. Deep down, I knew this wasn’t sustainable. My quality of life was abysmal, and I yearned for something better. In late 2019, I took a pivotal trip to Hawaii’s Big Island. For the first time in over 13 years, I allowed myself to rest. I worked with a local Hawaiian healer who helped me confront the immense damage my lifestyle had inflicted on my mind, body, and spirit. This healing journey reawakened my longing to lead retreats and share the peace and joy I once knew.

When I returned home, I made a bold decision. I left my secure job as head of growth at a tech startup just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. I embraced consulting, with a promise to myself: I would only work with companies that aligned with my core values of freedom, truth, joy, and quality time. In 2020, I bought my first home as a single mom in Cardiff by the Sea. During the renovations, I spent time on the North Shore of Oahu, where I reconnected with myself and my Divine feminine energy. This period of self-discovery reinforced my calling to return to the retreat space.