FROM SHRINKING TO SHINING

A Women's Day Retreat

Reclaim your voice. Reconnect with yourself. Rise.

A one-day, small-group, in-person transformational retreat for women ready to stop shrinking, in their bodies, their voices, their lives.

FRISCO, TEXAS · 9:30 AM–5:30 PM · LIMITED TO 16 WOMEN

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CHOOSE MY RETREAT DATE

THE RETREAT

You were never meant
to play small.

This is a one-day immersive retreat for women who are ready to stop shrinking, in their relationships, their voice, their dreams. Through somatic movement, deep-circle sharing, journaling, and nourishing community, you'll leave with more clarity, more courage, and more of you.

“The most radical thing a woman can do is take up space and believe she deserves to.

Small group. Safe space. Big shifts. This isn't a lecture or a workshop, it's a lived experience. You'll move your body, open your heart, do the inner work, and be held by a circle of women who see you fully.

People sitting on the floor in a cozy room, engaged in a discussion or gathering, with decorative items, shelves, and candles in the background.
A group of people holding hands in a circle, smiling, in a well-lit room with wall decorations and tables in the background.
Group of women smiling and raising their hands outdoors in front of a white horizontal siding wall.
A group of women gathered together, some with hands on each other's shoulders, participating in a spiritual or prayer circle, in a room with wall decor.

THE PROMISE

You walk in shrinking.
You walk out shining.

This isn't a personal-development workshop. It's a full-body, full-voice, full-self reset, packed into one intentional day. The shift starts before lunch and keeps unfolding for months.

01.

Reconnect

We find the parts of you that you've abandoned, the unfelt feelings, the unsaid words, the desires you put in a drawer. Slowly. Safely. Together.

02.

Reclaim

We find the parts of you that you've abandoned, the unfelt feelings, the unsaid words, the desires you put in a drawer. Slowly. Safely. Together.

03.

Radiate

You return home embodied, articulate, and unmistakably yourself. Your life doesn't change overnight. But the woman walking through it does.

IS THIS YOU?

This retreat is for the woman who knows
she's meant for more.

  • You're tired of putting everyone else first and losing yourself in the process

  • You feel like you've been playing small, at work, in relationships, or in your own mind

  • You crave a space where you can be fully honest, fully seen, and fully held

  • You're ready to reconnect with your voice, your body, and your purpose

  • You want to be surrounded by women who inspire and challenge you to rise

  • You know a shift is needed and you're ready to take that step

THE EXPERIENCE

One day. A small group.
A real transformation.

No scripts, no PowerPoints, no surface-level breakout rooms. Just deep, embodied work, held with the precision of psychology and the warmth of friendship.

I
9:30 AM · Arrival

The opening circle.

You arrive to warm tea, slow music, and a room that already feels like an exhale. We begin with one invitation: tell us one thing you have not said out loud in years. The room shifts before the morning is over.

II
11:00 AM · Late Morning

Mapping the shrinking.

Where does it live in your body? When did it start? Who taught you to do it? Guided journaling, somatic mapping, and small-group dialogue. You leave with a clear picture of the pattern.

III
1:00 PM · Communal Lunch

A long, slow shared meal.

Real food. Real conversation. Twelve women who, four hours ago, didn't know each other and now do. The lunch table is where the work softens and the friendships start.

IV
2:30 PM · Afternoon

The voice work.

What have you been not-saying? To whom? Why? We practice the conversations you have been rehearsing alone in the car for years. Out loud, with witnesses, in a body that finally feels safe.

V
4:00 PM · Late Afternoon

Embodiment & integration.

The work becomes a body. Movement, breath, posture. How does shining feel, physically? You learn it in your tissues so you can take it home in your skin, not just your notes.

VI
5:30 PM · Closing

The closing circle.

Golden hour light. Candles lit. Each woman speaks one sentence about what she's leaving behind, and one about what she's taking home. We cry. We laugh. We do not say goodbye easily.

PAST COHORTS SAY

What women are saying
after they walk out.

★★★★★

“Thank you for creating such a meaningful experience and bringing together such amazing people. I would highly recommend this retreat to anyone looking for personal growth, healing, and genuine connection ✨”

SAMIA O.

★★★★★

I came across "From Shrinking to Shining" women retreat. I was at a crosspoint and decided to go on a whim. It was one of the best thing I did. Salma empowered us to reframe and be the best version of us. She created a space that allowed us to be vulnerable. The amount of support and love within the room was immaculate. It unlocked my inner critic and allowed me to redirect. I learned a lot from this session and can't wait to see Salma share more of her gift.

NGAN NGUYEN

★★★★★

I had a wonderful time at your workshop. This was truly a much needed moment to remind me once again what I need to do to continue with my path. I’m still processing everything and I will definitely recommend this workshop to anyone who needs this.

Maria Barnes

INSIDE THE ROOM

Moments from past cohorts.

Real women. Real tears. Real laughter. Real coming-home.

A group of women sitting around a long outdoor dining table, enjoying a meal together under a shaded canopy with green trees in the background.
A group of women sitting around a long outdoor dining table, enjoying a meal together under a shaded canopy with green trees in the background.
A thank you gift box with a note, a jar of chamomile honey, a box labeled Paperwhite Co., a wrapped item, and a card with a heart, inside a cardboard box with a quote on the inside lid.
A thank you gift box with a note, a jar of chamomile honey, a box labeled Paperwhite Co., a wrapped item, and a card with a heart, inside a cardboard box with a quote on the inside lid.
A woman with blonde hair, wearing a white sleeveless top, is sitting cross-legged on a plush carpet and writing in a notebook with a yellow pen. There are various objects and a stack of papers or notebooks on a wooden surface behind her, indicating an indoor setting, possibly a home or craft area.
A woman with blonde hair, wearing a white sleeveless top, is sitting cross-legged on a plush carpet and writing in a notebook with a yellow pen. There are various objects and a stack of papers or notebooks on a wooden surface behind her, indicating an indoor setting, possibly a home or craft area.
A flat lay photo of a brown box with 'Born to Shine' written on it, a yellow rose, a white envelope with 'Melissa' written on it, a stainless steel water bottle with a colorful patterned cover, and some yellow 'Born to Shine' cards on a textured beige rug and a fringed beige blanket.
A flat lay photo of a brown box with 'Born to Shine' written on it, a yellow rose, a white envelope with 'Melissa' written on it, a stainless steel water bottle with a colorful patterned cover, and some yellow 'Born to Shine' cards on a textured beige rug and a fringed beige blanket.
Group of diverse women standing in a circle indoors during a gathering or ceremony, with candles and decorative items in the background.
Group of diverse women standing in a circle indoors during a gathering or ceremony, with candles and decorative items in the background.
People participating in a prayer circle with their hands on each other's shoulders or backs in a dimly lit room.
People participating in a prayer circle with their hands on each other's shoulders or backs in a dimly lit room.
A woman dressed in white, sitting cross-legged on the floor, surrounded by candles, boxed items, water bottles, and decorative objects, during a sunlit indoor ceremony with a glass wall and outdoor greenery in the background.
A woman dressed in white, sitting cross-legged on the floor, surrounded by candles, boxed items, water bottles, and decorative objects, during a sunlit indoor ceremony with a glass wall and outdoor greenery in the background.
A group of women holding hands in a circle during a prayer or meditation session indoors near a window, with candles, rose petals, and a decorative backdrop.
A group of women holding hands in a circle during a prayer or meditation session indoors near a window, with candles, rose petals, and a decorative backdrop.
A group of people sitting around a table with a large bouquet of yellow and white roses, candles, and yellow flower petals scattered on the table, suggesting a celebration or ceremony.
A group of people sitting around a table with a large bouquet of yellow and white roses, candles, and yellow flower petals scattered on the table, suggesting a celebration or ceremony.
Group of diverse women standing in a circle with arms around each other, smiling and laughing, inside a bright room with large glass windows and greenery outside.
Group of diverse women standing in a circle with arms around each other, smiling and laughing, inside a bright room with large glass windows and greenery outside.
The Investment

One day that changes
the next ten years.

$250 $150 USD

Application required · Small, intimate group

  • ◆ A full day (9:30 AM – 5:30 PM) of guided transformational work
  • ◆ All retreat materials, journal & tools
  • ◆ Communal lunch, afternoon tea & closing refreshments
  • ◆ A pre-retreat 15-minute intake call
  • ◆ 14 days of integration support after the retreat
  • ◆ Private community of past retreat participants
Upcoming retreats: Select your preferred date below
Where: Frisco, Texas  ·  Time: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM  ·  Size: 20 women maximum

Upcoming Retreats

Choose Your Retreat Date

Choose the date that works for you and reserve your seat. Each retreat welcomes a small, intimate group of up to 20 women.

Every retreat welcomes a maximum of 20 women to protect the intimacy, connection, and depth of the experience.

Life happens. If your plans change, you're welcome to transfer your seat to a future date up to 14 days before your retreat — just reply to your confirmation email and we'll take care of it.

QUESTIONS

Things women actually ask.

  • The August and September 2026 cohort is held in DFW, precisely in Frisco in a private venue chosen for its quiet, and peaceful energy.

  • The retreat runs as a single full day, 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM, so women who live in or near Dallas can attend without an overnight. For travelers, I'll send you a curated list of three nearby hotels at three price points the moment your application is accepted. Many travelers arrive the night before to settle in, and the women who stay the night of the workshop almost always say closing circle led to conversations they didn't want to leave.

  • Nobody is ever fully ready. If something in you is leaning toward yes, fill out the application. The application itself will tell you whether you're ready, most women feel something move just by writing the answers down. If we decide the timing isn't right, we'll suggest the better next step (often: a few 1:1 sessions first, then workshop the following cohort).

  • Almost certainly. And you will probably laugh harder than you have in years. The work isn't designed to make you cry, but when you stop performing being okay, the body releases what it's been holding. We expect tears. We don't fear them.

  • Beautiful, but please both apply separately.

  • Yes. You can split the $250 into two payments of $125, the first to reserve your spot at acceptance, the second due 30 days before the workshop. No extra fees, no interest, no paperwork. Just tell me when you apply that you'd prefer the two-payment option and I'll set it up.

  • The youngest woman in a past cohort was 23. The oldest was 67. If the work is calling you, age isn't a barrier, the shrinking-to-shining arc is universal. You'll be in good company at any age.

ONE LAST THING

You were never too much.

If the woman inside you is asking for this, let her have it.

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