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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
One day that changes
the next ten years.
Application required · Limited to 20 women
- ◆ A full day (9:30 AM – 6:30 PM) of guided transformational work
- ◆ All workshop materials, journal & tools
- ◆ Communal lunch, afternoon tea & closing refreshments
- ◆ A pre-workshop 15-minute intake call
- ◆ 14 days of integration support after the retreat
- ◆ Private community of past cohort women
SECURE YOUR PLACE
Join the Waitlist
Spots are intentionally limited to keep the circle intimate. Drop your name below and I'll reach out to you personally with full details, pricing, and how to reserve your spot.
No commitment yet, just expressing interest. I'll be in touch within 48 hours.
QUESTIONS
Things women actually ask.
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The August and September 2026 cohort is held in DFW, precisely in Frisco in a private venue chosen for its quiet, and peaceful energy.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Beautiful, but please both apply separately.
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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.
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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.