In Person Experiences
UPCOMING 2025 EVENTS
Shine Retreat
October 2nd - 5th
Venue Location: Chicago Illinois
Gather in person for 4 days to share deeply, explore courageously, and give and receive freely around the restorative and nourishing work of reclamation. This year's theme is radical self-acceptance, and you're in for a life-lifting and soul-soothing experience that will challenge, inspire, and remind you of your true essence, supporting you in your journey toward radical self-acceptance.
Take part in ancestral practices, somatic movement, intuitive journaling, Reiki, dance, meditation, and more as we dive deep into the practice of self-acceptance. Come prepared to feel safe and supported as you open up and are vulnerable about who you are and where you are on this journey. This experience is small, intimate, and only open to those who meet the criteria listed below.
To protect the integrity of Monique's work, we do not share specifics about the agenda, topics, or details of the retreat in advance. As part of the work of liberation, we honor and follow the guidance of Black women. All necessary logistical details will be shared, but the content and modalities of each day will not be disclosed prior to the retreat. We trust that if you feel called to join us, you will trust yourself and show up with us.
If this resonates with you, please let us know, and we will share the next steps. Spaces are incredibly limited for this experience, so be sure to reach out today.
In person Criteria & Inclusions
Criteria:
25 years of age or older
Completed or enrolled (to be completed before the retreat) in the following coursework:
Unity Over Comfort
White Feminism Ain't It Shine Classes (Parts 1 & 2)
Willing to attend 2-3 virtual sessions before the retreat (sessions will be scheduled and recorded if you are unable to attend)
What’s included:
Groups sessions
1-1 session with Monique
Activity expenses and snacks
What’s not included
To keep the expense down for this experience we’re not including the following, which allows you to have more flexibility and options with your budget:
Transportation
Lodging
Meals
Cost: $4000 in-person
12 month payment plan optional
COMING SOON 2026 EVENTS
Shine Retreat: Couples edition
October 2026
Shine Retreat For Couples
Gather together in person for 3 days to share deeply, explore courageously and to give and receive freely around the restorative and nourishing work of reclamation. This year's theme for couples is intimacy and you're in for a life lifting and soul soothing experience that can challenge you, inspire you and remind you of the many depths to intimacy as you explore deeper intimacy with your partner.
Take part in ancestral practices, somatic movement, intuitive journaling, reiki, dance, meditation and more as we dive deep into the practice of self-acceptance. Come prepared to feel safe and supported as you're open and vulnerable about who you are and where you are in this journey. This experience is small and intimate and only open to those who are able to meet the criteria listed below.
To protect the nature of Monique's work we do not share the specifics of the agenda, topics or details pertaining to the retreat as part of the work of liberation is to support and follow the guidance of Black women. All necessary details regarding logistics will be shared, but the content and modalities of each day will not be shared prior to the retreat. We trust that if you feel called to join us that you will trust yourself and show up with us.
If this sounds exciting for you, then be sure to let us know and we will share next steps. Spaces are incredibly limited for this next experience so be sure to reach out today.
In person Criteria & Inclusions
What’s included:
All activity expenses
Lunch and snacks
What’s not included
To keep the expense down for this experience we’re not including the following, which allows you to have more flexibility and options with your budget:
Transportation
Lodging
Meals