Checking In: How’s Your Mental Health?  Guest Blog By J Owens   How are your relationships with your family, friends, and colleagues?   How do you show up in these relationships?   Do you allow yourself to be open when needed or do you hide behind a facade?   Are you comfortable asking for help?   These questions came […]

How to Boost Your Confidence The Number One Pep Talk To Give Yourself Everyday A guest blog post written by Success Coach, Angel Marie I’m scared. Nobody’s going to care about what I have to say. I’m not wise enough yet. I care too much what other people think. I’ll never make it. Is it […]

In April 2023, we traveled to Stone Ridge, New York for our Upstate Retreat in partnership with Erika Bloom. Together, we adventured both inside and out, exploring the nature of the beautiful Hudson Valley, as well as our own inner landscapes.     “How do I feel? What do I need?” ⁠⁠These two questions were […]

Certified NUSHU Group Facilitator and Founder of Well Refined, Courtney Evans, joined the NUSHU Surf Retreat in February 2023. What follows is her beautiful retelling of the time spent on retreat: “I spent last week in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica on a women’s surf retreat with NUSHU, a wellness collective I facilitate sharing circles for. I […]

I’ve always been really interested in fear. It’s the reason I took up surfing, rock climbing, and skiing at 36 years old. I had spent the last eight years pregnant, breastfeeding, or both. I had been taking care of five babies and put myself on the back burner. I found myself exhausted, numb, and totally […]

In February 2023, we traveled to Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, for the NUSHU Surf Retreat. Our retreat aimed to combine adventure, fun, and sisterhood in a safe and nurturing environment. What transpired during our time there was nothing short of magic.   In just seven days, 17 women (many of whom were strangers) gathered together […]

Every year we’re confronted with hallmark card intensity that makes us feel like we need to do more, take action, and make major changes starting January 1. I think the new year is an opportunity to do exactly the opposite. It’s a perfect time to slow down, notice, and reflect. You see, pattern interruptions give […]

Whitney Sweeney, Life Coach & Certified NUSHU Group Facilitator German tutor turned life coach and Certified NUSHU Group Facilitator Whitney Sweeney shares how she rediscovered herself during a challenging period in her life and built an unexpected community of lifelong friends through NUSHU. “Someone in my NUSHU Group said to me the other day, ‘Where […]

The NUSHU Urban Retreat offered a space for restoration, friendship, and learning. The third iteration took place at Jolie in downtown Manhattan. We were thrilled to bring back the Urban Retreat after two years of hiatus due to COVID. An annual day of wellness and appreciation for our local community, this retreat was true to […]

We sat down with Francesca Sipma, Founder and CEO of HypnoBreathwork® and Mastry. Francesca shares with us the origins of Mastry, her inspiration behind the concept, and her deep commitment to bringing this work into the world.     Welcome, Francesca! Please tell us about yourself and the origins of Mastry. I’m a former New […]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I love discovering beautiful new things and supporting soulful and generous founders, so the holidays are full of creativity and joy for me (and wonderful products tied up in bows). I’m excited to share some of my favorites with you here. Don’t forget to take care of […]

NUSHU held an intimate Mastermind Retreat in Catalonia, Spain in October 2022. It was a powerhouse gathering of thought leaders and friends. What unfolded was pure magic. We gathered for 5 days in Spain, intending to share encouragement, wisdom, advice, and support for each other’s work in the world. NUSHU founder, Vanessa Cornell, held space […]

Since her personal awakening, Vanessa Cornell has become a relentless and curious observer of the human condition and a leading voice for true empowerment in breaking down the guru paradigm in the wellness space.   On September 29, 2022, Vanessa Cornell, Founder of NUSHU, lead a free live Masterclass. In this deeply personal offering, Vanessa […]

We held a special retreat for our Certified NUSHU Group Facilitators in New York City on September 30, 2022. This was an opportunity for much of our beautiful community to gather IN PERSON for the first time! The day was filled with loving exchange, rich learnings, community celebrations, and NUSHU Group led by our founder, […]

We sat down with Emily Tisch Sussman, host of the new and noteworthy She Pivots Podcast! She Pivots showcases the incredible stories of dynamic women who have pivoted in their careers for personal reasons. Among those women is Emily, who talks about her mid-career pivot that inspired the project in the interview below.     […]

Jean Dawkins, Accredited Mama Rising Facilitator and Certified NUSHU Group Facilitator   Jean Dawkins is a renaissance woman. A classically trained pianist who built a successful medical transcription business followed by a piano studio she founded and ran for nearly 20 years, she’s climbed mountains and volcanoes around the world. Now in her fourth act, […]

Susan Bates is a Poet, Grandmother, and Certified NUSHU Group Facilitator.     From co-founding an internet service provider company to becoming Executive Director of a land trust to serving on multiple non-profit boards, Susan Bates, a retired engineer, is now in the “third third” of her life. Since completing NUSHU Group Facilitator Training over […]

Beth Montgomery is an Aura Reader, Energy Healer, and Certified NUSHU Group Facilitator.     An aura reader and energy healer, Beth Montgomery sees NUSHU as a safe space for healing, connecting, stepping into her power, and showing up as her most authentic self. “When I was a little girl, I saw colors around people, […]

Joi Campbell is a Mental Health Counselor, Youth Programs Manager and Certified NUSHU Group Facilitator      A champion for New York City youth living in and aging out of foster care, Joi Campbell is also one of NUSHU’s biggest advocates. Having completed NUSHU Group Facilitator Training, recommended NUSHU to friends and family, and held […]

Desiree Garrido is a Real Estate Agent, Life Optimization Coach and Certified NUSHU Group Facilitator     With over a decade of life coaching experience and several years of real estate experience, Desiree Garrido is a powerhouse who extends her presence and her gifts to help individuals optimize the parts of their lives they want […]