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There’s something special about being somewhere yo There’s something special about being somewhere you can finally slow down, take a deep breath, and just be 🤍

Imagine the full body exhale of practicing morning yoga, enjoying peaceful moments in nature, meditation and sound baths, sharing incredible vegan food, and conversations that make you feel so much more connected to yourself and the people around you.

That’s one of the things I’m most excited about with the first ever @vegansquadretreats.

Creating space for all of us to step away from our usual routines, spend time with people who share our values, and experience the kind of presence and connection that can be harder to find in everyday life.

And this retreat not just about slowing down. There will be fitness classes, bodybuilding workshops, personal growth, business sessions, bonfires, adventures, and so many opportunities to learn, laugh, and make memories together 🥰

Join us in Orange Springs, Florida from January 29 - February 1, 2027 on a private 100+ acre retreat with 100% vegan catered meals!

Think adult summer camp vibes, surrounded by nature, with your people 🙌

I’d love to see you there. Use code MELISSA for a FREE early check-in upgrade ($100 value)!

Comment RETREAT and I’ll send you the details and link to reserve your spot.
Sometimes I get so caught up in everything I’m wor Sometimes I get so caught up in everything I’m working toward, everything I want to improve, and everything I feel responsible for that I forget I don’t have to put my own wellbeing on hold in the process.

Finding more balance this past year has required me to recognize when I’m pushing past my capacity, give myself permission to slow down, and make space for the things that help me feel grounded, connected, and genuinely happy. 

You don’t have to keep putting yourself, your emotions, or your peace on the back burner.

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin lately, I hope you give yourself that same permission.

You don’t have to carry everything alone, and you don’t have to wait until you achieve a goal or some later point in your life to create moments that feel good for you 🤍

Join @consciouslivingwithali and me this Sunday for our women’s Full Moon Ceremony, where we’ll create space to slow down, reconnect with ourselves, and feel a little more grounded.

Enjoy gentle yoga, a crystal sound bath, and a grounding meditation alongside a group of women choosing to intentionally pour into themselves 🧘‍♀️🕯️🔮 

Comment MOON and I’ll send you the details 🌕
Somewhere between caring for everyone else and get Somewhere between caring for everyone else and getting through your to-do list, you forgot to care for you. This is your reminder 🤍

You’re invited to our Full Moon Ceremony for Vegan Women 🌕 

You don’t need to have it all figured out to take a pause. Come as you are and leave feeling more connected to yourself.

Join us for a grounding afternoon of gentle yoga, a sound bath, meditation, and mindset & energy work ✨ 

Swipe to see what women have shared after our past sessions 💜

You’ve been keeping it together for everyone else. What would it feel like to just set it all down and receive?

Comment YES and I’ll send you the details to save your spot!
Kidnap me to @vegansquadretreats with chef prepare Kidnap me to @vegansquadretreats with chef prepared meals and ice cream 😂🍦

If you’ve been needing a getaway with amazing vegans and incredible food, this is your sign!!

Not only will you get to enjoy catered vegan meals every single day, but we’re also hosting a mini veg fest one evening with some of our favorites, like this delicious vegan ice cream from @caliscoops 🤤

🌅 Join us in Orange Springs, FL
🗓️ January 29-February 1, 2027

Tomorrow is the LAST day to save $500 on your @vegansquadretreats ticket!

Comment RETREAT to reserve your spot 🌞 

Use code MELISSA for free early check-in so you can join us for an extra day of fun and connection ❤️

Tag someone you’d love to eat ice cream with at @vegansquadretreats 👯‍♀️
I think women who show up for themselves are badas I think women who show up for themselves are badass as fck ❤️‍🔥

There’s nothing more empowering than building strength inside and out. Some people won’t like that. Keep growing anyway 🌱🫶🏼
Don’t overthink it- the first thing that comes to Don’t overthink it- the first thing that comes to mind.

Maybe you’re tired of catching yourself saying “I’m good” when someone asks how you’re doing, and you’re barely holding it together.

Or you’re full of resentment from overextending yourself for relationships that are squeezing everything they can from you, without pouring back into you.

Maybe there’s a part of you that knows better is possible- whatever better looks and feels like to you. 

It’s time you listen to that part and give her the chance to show you that she is capable and worthy of having these things.

The routine and rituals that nourish your spirit.
The habits that make you feel vibrant and beautiful.
The relationships with people who see you, value you, and genuinely uplift you.

There’s no better time for a fresh beginning than this present moment. It’s never too late to choose differently for yourself.

Time does not heal all wounds. Intentionally processing them and choosing differently does.

Join @consciouslivingwithali and me for a virtual women’s New Moon Ceremony tomorrow afternoon 🌑 

10/10, 1-2:30pm EDT.

Allow yourself the space to let it all go, plant new seeds of intention, and receive the nervous system ease your body and mind have been longing for.

Gentle yoga. Crystal sound healing. A fresh beginnings meditation. All in a supportive space with other vegan women who are saying yes to themselves 🥰

Comment WORTHY and I’ll send you the details to RSVP 💜
Vegan Italian food in NYC? Say less 🍝🍕 The @vegan Vegan Italian food in NYC? Say less 🍝🍕

The @vegansquadcoaching team is on a mission to show that you don’t have to give up the foods you love to be healthy, strong, and compassionate toward animals.

We visited @colettanyc, a 100% vegan Italian restaurant in NYC, and were blown away by the authentic flavors and quality of everything we tried.

Here’s everything we got:

🍝 Butternut Squash Ravioli
🍄 Wild Mushroom Truffle Pizza
🍅 Eggplant Lasagna
🍯 Hot ‘Honey’ Pizza
🍕 Classic Pepperoni Pizza

Vegan food can be just as indulgent and delicious as the foods you grew up loving.

If you could pick ONE of these, what are you ordering? 👀

Follow the @vegansquadcoaching team for more!

🌱 @myplantbasedfriend - 10 years vegan
🌱 @yourveganmentor1 - 7 years vegan
🌱 @consciouslivingwithali - 2.5 years vegan
🌱 @thebodybuildingvegan - 21 years vegan
What is your heart asking you to make space for? What is your heart asking you to make space for?

This New Moon in Libra, we’re creating space to tune inward, reconnect with your own wisdom, and explore where you’re ready for a fresh beginning.

Join @consciouslivingwithali & @myplantbasedfriend this Saturday for our New Moon Circle featuring gentle yoga, crystal sound healing, and a fresh beginnings meditation 🌑 

Comment MOON to join us 🤍
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