Ushe found that in corporate spaces, not being “tough” often meant not being seen as a leader, especially as a woman. Strength was expected to look forceful, decisive, and dominant. Building trust, creating connection, and influencing outcomes through strong relationships were rarely considered leadership qualities.

As a child in the sprawling city of São Paulo, Diana found magic and belonging in the smallest patch of grass or short visits to the ocean. For a while, life’s hardships muted her innate connection to nature, but it returned when she began working with children. Now, she knows it in her bones: she is nature, and nature is her guide and her greatest teacher.

As a diplomat’s daughter, Assem lived across countries, attending eight schools in a decade, learning life’s impermanence. Craving roots, she boldly opened Simply Soup: her first gastronomy venture. Over 14 years, it became her anchor. In this talk, she shares how the soup business taught her resilience and the power of belonging, proving that even amid change, we can build a life that holds us.

In this immersive workshop with Sarah Schilliger, you’ll discover the power of movement and intuitive drawing as tools for reflection and release. Through gentle motion and accessible creative exercises, Sarah will guide you in tuning into your inner voice - no artistic skill required.