KC Health Initiative

Yes. This is in my future.

Guided by world-renowned wellness icons Queen Afua and Chef Babette Davis, along with a circle of gifted facilitators, this transformative weekend is designed as a sacred earth school—a place where education, empowerment, and love converge to awaken your deepest truth.

Through uplifting teachings, experiential workshops, and restorative practices, you’ll journey into greater clarity, vitality, and consciousness, while reclaiming the recovery of your power.

Each session offers meaningful opportunities to align with your intention, embrace healing, and draw inspiration from both ancient wisdom and modern holistic practices.

Nourishing meals will support your body’s renewal, while sacred circles and sisterhood connections will uplift your spirit. This retreat is a call to step into your wholeness with love, empowerment, fulfillment, and purpose—to rise as the most powerful version of yourself.

You’ll leave grounded, inspired, and radiating vitality, ready to carry your renewed energy and sacred clarity into every part of your life.

Hosted by Gigi the Vegan, Kansas City’s own nutritionist, author, and wellness advocate who healed herself from colon cancer through a plant-based lifestyle. She is the founder of Midwest Soul Vegfest, Gigi’s Vegan + Wellness Café, the KC Health Initiative, inspiring communities to embrace plant-based living for healing, empowerment, and sustainability.

Gigi welcomes you to this gathering of renewal, dedicated to helping you connect with your fully nourished life.

I want in on this transformation!

Yes, I need to be at this retreat!

Retreat Affirmation

“I am rooted in love, guided by intention, and open to divine healing. In this sacred space of sisterhood, I release what no longer serves me and rise into the highest version of myself. I honor my body, my spirit, and my purpose—today and always.

As I journey through this healing process, I trust that I am carried in the eternal flow of Divine Life. The Infinite Intelligence within my cells aligns perfectly with the wisdom of my soul.

I see each strand of DNA glowing at the center of every cell, every organ, and every system of my body—imprinted with radiant health, harmony, and wholeness.

I choose to nurture my thoughts and emotions only with visions of restoration and positive outcomes.

Therefore, I speak words of wellness, love, and strength to my body.

Anchored in this energy of truth, I release all fear with ease and welcome the fullness of my restoration—returning to vibrant health and vitality.”

Our Esteemed Keynote Speakers

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Queen Afua

Influential holistic health icon & New York Times bestselling author

With more than five decades of wisdom and healing, Queen Afua is a trailblazer of holistic wellness, revered as the “Mother of Womb Wellness” and the visionary behind the Sacred Woman movement. Her work blends ancient Afrikan healing traditions with modern health practices, empowering individuals through the transformative power of food, ritual, and self-care.

Queen Afua is the creator of the Heal Thyself product line, the Sacred Woman Rites of Passage Program, and serves as CEO of the Queen Afua Wellness Institute. Her influence has reached over one million people worldwide through her workshops, books, coaching, and speaking.

Queen Afua is joining us to help you reclaim balance — mind, body, and spirit — through sacred routines you can carry home.

Chef Babette Davis

World‑class vegan chef & worldwide voice for intentional living

Chef Babette Davis is a celebrated vegan chef, fitness enthusiast, and motivational speaker who co‑founded vegan restaurant Stuff I Eat in Inglewood, California. A familiar face on national television and co‑host of Sunday Bites & Tidbits, she inspires people everywhere to embrace plant‑based living as a joyful path to vitality and longevity.

From the beginning, her mission has been clear: serve food made with love, organic produce whenever possible, and never any animal products, refined sugars, artificial flavors, or preservatives. Her menu proves that transitioning to a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle can be delicious, deeply satisfying, and filled with the flavors we all crave.

At the retreat, Chef Babette invites you to cook — and live — with clear intention, aligning nourishment with the life you want to feel.

Our Clinicians

Dr. Tonika Brockman – The Leadership Doctor

Dr. Tonika Brockman is a holistic leadership strategist who equips women to rise above challenges and lead with confidence, clarity, and purpose. At the retreat, she’ll guide participants in aligning faith, vision, and action to create lives that are both empowered and sustainable.

Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw — Civic Leader & Advocate for Wellness

Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw of Kansas City is a committed public servant and advocate for community health and equity. She offers empowering perspectives on leadership, service, and the role of wellness in creating stronger, more connected communities.

Rev. Paulette Pipe — Meditation Leader & Sacred Space Holder

Paulette Pipe is an ordained Unity Minister known for her gift in holding sacred space and leading deeply restorative meditation. Her sessions invite participants into stillness, energy renewal, and spiritual grounding that can be carried far beyond the retreat.

Alisha Saucedo — Trauma & Sexual Wellness Therapist

Alisha Saucedo specializes in somatic trauma healing and sexual wellness, blending creativity and body-based approaches to help participants reconnect with joy, safety, and wholeness. She brings a compassionate, empowering presence to every circle she leads.

Rev. Sandra Campbell — Minister & Spiritual Teacher

Rev. Sandra Campbell of Unity Temple in Kansas City is a beloved minister and teacher whose work bridges faith, personal growth, and inclusive community. She brings a heartfelt approach that inspires connection, courage, and compassion.

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Ready to Invest in Your Whole Self?

Midwest Women’s Retreat Brings You a Sacred Journey of Healing & Empowerment

This retreat is open to all women seeking a sacred space to:

Heal from burnout, past womb trauma, emotional wounds, and stress—restoring balance, vitality, and wholeness
Deepen spiritual alignment, consciousness, and faith for greater clarity, fulfillment, and inner peace
Learn and be educated on feminine wellness, self-care, and sacred practices as pathways to empowerment
Connect in sisterhood, love, and shared truth for meaningful relationships and inspiration
Reclaim your health empowerment and purpose—awakening intention, recovering your power, and stepping into the abundance of life

Throughout this earth school experience, you will be guided to heal, transform, and rise—embracing the energy of empowerment, clarity, and divine fulfillment. Every moment is designed to awaken your deepest truth and align you with a life of abundance, vitality, and love.

I am ready to celebrate with my sisters!

Alright already! Count me in!

Reset, Revival, Return to YOU!

Our intention is to awaken the divine power within every woman by creating a sacred space rooted in healing, empowerment, compassion, and sisterhood.

We bring women together to rise—mentally, spiritually, and physically—through transformative experiences that honor the mind, body, and soul. Centered in plant-based wellness, emotional restoration, and spiritual truth, our retreat is a call to reclaim your wholeness, reignite your purpose, and return to the world as the highest version of yourself.

At this retreat we celebrate our movement of women healing themselves and each other with intention, love, and unshakable power.

Workshops & Healing Circles

Mental Health & Emotional Resilience
Spiritual Healing + Faith as Fuel
Plant-Based Nutrition for Women’s Wellness
Journaling, Forgiveness & Inner Child Work

Daily Healing Opportunities

Morning Meditations + Sacred Movement
Yoga, breathwork, and grounding practices to align the body and spirit
Plant-Based Meals (Included!)
Nourish yourself with delicious organic, whole-food, plant-based breakfast, lunch, and dinner prepared with love
Night of Reflection + Sound Healing
Unwind under the stars with guided meditation, sacred sound, and release ceremony
Vibe & Vendor Lounge
Shop and support women-owned wellness brands, herbal remedies, and spiritual tools

What You'll Experience

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What's Included:

Nourishing plant-based meals (organic, whole-food, prepared with love).
Inspiration + appearances from keynote speaker Queen Afua and four other esteemed guest speakers.
All retreat workshops, circles, and ceremonies.
Facility accommodations, honoraria, and materials.
Special take-home resources (journal entries, self-care tools).
Grounded time for reflection, breath, and emotional reset.
Workshops that help you reclaim purpose and step forward with confidence.
A loving circle of women lifting each other up.

What's NOT Included:

You’ll provide your own transportation to and from the retreat.
You’ll provide overnight accommodations during the retreat.
You’ll have your personal health insurance and healthcare options handy.
You’ll refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages or using other perception-altering substances.

What You'll Take Home

A renewed sense of connection to your own inner guidance and spiritual strength.
Deeper peace of mind and emotional balance you can carry into daily life.
An empowered body, nourished by plant-based wellness practices you can continue at home.
Practical self-care tools rooted in ancestral wisdom and holistic health.
Lasting bonds with women who uplift, encourage, and inspire.
A fresh perspective on how to align your faith, values, and personal wellbeing.
Inspiration to continue your healing journey long after the retreat.
Unique treasures and tools discovered in the Vibe & Vendor Lounge.
Memorable moments and heartfelt stories to revisit again and again.

I own this strong step forward!

Special Considerations

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Book Now: ``Me Time`` & Peaceful Sleep

While arranging an overnight stay isn’t required (many attendees will be local) a private overnight during this experience can add protected personal time to your retreat.

We have arranged a block of rooms at Unity Village’s retreat accommodations. Reserve your room here.

You are responsible for reserving your overnight stay separate from retreat registration with us. We recommend planning ahead and arranging it now.

Arrange Your Overnights

Cancellation Policy

You may cancel any time at your discretion. After January 1st you can receive a 50% refund, however, if you cancel after March 1st there will be no refund.

We reserve the right to cancel the retreat if it is not meeting the minimum required participants — in that case, you will be refunded in full.

If we find the retreat is not a good fit for you, we may cancel your reservation, and you will be fully refunded.

Healthy Spaces

Your safety and wellbeing are important to us. At this time there are no vaccination or mask requirements, but we will have rapid COVID tests available if needed.

If you have specific health concerns, let us know in the pre-event form so we can support your participation.

Flying In?

If you are arriving into the Kansas City area by air, fly into Kansas City International Airport (MCI) by April 22nd and arrange transportation to Unity Village and your self-arranged overnight accommodations.

For departures, schedule your flight for the day you check out (according to your own arrangements.)