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Dates of activity: October  2nd - 5th, 2025

Location: Chicago 

Final balance due: Sep 1, 2025

12 month Payment Plan Available

Radical Self-Acceptance Retreat

Gather in person for 4 days to share deeply, explore courageously, and give and receive freely around the restorative and nourishing work of reclamation.

Take part in ancestral practices, somatic movement, intuitive journaling, Reiki, dance, meditation, and more. This experience is small, intimate, and only open to those who meet the criteria below.

Criteria for Participation

  • 25 years of age or older
  • Completed or enrolled in the following coursework before the retreat:
    - 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 needed)

What’s Included

  • Group sessions
  • 1-1 session with Monique
  • Scheduled activities and related expenses 
  • Snacks

What’s NOT Included

To keep the expense down for this experience, the following are not included, allowing more flexibility in your budget:

  • Local Transportation (Travel to activities (Public transit or ride-sharing recommended))
  • Lodging 
  • Meals 
  • Travel expenses (Flights, insurance, airport transport, etc.)

Pricing Options

Payment plans must be completed in full by Sep 1, 2025.

Cancellation Policy

In case of cancellation

If we must postpone your retreat, we will offer you the following options:

  1. Credit for the amount of payment to be applied to your Shine Bright School Account for additional training and learning opportunities
  2. Transfer the full amount of payment to the rescheduled in-person experience.


No refund of any payments will be made

FAQ

  • What Happens If I Must Cancel?

    I understand unforeseen circumstances (injury, family emergency, etc), may occur but due to the nature of this event, no refunds will be provided.

    We do not require participants to obtain travel insurance however will do highly recommend this for this travel experience. The participant will be solely responsible for any expenses or liability not covered by their personal travel insurance plan. The best way to protect yourself from any unforeseen circumstance is to purchase good trip insurance.

  • What should I do if I experience illness or flu like symptoms before or during the event?

    Please do not attend the event if you are experiencing any symptoms. We will work with you to reschedule your participation for a future event, if possible.

    If you feel ill during the retreat, please isolate yourself in your room immediately. Inform a Monique as soon as possible. She will guide you through further steps and ensure you receive proper care.

  • Will there be any COVID-19 restrictions in place during the event?

    We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all participants. We will follow all recommended hygiene protocols and encourage social distancing where feasible.

  • I have more questions, who do I reach out to for support?

    You may contact [email protected] to gain support.