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Charleston, South Carolina| October 6-9, 2025

About the Retreat

After generations of carrying more than our share—of leading, holding, and healing others before ourselves—Black women are being called into a new way of being. A way that centers ancestral wisdom, generational thriving, and the restorative aspects of community. A way that creates the clarity needed to lead in ways that restore us rather than exhaust us.

But what does it look like to reclaim our leadership from a place of rootedness, ancestral intelligence and vision? What happens when we remember that our personal well-being is the foundation of collective power?

The From Within Retreat, held in Charleston, South Carolina and designed exclusively for women leaders who can trace their ancestry to those enslaved people who first arrived in the United States from West Africa, will support you in:

  • Reclaiming sacred self-responsibility as the beginning of embodied leadership.

  • Exploring what it means to root into your power—professionally, as well as all other areas of your life.

  • Identifying the patterns and beliefs that quietly keep you in cycles of overextension and self-abandonment.

  • Reflecting on inherited narratives, honoring your leadership lineage, and releasing the burdens that do not belong to you.

  • Balancing the desire for inclusion with the call to lead from your most authentic self.

  • Mapping a path forward using a framework for sustainable, internally-aligned impact.

This retreat is more than a pause.
It is a return— to self, to source, and to a future led by our collective wisdom.

In a space held with care, surrounded by women who walk a similar path, you are invited to slow down, listen deeply, and leave with more than a vision—a customized roadmap to you.

About the Destination

Charleston, South Carolina, is more than a picturesque coastal city—it is a living archive of Black history, resilience, and transformation. Cradled by waterways and shaped by centuries of cultural exchange, it is a place where the past and present meet, offering a powerful setting for reckoning and release.

As one of America’s most storied cities, Charleston holds a deep ancestral rhythm. From the historic weight of the transatlantic passage, to the spiritual echoes of the Gullah Geechee culture to the land remembers. It is here, in the quiet strength of the Lowcountry, that we gather to restore, to reflect, and to reclaim. Surrounded by moss-draped oaks, salt-kissed air, and the calming presence of water, Charleston provides not only a serene environment but also —inviting you to reconnect with your source, your stories, and your strategies.

This retreat was intentionally placed in Charleston to honor the journey of Black women—past, present, and future—and to create space for new narratives, bold visioning, and collective power.

Book Retreat

Our event headquarters will be based at City House and The Ryder Hotel, both located in the heart of downtown Charleston.

About the Venues

City House

Located in Charleston’s vibrant creative corridor, this space blends historic charm with modern intention—a soulful environment designed for reflection, reconnection, and inspired possibility.

The Ryder

Rooted in the soul of Charleston, this boutique location offers a serene sanctuary where coastal ease, thoughtful design, and quiet presence invite restoration, reflection, and renewal.

ATtendee Accommodations

In order to provide for maximum optionality, retreat attendees are responsible for securing their own lodging for the retreat.

For ease of access, we recommend booking accommodations nearby—particularly in the French Quarter or Historic Charleston Market area.

Suggested hotels include The Ryder Hotel, The Emeline, and other boutique stays within walking distance. We encourage early booking, as fall is a popular season in Charleston.

Restore. remember. rise

Book Retreat

Retreat Schedule

Day 1: Arrival & Opening

  • 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Arrival, Check-In, and Registration

  • 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Welcome Dinner

  • 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM: Welcome Activity

Day 2: Rooting & Acknowledgment

  • 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Continental Breakfast

  • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: From Within Workshop

  • 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch

  • 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Movie Screening​

  • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Dinner

  • 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM: Immersive Musical Experience

Day 3: Releasing through Reconnection to Ancestral Wisdom

  • 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Continental Breakfast

  • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: From Within Workshop

  • 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch

  • 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Gullah Geechee cultural and culinary experience

  • 8:00 PM Onward: Optional Evening Social Activities

    Day 4: Mapping & realizing your vision

  • 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Continental Breakfast

  • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Release Ceremony

  • 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch

  • 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Afternoon workshop and celebration

  • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Optional Farewell Dinner

  • 8:00 PM Onward: Optional Evening Social Activities

    END OF RETREAT

Information sessions

Monday Sessions

  • May 12, 2025

  • May 19, 2025

  • June 2, 2025

  • June 9, 2025

  • June 16, 2025

  • June 23, 2025

Friday Sessions

  • May 16, 2025

  • May 23, 2025

  • May 30, 2025

  • June 6, 2025

  • June 13, 2025

  • June 20, 2025

Sign Up for Info Session

What’s Included 

  • Full access to all retreat workshops and materials

  • All continental breakfasts and curated dinner experiences

  • All curated experience (e.g, Gullah Geechee culture and cuisine experiences, interactive musical experience,, and film screening)

  • Three (3) post-retreat insight integration group coaching sessions (60 min each)

What’s Not Included

  • Transportation to and from the Charleston area

  • Transportation to and from the retreat venue

  • Hotel or other accommodations

  • Travel insurance (highly recommended)

  • Any services, meals, or purchases not explicitly stated in the itinerary

PRICE: $2799

Lock in your spot today with a 50% deposit or pay in full—your choice!


Every registration includes a $250 non-refundable admin fee. Final payment isn’t due until August 15, 2025, and we offer flexible options if your plans change. Can’t make it? You’ll have the chance to transfer your spot or apply your credit to a future retreat within 12 months.

Pay In Full
Pay 50% Deposit

  • To secure your spot at From Within: A Strategic Restoration Retreat, participants may choose to:

    • Pay in full: $2,799 upon registration

    • Pay a 50% deposit: $1,399.50 upon registration

    All payments include a non-refundable administrative fee of $250.

    Final payment is due on or before August 15, 2025. Registrations not paid in full by this date may be canceled, and deposits forfeited.

  • Cancellation & Refund Policy

    We understand that plans may change. The following policy reflects our commitment to flexibility, while also ensuring our team can cover non-recoverable costs and offer a high-quality experience for all participants.

    If you cancel on or before August 15, 2025:

    • A $250 administrative fee is non-refundable.

    • Refunds on any amount paid above $250 will be issued based on the following schedule:

    Date of CancellationRefund Amount:

    • On or before June 15, 2025 => 90% refund (less $250 fee)

    • June 16 – July 15, 2025 => 75% refund (less $250 fee)

    • July 16 – August 15, 2025 => 50% refund (less $250 fee)

    • Alternatively, the deposit amount (minus $250) may be credited toward a future The Dignitas Agency retreat or transferred once to another participant, if requested by September 15, 2025.

    If you cancel after August 15, 2025:

    • No refunds will be issued.

    • Your payment may be credited in full (minus the $250 fee) toward a future Dignitas retreat within 12 months, pending availability.

    • You may transfer your registration to another participant if requested by September 15, 2025.

    No-Shows:

    Registrants who do not attend and fail to provide notice will forfeit all payments and are not eligible for credit or refund.

  • Attendees are responsible for securing their own lodging for the retreat. Our event headquarters will be based at The Ryder Hotel and City House, both located in the heart of downtown Charleston. For ease of access, we recommend booking accommodations nearby—particularly in the French Quarter or Historic Charleston Market area.

    Suggested hotels include The Ryder Hotel, The Emeline, and other boutique stays within walking distance. We encourage early booking, as fall is a popular season in Charleston.

  • We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance that includes cancellation coverage, as we cannot make exceptions to the policy for illness, travel delays, or emergencies.

About the Facilitators

Stacy Parson - Partner

Stacy guides people in closing the gap between possibility and results. Her work centers on creating experiences that help individuals and teams embody their fullest expression and impact. She is an executive coach and leadership effectiveness facilitator who practices uses of the erotic as power, Kung Fu, Tarotypal Leadership, Gongfu tea, and essential oil curation.

Angela Taylor - Partner

Angela’s mission is to help leaders and organizations reach their full potential. She helps leaders find their Joyful Purpose™️ by helping them transform silence into strength and invisibility into impact. She is an entrepreneur, creative strategist, consultant, Executive Coach, DEI practitioner, motivational speaker, TV Sports Analyst, philanthropist and podcaster.

Evita Perkins - Operations Manager

Evita’s work is grounded in the belief that reflection is a powerful catalyst for transformation. With a thoughtful and intentional approach, she creates space for urgent self-discovery, helping individuals and teams move from clarity to aligned, lasting impact. She is an entrepreneur and project manager, responsible ensuring smooth and timely delivery across the agency's projects.

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