Back in March I asked some of you if I could plant a seed about October.

Well, it grew. 🌱

And because of that, seven of us are flying to Kathmandu, Nepal next week. 👀

How the seed got planted

The year prior was not my first time in the Himalayas, but it was my first time in Nepal - and my first multi-day trek - and I came back powerfully reminded of how impactful travel and time in nature are for gaining new perspective on what matters, and who I am. The funny thing, is I already knew this, but in the chaos of raising 3 kids, while both JR and I work too hard, buy our first house and try to stay on top of it all over the last decade, I lost touch with what that felt like. I lost touch with hidden and underutilized parts of myself that went dormant.

It was in conversation with our delightfully funny and collaborative female guide, Shreeza, that the idea for Wild Insights was born: what if we were to share not only the awe and wonder of this amazing place and people, but do it in a way that was intentional, regrounding, and created the space and accountability for our new insights and energy to be woven into work and life back home - not just to fade away like most vacations?

So we decided to combine what she does - lead teahouse treks in Nepal's Annapurna region (and teach yoga) - with what I do - coach professionals and leaders through change and transition, with an eye towards supporting meaningful change and total wellbeing.

And that's what these 6 women are helping me bring into reality right now. 🫶

Who's going

We've spent the last four months getting to know each other - which has been a delight. Everyone is a busy, high-achieving woman, but has made the time for preparing for this trip.

Two run their own businesses. One is a doctor. Several are in a career and life transition, another a busy leader. One just retired from being a busy leader, after working nonstop since she was a teenager.

You might be surprised to learn we're all parents (to kids and/or dogs), and no one (except me) has ever done a multi-day trek like this, or traveled anywhere like this before.

No one is just looking to add to their bucket list. They're all doing the work to get curious and stretch outside of their comfort zones - physically and mentally.

We're coming from places of evolving work identities and businesses, evolving families, mid-life reinvention. Saying goodbye to things no longer serving us, truly living into what's here now, planting seeds (manifesting without grasping) for what's next.

Each of us has set our own intentions for greater flourishing as part of this, across well-being, contribution, and relationships.

Intention-setting requires slowing down, getting comfortable with all kinds of discomfort (including not knowing), and building practices that help us "name it to claim it" and "name it to tame it," which are both important.

What feeds our natural (wild) insights?

Building this first experience has helped me sharpen what it's really built on. I've noticed what I was already practicing, and I've grown more intentional about sharing it. I call it WILD.

I've been deeply inspired by my husband, J.R., who is writing a book about rewilding the planet and ourselves. For me, these WILD qualities are a practical, doable way to rewild our capacity for insight:

• Wonder: Awe, play and curiosity. Staying open to what's actually here instead of what you expect.
• Intention: Connecting with meaning and direction without needing to control how you get there.
• Deep Listening: Tuning in to your body, your intuition, your shadow, and what's needed next.
• Diligence: Patient practice, one small step at a time, with lots of humor and self-compassion. Falling off the wagon is okay. 😜

This is what we've been diving deep on in our coaching calls: once a month for the two months before the trip, and two more in the two months after we return. That way we all have some extra scaffolding (and accountability) for weaving what we discover in our travels back into our lives at home.

What I'm looking forward to this time

Honestly, there wasn't much I wanted to change from my first trip with Shreeza (it was that good), but there are a few new things I'm looking forward to, in addition to sharing it with others:

• We added a day to climb to a sacred lake at 15,250 feet, home to a goddess representing feminine creative energy, power, and protection (I felt strong a pull there last time). It'll be our most challenging day. ✨💕
• We're being intentional about how we pay this experience forward, not just for ourselves, but for Shreeza's community. We're connecting with a village mothers group, and bringing reusable period and school supplies for the girls in these rural communities. Amid all the social media about natural disasters, it feels good to be bringing something positive with us.
• And one more thing: we're staying by natural hot springs our last day of the trek. ♨️

Will it be perfect? Of course not.

It's my first Wild Insights group, so I expect some of my vision and aspirations won't all go to plan. And that's okay. I'm looking at this as a chance to practice what I preach: grounding in wonder, intention, deep listening and diligence. I believe in learning by doing, and that's what this is about.

Follow along with us!

For the next couple of months, I want to invite you along on the journey. You'll get a few notes and photos from the trail (when the WIFI works), what we learn coming home, and what's in store for the spring.

Spring 2027

Yes, I already decided I'm doing this again in spring. It's when the old-growth rhododendron forests are in bloom and the season is ripe for something new. You see, I also don't want this to be a blip. I want to pay this forward even further.

If that sounds like something you're curious to explore, let's keep talking. Not sure yet for whatever reason - never trekked, never been that far, or even if you've already have been to Nepal - great, too. I'm genuinely glad you're here, either way.

Just to plant a few more seeds, in addition to returning to Nepal in 2027, I'm actively planning Wild Insights trips to with local partners in Japan and Patagonia for 2028.

Same basic structure: Intentional travel, time in nature, and an intimate coaching community before and after will be integral.

Instead of teahouse-to-teahouse, we'll trek between local guesthouses, ryokans and refugios. So while you'll be stretching outside your comfort zone, there will also be great food, hot showers, and probably some more hot springs. 😝

And if travel of any kind isn't in the cards for you, my hope is that reading these messages sparks a little more wonder, intention, deep listening and diligence in your daily life, even if the most exciting trip you have planned is to the grocery store. (Hey, that's life sometimes!)

Curious? Here are three ways to explore more deeply

(Fit matters on both sides. I want this to be right for you, too.)

• 👀 The Full Experience: Get the guide​
• 💡 Trip Fit Quiz: Is it for you?​
• 👋 Book a Call: Schedule here​

Warmly,
Allie

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