Thrive From Within
Thrive from Within: A Holistic Workshop for Entrepreneurs
Empower Your Mind, Body, Emotions, and Soul
Join us on a transformative four-month journey designed exclusively for entrepreneurs. Thrive from Within is a free workshop series that goes beyond traditional business training to nurture every facet of your well-being. Whether you're looking to boost your mental clarity, strengthen your physical health, enhance your emotional resilience, or reconnect with your soulful purpose, our series offers a supportive space for growth and empowerment.
What to Expect
Over the course of four sessions—from February through May 2025—you’ll dive deep into:
- Mind (February): Learn practical techniques to build mental resilience, overcome imposter syndrome, and set powerful intentions.
- Body (March): Discover sustainable self-care practices, nutrition tips, and movement routines that keep you energized and balanced.
- Emotions (April): Develop tools for emotional awareness, create healthy coping strategies, and build a supportive network with peers.
- Soul (May): Explore your deeper purpose, celebrate your cultural heritage, and forge lasting connections with your community.
Each session is intentionally designed to address the unique challenges faced by women of color in business. With only 10 seats per session, you’ll enjoy an intimate, interactive environment that fosters genuine connection and personalized guidance.
Meet Your Host
Hello, I’m Alicia Velasquez—the creator of Thrive from Within and founder of The House of Dotlizhi. As an Indigenous businesswoman who’s navigated the unique challenges of entrepreneurship, I know firsthand how our businesses impact every facet of our lives—mind, body, emotions, and soul. Drawing on Indigenous wisdom and my personal journey, I created this workshop series as a safe, empowering space where we can heal, grow, and thrive together. I’m honored to guide you on this transformative journey and can’t wait to connect, learn, and celebrate our collective strength.
Meet Our Instructors
Our expert team is passionate about holistic wellness and dedicated to guiding you every step of the way. They bring years of experience in entrepreneurship, mental health, nutrition, and cultural wellness.
Dr. Maria Guadalupe Bruno is a licensed clinical psychologist and health service provider with extensive expertise in leadership development, mental health, and organizational wellness. She is a highly sought-after consultant, known for her impactful work in leadership coaching, supervision, and fostering mental health within organizational environments. Currently working in higher education, Dr. Bruno leads departments dedicated to student support while also teaching and mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students, with a special focus on students of color and early career professionals.
Her professional experience spans diverse sectors, including the military, juvenile justice system, and community mental health, where she has driven initiatives focused on enhancing overall wellbeing. As a consultant for industry leaders such as 3M, Land O' Lakes, and Goodwill, she has provided strategies for creating healthier, more productive workplaces by prioritizing self-care and fostering positive organizational cultures. Outside of her professional endeavors, Dr. Bruno is an avid traveler, outdoor enthusiast, and advocate for living life fully, often encouraging others to embrace joy, creativity, and self-compassion in both personal and professional settings
Jeanita Kennedy (‘Asdzą́ą́ Nasbah’) is a Navajo Medicine women. Born and raise in Arizona she decided to join the military at the age of 18 and traveled the world. After her enlistment was up in USAF, her life took a turn when her gift woke up. That is when she decided to commit to helping the collective. Using her gifts in an unorthodox way to help heal the mind, body and soul through the Navajo shamanic hand trembling way (energy work), intuition or light language. Her spiritual connection helps to clear the mind, remove unnecessary energy/attachments and align the charkas and harmonize the mind, body and soul.
Event Details
- Dates: Sunday February 23, Sunday March 30, Sunday April 27 and Sunday May 18 2025
- Time: 1-4pm
- Location: The House of Dotlizhi 327 Kirkwood Ave Iowa City IA 52240
- Cost: This workshop series is completely FREE
- Seating: Limited to 10 participants per session – register early to secure your spot!
Ready to Thrive?
Take the next step in your personal and professional journey. Click the button below to register now and reserve your seat in one or more of our sessions. Let’s come together to build resilience, embrace our true selves, and thrive from within.