St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Island, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Girlfriendism(TM) International, a Caribbean-owned women's wellness brand, announces the 2025 Girlfriendism(TM) Global Virtual Retreat taking place on Saturday, August 2, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM EST via Zoom. Coinciding with National Girlfriend Day, the virtual event celebrates the fifth anniversary of Girlfriendism(TM), a global movement rooted in healing, purpose, and chosen sisterhood.
Tickets are available for $55 at www.girlfriendism.com/g-wellness.
What began in 2020 as a virtual support space during the pandemic has evolved into a multi-continent movement. Girlfriendism(TM) has since hosted retreats in Greece, Bali, Dubai, Thailand, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with a growing global network of women committed to personal development and collective empowerment.
This year's theme, “Global Girlfriendism: Sensuality, Spirituality, Shifting, and Scaling,” features four accomplished women of color with doctoral degrees who will lead sessions focused on emotional healing, embodied movement, spiritual science, and aligned action planning.
Retreat Speakers:
- Dr. Khnuma Simmonds – Founder of Girlfriendism(TM)
Session: Embodied & Empowered
Afro-Caribbean dance and ancestral healing for sensual liberation and self-expression.
- Dr. Sherlonda Adkins – Psychiatrist & Founder of PsychMyWay
Session: UNSTUCK(R) in Liminal Spaces
Tools for navigating emotional transitions with strength and clarity.
- Dr. Onaysia Martinez – Boldness Coach & Physical Therapist
Session: From Aligned to Activated
Guidance for scaling wellness and wealth through embodied action.
- Dr. Micah McIntosh – Founder, The Eudaimonia Institute
Session: Sex, Science & Spirituality 2.0
Insights into how ancestral biology shapes feminine identity and healing.
The retreat will also introduce the Global Girlfriendism(TM) Membership, offering members curated wellness experiences, coaching, travel opportunities, and community support through a new ambassador program.
About Girlfriendism(TM) International
Founded by Dr. Khnuma Simmonds, Girlfriendism(TM) International is a woman-led wellness company centered on sisterhood, healing, and global connection. From its origins as a boutique in St. Croix, the brand has grown into a global movement uniting women through dance, coaching, retreats, and personal transformation.
For tickets and details, visit: www.girlfriendism.com/g-wellness
Dr. Khnuma SimmondsFounder & SHE-EO, Girlfriendism(TM) International, LLCsupport@girlfriendism.com | girlfriendism@gmail.com
