What exactly is an ELEVATED EXHALE?

What is Exhale & Elevate?

Exhale & Elevate creator Zen shares the vision

Who should attend this weekend retreat?

Exhale & Elevate creator Zen explains who should attend.

The essence of Elevated Exhale—an invitation to pause, to breathe, to reconnect with yourself and with others. It is a three-day journey of self-rediscovery and opulent elevation, where we embrace providence and favor, envisioning our next steps while savoring every step that has brought us to this moment.

ELEVATED EXHALE

It's not just a question, it's a whisper of curiosity, a longing for something more, something deeper. Let me paint a picture for you.

See yourself nestled in the NYC experience, surrounded by rolling vineyards and the gentle embrace of nature. Close your eyes. Feel the warmth of the sun on your skin as you indulge in the luxury of a royal spa experience. Imagine the laughter of like-minded women echoing through the serene atmosphere, a symphony of shared dreams and aspirations.

This, my sisters, is the essence of Elevated Exhale—an invitation to pause, to breathe, to reconnect with yourself and with others. It is a three-day journey of self-rediscovery and opulent elevation, where we embrace providence and favor, envisioning our next steps while savoring every step that has brought us to this moment.

Reserve Your SpotMAKE A $250.00 Deposit

This is a

three-day event

embracing providence and favor, envisioning next steps, all while enjoying beautiful Hudson Valley Wine Country.

Think of this as a

SpaDay meets

ProInspo.

~Zen, DreamLawyers--Event Host

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AN ALL INCLUSIVE LUXURY PACKAGE

Everything you need for a delicious weekend to exhale and elevate: overnight accommodations, luxury relaxation, personal development & Entrepreneur + Business Legal Support

Luxury limo transportation
Lodging in a luxurious New York City hotel with amenities that include doorman service, water views, elevated city terrace views, spa services and MORE.
Breakfast Sessions
Excursion to Hudson Valley Wineries with all transportation and meals included
(non-alcohol tastings as well!)
Mastermind, 1:1 sessions with our weekend experts, and available spa experiences

Thursday: Arrival

Welcome Meet & Greet

THURSDAY OCTOBER 16: MEET & GREET

• Prepare to exhale and wine down with a sweet

• Meet & Greet at the New York City Sea Port

ARRIVAL AT NYC HOTEL

• Arrive at Our Host Hotel where you can take time to refresh and prepare for an inspirational Welcome Reception

WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

FRIDAY

October 17

EXHALE

FRIDAY OCTOBER 3: TRAIN RIDE

• A scenic train ride from NYC’s Seaport to Hudson Valley wine country

WINERY TOUR & TASTING

• Experience the LUXURY of a charming Winery Tour and a Scenic ride through Hudson Valley

CELEBRITY CHEF CURATED LUNCH AND DINNER

• Enjoy a Celebrity Chef Inspired Dinner hosted by a nationally recognized sommelier.

SATURDAY

October 18

ESSENCE

REFLECTION TIME

• Prayer and meditation, while also enjoying a light breakfast

ESSENCE EXPERIENCE

• First ESSENCE EXPERIENCE after a brief discussion on the value of introspection

• Experience Essence Breakfast Sessions

WOMEN OWNED VENTURES

• Amazing Culinary Lunch & Learn

RELAXATION AND NETWORKING

• RELAX into the night by a fire, chatting, networking, and sipping wine, non-alcoholic sparkling beverage, tea or coffee.

SUNDAY
October 19

ELEVATE

FAREWELL BRUNCH

• Conclude the weekend with a delicious goodbye brunch and action items to ELEVATE by charting or expanding each of our unique paths.

AFTERNOON

• Close out this amazing, unforgettable weekend with a luxury ride to the New York City Airport.

FULLY ELEVATED

• Exit this experience with renewed purpose and a magical perspective on this thing called life purpose!

MASTERMIND

• 1:1 sessions with our weekend experts, and spa services available.

Testimonials

I am a proponent of the scientific tools shared this weekend. I used these techniques to calm my own nervous system in order to access more peace and flow.

-Rei McColley

I loved being apart of this weekend and the women so open and willing to simply listen to me.

-Tamari Jenkins

Touring the multiple women owned wineries was eye-opening and they even had non-alcoholic wines!

-Stephanie Felder

The best thing about this weekend was the call to self care, self-prioritization! This was a moment where time stood still. I really did exhale!

-Linda Jensen

I had a question: How can I move powerfully as a professional without being perceived as masculine and aggressive? This weekend, I got the answer AND tools to support my next level personally as well.

-Ariana Martin

This space is left open for you to share your Exhale & Elevate break through or revelation(s).

2025 Attendee

I brought my sister because she is going through a heartbreaking life challenge and carrying a lot. I wanted her to have a moment to stop and focus on herself. It was a great relaxing uplifting weekend for her, allowing her to refocus and shift into her feminine power. The plus? I got the pause I didn’t know I needed too!

-Anonymous Attendee

The Why

Imagine sitting with a group of like-minded women, in a serene private location, learning how an Elevated Experience will help you enjoy the luxury of life that you deserve AND accomplish your professional goals.

I just want to PLAY with you. It’s that simple. We work hard enough, and I’d love to play just as hard…with an Elevated Exhale!

In a time filled with so much innovation, I invite you to gather with women celebrating a diversity of experiences to discover or rediscover the joy of actually Living the Dream. Admit it! We ARE living the dream.
We have, through active faith, been fearlessly allowing the Divine Design to manifest before us—in business and personal connections, because it’s ALL connected.

This mesmerizing, magical moment is needed, right now!

Not only will we enjoy a relaxing wine crawl with a specific focus on Women in Wine, we will be greeted with royal spa experiences, and the opportunity to attend business coaching sessions and a private mastermind to elevate personally AND professionally!

How Did This Get Started?

In December 2023, I co-sponsored a private women's retreat. It was an amazing event focusing on wealth with ease. As women, we came together to comfort and grow. Following the event, I overheard a conversation about Napa Valley being a great “exhale” destination.

I had been longing to return to Napa Valley so I jumped right in and, on the spot, volunteered to plan a soothing, calm, yet absolutely titillating intellectually stimulating time for us.

I was raised all over Northern California, from the Bay Area—cable car city San Francisco and the Oakland Hills—ultimately landing in the seductively sweet spot of Napa Valley.

After living in the Northeast for decades, I used the opportunity to return to the energy that is the core of me—the Energy of the Elevated Exhale! That was the inaugural “come home with me” Exhale & Elevate event that inspired this movement.

This year, I invite you to come to New York Wine Country with me! It’s not Napa, where I grew up. But it’s definitely where I’ve put down some “grown girl” roots, in business and in spirit.

Exhale&Elevate 2025 is an opportunity to Pause and Pour into YOU!

Journey with me on this guided experience (and bring YOUR sister friends too), answering the call to make deeper connections, all while finding ways to easily incorporate an Elevated Exhale into your daily life.

Imagine sitting with a group of like-minded women, in a serene private location, discovering how calculated Elevated Experiences are a necessary part of life, the life you deserve WHILE accomplishing your professional goals.

Come explore how ease and joy can grow your wealth, leading to a more empowered, yet softer, luxurious life—no trade-offs required. This weekend is your chance to experience what it feels like to exhale, reset, and fully receive. For some of us, just the thought of an Elevated Exhale is enough to pull you through a rough patch. Imagine a weekend actualizing it!

Our Facilitators

Nzengha “Zen” Waseme, Esq. is the founder of Dream-Lawyers, a women-centered initiative of her law firm, focused on asset growth and protection. This initiative was founded on Zen’s belief that women are multifaceted and have the superpower to rebirth and reinvent themselves endlessly. Dream-Lawyers functions as a midwife to rebirth and provides the regulatory compliance tools for women to thrive in the process.

Following the success of Dream-Lawyers, Zen founded ArtWorks.™, a nonprofit legal service program. As the Executive Director of ArtWorks.™, Zen serves innovators, such as authors, artists, entrepreneurs, and scientists by protecting their intellectual property and certifies attorneys through its intellectual property legal residency program.

Zen has served 20+ years as a business development consultant and business attorney with a fascination in the magical intersection of intellectual property and business growth and development.

A self-proclaimed neuronerd, Zen recently co-founded Flourish Over Forty to fulfill her personal development passions as a Health Coach, certified in womb wellness, trauma, and life coaching strategies.

Zen enjoys sipping syrah near water (beaches, rivers, lakes, streams). She is the wife of one, mother of two, and midwife to the dreams of many.

This aspiring wine connoisseur and savvy Manhattan resident will be your co-facilitator during our exhale experience.

Nancy Matthews

The Visionary with Guts and Vision Architect, is a powerhouse business consultant, international speaker, and best-selling author who’s helped thousands of entrepreneurs bring their brilliance to life.

As a single mom who turned passion into purpose, Nancy co-founded Women’s Prosperity Network, a global movement and community of 100,000+.

With a masterful blend of soulful leadership and proven business acumen, Nancy guides women entrepreneurs to clarify their vision, amplify their message, and lead with purpose and profit. She is also the creator of The One Philosophy, a movement that inspires people to treat every person as The One - because they are.

Nancy’s work continues to elevate visionary women who are ready to rise, serve, and succeed, without sacrificing their values, families, or well-being.