Heartspace Collective
About Heartspace Collective
Heartspace Collective gives women veterans a place to show up authentically, whether that is at a retreat, a local meetup, or a monthly virtual circle. Its programming is built around holistic wellness, coaching, and shared reflection, with a clear eye toward connection and support during major life transitions. For donors, the appeal is simple: this is a space made for women veterans by women with military experience, and it keeps that focus at the center of everything it does.
Heartspace Collective is built by women with military experience for women veterans, which gives its work a grounded, lived-in feel. Instead of leaning on one service, it offers retreat, local, and virtual options so participants can stay connected in the way that works best for them.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Wellness retreats
Immersive wellness retreats that combine custom programming and holistic experiences to foster deep connection, inner restoration, and authentic presence.
HeartSpace Wellness Programming
Signature retreat sessions built around guided exercises, creative exploration, intentional dialogue, personal agency, emotional resilience, and collective understanding.
Mind-body grounding practices
Sessions that include yoga, guided meditation, and hiking to reconnect participants with their bodies and the natural world.
Nourishment and culinary experiences
Private-chef meals during retreats, with some gatherings also including meals in town or an interactive cooking class.
Personalized coaching sessions
One-on-one sessions with an experienced professional coach to explore individual intentions, challenges, or growth opportunities.
Expressive re-enactment workshop
An experiential workshop using re-enactment, improvisational play, role exploration, and narrative work to support reflection and connection.
HeartSpace Connect
Local community meetups for women veterans centered around guided activities, open conversation, and intentional time together.
HeartSpace Circle
A monthly virtual gathering that explores an aspect of whole health, includes mindful reflection, and offers community from home.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
Create authentic and restorative spaces for transformative connection among women veterans.
Who they serve
Women veterans
Their impact
- Its inaugural retreat brought together 12 military and veteran women.
How your donation helps
- Wellness retreats and events for women veterans
- Community meetups and virtual circles
- Holistic support and restorative spaces for women veterans
- Community partners, donors, and volunteers to expand the mission
Our story
Heartspace Collective was co-founded by Jennie Choi, Audrey, Monique Jesionowski, and Cherise Lao, women with military service backgrounds who wanted to create a place where women veterans could show up authentically. It was built to offer restorative connection, community, and support as women move from military to civilian life or step into caregiving roles.
Stories
The people behind the work.
Events
HeartSpace Connect
OngoingLocal community meetups for women veterans with guided activities, open conversation, and intentional time together.
HeartSpace Circle
MonthlyA monthly virtual gathering focused on whole health, mindful reflection, and community.
Wellness retreats
OccasionalImmersive retreats that combine holistic programming, grounding practices, meals, coaching, and reflective workshops.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Heartspace Collective has shared.
Current needs
- Community partners
- Donors
- Volunteers
Recognition & press
Press & mentions
In the news
Articles featuring Heartspace Collective from the Love What You Fund newsroom.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
What happens during a HeartSpace retreat?
Retreats are built around custom wellness programming, guided exercises, creative exploration, intentional dialogue, yoga, guided meditation, hiking, meals, unstructured time, coaching, and expressive workshops.
What is HeartSpace Connect?
HeartSpace Connect is a local meetup for women veterans with guided activities, open conversation, and intentional time together.
What is the HeartSpace Circle?
The HeartSpace Circle is a monthly virtual gathering focused on whole health, mindful reflection, and community from home.
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