The inaugural edition of The Calm in the Chaos Challenge: Finding Peace Beyond Productivity is a wrap!
This free, transformative, 7-day virtual event, took place from March 31-April 4 & 7-8, 2025, and provided participants with concrete tools to help them find peace and true balance in the midst of their whirlwind lives.
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The sessions were truly transformative... and you can still access them!
Soak up the meaningful conversations, practice the mindfulness experiences with Emilie and her guest speakers, and learn something new each time. You will also retain access to the Challenge assignments and additional resources.Â
Imagine what it would be like to be fully committed to a career you love and actually have a fulfilling, relaxing, and fun life outside of work.
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Imagine if you were a pillar of calm in the storm of uncertainty, feeling a deep sense of peace and holding onto your hope for the future.
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Imagine if you could embody the concepts of "work-life balance" and "self-care", instead of just having them be buzzwords thrown around by HR and wellness websites.Â
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Feels pretty good, doesn't it?
Guess what: you no longer have to struggle to "have it all." You have it all already - you just need the tools and support to access it. This is your chance to reclaim your peace, your energy, and your sense of connection - both to yourself and to your community.
It all starts by joining in The Calm in the Chaos Challenge: Finding Peace Beyond Productivity, a 7-day online event where Emilie Greenhalgh and several experts at the crossroads of mindfulness and productivity  will help you get to the bottom of your drive to succeed and achieve, envision a life that leaves you feeling fulfilled instead of drained, and learn how to sustainably integrate healing practices into your life, even when it feels like you don’t have the time or energy.Â
We live in a time filled with uncertainty and challenges, but they don't have to destabilize you. Instead, you can be the pillar of calm and clarity in a crazy world, all while developing improved awareness and understanding of your thoughts, feelings, body, spirit, and relationships.

Who is this for?
- Have you been so committed to your career that you've put it above all else, including family, friends, romantic relationships, and even your own health?
- Do you sometimes wonder who your really are outside of your primary role in life, whether that's at work or in your family?
- Do you struggle with stress, anxiety, and overwhelm but excel at pretending like everything is fine and that you've got it all covered?
- Do you notice that you can't seem to shut off from work or stop doomscrolling, constantly worrying, problem-solving, and obsessively checking your emails and notifications?
- Are you so committed to helping others and meeting sky-high standards that you suppress your own wants and needs?
- Have you struggled to find a community where you feel completely free to express your authentic self and know you will be valued instead of judged?
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So, what can you expect?

2 live online 60-minute sessions, daily for 7 days
This will make it easier for you to join at least one live session per day, depending on where you are based in the world - and knowing that you can always catch up with the recordings later!
Sessions include concrete tools that you can immediately apply in your life, as well as useful tips and insights from Emilie and a variety of expert speakers.

Live, stress-reducing mindfulness experiencesÂ
This is your chance to experience a potent range of stress-reducing healing modalities and see which ones feel most effective for you! Emilie will bring her strong skillset in leading guided meditations, breathwork, sound healing, and more.

Critical insights from expert speakers situated at the crossroads of productivity and self-care.
These experts have been where you are and they have the answers. They have spent their lives dedicated to manifesting true work-life balance and sustainable self-care, and they are ready to share their secrets with you.

Daily mindfulness exercises that will produce immediate results
Gain greater insight into yourself and your patterns. Learn quick and effective exercises that you can apply in your daily life, especially when overcome by stress and overwhelm.Â

Also included...
Special surprise bonus content and features
Opportunities for live coaching
Opportunities to win valuable prizes
Connection with a diverse, global audience of brilliant participants and speakers
Meet Your Host, Emilie
Expert humanitarian and development consultant | Holistic Coach
Emilie is an international development consultant and humanitarian aid worker with nearly 15 years' experience in a range of roles that have taken her to multiple fragile contexts such as Afghanistan and Eastern DRC.Â
Emilie has always had a strong drive to help others and perform at maximum capacity. However, her past striving to excel in her career ended up negatively impacting her health and wellbeing. Emilie's workaholic tendencies, when fused with the tragic loss of several family members and chronic back pain, led to a rock-bottom moment and then a wakeup call. Embracing - and then become certified in - a diverse range of healing modalities including neuroscience- and trauma-informed life coaching, breathwork, meditation, sound healing, and yoga, has resulted in the best of both worlds: she has a career that she loves and knows how to safely feel her feelings, step out of negative thought patterns, and connect to what her body truly needs. Now, she offers this proven healing framework to you to help reduce your stress and anxiety, overwhelm, and feelings of isolation, grief, and sadness.
Emilie is currently based on the tiny island of Gili Air, Indonesia with her husband and four cats.


Nina Camille
Mentor for Miraculous Living, Devotee of the Earth, Creative Consultant, Author, Yoga Teacher, Retreat Leader, and Birth, Life, and Death Doula
Nina is the creator of True Nature Retreats and Experience Freedom, a suite of group coaching programs, facilitator trainings & retreats for evolving souls to learn healthy relating, open their hearts, connect and offer their spiritual gifts in safe, expansive and loving spaces. She teaches yoga, offers cacao and tea ceremonies within her communities, does one on one healing work and trains facilitators to refine their skills in similar spaces.Â
Nina’s passion lies in helping you access your spiritual gifts, connect to the land and live your life in a way that contributes to harmony for all beings everywhere. She serves couples, individuals, groups and organizations through coaching and consulting, doula work and ceremonial arts.
Nina has spent more than a decade helping people discover themselves and each other with compassion and grace so we can all live in a more beautiful, peaceful, intimate and joyful world, together.
Where you can find Nina:

Brittanie DeChino
Vice President, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty & Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 800)
Brittanie came to residential real estate by way of her previous career in wellness - teaching Stress Management at GWU and leading yoga teacher trainings and retreats around the world. She is an E-RYT 800 and teaching faculty for Sri Dharma Mittra's international Life of a Yogi Teacher Training Program and teaches at his trainings four times per year.
Brittanie is a high-performing, recovering ball of stress who strives every single day to be kind to everyone, to make healthy choices, and to calm down just a little bit. She lives in the Washington, DC metro with her husband, daughter and 2 dogs.
You can find Brittanie at:

Pablo Castro
Breathwork Practitioner and Master Trainer
Pablo’s passion for breath, somatic healing, the inner child, and water therapy is at the core of what he shares with one to one's and groups around the world. He is a surfer, free diver and lover of the ocean, and more and more he is called to work with and within the element of water. Pablo holds water breath ceremonies and has also trained with Wataflow. Pablo’s work has led to the profound realms of rebirthing and he is in awe of the gentle yet profound power of warm water, loving presence, and gentle holding. With great love and honor he is deeply excited to be sharing this incredible work. Pablo has been a lead trainer with Alchemy of Breath for seven years, and lives in between Bali, the US, and Europe.
You can find more about Pablo at:

Yemaya Indira Duby
Trauma-informed Life Mentor. Adverse Childhood Experiences Recovery Specialist. Somatic Therapist.
For the past 3 decades, Yemaya has been committed to empowering individuals to identify the core of their life’s challenges, helping them recognize the lingering effects of C-PTSD and Childhood Adverse Experiences, and offering a precise roadmap to heal their Body, Heart and Mind, and align with their true life’s purpose.
Yemaya has shared and taught her 30-year expertise of in-depth Somatic Healing Bodywork, Trauma Recovery, Holistic Embodiment and Grief Work all around the Pacific from California to New Zealand, British Columbia to Hawaii and was based on the island of Kaua’i from 2001 to 2022. She was a student of Marion Rosen for 8 years. She has been deeply influenced by Marion's work - more than words can say. Yemaya is also a NARM-informed practitioner.
You can find more about Yemaya and her offerings at:
https://wwwtheembrace.life

David Coates
Riding the Waves of Uncertainty with Internal Family Systems
David Coates is a licensed psychotherapist in California, as well as a coach specializing in working with change-makers and leaders. He works with individuals, couples, and teams around the globe. His is masterful with the Internal Family Systems model and loves its ability to heal deep trauma and to transform lives.
You can learn more about him at davidcoates.world

Bea Meitiner
Founder & CEO, Bea Adventurous: The Ultimate Adventure Tours
Bea epitomized excellence from an early age, pursuing success in all areas of her life and landing her the role as Vice President of Sales for a global wholesale company. However, this relentless drive came at a cost, and Bea realized that material success did not equate to happiness.
Through travel, Bea discovered that the corporate ladder she had been climbing was leaning against the wrong wall. Embracing this revelation, Bea made a bold decision to leave behind her high-powered career and 14 year relationship to create a new business: Bea Adventurous.
Bea now runs a thriving blog, organises life-changing trips for others, and collaborates with a safari company, all of which brings her immense joy. Working fewer hours, she now experiences a tenfold increase in happiness. Bea’s story serves as an inspiring testament to finding peace beyond productivity and aligning one’s life with true passions and values.
You can connect with Bea at:

Rachael Taylor
Olympic Medalist, Seasoned HR Guru, Athlete Transition Coach, Career, Life & Wellness CoachÂ
Rachael Taylor is a former Australian national rowing team representative and Olympic silver medalist.
Beyond sport, Rachael built a successful career in Human Resource Management, holding a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from the University of Western Australia. She has held senior HR leadership roles with organizations such as KPMG, Virgin Australia, and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra.
As a Career, Life & Wellness Coach and a Life After Sport Coach, Rachael now helps elite athletes navigate the transition out of sport into fulfilling post-sport careers and lives. She also works with professionals and leaders seeking clarity, resilience, and meaningful career change. Her coaching approach is direct, insightful, and results-driven, blending empathy with practical strategies for lasting transformation.
Rachael is a mother of two teenage sons and lives in Western Australia. She remains passionate about maintaining a strong, healthy lifestyle and helping others align their careers and lives with their values and strengths.
You can find Rachael at: https://rachtaylorcoaching.com/
Tina Nguyen
Family & Flight Physician, Women's Health Specialist, Advocate for the Underserved, Professional Wrangler of Cats
Tina has dedicated her life to service as a family physician, with a concentration in Women's Health, and as a military officer and aviator. She leads with empathy, kindness, and above all else, love. She has traveled the world many times over offering holistic care to medically underserved populations. She strongly believes in food as medicine, working as a teacher in the clinic and in the kitchen. She has received many awards and titles in her lifetime, but being dubbed once as "the world's friend" is the accolade of which she is most proud.
She is based in San Francisco, California, where she lives with her father and her fur baby, Taquito.

Whitney Kippes
Certified Professional Diversity Coach and Founder of Bid Boss Consulting
Whitney is a master strategist and certified professional diversity coach with 15+ years of experience helping organizations achieve their boldest goals. With a track record of contributing to $12 billion in winning project proposals, she excels in global development fundraising and capacity-building strategies that deliver results.
Through Bid Boss Consulting, Whitney helps teams transform their business development processes, balancing technical expertise with the social-emotional skills necessary to thrive under pressure. She specializes in streamlining ad hoc, global teams to deliver high-value proposals and enjoys helping proposal managers flourish as thoughtful leaders.
A Certified Professional Diversity Coach (CPDC) recognized by the International Coaching Federation, Whitney is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the international development space. From one-on-one coaching to bespoke training, Whitney prioritizes solutions that are intentional, inclusive, and empowering.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Whitney is a tarot practitioner who embraces a holistic, intuition-driven approach to navigating challenges, blending deep empathy with practical insights. Whitney brings her authentic self to her work, using humor and humility to connect with others on a meaningful level.
Whether she's coaching professionals obsessed with "doing" or guiding stay-at-home parents seeking balance, Whitney thrives on helping people move past perfection to unlock their potential.
You can find more information about Whitney and her services at:Â www.bidboss.org

Eric Leto
Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 700) and Holistic Healer
Eric is an experienced and devoted yoga teacher (E-RYT 700) trained in Kundalini, Ashtanga, Hatha, and Vinyasa yoga. He is a Reiki Energy Master, sound healer, breathwork, and ceremony facilitator. Passionate about self-development, he guides people toward their innermost well-being with a fun and accessible approach.
You can find Eric at:
https://www.instagram.com/eric.leto/
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Challenge Schedule

Day 1: March 31
Identifying the Roots of Our Need to Achieve

Day 2: April 1
I Am Not My Thoughts: Finding Balance in the Mind

Day 3: April 2
What Does It All Mean?: Finding Spiritual Balance in a Dogmatic World

Day 4: April 3
It's Okay if You Aren't Okay: Reconnecting to Our Emotions

Day 5: April 4
No One Is an Island: Rediscovering Balance in Your Relationship with Yourself and Others

Day 6: April 7
I Am Not a Machine: Connecting to and Honoring Our Bodies

Day 7: April 8
Life in an Uncertain World: Finding the Calm in the Chaos

Bonus Day: April 9
Integration: Sound Healing Session

Participating in online breathwork therapy with Emilie brought me peace of mind, clarity, and hope during challenging times. From the very first session, the breathing techniques had a deeply emotional and transformative impact on my mind. Over time, with Emilie’s expert guidance, I refined my breathwork practice and was able to connect with a deeper part of myself.
Discussing my breathing experiences, as well as sharing my struggles and frustrations with Emilie, provided invaluable support. Journaling through these reflections also helped me navigate a rough patch and make meaningful life changes.
Emilie is an exceptional breathwork teacher—highly intelligent, empathetic, and an attentive listener. She offers thoughtful, substantive advice that truly resonates. I wholeheartedly recommend Emilie’s breathwork therapy to anyone looking to enhance their well-being, whether they’re facing difficulties or simply seeking greater balance and growth in life.
- Simon, senior diplomat, Germany
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