Get ready to find your peace beyond productivity!
The Calm in the Chaos Challenge
Dashboard & Replay Bundle
This page contains private access to the recordings, challenge exploration sheets, and bonus materials from the transformative, 7-day virtual event that took place from March 31-April 4 & 7-8, 2025.Â
These materials will provide you with concrete tools to help you find peace and true balance in the midst of your whirlwind life. Want to achieve more but do less? Let us show you how!
Please note that if you buy the replay bundle before the end of the Challenge, this page will continue to be updated as the sessions take place.
Day 1:Â Identifying the Roots of Our Need to Achieve
Replays will be posted below, within 12 hours of the session's conclusion.
>>Session with Emilie at 9am EDT on March 31<<
- Mindfulness Experience: Meditation to Release Perfectionism
>> Expert Speaker Session at 9pm on March 31 with Whitney Kippes, Certified Professional Diversity Coach & Founder of Bid Boss Consulting <<
Read more about WhitneyWhitney 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: www.bidboss.org
Day 1 Challenge
- Join the Facebook group and introduce yourself if you haven't already (those who participate the most will earn a prize!)
- Invite a friend to join you in the challenge (because we need to support each other in these challenging times!)
- Download the worksheet and carefully track how you spend one of your most precious resources (time). Bonus for tracking one typical week/work day and one weekend/leisure day!
Day 2: I Am Not My Thoughts: Finding Balance in the Mind
Replays will be posted below, within 12 hours of the session's conclusion.
>>Session with Emilie at 9am EDT on April 1<<
- Mindfulness Experience: EFT Tapping to Release Negative Thought Patterns
>>Expert Speaker Session at 9pm on April 1 with Nina Camille, Mentor for Miraculous Living, Devotee of the Earth, Creative Consultant, Author, Yoga Teacher, Retreat Leader, and Birth, Life, and Death Doula<<
Read more about NinaNina 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:
Day 2 Challenge
- Post a picture of your Peaceful Place in the Facebook group and tell us a little bit about why it's special. Remember that the more you engage on FB, the better your chances are for winning a prize!
- Download Insight Timer and search for a topic that interests you. Try a 10+ minute meditation and journal about your experiences in your own journal or on the PDF.
Day 3: What Does It All Mean?: Finding Spiritual Balance in a Dogmatic World
Replays will be posted below, within 12 hours of the session's conclusion.
>>Expert Speaker Session with Brittanie DeChino at 9am EDT on April 2<<
Read more about BrittanieBrittanie 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:
>>Session with Emilie at 9pm on April 2<<
- Mindfulness Experience: 30-Minute Transcendental Breathwork Journey
Day 3 Challenge
- In the Facebook group, share a photo of an altar, photo, talisman, crystal, special book, or any keepsake that you have that makes you feel safe and connected to yourself, those around you, the earth, and beyond. Remember that the more you engage on FB, the better your chances are for winning a prize!
- Download the fillable PDF or use your journal to write a letter to whatever you believe in-- a god, an angel, an ancestor, an older version of yourself, the earth, fate... really anything that you feel has power and knowledge beyond what you have now.Â
Day 4: It's Okay if You Aren't Okay: Reconnecting to Our Emotions
Replays will be posted below, within 12 hours of the session's conclusion.
>>Session with Emilie at 9am EDT on April 3<<
- Mindfulness Experience: Felt-sense Coaching Exploration
>>Expert Speaker Session at 9pm on April 3 with Pablo Castro, Breathwork Practitioner and Master Trainer & 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
Day 4 Challenge
- Share three emotions that you noticed today and how they felt in your body in the Facebook group. Remember that the more you engage on FB, the better your chances are for winning a prize!
- Download the Feelings Wheel and complete the Glimmers exercise.
Day 5: No One Is an Island: Rediscovering Balance in Your Relationship with Yourself and Others
Replays will be posted below, within 12 hours of the session's conclusion.
>>Expert Speaker Session at 9am on April 4 with David Coates, Internal Family Systems Coach and Therapist & Bea Meitiner, Founder & CEO, Bea Adventurous: The Ultimate Adventure Tours<<
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
 >>Session with Emilie at 9pm EDT on April 4<<
- Mindfulness Experience: Loving-Kindness Meditation
Day 5 Challenge
- Reach out to 1-3 people that you love, respect, or have had a positive impact in your life who you haven't spoken to in a while. Tell them something authentic and true about how you feel about them. Share what happened in the Facebook group!
- Download the relationship evaluation exercise. What are your best relationships and which ones need work? Where are you getting stuck in the Drama Triangle?
Day 6: I Am Not a Machine: Connecting to and Honoring Our Bodies
Replays will be posted below, within 12 hours of the session's conclusion.
>>Expert Speaker Session at 9am on April 7 with Rachael Taylor, Olympic Medalist, Seasoned HR Guru, Athlete Transition Coach, Career, Life & Wellness Coach & Eric Leto, Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 700) and Holistic Healer<<
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:Â https://rachtaylorcoaching.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachtaylorcoaching/
You can find more about Pablo at:
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:
 >>Session with Emilie at 9am EDT on April 7<<
- Mindfulness Experience:Â Progressive Muscle Relaxation Session
Day 6 Challenge
- Do something special for your body today--eat some nourishing food, go to bed early, take a bath, get a massage, go for a walk. Post about it in the Facebook group!
- Make a list of all the things you like about your body--not just how it looks, but what it has allowed you to do. Fill up the page!
Day 7: Life in an Uncertain World: Finding the Calm in the Chaos
Replays will be posted below, within 12 hours of the session's conclusion.
>>Session with Emilie at 9am EDT on April 8<<
- Mindfulness Experience: Nervous System Reset Using Three Breathwork Techniques
>> Expert Speaker Session at 9pm on April 8 with Tina Nguyen, Family & Flight Physician, Women's Health Specialist, Advocate for the Underserved, Professional Wrangler of Cats<<
Read more about TinaTina 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.
Day 7 Challenge
- Reflect on what you learned over the course of the Challenge. What practices and experiences brought you the strongest feelings of calm and connection to yourself and others? What can you commit to integrating into your daily life?
Bonus Session:Â Sound Healing for Integration
Replays will be posted below, within 12 hours of the session's conclusion.
>>Session with Emilie at 9pm EDT on April 9<<
Bonus Session Integration
- Sign up for your Clarity Call with Emilie to discuss what you learned during the Challenge and explore additional ways to work together!
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.
Read more about Emilie
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
