Women-Led Movement Celebrates Friendship, Wellness, and Feminine Power with International Lineup of Doctors on August 2
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Island, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Girlfriendism™ International, a Caribbean-owned women’s wellness brand, announces the 2025 Girlfriendism™ 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™, 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™ 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™
Session: Embodied & Empowered
Afro-Caribbean dance and ancestral healing for sensual liberation and self-expression.
- Dr. Sherlonda Adkins – Psychiatrist & Founder of PsychMyWay
Session: UNSTUCK® 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™ Membership, offering members curated wellness experiences, coaching, travel opportunities, and community support through a new ambassador program.
About Girlfriendism™ International
Founded by Dr. Khnuma Simmonds, Girlfriendism™ 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
CONTACT: Dr. Khnuma Simmonds Founder & SHE-EO, Girlfriendism™ International, LLC [email protected] | [email protected]
