September 18-21, 2022

The Royal Hawaiian Resort Waikiki

 

 

Join us for a growth healing experience for API women.

2022 marks 40 years of impact for Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics (LEAP) and driving positive change for the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities. This year, in honor of this milestone, LEAP launched a new program, LEAP Connect, aimed to heal our communities through thought provoking and insightful dialogue. The demand for this community resource surpassed all expectations and identified a portion of the audience that needs greater support — Asian and Pacific Islander women.

WIth studies highlighting an increase of 339% in anti-Asian hate related crimes nationwide and nearly 70% of API women reporting being the target of anti-Asian harassment, LEAP felt it was important to take the impact of LEAP Connect another step forward by creating a wellness and leadership retreat designed for API women to grow and heal from traumas related to racially motivated injustices. LEAP will be hosting an exclusive 3-day retreat in Oahu at The Royal Hawaiian Resort Waikiki from September 18-21, 2022, with the intention to provide API women the opportunity to work through trauma, find comfort in community, build new relationships, and develop coping skills needed to continue navigating through these challenging times. Upon conclusion of the retreat, attendees will:

 
 

Have an increased level of self-confidence in being their most authentic self

 
 
 

Learn new and healthy behaviors to navigate through grief, trauma, and racial inequities

 
 
 

Feel empowered to advocate for themselves and others in building racial solidarity

 
 
 

Hold a greater sense of belonging and community

 
 
 

Have a heightened appreciation for API culture, values, and collective experiences

 
 

Each part of the retreat, from the location to the vendors, has been intentionally designed to support the API community and small businesses. Additionally, the choice to hold the retreat in Hawai‘i was intentional, as it is the only place in the nation that provides a safe mental and physical environment for the API community. Upon arrival in Hawai‘i, many APIs note their immediate sense of comfort, belonging and physical security from being in a region which is rich in culture and values similar to their own heritages.


DATES

September 18-21, 2022


LOCATION

The Royal Hawaiian Resort Waikiki


COST

$1495
airfare and hotel for 3 nights included

 
 
 
 

Sunday

Welcome Mixer

6:00pm-8:00pm

 

Monday

Breakfast

8:00am-9:00am

"Three Musts for Inner Growth and Healing" with Dr. Fatima Bustos-Choy presented by Toyota

9:00am-9:50am

Turning Self-Criticism into Self-Compassion with Yon Na, Ph.D. PART 1

10:00am-11:00am

Chozen-ji Experience

11:30am-5:30pm

Dinner and Fireside Chat with Aunty Lynette Paglinawan

7:00pm-8:30pm

 


Tuesday

Breakfast and Fireside Chat with Alina Liao, Founder of Zenit Journals

7:30am-9:00am

Sound Bath Meditation with Kaori Isomura

9:00am-10:00am

Healing From Trauma: A Journaling Workshop with Alina Liao

10:15am-11:45am

Lunch

12:00pm-1:15pm

Turning Self-Criticism into Self-Compassion with Yon Na, Ph.D. PART 2

1:30pm-3:15pm

Sunset Sail

4:30pm-7:00pm

Dinner and Fireside Chat with Dr. Neeru Bakshi

7:15pm-8:30pm

 


Wednesday

Farewell Breakfast

8:00am-9:30am

 
 


Special thanks to the following for making this retreat possible.

 
 

Retreat FAQs

  • With a ticket purchase to the Wellness and Leadership Retreat, you’ll receive roundtrip airfare from Southwest Airlines, a 3 night stay at The Royal Hawaiian Resort, meals and activities.

  • Since its establishment in 1972, people have come to Chozen-ji to discover their True Selves and to make a greater impact on Hawaiʻi and the world. Their approach to Zen training is based in the body—emphasizing breath and posture—and creates leaders with a bold fighting spirit and strong ki'ai. This far reaching impact on the world is in keeping with our designation as the only Daihonzan, or central temple, outside of Japan. Participants of the retreat will receive a unique opportunity to spend a half-day at the temple engaging in a variety of activities. You can learn more about Chozen-ji here.

  • Individuals of API descent will find the most value in this retreat, as all activities are presented through an API cultural lens.

  • We’re partnering with our friends at Blisslets to provide anti-nausea bracelets to ease any symptoms related to motion sickness. However, if you would like to opt-out of the activity, please contact choang@leap.org.

  • LEAP welcomes non-binary individuals to register, however, the leadership and wellness retreat is curated with a lens designed for API women to grow and heal from traumas related to racially motivated injustices.

  • The wellness and leadership retreat encourages participants to be their most authentic selves, including feeling confident in their attire. Guests are encouraged to wear clothing which allows them to feel relaxed and comfortable.

    Chozen-ji requires attendees to wear long sleeves and long pants. Shorts, tank tops, etc. will not be allowed.

  • Transportation from the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to The Royal Hawaiian Resort Waikiki will not be provided.

  • The Royal Hawaiian Resort has kindly offered a discounted rate to retreat guests if they would like to stay up to three days before or after the retreat for $389 per night, not including taxes and fees.

  • LEAP will be adhering to state and local COVID-19 protocols. Attendees will be provided with a COVID rapid test upon arrival. You must test negative before joining the Wellness and Leadership Retreat. LEAP will not be responsible for accommodations for those who test positive prior to the start, or beyond the end of the retreat.

 
 
 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Support from our partners is vital to LEAP’s commitment in providing leadership education to the API community. LEAP offers a wide range of core programs focused on developing and empowering APIs across sectors and life cycles to guide them through the next step in their leadership journey.

As a sponsor for LEAP Connect’s Wellness and Leadership Retreat, you will receive the following benefits:

  • Listing or recognition with logo on all marketing and signage at the event

  • Year-long placement of company or foundation logo on LEAP’s website

  • Recognition in all event communications pre and post event

Customized sponsorship opportunities are available