
The Female Warrior
Rewriting the Narrative. Recalibrating the Soul

About The Female Warrior
The Female Warrior is a transformative wellness community dedicated to empowering women to reclaim their inner strength and step boldly into their authentic power. We believe that every woman has a warrior within—a force of resilience, wisdom, and boundless potential waiting to be awakened. Through our carefully curated retreats and workshops, we create sacred spaces where women can shed limiting beliefs, reconnect with their true selves, and discover the strength that has always been theirs.
Our mission is to nurture self-discovery, holistic wellness, and personal growth through immersive experiences that honor the mind, body, and spirit. We are more than a business; we are a sisterhood committed to supporting each other’s journeys. When you join The Female Warrior, you’re not just attending an event—you’re becoming part of a global community of empowered women who are rewriting their stories and inspiring others to do the same.
Dimitria L. Cook, ACC – Mind Evolution Artist
As someone who grew up in the wild 100s, Chicago’s Deep South Side neighborhood, and being a part of a community that shied away from mental health, wellness, and self-care, I have dedicated my life to being in service as a mentor, advisor, coach, friend, and confidant. Putting in my own mental health work was at the forefront of my journey to whole-body wellness. My expertise as a Mind Evolution Artist is reshaping how women view whole-body wellness and self-care. My credentials as an International Coaching Federation Associate Certified Coach (ICF-ACC), certified money coach, mentor and certified senior trainer allow me to help individuals break through personal barriers and realize their visions. In my book 21 Reflections of the Inner Soul, I lead readers on a transformative healing journey. My Building Beyond Belief® self-alignment card deck specifically supports individuals in strengthening their connection to others. I am an international bestselling co-author in Business, Life and the Universe vol. 3 anthology and I am a featured author in the Girl on the Left anthology vol. 2 where I highlight my journey from teacher to mind evolution artist.
Catherine Black – Body and Spiritual Healer
Before spending 31 years of active service in the military and retiring as a full Colonel in Financial Management, Catherine practiced yoga as a way to heal from childhood trauma. She began her yoga practice at the age of five. Immediately, she realized the healing powers of yoga and brought this transformative practice to her service members as they managed stressful situations while on active duty. During her time of service, she was a coach, teacher, mentor, and counselor. As a Certified Yoga Instructor, a body and spiritual healer with over 500 hours of training in Vinyasa Yoga, Yin Yoga, arm balancing, and meditation, Catherine guides you to become the best version of yourself. She helps you train your body, mind, and spirit to increase resiliency and live a life of joy and abundance.
Shanda Sugg – Architect of Kinetic Surrender
As a spiritual force of Divine Power and Love, Shanda helps people expand their capacity to experience Love and Liberation. Whether as a Soul Artist, muralist, photographer, writer, or relationship consultant and coach, she walks alongside people as they journey Home to Self and their true Natures. After nearly two decades in the mental health field, Shanda is a retired therapist and trauma-responsive trainer. As the Architect of Kinetic Surrender, she now journeys intimately with people and families who seek to surrender to their purposes, callings, and liberated paths.
Female Warrior Retreats
We specialize in creating whole-body wellness experiences for women who seek a curated experience based on the specific group’s interests and needs. Our personalized approach provides an opportunity for participants to reconnect with their “sisters” in a non-judgmental safe space allowing for honest self-expression. We show you how to recalibrate your soul through various self-discovery practices focusing on growth mindset, reframing, breath work, meditation, and yoga. You are guided on a journey of rewriting the narrative of your life.
Black Warrior Women Retreats™
Black Warrior Women Retreats™ bring together women from the African diaspora who seek to reclaim their inner strength, sacred feminine energy, and indomitable power. These curated retreats guide Black women to create the life they were born to live while moving into their empowered future. Black Warrior Women Retreats™ foster safe spaces that embrace authenticity, camaraderie, and create everlasting bonds for Black women. Participants embark upon a transformational journey of self-discovery that promotes mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual healing from the inside out. As a Black Warrior Woman you will master the art of establishing stronger boundaries while improving self-awareness and self-management skills to bring you internal balance and harmony. You will ascend to the ranks of empowered Black Warrior Women who have an unconquerable growth mindset in all aspects of their lives while practicing and normalizing self-care.
Our Offerings

Transformative Retreats
Immersive multi-day retreats designed to deepen your self-awareness and reconnect with your inner strength. These sacred experiences combine wellness practices, guided self-discovery sessions, and sisterhood bonding in inspiring natural settings.

Empowerment Workshops
Dynamic workshops focused on personal growth, resilience building, and reclaiming your power. Learn practical tools and techniques to overcome limiting beliefs, enhance self-confidence, and step boldly into your authentic potential.

Holistic Wellness Programs
Comprehensive wellness programs that nurture your mind, body, and spirit through yoga, meditation, nutrition guidance, and mindfulness practices. Designed to support your journey toward complete well-being and sustainable personal transformation.