permission to just be
A liberatory wellbeing framework by Jessica Alyce Wilson
permission to just be is more than a program —it's a philosophy and practice, it's the invitation to release performance, to slow down, and to remember your wholeness.
Grounded in Black feminist thought, trauma-informed practice, and embodied presence, permission to just be creates spaces where students, educators, leaders, and communities can breathe, reflect, and reconnect.
Whether in schools, higher education, workplaces, or retreats for individuals, the heart remains the same; presence is protest and rest is reparative.
What I Offer
> in Schools
I create spaces where students, teachers, and families can pause from performance pressures. Through circles, mindful rest, and reflection, schools partner with me to nurture belonging and imagination.
> at Work (Corporate + Organizations)
In workplaces, I reimagine what thriving looks like. Through retreats and communal practices, employees breathe, connect, and cultivate presence together — creating cultures where people are valued beyond productivity.
> in Higher Education
permission to just be supports students, faculty, and staff in navigating systemic pressures while centering presence and care. Retreats style services open space for dialogue and healing beyond burnout culture.
> for Individuals
permission to just be retreats offer soulful getaways. Retreats infused with dialogue circles and communal practices that nurture self-acceptance, joy and liberation.
Step 1: Choose Your Setting
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On Site
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You Provide
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I Provide
Retreat hosted at your school, workplace, or organization’s location.
Retreat in a nearby off-site space arranged by your team.
Retreat in a space curated by me for an additional fee.
Step 2: Select Core Practices
Each “circle” is rooted in the spirit of communal care — a themed space for connection, reflection, and presence.
Conversation Circle
Dialogue rooted in honesty, presence, and listening.
Consciousness-Raising Circle
Explore literature and ideas that challenge the status quo for collective reflection.
Creatives Circle
Co-working solidarity space for building personal brands and creative projects.
Custom Circle
Co-designed based on your community’s unique needs.
Writing Circle
From reflective journaling and creative writing to structured academic writing.
Yoga + Meditation
Practices that reconnect breath, body, mind, and spirit.
Step 3: Add Guest Elements
Guest Speaker
Fireside Chat
Community Conversation
Invite a voice from your community or mine to expand the dialogue.
An intimate, interview-style conversation format to explore deeper themes.
A live dialogue among multiple voices that participants witness and reflect on.
permission to just be is about cultivating spaces where rest is honored, joy is reclaimed, and presence is possible.