Today we’d like to introduce you to Angela Lightsey.
Hi Angela, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I am a native Savannahian and I have lived on Tybee Island for 18 years. When I started my first business, Tybee Wellness retreats, we were in full quarantine during the pandemic. I was just divorced and I knew I had to create something for myself and my daughter that would sustain my ability to be as present in her life as possible. Personally, I was exploring all of the experiences and modalities that we offer at the retreats. Professionally, my experience is in hospitality. So, I had the idea to combine my passion and my expertise to create immersive yoga retreat experiences.
First, we offered retreats to only women. Now, this has grown to couples retreats & an international retreat in Guatemala this June. I launched Nomad last April. Through Nomad, the practitioners can travel to you and provide the same private experiences that we offer during our retreats. This is everything from massage to workshops.
You could say making sure people are well taken care of is my strong suit, but that was never quite enough. There was a fire inside me to provide an experience for my guests that was unmatched. I wanted them to leave feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to reclaim the life they deserved.
Upcoming Tybee Classic Retreats – https://tybeewellnessretreats.com/upcoming-retreats/
Guatemala Retreat – https://tybeewellnessretreats.com/guatemala/
Tybee Couples Retreats – https://tybeewellnessretreats.com/upcoming-retreats/couples-retreats/
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
One of my favorite sayings is “adjust my sails”. This applies for Tybee Wellness Retreats & Nomad. Sure, there have been bumps in the road. However, I know that providing these experiences for people is my calling. So, I sing a tune when the road gets rocky and continue on my way. Some parts of being a business owner have come naturally for me and some have been a learning curve! Thankfully, I have an incredible network of support.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
After my first year of sold-out retreats, visitors and locals to Tybee Island were left wanting-no needing-more ways to nurture their souls. I began receiving calls on a regular basis asking when the next retreat would be. I booked a few private retreats, and then it dawned on me: “What if I could bring the retreat to them?” Shortly after, Nomad was born, bringing the magic from our providers straight to you. The best part? You don’t have to lift a finger. We do all the organizing, the heavy lifting, and the traveling. All you have to do is sit back and relax. Services include (but aren’t limited to) yoga, meditation, sound healing, tarot, and dance. Experiences start at just $50 per person for a 90-minute group experience 7 $125 for a personal experience.
Do you have recommendations for books, apps, blogs, etc?
I am currently reading “Radical Intuition” by Kim Chestney & “The Book of Joy” by the Dalai Lama & Desmond Tutu. I also recommend “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho & anything by Brene Brown.
Right now I am really digging “Spirit School” on Spotify. I love it because I relate to the host, who enjoys helping women on their spiritual journey. This is one of the reasons I felt called to start my businesses-to help empower women while guiding them through mindful and practical rituals that can be carried into their everyday lives.
Pricing:
- Immersive Retreats $950 – $2500
- Guatemala Retreat $1950 – $2500
- Nomad Individual Services $135 – $250
- Nomad Group Workshops $50 and up
Contact Info:
- Website: www.tybeewellnessretreats.com
- Instagram: @tybeewellnessretreats & @nomad.tybee.savannah
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069352015374 & https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082352947473
- Other: Google – https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tybee+Wellness+Retreats/@32.0066405,-80.862236,14z/data=!4m7!3m6!1s0x64e0a5141c3d8183:0x24ea9a04550369f2!8m2!3d32.0066405!4d-80.862236!9m1!1b1
Image Credits
A Different Light Photography
