Restival Global
November 2016-January 2018
Independent Consultant, Outreach Director
Restival Global was an alternative festival retreat hybrid that partnered with indigenous populations to produce immersive and transformative events Worldwide. The goal of this event in Arizona @ Gateway Ranch was to provide a transformative wellness experience while creating a new platform for indigenous communities to share their cultural wisdom. Gateway Ranch is located on a remote private property near James Turrell’s latest Art Installation at Roden Crater.
Years later I’m still in awe of the successful experience I had at Gateway ranch. For four weeks I lived and worked on a remote solar ranch in the Arizona Desert alongside the Diné (Navajo) people. I co-managed a team of 38 volunteers, practitioners, staff and crew. I lead creative writing workshops alongside global wellness practitioners. I worked harder than I have in my entire career. Most importantly, I experienced first-hand the personal transformation I had spent months describing online.
I was initially hired as a branding consultant to improve Restival’s digital brand and maximize ticket sales for the Arizona Event. After experiencing the event, my involvement evolved into full-time responsibilities including partnerships and future event programming. I was able to use my many of my greatest strengths to help Restival Global grow as a brand.
I’m still digesting the lessons I learned alongside the Diné people in Arizona. Sadly, Restival Global is no longer an existing business or brand. Officially, I stopped working with Restival in January 2018.
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