
What we’re about
Embodied Leadership Collective, previously known as Embodied Leadership Asheville, is now expanding!
Our core values will remain similar, however, we are transitioning to virtual events only while we plan for new, in-person events across the country beginning in early 2026.
Embodied leadership is the practice of turning your attention towards the physical body and sensations while in a position of power or privilege.
We collaborate with local business, nonprofit, and community leaders to provide a unique networking and learning experience. We focus on practical steps to grow and sustain our community in a manner that recognizes our deep connection and inter-relatedness to one another and the planet.
In addition to the opportunity to meet new people with similar interests and build lasting relationships, we offer workshops, skillshares, and retreats that empower members with skills and learning for building a more embodied, grounded sense of leadership.
Our free, monthly meetups are currently hosted at Winter to Spring Wellness in downtown Asheville. For further details and directions, please click here.
Our Statement of Intent
• We are committed to defining leadership in a way that is connected to our passion and purpose.
• We believe in mutual and collaborative sharing of knowledge and experiences in support of one another.
• We are committed to having an open, kind, and respectful attitude in all our interactions.
• We are committed to aligning our personal passion with our professional vision and goals.
• We are committed to a genuine caring for each other as fellow human beings and for our planet Earth.
• As embodied leaders, we are committed to creating a happier, healthier community and world through trauma-informed decision making.
Upcoming events
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•OnlineEmbodied Leadership with Aisha Adams
OnlineEmbodied Leadership Collective
January 2026 Meetup
This Month's Topic
This is What Made Me
Surviving Trauma, Challenging Systems, & Claiming Healing
Guest Speaker: Aisha Adams
Monday, January 12
5:30 - 7 PM EST
Live Discussion / Q&A on Zoom
Join Aisha Adams, writer, equity advocate, and community leader for an inspiring conversation about her new book, "This is What Made Me: Surviving Trauma, Challenging Systems, & Claiming Healing."
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Aisha is the founder of Aisha Adams Media, where she develops innovative programs and initiatives that address critical issues such as affordable housing, mental health, and environmental justice. Aisha’s impactful work includes leading Black Wall Street AVL’s GATE program, which supports entrepreneurial success, and The GO Places Leadership Academy, designed to cultivate leadership and career readiness. She is also the creator and host of The Asheville View, a digital talk show amplifying diverse voices and exploring meaningful community conversations.
You can learn more about Aisha Adams and her new book at https://aishajohnsonadams.com.
If you have any questions, please contact Sumaya at sumaya@presentmomentmedia.org.3 attendees
Past events
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