About us
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 beginning in summer 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 diverse 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 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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- $25.00
Embodied Leadership with Sharon Oxendine & Jessica Ayala
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February 2026 MeetupSpeaker Topic:
Leadership, Ancestors, and CultureGuest Speakers:
Sharon Oxendine & Jessica AyalaMonday, February 23, 2026
5:30-7:30 PM US EasternVirtual Gathering, Ancestor Prayer, and Poetry Reading
Hosted Live via ZoomJoin Sharon Oxendine and Jessica Ayala of Medicine Wheel Way for an inspiring discussion on how we are rooted in our ancestors and their leadership. Specifically, those who led without titles, those who sacrificed, and those who gave out of a responsibility to their community and future generations.
Event Details:
5:30 PM: Interview with Sharon Oxendine
6:15 PM: Community Q&A and Discussion
6:30 PM: Ancestor Prayer and Poetry with Sharon
7:00 PM: Stillness in Leadership with Jessica
7:30 PM: Closing Circle & Final ReflectionsSuggested Donation: $25
Sharon Oxendine is the founder of Medicine Wheel Way, a proud First Nations woman, and elder of the Lumbee Tribe. With over 30 years of study under Native and Indigenous teachers, she founded Medicine Wheel Way in 2019. As an elder, tribe builder, & sacred pipe carrier, Sharon develops programs for spiritual development, as well as ceremonies celebrating life, transitions, & grief.
Jessica Ayala, Program Director at Medicine Wheel Way and author of “The Five Laws of Stillness: A Rebel's Guide to Spiritual Unfoldment,” began her spiritual journey in childhood through early introductions to Curanderismo by her grandmother. This foundation, combined with her later exploration of metaphysical teachings and indigenous ceremonies, influenced her lifelong passion for the journey toward ancestral connection and spiritual unfoldment. Jess is passionate about programs dedicated to spiritual growth and healing through ceremony and community.
You can learn more about Medicine Wheel Way at https://medicinewheelway.com.
If you have any questions, please contact Sumaya at sumaya@presentmomentmedia.org.
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