What if you truly felt 
 supported in your grief?

The Don't Grieve Alone Retreat is a FREE ONLINE EVENT
where you will learn ways to...

HERE'S WHAT YOU'RE DOING RIGHT:

Standing Strong: You’re showing up, facing your grief instead of running from it...

Setting Boundaries: You’re recognizing that healing doesn’t happen on a timeline....

Seeking Support: You’re brave enough to admit you don’t want to do this alone...

BUT YOU'RE STILL STRUGGLING WITH...

feeling isolated.

a fear of being a burden.

grief showing up unexpectedly.

balancing grief with daily life.

regrets and 'what ifs'.

needing more support.

What if you stopped worrying (or avoiding grief altogether)
and focused on being intentional about your healing instead?

Become Grief Aware
Grief is a unique and deeply personal experience. Become an expert in YOUR OWN grief.

 Build Your Village
Find the people and groups 
who can support you, and 
learn how to STAY CONNECTED.

Find Peace
Work towards a life that HONORS YOUR PAST while embracing new possibilities!

JOIN US IN OUR 4TH ANNUAL LEGACY RETREAT!

MEET YOUR HOST

Hi, I'm Joi Renique

Life Story Coach & Founder of Celebrate Legacy

I am extremely honored to have created an event that will help provide resources to those who are grieving.

In 2021, I created Celebrate Legacy - a journal for life’s experiences to share with loved ones and future generations. I realized that no one understands legacy better than someone that is grieving. When the Gone Too Soon Retreat was live in September 2022, I worked alongside 20+ experts to teach us ways we can honor the loved ones we miss and gain support in ways that help us feel safe and feel seen.

Since 2022, I have hosted an annual Legacy Retreat. September is a special month for me as it includes dates that honor the lives of my cousin Chubby, my little sister Sharayna and my grandfather Sol - who were all gone too soon.

THIS YEAR'S Retreat is designed to be a safe space to grieve, heal and grow... TOGETHER. The Don't Grieve Alone Retreat will provide guidance on how to grow our relationships and community, no matter what type of loss we are facing. Grief is a heavy weight to carry, but you don't have to carry it alone!

While I’ve supported hundreds of grievers through the Retreats I've hosted, I know I can't do it all alone.
So, I’ve put together this dynamic speaker line-up!

Day 1: Finding Support
Monday, September 18th
The only wrong way to grieve is to not grieve at all.

Friday, October 3rd, 2025
DAY 1: It takes a Village

Build Bonds
That
Lighten
The Heaviest
Load

Who's In
 Your Village?

Joi Renique, Host
Life Story Coach

Check on Your
Strong Friends

Asha JW Hardnett,
The Purpose Doula

When a Friend Is
No Longer a Friend

Samantha D. Liberal,
Friendship Coach
"The Friendship Enthusiast"

 Hope in the Hard Places (Divorce)

Teri Houghton,
Founder of Operations
with a Heart

 Finding Harmony
in Community

Lakisha Mosley
Mental Health Advocate
& Event Curator

Saturday, October 4th, 2025
DAY 2: Redefining the Rules of Grief Care

Grief shared
is halved,
Joy shared
 is doubled

Joy as a
Companion to Grief

Nimisha Kantharia,
Surgeon & Mindfulness Teacher

Embracing
Empathy

Natalie Lamb,
Life, Relationship, & Grief Coach

When Life
Doesn’t Pause

Lauren Burns,
Host of Redeemed Podcast

 How Grief
Impacts Purpose

Laurinda Andujar,
Grief Recovery Specialist & Author

The Magic Eye of Grief: Disenfranchised Grief

Amy Hord, LCSW-S,
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Sunday, October 5th, 2025
DAY 3: REPLAY DAY 

COLLECTIVE GRIEF

The shared sadness that entire communities feel after tragedy or loss that touches everyone.

INHIBITED GRIEF

Grief you hide, downplay, or keep private - convincing yourself you’re “fine” while carrying it silently.

ANTICIPATORY GRIEF

The heartache that shows up before a loss, when you’re already grieving what
you know is coming.

CUMULATIVE GRIEF

When one loss piles on top
of another, and it feels like you never get a chance
to catch your breath.

DAY 1: FINDING SUPPORT
Monday, September 18th
The only wrong way to grieve is to not grieve at all.

Does Grief Have An End?

Sharon Brubaker, Grief Specialist

Choosing To Live

Jeremy "J" Clarken,
Veteran and Artist

"Hey Siri: Help Me
Find Grief Support"

Diana Hernandez Wayne,
Life & Loss Empowerment Coach

Finding Your Voice
Through Journaling

Joi Renique, Life Story Coach

The Grief Olympics: How To Be A Team Player

Pam Tronson, Certified Life & Mother Daughter Coach

Is There A Doctor
In The Room?

Naomi Yano, Psychotherapist

DAY 2: CREATING BALANCE
Tuesday, September 19th
Because grief and joy can co-exist.

Shifting From Fear
To Hope & Confidence

Eleanor Ward, Coach

A New Kind Of Beautiful 

Shellee Zenteno, Grief Specialist
& Recovery Coach

Honoring Our Ancestors

Chris Adell, Mental Health Counselor

Rebuilding Mariages
& Family After Loss

Ken Guidroz, Author

After The Storm

Jennifer Osler

DAY 3: REDEFINING SELF-CARE
Wednesday, September 20th
Having a full cup and pouring from the overflow.

Finding Pleasure
After Loss

Dr. Clarissa Francis, Black Sexuality Education Consultant & Author

Redefining
The New Normal

Claudine Sweeney,
Empty Nest Life Coach

Curating For
Connection & Comfort 

Charlene Lam,
Grief Curator & Coach

Empowering Self-Talk

John Polo, Coach & Author

Forever Changed

Sharon Brubaker, Grief Specialist

PLUS, THESE LIVE DISCUSSIONS

The Grief Cafe offers a supportive, non-judgmental space for sharing your thoughts and feelings about grief, focusing on listening rather than providing solutions or advice.
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        During the Panel Discussions you have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the experts, seek advice, and learn more about the subjects that matter to you the most.
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Our Taboo Talks explore sensitive and challenging aspects of grief and healing that are rarely addressed openly. 

We've already helped hundreds of people...

Frequently Asked Questions

This event is completely online. The main portion of the Retreat runs from Friday, October 3rd  until Sunday, October 5th, 2025. Receive an invitation to join the Facebook community as soon as you get your ticket!

The complete schedule will be sent via email - plus any updates and access to presentations. Currently, you can watch REPLAYS from our previous Retreats on the Celebrate Legacy YouTube Channel... but the official Welcome Call will be LIVE streamed via Facebook and YouTube on Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 - the day before the Retreat starts.  

All of the presentations are pre-recorded and will be released at the scheduled time. The speakers will be available LIVE for an hour during the Panel Discussions listed on the Retreat schedule page and also answering questions in the Facebook group on the day their presentation is released! 

Each video will be available FREE for 48-hours. However, you can upgrade to Legacy Level to get permanent access to all of the videos, as well as receive a Celebrate Legacy Journal with worksheets, and other bonuses provided by speakers and affiliates!

Only the speakers whose freebies or bonuses you choose to download will get your email address. You’re in complete control of who will receive your email. Learn more in our Privacy Policy.

No problem! Send an email to: [email protected] and we'll get back to you within 12 hours.