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The Workbench

Across the world, people are being called to respond to one of the defining crises of our time — the collapse of inner wellbeing, the epidemic of loneliness, and the fracturing of human connection. As a response, many are envisioning communities, collectives, and impact-driven ventures rooted in a new consciousness. But brilliant ideas are dying by the wayside — because there is no space that honours both the depth of the vision and the rigour of building it.

A virtual workbench is where inner world artists, creators, and entrepreneurs come to sharpen their ideas, build on their craft, and get closer to executing what they've been imagining.

Whether you're just starting out, looking for a better way to position your work, or sitting on a few ideas you want to think through — this is the space for it.

What it is

A curated, guided cohort of intentional builders — working on ideas, branding, positioning, and market fit in the $7 trillion wellness industry.

Who it's for

Entrepreneurs, coaches, therapists, teachers, designers, community builders, wellness practitioners, philosophers, yogis and guides — anyone sitting on an idea that could meaningfully improve the quality of human inner life.

When & where

Workbench begins on the 20th of June and runs for two weeks, online. Further details are shared upon acceptance of your application.

How much

100 USD per shortlisted participant.

Modules

01

Integration

Inner journey to purpose mapping, product-founder fit, intention setting.

02

Idea Shaping

Founder archetype inspired business design, vision + mission + thesis, early versions of branding & presence.

03

MVP + Validation

Build the smallest thing that proves the thesis, run real customer conversations, make a confident continue / pivot / stop call.

04

Market + Culture

Voice, positioning and cultural DNA. Design a Go-To-Market plan, seed the first 100 people who care.