Intentional Events. Intimate Gatherings. Transformative Retreats.

Rooted in clarity, connection, and calm.

I’m Jamillah, founder of Beyond the Room, a boutique retreat and gathering studio for visionary founders and leaders who value meaningful experiences and lasting impact.

Where My Story Begins

But my story didn’t begin with five-star venues or beautifully set tables.
It began with a quiet search for peace, purpose, and a sense of belonging.

I wasn’t raised in an environment where calm or connection came easily.

As a child, I longed for emotional safety, clarity, and stillness, but often had to create those things for myself. That absence followed me into adulthood until I began seeking a different way.

What Grounded Me

In my twenties, I began to care for myself in deeper ways…first through nutrition, then through a personal journey of faith that transformed my life.

I became a certified integrative wellness coach, and eventually dedicated my life to God, grounding myself in spiritual purpose and emotional clarity.

Those choices brought me home to myself and taught me how to hold space for others with presence and care.

The Turning Point

Before founding Beyond the Room, I designed large conferences, incentive trips, and luxury travel experiences. The work was fast-paced and rewarding, but not fully aligned.

I was managing in too many directions and none of them reflected who I was becoming.

So I made a shift.

I redefined what success looked like and what kind of work would honor my values and gifts.

What I Create Now

Today, I focus exclusively on retreats, small summits, and intimate, founder-led gatherings that prioritize presence, intention, and connection.

These experiences aren’t about logistics or aesthetics alone.

They’re about the atmosphere we create the way the space feels. The clarity someone walks away with. The relationships that deepen. The renewal that lingers long after.