EVENTS WE #COSIGN: VANESSA SIMMONS BRINGS "U4IA" TOUR TO DALLAS
At COSIGN Magazine, we’re always on the lookout for events that inspire, empower, and elevate. That’s why we’re thrilled to #COSIGN “U4IA” – a one-of-a-kind wellness retreat designed to awaken your senses and nourish your spirit. Set to take place on March 2nd, 2024, at the illustrious 2616 Commerce Event Center, U4IA promises a day of holistic rejuvenation like no other.
“U4IA” isn’t just another wellness retreat – it’s a journey towards total well-being. From sunrise yoga to guided meditation, each session is carefully curated to nurture your mind, body, and soul. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or a wellness enthusiast, there’s something for everyone at U4IA.
Get ready to break a sweat and discover new ways to move your body with U4IA’s innovative fitness activities. From high-intensity interval training to dance therapy, you’ll have the opportunity to explore a variety of unique and invigorating workouts led by expert instructors.
Don’t miss your chance to experience the ultimate wellness retreat at U4IA. Whether you’re seeking relaxation, rejuvenation, or simply a day of self-discovery, U4IA has something for everyone. Grab your mat, pack your water bottle, and get ready to embark on a journey towards total well-being.
Interested in attending? Click the button below to secure your tickets and keep scrolling to view our interview with Vanessa Simmons as we discuss the mission and vision behind “U4IA.”
First and foremost, thank you for taking the time out to chat with us. For those who don’t know can you please tell us a little bit about U4IA, why you built this brand, and the reason you wanted to host a Health & Wellness Retreat here in Dallas?
U4IA Is an online wellness community I am building with the goal to inspire. People can expect wellness tips and information that can send them into a euphoric journey of health. Our aim is to inspire individuals to try new things, commit themselves to learning and relearning concepts that can enhance their mind, body, and spirit in the most euphoric way. The Experience U4IA tour is taking that mission one step further by making it an interactive experience by bringing the experience together in person for a full health and wellness day, highlighting local companies the cities we visit so that attendees can continue on a wellness journey even after Experience U4IA has left town. Our first stop is Dallas, TX.
Our audience is mainly entrepreneurs and creators who we believe can definitely benefit from attending, tell us why it’s important for those who are on go and have the hustler’s mentality to prioritize their health and wellness?
As a self proclaimed hustler and juggler of many hats (Mom, entrepreneur, actress ) I know what its like to burn out trying to get it all done, however after tapping into prioritizing self care and wellness in my life and not feeling guilty about much needed me time (whether that’s for 10 min or a full recovery day) I found there are many techniques we can utilize to make sure we are staying aligned mind , body and soul. This is where U4IA ( pronounced Euphoria) was birthed from ,my own personal need to keep my wellness in check and also inspire others to thrive in life the same, the kind of thriving that’s truly experiencing Euphoria in Life. Building this community was important to me , we have our online community featuring motivational and educational write-ups and soon to be launched marketplace full of products sourced and tested by team U4IA , and the most interactive is the start of the Experience U4IA tour where we will go city to city highlighting the best local wellness businesses by brining them under one roof, along with a day of invigorating workouts , mindful meditations and techniques , healthy bites , inspiring chats all curated to leave the attendee leave feeling refreshed, physically motivated and informed.
For you personally, when did you decide to focus on self-care? Was it a scare or did you have an aha moment?
My daily lifestyle requires alot of finding the balance. If I’m not putting out a fire while building a new business , filming a self tape or on set for acting opprtunites, caring for my daughter and home my life has always been packed with a ton responsibilities and at times I have gotten so overwhelmed to the point of depression because I felt like I could not get it all done , sometimes to recover from moments like this you need a lifestyle change one that incorporates mindfulness and practices to feed your soul , to me that’s what wellness is all about , filling up your cup so that you have something to give from. I know I am not the only person who gets overwhelmed in this way so U4IA is my mission to educate and reinforce the importance of taking care of yourself.
Who would you like to see at this event? If you had to create a customer Avatar describe who this person would be?
Experience U4IA is for everyone!! Men always ask me is this event for men too and my answer is YES , wellness is for everyone and that’s why it is important to use my platform to promote exactly that , I feel sometimes wellness is marketed as a luxury when in fact it is for everyone . If there was a avatar to describe the Experience U4IA attendee it would be YOU coming exactly as you are , the overstimulated mommy, working mama, the fitness enthusiast, or person just getting into the fitness lifestyle , the CEO, the hard worker , every and anyone looking to enhance their day to day life experience, through mindful and intentional practices.
What does self-care and self-love mean to you? What does that look like?
To Me Self Care is how you show up for you and love on yourself. theres many different forms of self care and its all personal to you and your lifestyle. For me its giving myself the extra TLC I need , working out, taking extra time with my skincare routine , prayers, mediataions and affirmations to soothe my mental on a daily, essentially romanticizing my life in every way . The U4IA website and Instagram is constantly blasting out inspiration on this weekly!
What’s your favorite quote or affirmation and why?
A quote my Dad always told me growing up to take the weight off of situations that may seem heavy is DO YOUR BEST & FORGET THE REST, sometimes that’s all we can do , give everything your 100% and then rest and give the rest to GOD. Building a brand and hosting events are not an easy task even with celebrity.
Can you share with our audience some tips or advice you’ve learned along the way when it comes to building a brand and now hosting a wellness retreat?
There are times everyday I want to quit, because starting a new venture and putting on an event is going to come with its set of challanges , there’s no getting around it that’s just the road to any success. But the key is to remember your Why, and for me this is something bigger than me , this information and type of lifestyle can really aid to people having an enhance quality of life and in my life I want my story and things I put my time into to be something that inspire and empower people , entreprenuership has always been that for me even when we were building pastry (my first business) aside from creating cool and fun sneakers we wanted to inpsire others to go after their dreams and start those companies no matter how young. And with U4IA the mission is to inspire through the world of wellness.
Who do you co-sign, want to give flowers to in the beauty and health industry that people should look out for? And why do you co-sign this individual?
I Co-sign anyone looking to make a difference in others lives , people who truly see the bigger picture and who have a mission to help.
