Stewards of the Sacred
LIVE Virtual Conferences
Welcome to Stewards of the Sacred
Your Path to Spiritual Connection and Global Harmony.
We provide transformative virtual conferences like no other, where speakers from a wide variety of backgrounds, expertise, and modalities provide insights and perspectives on the topics of stewardship and the sacred, particularly within the context of conscious leadership development, personal growth and transformation.
At Stewards of the Sacred, we invite you to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery, spirituality, and the promotion of global harmony. Our mission is to guide you towards a deeper connection with the sacred within yourself and foster a sense of unity and responsibility on a global scale.
In our fast-paced world, the essence of life can often slip through our grasp. However, we firmly believe that by embracing the sacred, we can rediscover the path to community, purpose, and meaning. In doing so, we can foster inner and global harmony, leading to a more interconnected, inclusive existence that benefits people worldwide.
Our community unites a diverse array of thought leaders and experts, including wisdom keepers, philosophers, anthropologists, psychologists, artists, visionaries, scientists, herbalists and more. Each of us shares a commitment to delving into life's profound mysteries, drawing from ancient wisdom, and recognizing the interconnectedness of all living beings. Together, we strive to become stewards of the sacred, guided by the wisdom of the past, as we collectively shape a world defined by harmony, inclusivity, and timeless insights.
Welcome to Stewards of the Sacred – virtual conferences where spiritual connection, global harmony, and profound insights converge to ignite your soul and inspire positive change worldwide.
What is stewardship?
Stewardship, at its core, involves the responsible care of valuable resources and assets. These assets encompass embodying and teaching the principles of shared humanity, with decisions driven by their enduring well-being and vitality. Achieving this requires a profound understanding of the unique requirements of each relational space.
This often requires a deep understanding of each resource and its needs.
Stewards preserve and protect resources for future generations, ensuring that they remain healthy and vibrant for years to come.
Stewards serve as guardians, committed to preserving and nurturing these values for the benefit of future generations. In the context of conscious leadership development, personal growth, and transformation, these valuable assets encompass leadership principles, cultural heritage, ceremonial and personal development practices, and more.
As stewards, we may need to make tough choices to ensure the long-term health of these assets. Our journey is one of devotion and deep understanding, recognizing the need to take responsibility for our own growth, healing, and the balance of polarity in service of one another..
Ultimately, being a steward involves a sense of responsibility and commitment to the greater good, as well as an ability to balance short-term interests with long-term sustainability.
We can rise into leadership and offer our greatest contribution to the world …
When we become proficient at fostering & creating spaces where the Sacred is deeply honored, and Stewardship of our most precious resources is a central priority.
Welcome to a global gathering where you can fully immerse in all of these fascinating topics, and gain clarity on how you are meant to become a leader in the world of today …
And even more importantly, you’ll learn how to become a leader for tomorrow, creating a bright & vibrant future for our next seven generations.
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Stewards of the Sacred
Virtual Conference
Stewards of the Sacred Fall 2023 edition was a 3-day global gathering that featured 30+ expert speakers, including wisdom keepers, philosophers, psychologists, artists, visionaries, scientists, herbalists, and many more.
During the conference, speakers provided insights and perspectives on the topics of stewardship and the sacred, with a particular emphasis on their relevance within a psychedelic healing context.
The conference delved into these subjects with a special focus on how to cultivate a deeper sense of responsibility towards the sacred.
Stewards of the Sacred Fall 2023 Edition
‘Self-Leadership, Purpose and Ritual in a Time of Psychedelic Expansion’
Meet Our Brilliant Speakers from Our October 2023 Edition:
‘Self-Leadership, Purpose and Ritual in a Time of Psychedelic Expansion’
Jyoti Ma
Founder of The Fountain & Grandmother Vision Keeper of the Center for Sacred Studies
How the Intelligence of Nature is Guiding Us Through These Prophetic Times
Natasja Pelgrom
Founder of AWAKEN THE MEDICINE WITHIN Retreats & Education
Living in Ceremony: Embracing the Sacred in Everyday Life
Kazumi Ohishi
“Kaminchu” Priestess & Shaman
How to Deal with the Sacred from a Physical, Mental, & Spiritual Viewpoint
Moudou Baqui
Justice Advocate & Director of Decriminalize Detroit
Initiation & Lineage in the Age of Profit Prophets
Rita Hraiz
Teacher of Ageless Wisdom & Esoteric Psychology
The Relationship Between The Plant Teachers & The Golden Age
Laura Dawn
Keynote Speaker & Founder of TRANSILIENCE
Exploring Psychedelics to Create, Innovate, & Elevate Through Times of Change
Jules Evans
Director of the Challenging Psychedelic Experiences Project & Author
Challenging Trips & Post-Trip Difficulties
Satya
Consciousness Activist & Founder of Working with Satya
The Bridge Between Ancient Wisdom & Therapy
Julian Vayne
British Independent Scholar, Psychonaut, & Author
Psychedelic Narratives of Healing & Harm:
Exploring How We Describe & Understand the Psychedelic Experience
Nikki Trott
Brand Architect, Entrepreneur, & Founder of Conscious Accelerator
Re-Igniting the Sacred in Business
Dr. Marie Mbouni
Medical Doctor, Spiritual Guide, & Consciousness Coach
Navigating the Heart's Labyrinth:
A Pilgrimage Toward Self-Mastery, Embracing the Call to Sacred Stewardship, & Illuminating Our Collective Purpose in the Psychedelic Dawn
Beth Weinstein
Spiritual Business Coach & Founder of the Psychedelics, Sacred Medicines, Soul’s Purpose & Business Summit
Psychedelic Service:
Essential Steps to Start & Grow Your Transformational Psychedelic Business
Alexander Beiner
Author, Journalist, & Director of Breaking Convention
What Connects Personal & Collective Transformation?
Regina U. Hess, Ph.D.
Visionary Founder/Director of Birthing an Ancient Future, Multidisciplinary Psychedelic Council
Rising in Deep Intimacy
- World as a Lover - Stewardship for a New Earth
Sarah Wu
Writer, Teacher, & International Facilitator
Ecological Grief:
Opening the Heart to the World
Natasha Anand Boojihawon
Co-Founder of Earth Clinic & School, Integrative Trauma Practitioner, & Ceremonialist
An Integrated Approach to Self-Leadership & Psychedelic Exploration
Isis Indriya
Educator & Founder of The Academy of Oracle Arts and Imaginal Community
In Communion with a Sacred Way of Life
Hein Pijnnaken & Jakobien van der Weijden
Founders of Microdosing Institute
Microdosing as a Practice to Uncover Your Authentic Self & Connect to the Sacredness of Life
Aradia Sunseri
Founder of Ritual Movement Arts
Dance Your Mythos
Jasper Degenaars
Mycologist, Educator, Author, & the Hyphae Headmaster of Fungi Academy
Learning From the World's Most Ancient Stewards
Li Chun (Marina) Lin
Shamanic Healer & Teacher
Acacia Confusa as an Asian Ayahuasca Analog & Psychedelic Feminism in Asia
Dream Mullick
Mentor, Healer, Nature Advocate, & Cross-Cultural Catalyst
Becoming Psychedelic:
Death, Psychedelics, & Dreams
Jessica Grotfeld
Psychedelic Guide, Healer, Retreat Organizer, & Sacred Ceremony Leader
The Sacred Map:
Using Plant Medicine to Navigate the Seasons of Our Lives
Pam Montgomery
Herbalist, Author, International Teacher, & Earth Elder
Plant Initiations That Raise Consciousness
Elizabeth Bast
Co-Founder of SoulCentro, Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher, & Transformational Coach
Iboga:
A Soul-utions Medicine for Visionary Creators
Tricia Eastman
Initiated Medicine Woman & Founder of Ancestral Heart
Drawing on the Ancestral Heart to Steward the Psychedelic Movement
Belinda Gore
Teacher, Author, Artist, Psychotherapist, & Coach
The Gift of Ancient Ritual Postures for Contemporary Consciousness Expansion
Paul Austin
Founder of Third Wave
Leadership, Skillful Psychedelic Use, & Training the Next Generation of Coaches
Rev. Mkali Carole Dansi
Ceremony Leader. African Tribe Woman, & Reverend Spiritual Coach
A Tribute to a King In Power: Road 24, The Journey to Success Is In Front of Us, Trust
Elizabeth Wood
Quantum & Galactic Anthropologist
Healing Addiction Through Ritual
Kat Courtney
Plant Medicine Pioneer & Author
Cultivating Reverent & Rewarding Relationships with Sacred Plants & the Embodied Integration
Sjanett de Geus
Founder of Yūgen Forest, Netherlands First Steward Owned Regenerative Venue
Regenerative Stewardship from an Entrepreneurial Perspective
Stephanie Canavesio
Psychotherapist & Creator of Presence Embodied
Breaking Free:
Detaching from Old Programs & Embracing Self-Leadership in a Time of Psychedelic Expansion
Your Host, Guide, and Creator of Stewards of the Sacred:
Natasja Pelgrom
Natasja Pelgrom, a revered thought leader and accomplished executive who has made indelible contributions to the realms of personal transformation and psychedelics assisted care. As a sacred medicine woman, visionary leader, and mystical mentor, Natasja embarks on profound spiritual alchemy journeys, providing a compassionate space for self-leadership, behavioural and systems change.
Renowned for her highly intuitive guidance, Natasja has played instrumental roles in over 1000 psychedelic ceremonies, serving as a trainer, facilitator, and assistant. As the founder of Awaken The Medicine Within Retreats and Education since 2017,
Currently, Natasja brings her wisdom and expertise to executive advisory roles in the (psychedelic) health and wellness industry, guiding and supervising leaders toward skilful self-leadership.
Drawing upon over a decade of mentoring and coaching experience, she empowers leaders, coaches, therapists, and healers to thrive in their services by focusing impact and change.
Natasja's multifaceted mentorship approach is complemented by her extensive background of 20+ years as a serial entrepreneur.