It’s Finally Your Turn
Isla Mujeres, Mexico • April 7–12, 2027
You've spent years taking care of everyone else.
This trip is just for you.
This Is Your Permission Slip
If you're the one who plans everyone else's vacations, remembers everyone else's birthdays, and puts your own needs at the bottom of the list — this retreat is for you.
This isn't a spa weekend where you sit by yourself. It's five days on a private island with a small group of women who already get it — no agenda to perform, no one needing anything from you. Just permission to rest, to laugh too loud, and to remember what your own life feels like when nobody's asking you for something.
Hell Yes Collective was built on one idea: women deserve to give themselves permission to prioritize themselves. You're the one holding it together for your parents, your kids, your marriage, your business — sometimes all four at once. That doesn't stop long enough for you to catch your breath.
So we're not waiting for it to.
Not someday. Not after everything else is handled. Now.
Why This…Why Now
I’m fine, everything is fine.
I've said that a lot the last few years — half joking, half not.
Here's the real why.
The day before I turned 38, I drove an hour and a half to shave a client's head because chemo was taking her hair. On the drive home, I had a heart attack. A real one, while driving my family home. The doctors called it stress-induced. I didn't even know that was possible.
That same year, I opened my business, moved my whole family in with my mother-in-law so she wouldn't be alone, and spent the next year helping care for her until she passed at home, the way she wanted.
A few months later, my dad had a stroke. Two months in the hospital. He passed that October .
Five months after that, I found my mom. She was gone too. She was 65.
Somewhere in the middle of all of it, I finally admitted I wasn't happy in my marriage either, and I made the choice to change that too.
I'm 42 now. Both my parents are gone. My marriage ended. I’m navigating being a single mom to my three kids. And somehow, I'm still standing here.
I stopped waiting for the "right time" to take care of myself, because I watched what happens when you wait. My mom used to say if you wait until you can afford something, you'll never do it. I think that's true for peace, too.
So now I take the trip. I book the tattoo. I say "I'm busy" and mean it — because I'm busy choosing me, and showing my kids (and myself) what it looks like to actually live instead of just survive.
This retreat is what I wish someone had handed me in the middle of all of it — not another thing to plan or manage, just a place to land. Five days on a private island with women who don't need the backstory to understand the feeling. No performing. No holding it together for everyone else. Just permission to exhale.
If you've been pouring from empty for a long time too, I see you. This is for the woman who's been "fine" for way too long. Who has a story of her own — maybe not this one, but one that's heavy in its own way — and who's ready to stop waiting for someday.
I'd love to have you with me.
Meet Your Host
Now you know why this exists. Here's who you'll actually be with.
I'm Amanda. I'm not a retreat facilitator by trade — I'm a hairstylist who built a chair full of women's real lives long before I ever thought about running a retreat. I've sat with people through their hardest years the way people sat with me through mine. That's the only qualification that's ever mattered to me: I show up, and I stay.
On this trip, I'm not leading from a stage — I'm in the group with you. Same sunsets, same shared meals, same quiet mornings. My sister Jess is co-hosting alongside me, bringing the tools she uses every day as a licensed counselor, so there's real support built into the week, not just vibes.
Meet Your Co Host
Jess Runkle is a licensed counselor (LCPC) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with almost 10 years of experience helping people navigate anxiety, stress, and life's harder transitions. She's also my sister — and she's co-hosting this retreat to lead our share circle with real, practical tools, not just good intentions.
Jess specializes in life transitions, women's issues, grief, and self-esteem, and brings a warm, down-to-earth approach with just enough humor to make the hard conversations feel okay to have.
She’ll be leading a workshop created just for our group called Done Carrying It: Reclaiming Your Worth. It’s an interactive and empowering workshop to help you understand how you got here and what you can do to create your own path.
• Day 1 (Wed): Arrive, settle in, welcome dinner. No agenda, no big asks — just landing.
• Day 2 (Thu): Morning workshop led by Jess followed by a private sound bath right at sunset
• Day 3 (Fri): Private Catamaran sail around the island, complete with drinks and snacks.
• Day 4 (Sat): Our second big excursion day: think turquoise water and salt in your hair as we visit Isla Contoy, a island close by with snorkeling and gorgeous views.
• Day 5 (Sun): A slow, open day to rest, reflect, and soak up your last hours on the island.
• Monday: Depart, already planning your next Hell Yes trip.
Every meal is taken care of. One night is upgraded into a full private-chef dinner experience — multi-course, margs/mocktails, and live guitar under the stars.
What This Retreat Feels Like
Where You'll Stay: Casa Sirena
Casa Sirena is a stunning private villa on Isla Mujeres, with daily housekeeping and space for our whole group to spread out, connect, and unwind. You'll wake up to ocean air and fall asleep to it too.
The former fishing village of Isla Mujeres name translates to “Island of Women,” lies just eight miles off the coast of Cancun, about a 20 minute ferry ride.. One of Mexico’s “Magic Towns,” Isla Mujeres is known for its relaxing atmosphere and white sand beaches. It is consistently voted one of the top 10 beaches in the world, and Casa Sirena is less than a 10 minute walk away! You won’t find many private cars on this tiny island. Taxis and golf carts are everywhere making it easy to explore all of the beaches, natural parks and the small ruins of the temple of Ixchel – the Mayan goddess of love and also the moon, fertility and health.
This five-story Spanish colonial-style home, 80 years in the making, has been carefully restored to preserve its unique heritage while incorporating modern amenities.
5 nights at Casa Sirena villa
Welcome gift to set you up for relaxation
Wifi
Indoor and outdoor living spaces
Daily housekeeping
Bedding, Towels, and Toiletries
All meals, every day for our group — breakfast, lunch, and dinner
One signature private-chef dinner experience with live music
Two plunge pools, one on the roof and one in the courtyard
Golf carts for the group (individual ones available)
Therapist-led share circle & intention-setting session
Private sound bath session
Private Catamaran Tour around the island
Sail to Isla Contoy
Private airport transfer + round-trip ferry to and from Isla Mujeres
What’s Included:
Choose the room that's right for you. Every option includes your stay at Casa Sirena, all meals (including our signature Dinnertainment night), the therapist-led share circle, the sound bath, and both group excursions, and transportation to and from the airport.
Investment
Private Room — $3,220 per person
The whole room is yours. No compromise, no roommate, no thinking about anyone else's schedule but your own. If this trip is your one shot at real, uninterrupted quiet — this is it.
Shared Room — $2,800 per person
Bring a friend, or let us match you with another woman who's ready for a break too.
Suite — $2,975 per person
Coming with your people? This one's built for a group of 3–4 who want to stay together and keep the whole trip going even after the day winds down. Two rooms are included in this one!
Investment + Payment Terms:
Your $500 deposit is due at the time of booking — this is what locks in your spot and your room type. Rooms are limited and go in the order they're booked, so waiting to decide means the option you wanted may no longer be available.
The remaining balance splits into equal monthly payments, with your final payment due February 21, 2027 — 45 days before we leave.
If you need to cancel:
Your deposit and any payments made are non-refundable. You're welcome to transfer your spot to another person — just let us know who's taking your place so we can update the headcount and any dietary/room details.
Payment plan commitment:
Choosing the monthly plan means you're committing to the full amount. Payments continue on schedule even if you're unable to attend, unless you've arranged a transfer as described above.
Travel + Eligibility:
A valid passport (valid 6+ months beyond your arrival date) is required.
You're responsible for checking any visa requirements for your nationality.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended — for cancellations, medical needs, delays, or anything unexpected.
Flights to Cancún are on you; once you land, we've got the rest covered.
A Few Things to Know:
The itinerary is our plan, not a promise — weather, safety, or vendor availability may shift the schedule, and we'll adjust as needed.
Both group excursions (catamaran, Isla Contoy) are part of your retreat experience. If you'd rather sit one out, that's completely your call — no pressure, ever.
Excursions involve activity on the water. If you have any physical limitations, swimming ability concerns, or health considerations, reach out before booking so we can talk through what to expect.
Golf carts will be available during the retreat for getting around the island. Riders and drivers use them at their own risk. If you’d like your own one for the retreat, it can be arranged.
Alcohol may be served during meals and the Dinnertainment night. You're responsible for your own choices around drinking, and we ask everyone to know their limits — this is a relaxing trip, not a rager.
You're responsible for your own health and travel readiness, including any medical or mobility needs — reach out before you book if you have questions about accessibility.
Hell Yes Collective and Hairapy by Amanda aren't liable for travel disruptions, illness, injury, or lost belongings during the trip.
Common Questions
Do I have to share a bed with someone?
No. Every guest gets their own bed, always — unless you specifically request to share with someone you're traveling with.
What if I don't know anyone else going?
Most women who come don't know anyone else beforehand. That's kind of the point — you'll leave with new friends who get it, and you don’t have to explain to anyone that you just want to read all day.
Is my deposit refundable?
The $500 deposit is non-refundable, as it locks in your room and holds your spot in a small, limited group.
What should I bring?
Swimwear, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and an open mind. A full packing list will be sent once you reserve your spot.
What if I have allergies or dietary needs/requests?
You’ll receive a survey soon after you place your deposit that asks all of the important information, and that will be passed on to the right people.
Spots are limited — this is a small, intentional group.