JALENE SMITH — RETREAT & EXPERIENCE PLANNER
You bring
the vision.
I build the whole thing.
I design and execute retreats, experiences, and live events that leave people full. The kind of experiences that change the room… and the people in it.
I’m also your back-end queen and live in all things operations and strategy.
Based in Nova Scotia, Canada
Working worldwide
RETREAT PLANNER
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EXPERIENCE DESIGNER
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OPERATIONS STRATEGIST
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THE ONE WHO ACTUALLY GETS IT DONE
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FROM TORONTO TO THE WORLD
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RETREAT PLANNER ✦ EXPERIENCE DESIGNER ✦ OPERATIONS STRATEGIST ✦ THE ONE WHO ACTUALLY GETS IT DONE ✦ FROM TORONTO TO THE WORLD ✦
HEY, I’M JALENE
The planner who's been there — literally.
I've been to 20 countries, planned seven-figure retreats in Bora Bora, coordinated private flights in Puerto Rico, booked speakers like Liz Gilbert and Martha Beck, and produced a national film premiere. Logistics isn't just what I do; it's genuinely how my brain works.
I bring that same obsessive attention to detail to every single experience I touch, whether it's an intimate wellness retreat or a 70-person international brand trip.
I don't just plan events. I architect the moments people replay on the flight home.
Every venue, every vendor, every run-of-show detail — handled with intention so the experience feels effortless for everyone in the room.
How I move
in the world.
01
Accountability, always
I say what I'll do and do what I say. I expect the same from collaborators and clients.
02
People first. Full stop.
Every experience I design centers the humans in the room… their safety, comfort, and joy are non-negotiable.
03
Individuality is the point
Cookie-cutter experiences are boring. I build things that reflect who you actually are.
04
No gatekeeping
There's room for everyone at the table. I actively hold the door open, and I work with people who do the same.
05
Growth over comfort
I'm always learning. The work should push everyone forward. Me included.
These aren't just nice words. They're how I work and who I work with.
WHAT I OFFER
Pick your experience.
Retreats, events, and the operational backbone to hold it all together.
SIGNATURE
Retreat & Experience Design
Full-service planning from concept to execution. You show up, I handle the rest.
PLANNING SUPPORT
Retreat Strategy Session
Two hours with someone who's actually done this. Walk away with a real plan.
OPERATIONS
Fractional DOO & Power Sessions
For the businesses that need senior ops support without a full-time hire.
KIND WORDS
Don't just take my word for it.
"Jalene has been instrumental in helping us create systems to optimize and increase our efficiency. Her emotional intelligence is a great asset."
KARLYN PERCIL
CEO, KDPM Group & The Success System
"A true self-starter with a special talent for organization. She earned and kept my trust from the beginning and was 100% committed."
NIKITA BURKS-HALE
Headphones & Crayons
"Extremely patient, organized, and versatile. She put in a lot of work and added her creative touch to everything."
SHANICE BENTHAM
Gxlden Management Company
Ready to build
something worth talking about?
20-minute call. No pitch. Just a conversation about what you're building.