Business Women with Essence:
The Power of Presence Retreat

This retreat it’s designed for the visionary leader seeking clarity and innovative strategies. It will shed light on your wealth building journey, visual branding, financial narrative, and guide you in leveraging strategies for growth.
Where CEOs, Buiness-Owners & C-suite Executives Unwind and Strategize ♦
Meet the Women Behind the Wisdom
Hear their voices. Know their vision. Tune in for real talk, sharp insights, and proven strategies.
Meet the Women Behind the Wisdom
Hear their voices. Know their vision. Tune in for real talk, sharp insights, and proven strategies.
Meet the Women Behind the Wisdom
Hear their voices. Know their vision. Tune in for real talk, sharp insights, and proven strategies.
Lead Boldly. Retreat With Intention.
The Power of Presence Retreat is a uniquely curated experience for high-achieving women who are ready to lead with clarity, build with strategy, and live with intention.
This immersive getaway blends personal renewal with professional growth, designed to help you slow down, reflect, and make empowered decisions for long-term, sustainable success.
Through guided sessions on wealth-building, financial storytelling, legal clarity, and brand strategy, paired with moments of rest, reflection, and sisterhood, you’ll leave with more than a plan.
The retreat takes place at Villa La Belle Etoile, a breathtaking beachfront oasis in South Sardinia designed to nourish your mind, body, and vision.





























What Makes This Retreat Different?
Imagine stepping away from the constant demands of your calendar and entering a space intentionally curated to nurture your presence, your power, and your purpose. Through The Vault Experience, you’ll sit 1:1 with our expert team for a private, personalized deep dive into your business and finances, no crowd, no judgment, just clarity.

The Vault Experience
Gain clarity and confidence through private 1-on-1 strategy sessions with our expert hosts, tailored to your business goals, financial journey, and legal foundation.

Yoga Experience
Unwind with a soul-soothing yoga session designed to ground your body and quiet your mind, an intentional pause in the rhythm of the retreat.

Wine Tasting Experience
Enjoy a guided wine tasting under the Sardinian sun in a serene setting, where flavor, conversation, and connection flow effortlessly.
Meet Your Hosts
This retreat is led by a powerhouse trio committed to helping you align presence with prosperity. You’re not just attending another event, you’re stepping into a space curated by three women who bring deep expertise in finance, legal strategy, and wealth planning to support your growth, protect your vision, and position you for long-term success.

Kellé Thorpe is a Chief Financial Officer and Business Finance Expert with over 20 years of experience in finance and administration. She has served as a C-Level Executive, overseeing $20 million in revenue at a leading consulting firm, and as a Director-Level Accounting Professional at top AmLaw firms with revenues exceeding $2 billion.
Kellé goes beyond foundational bookkeeping and accounting, creating tailored financial roadmaps for the CEO business owner.

Karla Ukman Is not your father’s advisor™. As a Wealth Planner for over a decade, she has dedicated herself to empowering women and marginalized communities to achieve their financial goals.
Her mission is to provide education and resources to navigate their financial journeys successfully.

Patrice Tisdale is a Chief Legal Strategist with extensive experience as General Counsel and Litigator for one of the nation’s most forward-thinking unions. She has over 17 years in the legal industry.
Her work combines deep legal knowledge with a hands-on, practical approach to solutions. Patrice empowers her clients to realize all business decisions are legal decisions.
What You’ll Learn

Leverage strategies for growth – Explore various legal strategies and structures to empower your vision, amplify your impact, and solidify your leadership legacy.

Harness Financial Data for Growth
Learn how to analyze and use financial insights to drive both business expansion and personal wealth creation.

Balance Business and Personal Finances
Master strategies to seamlessly align your professional goals with personal financial success for holistic growth.

Safeguard and Grow with Legal Structures
Having legal counsel on retainer is valuable for securing assets and supporting long-term scalability.
Retreat, Recharge, and Rise in Power
Our retreats are intimate by design to ensure every participant gets the attention and support they need. With spaces filling fast, now is the time to secure your spot. Give yourself permission to Enter with clarity, refreshed and motivated to take on the new quarter.
Testimonials

Sydney Alleyne
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Kelle is THE BEST fractional CFO and overall business strategist! Our quarterly calls are highly beneficial; her expertise always points me in the right direction for my business. I’m so grateful to be working with her and her team! 🙂
Morgan Allen
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With Patrice, you’re getting more than just a lawyer, you’re getting a dedicated advocate who truly listens and fights for you. If you want someone in your corner who is both compassionate and relentless, Patrice is the one to trust!
Cameron Brooks
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Karla is amazing at what she does! She genuinely cares about helping people understand their finances and giving them the tools they need to succeed. Working with her has been eye-opening, I feel more confident about my financial future!
Dawn Foster
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Working with Kommas with Kelle was a game changing move for my business. The expertise, new perspective, guidance and strategy from the Fractional CFO services that I receive allows me to take my business to new heights, while also…
Taylor Reed
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Patrice is an experienced, dedicated litigator who truly cares. She takes the time to understand your case, explains everything clearly, and fights hard for the best results. If you need a strong advocate, Patrice is the one you want!
Jordan Ellis
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Karla is truly passionate about financial education, and it shows in everything she does. She takes the time to explain things in a way that makes sense and gives you the confidence to make better financial decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the date and time for the retreat?
The date and time TBD
What’s included in the registration fee?
Everything you need for a luxurious, transformative experience is covered. We’ve curated every detail so you can fully focus on rest, connection, and growth. Your registration includes:
Luxury accommodations at Villa La Belle Etoile, a private beachfront villa in South Sardinia
All retreat sessions and workshops, led by your hosts, experts in finance, legal strategy, and wealth planning
Curated wellness experiences including morning movement, guided reflection, and intentional rest time
1:1 strategy sessions with each host for personalized insight and guidance
Access to villa amenities including pool, private beach access, and outdoor lounge areas
A private group of like-minded women leaders for deep connection and conversation
Ongoing community access post-retreat, so the support doesn’t end when the trip does
Who is this retreat for?
Are you a corporate executive or CEO feeling overwhelmed by financial and legal challenges, or isolated in your leadership?
This retreat is for women ready to step fully into their power, seeking clarity, peace, and expert guidance to grow their business with confidence.
Escape the frenzy and enter the last quarter refreshed, focused, and equipped with a personalized wealth and legal strategy in a supportive, judgment-free space.
Where is the retreat being held?
The retreat takes place at Villa La Belle Etoile, a breathtaking beachfront oasis in South Sardinia designed to nourish your mind, body, and vision.