Who is Higher?
A brand new 501(c)(3) non-profit,
Higher
is launching their online “coaching for women in crisis” project by inviting guests, clients, and potential donors to experience the benefits of a nervous system reset through the ancient practice of retreat.
When we ourselves model and practice the importance of setting time aside — taking “A Day Away” — we are walking the talk of wellness as a vital part of moving from crisis to capability.
We help women navigating crisis through coaching-on-demand. No one stands alone. We exist to “Lift Her Higher” for any woman in need through our crisis support in the present moment-when she needs it most.
What is
On-Demand Coaching in Crisis Access?
Based on the vision of Higher co-founders Yenvy Truong and Dana Codispoti, this service is designed to support women as they navigate life’s sudden disruptions — from domestic violence and career loss to health challenges and identity shifts.
Both co-founders have faced moments where having the “privilege of access” to a coach could have made a difference. From this personal insight, they’ve created a solution designed to catch women before they fall too far.
Why Patch of Heaven?
Chosen as Miami’s Best Outdoor Attraction 2025 by Miami New Times and ranked Top 11 by Secret Miami, this stunning 20-acre forest preserve and nature sanctuary is home to the world’s first **Mindful Pocket Park** and the birthplace of the innovative ecowellness therapy practice known as Nature-based Mindfulness.
Also lovingly known as “Taking The Nature Pill @Patch”℠, the sanctuary has hosted over 110 retreat experiences and welcomed more than 9,000 guests seeking renewal in nature.
As a private non-profit, Patch of Heaven reconnects Human Nature and Mother Nature through mindfulness — for the benefit of both.
Who Will Benefit
From Your Ticket Investment?
Women seeking coaching, support, a listening ear, a co-walker, and a caring community as they make their way from a challenging chapter to the other side.
Set aside the bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in the soothing rhythms of our 20-acre nature sanctuary.
Throughout the day you’ll be guided to drop into “slow living” through mindfulness, meditation, and sensory awareness.
Your journey includes:
- Digital Detox: Begin the day by setting aside your phone and disconnecting from technology.
- Intention-Setting: Pause and reflect at our Intention Board (sankalpa) to anchor your aspiration for the day.
- Sacred Space: A jewel-toned meditation cushion, yoga mat, journal, and Heart Stone will be awaiting you.
- Mindfulness in Nature: Experience earth-focused practices backed by science and rooted in ancient traditions.
- PAWS Practice: Learn how to engage the present moment through the senses — Sight, Sound, Scent, Touch, and Taste.
- Guided Practices: Meditation, yoga, resilience-building, sound healing, and contemplative time in our sacred gardens.
Why This Day Matters
Mindfulness in nature reduces anxiety and increases calm — but on this day, your presence means even more.
By choosing to spend your retreat day with us, you’re helping Higher in its mission to uplift women in crisis.
It’s an act of care for yourself and an act of solidarity with others. Together, we can cultivate a community rooted in compassion, resilience, and healing.
Suzanne Jewell
Chief Experience Officer, Patch of Heaven Sanctuary
Suzanne pivoted professionally after burnout as a global TV executive, followed by a two-year neuroscience of mindfulness training at UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, combined with the "Nature Pill" research from the University of Michigan's School of Environmental Sustainability about the benefits of reducing the stress hormone, cortisol, when immersing oneself in Nature.
She works with leadership teams in the non-profit and corporate sector, and facilitates public nature-based mindfulness retreats. Jewell hails from having launched TV networks in 47 countries; retreat clients include Televisa/Univision, The Miami Foundation, Miami Dade College, Ornare, ACLU, The Cleo Institute, Babson College, University of Miami’s Wellbeing Collective, District 8 Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins, Endeavor Miami, and more.
Dana Codispoti
Higher
CEO & Co-Founder
Dana Codispoti, a cutting-edge global HR Executive, brings over 25 years of diverse experience spanning various industries and geographies. Currently serving as the Managing Director and Chief People Officer at Madison Realty Capital, Dana has also held prestigious senior leadership positions at AIG, BNY Mellon, Morgan Stanley, and PwC, both domestically and internationally.
Dana is deeply committed to supporting women facing personal crises. As the Founder of her own coaching practice, she works with executive women, guiding and empowering them through challenging times. Certified as a coach, Dana is not only a dedicated mother and empathetic leader but also an enthusiastic traveler, proudly raising two incredible children in NYC.
Yenvy Truong
Higher
Co-Founder
Yenvy Truong is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and healthcare business strategist with a track record of building, scaling, and exiting mission-driven companies. With over two decades of experience across digital health, AI, and wellness innovation, she helps founders and organizations turn bold ideas into sustainable ventures.
Adriana Moreno-Zarate
Certified Mindfulness Teacherr
Two years ago she was invited to Patch of Heaven and has been discovering and nurturing her connection with nature ever since. She loves teaching, and meeting lovely people at Patch where she is also a Mindful Nature Guide.
