Why a Collective?

Because we are a group of souls on a mission to bring community together, to gather, to support, to grow, expand and evolve as whole beings – in body, mind, and spirit.

  • Located in Redondo Beach, California, the Hub serves the community as a place of gathering, support, education, and expression. The Hub offers holistic group events led by passionate facilitators as well as integrative private sessions led by expert practitioners. Visit our MISSION page for more info.

  • The mission of the nonprofit organization is to foster unity consciousness and collective liberation through equitable access to master practitioners, elevated education, and transformational experiences. Visit our MISSION page for more info.

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  • Dr. Kelly Waggoner is a co-founder of Wellspring 88 Nonprofit and Wellspring 88 Centers, LLC (Hub). As an integrative clinical psychologist, she specializes in the mind-body-spirit connection, incorporating evidence-based techniques, mindfulness practices, and spiritual principles into her therapeutic approach. Recognizing the power of community, Kelly actively seeks to create supportive environments where individuals connect with one another and grow collectively in healing and evolution.

    Contact: kelly@wellspring88.com

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  • Farnaz N. Reneker is a co-founder of Wellspring 88 Nonprofit and Wellspring Centers, LLC (Hub). Her professional experience as an Architect, paired with her passion for all forms of the arts – including the healing arts – has led to the creation of this platform and community space for ancient healing modalities to merge with modern wellness practices. As a mystic and student of metaphysics, science, and spiritualism, she strives to bring all pathways of reconnection back to self into the mainstream.

    Contact: farnaz@wellspring88.com

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  • Tera McMaster is the President of Wellspring 88 Nonprofit. With a career in the entertainment and music industries spanning over three decades, Tera’s passion is the art of storytelling – stories that elevate the consciousness of the planet. Tera’s love for storytelling, combined with her personal wellness journey and commitment to living in connection to nature and the sacred principles of life, have inspired her to lead this organization. As the leader of the Nonprofit, Tera’s role is to ensure that all who seek spiritual wisdom are provided with access to the teachers, experiences, and tools needed on their path to Oneness Consciousness.

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  • Andreea is the Vice President of Wellspring 88 Nonprofit. With over two decades of leadership and expertise in the video game industry, she faced the challenge of leaning into her masculine energy, until attending the Burning Man event for the first time in 2018 – an experience that opened her eyes to other aspects of her core and the collective of humanity. Since this spiritual awakening, Andreea has been committed to living a more conscious, present, and intentional life with an open heart and a balance of feminine and masculine energies in her commitments. She strives to embody the principles of radical inclusion, radical self-reliance, communal effort, civic responsibility, and immediacy – with a sprinkle of vulnerability.

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  • Brooke Nojima is the Secretary for Wellspring 88 Nonprofit. She is an attorney with over two decades of professional experience, as well as a mother. Her exploration of healing and balance began in her youth as a track and field athlete, and since evolved out of the need to juggle multiple responsibilities. In restoring balance, Brooke taps into the wisdom of her Hawaiian roots and believes that we possess the power within to realign to our inner harmony. She is passionate about creating a community to help others tap into their innate power, find flow, and spread aloha.

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  • Shirin Assemi is the Treasurer for Wellspring 88 Nonprofit, translating two decades of professional experience in finance and organizational structure into service. Prior to her current role as Chief Financial Officer for a top real estate company in the Central Valley of California, she served her community for almost 10 years as the Director of Finance at Valley Public Radio. Shirin’s extensive experience in both for-profit and non-profit sectors is invaluable. She credits her most recent growth and evolution to the inspiration she has found in the Wellspring 88 community, opening her eyes to everyday miracles – both unexplainable and relatable. Shirin is committed to ensuring this organization offers increased awareness and financial support to those who seek to grow and evolve in all aspects of wellness.

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  • Shannell McMillan is the Director of Community Outreach for Wellspring 88 Nonprofit. As a leader in the door and window industry for four decades, she enjoys creating spaces that blur the lines between indoor living and the beauty of nature. Known more as a relational architect, Shannell loves to create, build, and nurture meaningful connections. Her life’s work is infused with the magic of community, always inviting others in to leverage relationships for mutual success. As the Director of Community Outreach, Shannell’s role is to support the development of platforms for collaboration and growth and generate opportunities and pathways for others to live a whole and purposeful life, while giving back to the communities they work and thrive in.

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  • Shannon Studstill is an accomplished and exceptional leader in the video game industry with over three decades of production experience. In addition to receiving two Game of the Year awards, Shannon has developed intellectual properties, produced critically-acclaimed titles, and played a pivotal role as the Head of Santa Monica Studio. Shannon is a pioneer – committed to exploring limitations, beliefs, and the mysteries of life. As she explores and evolves personally, her experiences shape her work as a compassionate leader and meaningful contributor to society. As a board advisor, Shannon’s intention is to empower others to explore and evolve through curiosity and community.

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  • Dayna Papadakis has juggled multiple careers and responsibilities for several decades, yet her heart has remained in the fitness and wellness sectors. Her personal journey in wellness began in her 20’s, when she suffered from a series of injuries and chronic pain. Dayna’s awareness of the body-mind-spirit connection and the power of holistic wellness modalities provided a pathway to get to the root of physical and emotional pain. She credits her connection to her spirit for reconnecting her with her soul. As a board advisor, Dayna is committed to helping others realign and rebalance in the body-mind-spirit connection, so their true authentic selves may shine in all ways and express more magic into the world.

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  • Amber Susa has two decades of experience in the fitness and wellness industries. As an entrepreneur, fitness expert, and health coach, she has owned and led Allomi and HIP Studio, both in the South Bay. Amber is also a writer and performer – most recently performing her one-woman-show, “Waking Up to All of Me,” in Los Angeles. At the core of Amber’s work is a focus on transformation and evolution of the soul. She uses movement, meditation, and mindfulness modalities to support others in realigning to their authentic divine sovereign soul selves. As a board advisor, Amber is committed to supporting educational experiences that elevate human consciousness.

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