Our Story
Meet the Visionaries
The Balanced Life Experience was born from a shared vision to create a space where African American women can rest deeply, restore fully, and build wealth intentionally. Meet the women behind the movement.
Co-Founder
Nicole Sebree-Henry
Nicole Sebree-Henry is an award-winning brand strategist, entrepreneur, and experience curator with more than 25 years of experience creating meaningful moments that bring people together through culture, connection, and community.
With a master's degree in Event Management from George Washington University, Nicole has built a distinguished career at the intersection of experiential marketing, multicultural strategy, entertainment, and hospitality. Throughout her career, she has sponsored and executed hundreds of events and experiences across the United States, including the Black Enterprise Golf & Tennis Challenges, HBCU Homecomings, the American Black Film Festival and many other large-scale brand activations.
As the founder of The Marketing Connect, Nicole has partnered with leading brands including Ford, McDonald's, DraftKings, Nissan, FedEx, and other global organizations to create experiences that authentically connect brands with diverse audiences. Her work has earned multiple industry recognitions, including being a multi-Telly Award winner for her multicultural marketing and storytelling work, as well as a multi-year recipient of Best Event Activation at Essence Festival.
Nicole's passion for helping people thrive extends beyond experiences and into financial empowerment. Through her work with organizations such as Rocket Companies and Northwestern Mutual, she has gained deep insight into the importance of financial confidence, planning, and creating opportunities for individuals and families to build stronger futures. She believes financial wellness is an essential part of living a truly balanced life — alongside physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
The Balanced Life Experience was created from Nicole's belief that women deserve intentional time and space to reconnect with themselves beyond the responsibilities, expectations, and demands of everyday life. After decades of creating unforgettable experiences for brands, communities, and organizations, Nicole wanted to create something deeply personal — a retreat where women could slow down, invest in their well-being, build meaningful connections, and leave feeling renewed, inspired, and empowered.
Together with her co-founder Jazzmin Bethel, Nicole created The Balanced Life Experience as an invitation for women to embrace balance across mind, body, and financial wellness while experiencing the beauty, luxury, and connection that only a carefully curated retreat can provide.
A Detroit native, University of Michigan graduate, and George Washington University master's graduate, Nicole brings her passion for excellence, creativity, and community to every experience she creates.
The Balanced Life Experience exists because Nicole believes that women spend so much time pouring into others — they deserve moments intentionally designed to pour back into themselves.
Co-Founder
Jazzmin Bethel
Jazzmin Bethel is a wellness entrepreneur, certified Pilates instructor, personal trainer, and corporate marketing leader with a passion for helping people create lives that feel as successful as they look.
With years of experience leading strategic marketing initiatives for nationally recognized brands, Jazzmin understands the demands of high-performance careers and the impact that chronic stress, burnout, and disconnection can have on both individuals and teams. Her corporate background gives her a unique ability to bridge the gap between business performance and personal well-being.
Outside of the boardroom, Jazzmin has dedicated her career to helping people transform their relationship with movement, mindset, and self-care. Through Pilates, strength training, mindfulness, and habit-building, she empowers clients to build sustainable lifestyles that support long-term physical, mental, and emotional health.
As the co-founder of Mind.Body.Money., Jazzmin believes that true success is built through alignment—not sacrifice. Her mission is to help individuals reconnect with who they are beneath the expectations, titles, and responsibilities of everyday life. By combining evidence-based wellness practices with practical strategies for intentional living, she creates experiences that inspire lasting transformation.
Whether she's facilitating a corporate wellness program, leading a luxury retreat, or coaching clients one-on-one, Jazzmin's goal remains the same: to help people reconnect with their authentic selves, cultivate resilience, and create lives filled with greater purpose, fulfillment, and well-being.