My Zanzibar Dream – How It All Began

About three years ago, in London, I went to a Women’s Business Network event at the Polish Embassy. That day, I met Wiola. We connected, became friends on Facebook, and I started following what she was doing.

One day, I saw her post about a Zanzibar retreat. Something inside me whispered: “I want to be there.”

But at that time, I didn’t even consider making it happen. I told myself it wasn’t possible. I was busy building a charity with my business partner, pouring all my energy into helping others, and completely forgetting about myself. The thought of Zanzibar faded into the background.

When you are in Zanzibar, doing braids is a MUST! I love them!

The Green Light

Two years later, I saw Wiola’s advert again. This time I mentioned it to my business partner, and she simply said: “Let’s go!”

That was my green light. A spark lit up inside me. Around the same time, I had just published my book Love Yourself Through Forgiveness. Life finally felt like it was moving in the direction of my dreams—yet, deep inside, I was still struggling.

I booked the retreat, bought my flight tickets… and then fear crept in.

I was afraid of leaving my family for two weeks—something I had never done before. My only long separation had been when I first moved from Poland to the UK, before my family joined me. I started doubting myself: Should I go? Should I stay?

But every time I pulled an angel card, the same one kept showing up: “Cut the cord.” A clear sign. A message: it was time to create space just for myself, to recharge, to breathe.

And so, I went.

Love at First Sight

From the very first day, I fell in love with the soft white sand, the turquoise ocean, the vibrant energy, and most of all, the people. On the beach, I met Maasai men for the first time, and their presence opened a whole new chapter in my journey.

Those two weeks in Zanzibar were wild, beautiful, and life-changing. When it was time to go home, I didn’t want to leave. My heart stayed behind.

But life had more in store. During the retreat, I received an invitation from my new Maasai friends to visit their family in Tanzania. Without hesitation, I said yes. Just three months later, I returned.

A New Life

Now, I live between Zanzibar and Tanzania. I’ve started organising my own retreats on the island, and each time I’m there, I fall in love all over again. I love the simple rhythm of life, the food, the warmth of the people, and the energy of the island.

Zanzibar is hard to explain in words—you have to come and feel it yourself. But what I can tell you is this:

Being there, I rediscovered myself.

I realized I hadn’t truly been happy before. I was doing everything to look fine on the outside, while inside I was still unsettled. Ho’oponopono had already taught me the importance of self-love, but Zanzibar revealed to me how much more I needed.

The island became a mirror, showing me what I was missing—and teaching me how to love myself deeper.

Choosing Myself

This journey also brought me face-to-face with some hard life decisions. Painful at times. Misunderstood by many. People judged, some even turned away.

But for the first time in my life, I chose to stop living for others’ approval. I chose me.

And that is what Zanzibar gave me: the courage to live my life fully, to follow my heart, and to believe that everything I’ve left behind will be alright.

This is how my Zanzibar Dream began.

It wasn’t just a trip. It was the start of a new life, a deeper love for myself, and a connection to a place that now feels like home.

Your Invitation to Zanzibar

If something in my story touched your heart, maybe it’s because a part of you is ready for the same shift. That’s what my retreats in Zanzibar are about—creating a safe, beautiful space where women can reconnect with themselves, discover what they truly desire, and fall back in love with life.

Imagine waking up to the sound of the ocean, feeling the sand under your feet, sharing sacred moments with like-minded women, and giving yourself permission to finally put yourself first.

This isn’t just a retreat—it’s a journey back to your true self.

If your heart is whispering yes, I’d love to welcome you to Zanzibar.