Dripping in Light
Brazil: February 5–10, 2027
Led by Vanessa Lambert
Journey to Rio de Janeiro for Carnival and step into your most radiant self. This isn’t just a trip—it’s a docuseries-style mastermind where your transformation is both lived and captured.
From the moment you say yes, you’ll begin a 6-week Radiance Pathway with weekly ceremonies, Glow Gains embodiment training, and self-documented storytelling. Then in Rio, a professional film crew captures your Empress emergence—samba rehearsals, sisterhood ceremonies, costume fittings, and your moment on the Sambódromo stage before 90,000 roaring fans.
This is where visibility, devotion, and joy converge into a transmission that amplifies your mission far beyond Brazil. You won’t just attend Carnival—you’ll embody it, be witnessed in it, and walk away with a cinematic story of yourself as the Empress.
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Vanessa has spent over fifteen years designing transformational experiences for women—ranging from intimate gatherings in California to immersive journeys across five continents. Her work is shaped by more than three decades of spiritual practice, including nearly twenty years of devoted Kundalini Yoga and mantra, alongside lifelong study of the Akashic Records, energy healing, and embodied consciousness.Vanessa is the founder of Empress Experiences, a body of work rooted in the belief that travel, when held with intention and ritual, becomes a portal—one that disrupts the familiar, softens identity, and reconnects women to their inner authority. Her journeys are guided by sacred technology: breath, sound, movement, and ceremony woven directly into the landscape. These trips are not escapes. They are initiations.
She's not just radiant, She's dripping in light.
Check into Fairmont Copacabana and begin your embodiment training with a Carnival Queen.
Touch down in Rio de Janeiro and transfer to your 5-star home at the Fairmont Copacabana. After settling into your room with its stunning beach or city views, gather with your Empress sisterhood for your first immersion.
This evening, you’ll be initiated into the rhythm, reverence, and raw energy of Brazil’s most iconic tradition under the guidance of a Carnival Queen and her drummers. This is more than learning samba—it’s embodiment training for visibility.
Private tour of Rio's landmarks, then step onto the Sambódromo as a performer.
Morning brings a private, bilingual-guided tour of Rio’s most breathtaking landmarks—each one an editorial backdrop for your brand story. Stand framed against the majesty of Christ the Redeemer, capture your Empress presence at the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain, and weave through the colorful streets of Santa Teresa and vibrant Lapa.
Then comes the moment you’ve been preparing for: the Sambódromo. Not as a spectator, but as a performer on a float before 90,000 roaring fans.
Dance through Rio's famous street celebrations with insider access and your glam team.
Over 500 celebrations pulse through the city during Carnival—from intimate neighborhood bands to massive parades that draw over a million revelers. Today you’ll weave through these vibrant worlds like a local, with your private guide, glam team, and insider access.
Professional editorial shoot, then experience Carnival from VIP boxes.
Step into your Empress archetype with a professional Carnival photographer and film crew capturing you in your bespoke costume against Rio’s most iconic backdrops. As evening falls, experience Carnival from the exclusive Camarote boxes—the best vantage point in Rio.
Ground your Empress frequency with mastermind sessions, then depart transformed.
Ground your Empress frequency with intimate mastermind sessions where we anchor your next level of visibility. Together, you’ll map how to carry the momentum of Carnival—the energy, the story, the cinematic assets—into your brand, your mission, and your leadership.
*Properties may change in rare circumstances, but never the quality or experience
Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro
Right on the famous Copacabana Beach and three blocks from Ipanema Beach, the Fairmont offers scenic views of Sugarloaf and a panoramic pool. Modern and spacious 5-star rooms feature LCD cable TV, iPod station, mini-bar, air conditioning, and balconies with city or sea views.
Your journey includes
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There's a different energy when women travel together — conversations go deeper, guards come down, friendships form faster. These trips create space for that.
Every detail is intentional. Vanessa personally vets each partner, accommodation, and experience — choosing depth over checkbox tourism.
These aren't vacations. They're invitations to step outside your routine and return with clarity you couldn't find at home.
"You will never land in a space more sacred, more safe with women who honor you and cherish you. Once you come here and you get over that fear wall and you decide to take the leap to your highest possible destiny and reality I promise you you will not regret one second. Vanessa and her team have put on something so beautiful and sacred and connected that it is absolutely unquestionable that this is a space where all Starseeds should be."
"The experience was above and beyond my expectations there was so much warmth and love and expansion and so many cool things that pushed out of our comfort zones and expanded us and brought us together as a group. I am leaving with a full heart and many women that I can now call friends."
"It was way more amazing than I could have even imagined and I had some pretty high expectations but when you are in the group aura it’s this kind of sacred energy you can not replicate yourself so if you want to accelerate your experience and tap into some deep energy that you haven’t felt before, this will definitely be for you."
This experience is still being crafted. Join the priority list to receive exclusive early access when booking opens.
Want to bring your own group? We can design this same journey as a private expedition—built just for you.
Start Planning →Transfers to another person or departure date may be possible with a $300 fee. View our full Terms of Service.
Yes — travel medical coverage is required. You must have a minimum of $150,000 USD combined coverage for medical emergencies, evacuation, and repatriation. This protects you if you're injured or become seriously ill abroad. Many premium credit cards and some health insurance plans include this coverage—check your existing policies before purchasing.
We strongly recommend trip cancellation and interruption insurance equal to your trip cost. This covers you if a legitimate emergency (illness, injury, death in family, etc.) forces you to cancel or return home early.
For maximum flexibility, consider Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) coverage. CFAR is the only policy that reimburses voluntary cancellations—if you simply change your mind or have personal concerns about traveling. CFAR must be purchased within 14-21 days of your deposit to qualify.
Proof of medical coverage is required 30 days before departure and verified on Day 1 of your trip.
This is not just a retreat—it’s a 6-week docuseries-style mastermind where your transformation is both lived and captured.
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