Testimonials

John Flynn

The greatest gift of A Celebration of Sacred Convergence was and remains a community in the truest and most beautiful sense of the word. This is a communion of kindred souls from different worldly and spiritual backgrounds, bonded by a sincere quest for healing, understanding, and serving. ACOSC is a family grounded in unconditional support, compassion, and love for one another. It is a vision that this world desperately needs, one of peace and harmony with the natural world, with one another, and with ourselves.

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The treasure of Brian’s friendship is beyond words. He has been a source of inspiration, wisdom and support for me from the first moment that we met. His heart is completely invested in the betterment of this world and he continually inspires me to live in a state of trust and openness. When in times of doubt and difficulty, Brian has always come through with words and gestures of support, understanding and motivation. He walks the walk when it comes to living with integrity, humility, transparency, and reciprocity. He is a soul friend and I am forever grateful for the gift of his life.

Cushi Ming

The greatest gift of A Celebration of Sacred Convergence’s is the format of the program. Brian worked diligently through ceremony and deep meditation and integrity of a level of which I have never seen before to channel a format for a retreat that allowed for deep meaningful connections to be formed quickly. Being a part of a community beginning before the retreat and lasts through the period of integration and beyond is a gift that everyone will benefit from. Brian’s leveraged his vast experiences with the sacred plant medicines of South America to guide the manifestation of this project. His big heart and clear vision provide direction and stability through the gifts (also known as challenges) that the medicines offer. This is also reflected in his wisdom to partner with the family of Casa Del Sol retreat center who are some of the wisest, strongest and most compassionate people on the medicine path. ACOSC is a collection of gifts, an opportunity to experience the beauty of the Andes mountains and the Spiritual Vortex that is the town Vilcabamba, and a chance to work with a variety of medicines, the most potent of which being the medicine of community.

 

Samy Isaza

One of my favorite memories happened during the first San Pedro Ceremony while receiving the blessing from Ximena and Santiago in the maloca. As I was sitting on the Jaguar skin, Ximena provided insight about the meaning to my name according to the ancient Andean tradition: Sami – the first fresh breath of pure vibrant energy. At the height of the experience, a sudden gust of wind blew in and brought rain droplets sideways into the maloca bringing new life and refreshment to all of us. Pachamama was showing us Samay in action, wild and free as the sun was setting.

This is a moment I try to remember whenever I am dealing with fear or Hucha, Sami’s twin opposite energy. It’s a beautiful reminder of the invitation to live my life in joy, love, service, dance, nature, connection, healing, and relationship.

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Brian and I met by ‘chance’ in really unassuming and unexpected circumstances. I felt immediately at ease around him. I was blown away by his love for Latin America and we bonded over our Colombian stories. For the past four years, our lives have blossomed from friendship to brotherhood. Together we’ve explored three countries and their sacred lands. He’s been my guide, mentor, coach, and the big brother I wish I had growing up. He provides a cosmos of perspectives and when talking to him I feel like being guided by an astronomist helping me see life through different lenses. I will always be grateful for his wisdom, point of view, dedication, generosity, and gifts to this world.

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Juan Zea

The greatest gift of ACOSC was the opportunity to experience a new way to open my heart and connect with my spirit in its purest form. All of this within a loving community that soon became a family during the process of sharing and healing together. I got to appreciate the beauty of life under a different light and in many forms: in nature, in relationships with others and with myself. ACOSC is the memory of a never ending journey and a soul tribe that I will always cherish close to my heart. A safe base and container which I am honored to be a part of, where I can share freely and that I know I can come to whenever I am feeling off. Being a part of this deep woven family and the relationships I have built with everyone in this Sacred Convergence is a true blessing.

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In such a short time, Brian has evolved from a close friend into a true brother, life coach and mentor. He is someone who, from the start, I am naturally drawn to share whatever lies deep within my mind, heart and soul. We have discovered that our stories have many things in common so he is someone I can easily relate to on a personal level. It is a one of a kind brotherhood where I always feel listened to, valued and cared for, and I know I can always count on him, as he can always count on me. Brian is an infinite source of inspiration through his life story, the immense generosity of his heart always in service of others and his commitment to being a true guardian of the Earth. He is an example of how actions speak louder than words. I feel blessed and genuinely grateful to have Brian in my life and look forward to keep walking our paths together.

AJ Lira

The greatest gift of ACOSC was the community of beautiful souls that I became a part of and who journeyed with me on my path of self discovery. I carry the song of their love in my heart into each day.

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Knowing Brian has altered the course of my entire life. It’s no understatement to say it has been life changing. Brian has been a dear friend, a trusted guide, and the most generous soul I have ever known. His integrity and strength of character the the standard that I judge my life by now. I’m a better human for knowing him and I look forward to our future moments together.

Megan Pytleski

A Celebration of Sacred Convergence gave me the gift of Being again. Being myself, Being with community, Being with nature, Being with my intuition, Being conscious, Being connected with myself, with others, and with this world. I had been cutting myself off from a lot, and A Celebration of Sacred Convergence gifted me with the ability to dance, sing, and Be again.

It gifted me with the confidence and the ability to walk into this next chapter of my life with confidence, grace, humility, gratitude and community. I am forever grateful for my experience.

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With Brian it’s been the easiest friendship of my life. And with that comes all of these gifts of
friendship I have never experienced. I have shared things with Brian that I haven’t shared with anyone else. He understands me, he trusts me, he honors me, he respects me. He is everything I could’ve ever asked for in a friend and more. He has been a Guardian Angel for my life and for the health of my family.

Dorothy Morganna

The greatest gift of ACOSC was the feeling of love, being held together in community, but also by the love of the Casa del Sol family. Even before we started the retreat, Brian lit the spark for such a strong bond of community to weave among us. We all had a buddy with whom we checked in with, exchanged gifts, and held space for. We also all sang together, shared music and stories, and held space for each other’s tears. The vibrant home of Santiago and Ximena reminded me of the book of “100 Years of Solitude”– a place of countless stories and characters, never short of a sense of wonder even in the most mundane of details. The love permeated every detail of our experience.

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Brian is such an extraordinary friend. He has been such a cheerleader for my business in Guatemala– helping me see the grandiosity of my work, even when I’m stuck in the mud and the weeds. Through gentle encouragement and loving patience, he has helped me through my own blocks as I navigate the creation of a new project. He has given me the opportunity to connect to sacred medicine keepers of the foothills of the Andes who have taught me so many lessons applicable day by day. It’s been so refreshing to find someone who cares so much about the same things I do– nature, medicine, sacred space, communities– and be able to bounce ideas of how we can support one another by bringing more of what we value into the world. Brian’s friendship is truly a gift in my life.

Eileen Chang

The greatest gift I’ve received from ACOSC is having a community of people who have witnessed me in my most honest and vulnerable moments and who are energetically supporting me as I make my way in life. It is an honor to be able to reciprocate this gift by continuing to support and witness these brothers and sisters as individuals and as a sacred group.

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The lesson I am learning from Brian is to cultivate relationships of reciprocity and mutual benefit that, with time, can blossom into elegant ecosystems that support a greater whole. His vision and conviction inspire me to dream bigger and take bolder action towards building the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible.

Lauren Oiye

Brian is such a ray of pure light with the most radiant heart that just exudes love for his people and this collective. I am forever grateful for our soul-ship and connection. It’s an incredible gift to have a source of purity in my life in the form of the divine masculine.

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Overall this journey we went on in October really catapulted me into a new role that I didn’t think I was ready for. But, learning how to hold space was a gift, feeling confident in myself that I had something meaningful to offer the collective, and allowing space for my own healing was so transformative and empowering. Thank you Brian for seeing that I was ready to step into this new version of myself as a leader, therapist, friend, and supporter.

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Laura García

My experience with Evolutionary Journeys in Ecuador has been one of the most profound and transformative chapters of my life. From the moment I arrived, I felt held in a sacred space designed not only for rest and rejuvenation, but for inner expansion and soul remembering.

Set amidst the breathtaking beauty of nature, the retreat became a portal into a deeper connection with myself and with others. Through heartfelt conversations, shared silence, and co-creative rituals, I met soul sisters and allies who now feel like family. The space created by Evolutionary Journeys was intentionally crafted to nourish the spirit, awaken clarity, and allow authentic transformation to unfold.

Brian whose presence is a blessing in itself held the container with humility, love, and grace. His support, wisdom, and care made each moment feel meaningful and safe. He has become a beloved brother on my path.

Thanks to this retreat, and to the powerful field that Evolutionary Journeys activates, I feel renewed, aligned, and more connected to the wonder of life. I am becoming a better version of myself, more grounded, more open-hearted, and more in service to what truly matters.

For all of this, I am infinitely grateful. May more souls find their way to this sacred journey and remember who they are.

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Suzannah Ohlune

Brian is truly a soul brother, and the opportunity to have a deep relationship at this level of intentionality and authenticity is a true gift. In these times in which the call for healing and transformation is so strong, it is heartening to know that there are people such as Brian living such a deep commitment to serving a higher vision for humanity and expressing his deep love for community well-being in such powerful ways.

Micaela Castro

Brian’s friendship has been a huge portal for me. From a human perspective, my relationship with Brian is a space where I feel I can always trust, where I will always be heard, supported, and loved. I feel deeply supported.

And that same thing becomes the most spiritual thing, too, as I know he’s willing to intuit and share his vision of my process; the relationship as a space where the other person who sees me from the outside helps me see what I’m weaving from the inside, and with tools that allow me to go through that process with myself. It’s magic.

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The essence of an Evolutionary Journey is to enable a space where souls can connect with their gifts, their purpose, and their desire to live it. The word evolution, for me, speaks of the cosmic flow of creation and expansion of life, and to be part of that flow, one must connect with the divine order, with the threads that weave the loom of life. And those threads dwell within us and guide us through our gifts and our purpose.

 
 

Daniela Aketzalli

Wow!! My relationship with Brian is one of pure love and nourishment. Just thinking about him brings a golden light to my heart. Despite the physical distance, he has been a being who illuminates, nourishes, accompanies, embraces, and sustains my life. It means so much to know that we are friends, spiritual brothers, and a human family.

I am so grateful for his presence in my life. I love you, brother. I truly honor your sacred, divine masculine presence in my life and in this life. You are wonderful. Thank you, truly, thank you for being and being here.

Chynna Andrada

My time with A Prayer for the Sanctuary of the Sacred Headwaters felt like walking through a door I never knew was there..a doorway into a deeper connection with Spirit and the profound wisdom of the plants. This experience became a stepping stone that shifted something fundamental within me. It taught me not just to hear Spirit but to truly listen, to trust, and to take meaningful steps toward living a life fully offered in service.

Each plant had its own unique voice, offering me lessons in resilience, surrender, and connection to the beauty of life. They held me through difficult moments, showing me that healing is rarely easy but always worth it. It was in those raw, uncomfortable spaces that the deepest insights and most profound growth within me were able to emerge.

This journey was a foundation for something much greater…a loving invitation to step fully into the unknown with trust and surrender. I left with an open heart, a badass community, and was deeply humbled by the plants’ generosity and forever grateful for the gifts they shared with me. It was a remembrance of the sacred, a reminder that even the most challenging moments are part of Spirit’s loving guidance.

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Brian has truly become like a brother to me. We share a special bond that’s built on laughter, shared experiences, and a deep understanding of where we both are in life. During the pilgrimage, we were both moving through similar life moments, and I really appreciated how he could relate to what I was feeling at the time.. he allows me to just be human and to be okay with the perfectly imperfect..

One of the things I love most about Brian is his sense of humor. We live for jokes and sarcasm, and those little moments of wit always make my heart smile. No matter where we are, he knows how to bring laughter, and it’s something I truly value in our connection.

Even when we’re far apart, I always send him love, knowing that our paths continue to cross in meaningful ways. Brian brings so much joy, and I’m grateful for the lightheartedness he brings to everything.

Iza Paez

I received many gifts! The most beautiful one is the friendship and guidance of Brian. The level of wisdom Brian has, combined with his empathic guidance, has been a real gift. He is one of the new treasures of my life.

Jenna Andersen

Munay, warrior queen, was our inspiration, leader and guide during a 3 week Empowering the Divine Feminine Retreat, she shaped our days and educated us in the many wisdom traditions she has studied, she played a variety of musical instruments and taught us chants to share together in singing circles, she guided us to weave a spell of love and belonging, we steamed and we tenderly washed each other’s hair. We laughed and shared and cried and celebrated the blossoming and fruiting of the self unfold. She guided us on building altars and be playful howling to the moon, she showed us to weave threads of connection, she anointed me with frankincense and helped me understand what it feels like to love Divine in myself and believe that I am worthy. Thank you for existing beautiful powerful Munay.

Jes Middendorf

I was very fortunate to have Mûnay as a facilitator and psychotherapist during ceremony. She has walked a dedicated path accumulating knowledge which radiates from her. This knowledge includes a communion with plants and the natural world and a deep spiritual wisdom. She is adept with many medicines including dance and music and has honed her talents to become a profound healer. She has both strength to help you move through a difficult moment in her safety and care while also possessing an infectious lightness and joy. Her alignment with life is incredible and I continue to experience the transformative effects from our work together, her support and presence during the retreat helped deeply my healing process.

Zulma McCall

Karo Munay is a wonderful mentor, facilitator and spiritual leader that has helped guide me in my spiritual journey to overcome my fears, traumas and physical imbalances.

She is like the archetype of the compassionate Bodhisattva who holds us in great tender care.

I have seen her many 1,000 arms in action as she offers her limitless compassionate activities and talents to lead us through our healing journey.

Her gentle voice and songs and her creative music have become a beacon of hope for our troubled times and inspirit us to raise our voices for peace in our hearts and to share it with this world.

I have received so much healing from her music, and she encourages me to keep expressing myself through my own singing and conscious movement.

Her healing energy hands have brought balance to my whole being in my session with her.

I experienced great peace and gratitude with the many practices that she facilitated me with.

She held the most beautiful space for me to connect with my true divine voice and I felt so immersed in the spirit of nature with her guidance and rituals.

I am grateful for her immense wisdom in spiritual practices, music, conscious movement, and connection with sacred plant medicine. Gracias Hermanita for your courage and Heart of Gold to hold space.

Tim Wessenaar

I met Munay in my first dieta in the jungle of Peru. I would not have wanted another facilitator and psychotherapist. She made me feel safe and seen. Even though it’s been 3 years, I still think back to her fondly. I can say she does this work from the heart.

I would happily sit with her in ceremony again!

Alejandra Guzmán

I am grateful for Munay’s existence, for who she is, and for taking the path that called her with such love that inspires those of us close to her. I am very grateful with her for having enlightened and guided me; she is one of the few people I have trusted enough to allow me to guide and inspire in my habits and beliefs. I feel very blessed to know her and to have the honor of having her accompany me on this journey. Munay is an embodiment of love and light, the fruit of that deep and ongoing work and connection with the divine that I have witnessed since I met her. Thank you for all her work as a psychotherapist, human being, and alchemist. May life protect her so that she may continue blessing paths and healing lives.

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