Hi! I’m Quinn Corte (she/her). I’m a coach, writer, and founder of The Retreat Space.

I’ve always been a bit of a superstar.

I’m not trying to brag—just being honest. I grew up being really efficient and high-achieving and overly helpful and charming to everyone I met. It served me beautifully for many years. Everyone seemed to love me when I was impressive.

But at what cost?

I ignored my body and felt suffocated by the pressure. To keep up with relentless demands, I had to override my limits, natural rhythms, inner distress signals, and deepest longings. When my body tried to get my attention, I pushed myself harder.

After multiple cycles of burnout, I came to a realization in my thirties: I was so deeply wired to rush, produce, and perform, that it felt like I would die if I slowed down. But the truth was: I would die if I didn’t slow down.

In 2019, I quit my job, ditched the grind, and chose myself. I let go of everything I had known and went into a cocoon. Through a deep soul journey, I noticed that certain parts of myself were dying and others were emerging. Through grieving, dreaming, and exploring, I healed many layers of my being, became a student and teacher of care and liberation, rejected everything that didn’t feel right, and fell in love with my life. Everything changed.

In March 2020, I created The Retreat Space as an online community to play, heal, and grow together. During the pandemic, I collaborated with other teachers and healers to offer dozens of free live classes about self-care (many are still available here).

In 2024, I trained with Martha Beck for nine months to become a Wayfinder life coach. What a joy it’s been! As a coach, it’s my calling and delight to help people weave dreams into reality. If you have a life that’s “fine” but feel restless (or desperate) for more magic and meaning—or you have long-lost dreams that have been on the back burner while you take care of “real life”—I would love to be your guide. Jump over here to hire me.

And if you’re picking up what I’m putting down, sign up for my email Care Packages. Deeply attuned to the current moment, my monthly-ish newsletters are lovingly crafted invitations to pause, take care, and create a meaningful life.

I trust the meandering path that led me to you, and led you to me.

Your soul is beckoning. Will you answer the call?