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Life & Work with Jess Phillips of Kirkwood

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jess Phillips

Hi Jess , thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I’m Jess Phillips 🤍, owner of Reclaim Your Shine and host of Upgraded Ladies Night, where I turn your living room into a holistic spa—a mini retreat to reset your nervous system.

Born and raised in the “Show Me State” of Missouri, I married my 7th-grade boyfriend and am a proud boy mom. My friends refer to me as an “extro-introvert”—I love solo time in nature, working out, and meditating 🧘🏻‍♀️, but I’m also a social butterfly 🦋 who thrives on new adventures.

After experiencing many traumas, misleading diagnoses, and health complications—spending countless days trapped in fight-or-flight—I knew it was time to shift ☀️ and focus on myself and women like me. I overcame dependence on medications that left me barely functioning and the burnout of an intense corporate job with no balance. Through mindset work, alternative healing, and many transformative tools, I birthed a new version of me.

While I was ill, I learned that life—and all we take for granted—can change in an instant. That’s why I stepped into this role: to walk beside women on their journey, helping them discover the best tools for their healing. I am passionate about learning your story and guiding you toward your most radiant, reclaimed self.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I’ve walked through deep challenges that shaped my passion for holistic wellness:

Health struggles – Misleading diagnoses, chronic health complications, and countless scans with no answers

Living in survival mode – My body was trapped in fight-or-flight, leaving me exhausted and unable to function

Medication dependence – I relied on multiple medications that left me barely functioning

Career burnout – Intense corporate job with no work-life balance, constantly checking emails, and struggling to disconnect

Loss of control – Realizing that life—and everything we take for granted—can be taken in an instant

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
Iv’e created a space where women can reset, reconnect, and feel empowered through holistic wellness experiences. My unique blend of being a Human Design Reader, A intuitive frequency healer , and a host of Upgraded Ladies Nights makes my approach and my events deeply transformative while still feeling fun and approachable.

What sets me apart:
✨ My personal journey from misdiagnoses to thriving—I’ve walked through this path and now help others do the same.
✨ My experiential approach, bringing together small, intimate groups for self-discovery and healing.
✨ My ability to blend science and spirituality, making cutting-edge wellness accessible in a fun and inviting way.

I am known for creating safe, empowering spaces where women can tune into their energy, release stress, and feel deeply supported—whether it’s through my Ladies Night wellness experiences, Girls Day Out events, or collaborations with sound healers and other practitioners.

I am most proud of all the women I have been able to guide and support on their own journeys

What were you like growing up?
Growing up I was a dancer and I was always the person that kept the groups together by making sure everyone was included in every activity. I was the Mamma of the group.

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