Guiding Future Leaders

The Live Happii Project is a 501(c)3 non-profit that uses travel and a diverse array of holistic wellness practices to transform the lives of BIPOC youth.

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Live Happii Retreats (LHR) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of youth from underserved communities of Chicago. Our primary focus is to guide these young individuals on a transformative journey of self-discovery and personal growth.

TLHP organizes domestic and international holistic health and wellness retreats for high school and college-aged BIPOC students. Through global travel, our participants gain an understanding of interconnectedness. By exposing them to Nature, they learn the importance of sustainability. Our retreat participants practice diverse movement techniques to nurture physical well-being, while also learning emotional coping strategies to enhance self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and cultivate a healthy positive mindset.

In addition to our retreats, TLHP hosts regular holistic events in the Chicago-area specifically for BIPOC youth. These events include yoga and meditation classes, dance classes, and practical education about mental wellness.

TLHP collaborates with local high schools to a deliver powerful holistic curriculum that inspires, teaches, and prepares young adults to overcome challenges and strive for personal growth.

All donations made to Live Happii Retreats are fully tax-deductible! DONATE NOW

About Tori

Tori Franklin is a professional track and field athlete. Tori represented Team USA at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, 2024 Paris Olympics, and is a 7-time World Championship team member. In 2022, Tori won the bronze medal in the triple jump at the IAAF World Championships, becoming the first American woman to ever win a medal in her event. She has also broken the American Record 3 times!

Her success has earned her sponsorship from prominent brands such as Nike, Now Foods, and the New York Athletic Club. 

In addition to her athletic pursuits, Tori is also a gifted writer, amassing over 13,000 followers on Medium. Her book, You Anthem, is a powerful account of her personal journey overcoming challenges such as sexual assault and bouts of depression to achieve greatness in her career. Her book is not only an inspiring story but also provides valuable resources for those seeking healing, mental wellness, and peak performance in any field.

She is an influential public speaker, captivating audiences across the country with her stories of perseverance and offering practical advice on mental well-being and achieving peak performance. Her talks motivate others to conquer their struggles and unlock their full potential.

Tori's dedication to empowering others extends beyond sports and writing. She is a Master Reiki practitioner, using her skills to promote healing and balance. Tori is also currently pursuing additional certifications in tantra, yoga, and therapeutic dance, seeking to expand her abilities to help others even further. Tori received her undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and also holds her MBA.

Through her athletic career, writing, speaking engagements, and various holistic practices, Tori empowers others to overcome obstacles and strive for greatness.

About Colin

Colin Diment is a world-class healer and movement specialist. He has worked with hundreds of Olympians from around the world, as well as dozens of professional athletes from the NBA, NFL, MLB, Crossfit, USA Rugby and countless NCAA champions in numerous sports. He also worked for the Los Angeles Lakers organization and received a ring form their 2020 NBA Championship.

Colin is passionate about helping others become the best version of themselves. His holistic methodology draws from a unique combination of both eastern and western principles, which helps people to establish a deeper connection with themselves. He possesses extensive training in hands-on therapy and employs numerous injury prevention and rehabilitation techniques. Colin has a profound understanding of multiple holistic health and wellness practices, including yoga, QiGong, and meditation.

With his wealth of knowledge and experience, Colin has built a successful business centered around his holistic approach. He shares his wisdom by teaching at clinics and workshops across the country, mentoring in the art of holistic training, mental wellness, and personal growth. Furthermore, he hosts transformative holistic health and wellness retreats, providing life-changing impact to his clients.

Colin received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and his masters degree from Mississippi State University.

Our mission is to help young people from underserved communities deepen their connection to themselves. Through travel, we expose them to a variety of cultures that ultimately reveal our interconnectedness. Inner-city youth will experience the beauty of nature, building an appreciation for the Earth and the importance of sustainability. We will show them holistic self-care practices, teaching them to create and maintain their own expression of self-love. Through our retreats, we aim to grow future leaders. By guiding them to make transformational changes within themselves, we empower them to make transformational changes within their communities.

2024 Live Happii Week Events

Dance Therapy

Using the principles of the five elements, (fire, earth, water, air, and space) we move through stagnation, pain, aches, and trauma.

Yoni Yoga

This adult yoni yoga class will help women reclaim ownership over their body, and cultivate a deep sense of self-love, healing, and spiritual growth.

Field Day!!

An old-fashioned family Field Day! An uplifting day of food, fun, music, and games!

Holistic Track & Field Camp

Come train your mind, body, & soul with Olympian and World Championship Medalist Tori Franklin.

Holistic Wellness Retreat

A 3-day retreat for young people to experience the healing power of Nature, learn holistic wellness tools, and develop a deeper connection to themselves.

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Live Happii Retreats

Our long-term project is to take underserved BIPOC students on international retreats to a sustainable farm and holistic wellness retreat center in the Dominican Republic!

COMING IN 2026!

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