Welcome to inner wild creative wellness!

Whether you're joining us for a workshop, retreat, or coaching session, we're all about restoring resilience, courage, and self-belief.

Here, you can discover, explore, reconnect to the best version of yourself. We like to call it taking a journey into your inner wild.

We believe in the power of creativity and wellness for everyone. All are invited! Wherever you are on your path, this is a safe space for growth and transformation.

Unleash your creativity and elevate your art with us. We're excited to welcome you to our community!

Meet the team

Misty C. Marlowe, PhD

Co-Founder

Meet MISTY! She’s a professional therapist, life coach, and educator, combining a deep understanding of human behavior with a passion for guiding personal transformation.

Misty is a licensed Psychological Associate in North Carolina, with certifications in life coaching (ICF-ACC and a Whole Person Certified Life Coach) and effective instruction in higher education. She is a professor of psychology at Wingate University and Queens University of Charlotte. And she designs curricula for other university programs.

Misty uses Jungian Analytical Principles and an understanding of Gestalt Perceptual Integration to uncover unconscious motivations and limitations to unlock hidden potential.

In her work at Inner Wild, Misty taps into her extensive research and professional experience in resilience training and wellness to inspire profound personal growth and self-understanding among participants. Her diverse roles in academia and life coaching reflect her commitment to blending psychological insights with empathetic, tailored coaching, ensuring an enriching experience for all.

Misty's leadership style is as engaging as it is effective. Think fun, witty, and folksy, sprinkled with delightful Southern-isms and the occasional colorful 4-letter word.

When she's not leading transformative sessions, you can find Misty enjoying ghost stories (preferably around a campfire) and raising her two young children with her husband.

Jamie Holt Aguilar-Rodriguez

Co-Founder

Meet JAMIE! She is a Film & TV writer-director based in Los Angeles, with a passion for stories about big characters who defy societal expectations. Raised by artist parents in Charlotte, NC, Jamie brings her expertise in the artistic process and lifelong passion for creative wellness to our mountain retreat.

Jamie graduated Summa Cum Laude from UNC-Greensboro with a BA in screenwriting. She earned her MFA in producing and directing from the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts. Her professional journey includes working under film directors, Catherine Hardwicke (Twilight) and Justin Simien (Dear White People). Jamie has directed and produced content for Disney-ABC, and produced music videos for artists like Lady Gaga. As a writer, Jamie has collaborated with Warner Brothers TV and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Riverdale). She has also served as an adjunct professor of film & TV studies at her alma mater, USC. Fight on!

Jamie’s trials and tribulations through the artistic process have fueled her dedication to creative wellness. Drawing on her extensive professional experience, Jamie’s approach blends models from renowned thinkers including Martha Beck, Julia Cameron (The Artist's Way), and Elizabeth Gilbert.

Jamie’s leadership style is bold, unconventional, and supportive, with a touch of the rebellious spirit that defines her work. Her unique approach to creative wellness consulting ensures participants will discover new ways to nurture their creativity and embrace their artistic passions.

At home, you can find Jamie enjoying adventures with her husband and their dog, Humphrey Bogart.