Our Team
Founded by swaady Martin
A former Fortune 500 Executive, multi-award-winning Entrepreneur, Intuitive Healer, and seasoned Scholar and Spiritual Director in Interfaith/Interspiritual traditions
Swaady Martin is a visionary leader bridging spirituality, business, and social impact. A former Fortune 500 executive turned entrepreneur and spiritual guide, she has dedicated her life to empowering individuals and communities. With a deep understanding of diverse religions, mysticism, and sacred scriptures, Swaady is a sought-after thought leader, wisdom keeper, and influential voice. Her work has garnered global recognition, including features on prominent magazine covers and prestigious awards such as the Forbes and Oprah Winfrey's O Power Lists for Africa. Committed to social justice and peace, Swaady is a powerful force for positive change, igniting both individual and collective transformation through her multifaceted endeavors.
Website: www.swaady.com
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Currently pursuing a PhD in Counter-Terrorism and Deradicalization with EUCLID University, international intergovernmental organization (2027)
EMBA from Trium including the London School of Economics (LSE), NYU Stern, and HEC Paris (2012)
Masters in Economic Sciences from HEC Lausanne (2001)
Making Change Certificate from Harvard Divinity School (2019)
Leadership Certificate from Oxford University Said Business School
Traditional African Storytelling Certificate from INSAAC (Institut national supérieur des arts et de l'action culturelle)
Certified Spiritual Director from The Wisdom Tree Collective (degree to be obtained in August 2025)
Certified in Interfaith/Interspiritual Wisdom for Spiritual Directors by The Spiritual Guidance Training Institute (SGTI)
Certified Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher
Pranic Healing, certified by The Institute for Inner Studies (2020)
Multidisciplinary Intuitive Healer & Death Doula
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“The “Africa” Framework for start-ups in tough places”, INSEAD Knowledge, August 2016
“Towards a definition of authentic African luxury: LUXE UBUNTU”, Palgrave Macmillan (April 2014)
“Africa’s growth opportunities”, HARVARD Business School Review Blog, October 2011
13 books published, some translated in French and Arabic. For the full list, visit www.lovingkindnessboma.com
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Featured in 300+ media incl. CNN, BBC, CNBC, CCTV, FT, Forbes, Monocle, Wallpaper ,etc.
2019 – Tropics Magazine 200 African Changemakers
2018 – Africa’s most influential Women in Business & Government
2015 – Won the “2015 Emerging African Brand” award by Brand Africa
2015 – Nominated as a Rising Talent at the 2015 Women’s Forum for the economy & society,
2014 – Named one of the 40 women on Oprah Winfrey’s “O Power List 2014”
2014 - Named one of “the 20 young Africans building Africa’s future” by FORBES
2013 - Named one Africa’s top businesswoman by New African Woman and Les Afriques
2012 - Named one of “the 20 youngest power women in Africa” by FORBES
2012 - Awarded a Archbishop Desmond Tutu Leadership Fellowship
2011 - Named “New Leader of the Future” by the Crans Montana Forum
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Member of the Boards of The African Leadership Institute (2012-2024)
Member of the Board of the Institute of Natural Law and its Assembly of Generational Wisdom (2023-2024).
Member of the Board of ESG IPAE, Impact Comitee (2018-2023)
Member of the African Leadership Network (2010-2015), Member of the Board of Advisor of Africa 2.0 (2010), Member of the Board of GE South Africa Technologies (2008 – 2010)
Member of the NEPAD East Africa private sector experts’ team (2005 – 2006)
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (2002) and LEAN 6 Sigma (2009), Sarbannes-Oxley 404 (2004)
Business Development & Operations Manager
“Ririe” Dwi Riningsih
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Ririe is the steady presence behind the scenes, bringing over 20 years of executive-level experience as a trusted partner to visionary leaders. With a background as a seasoned Executive Secretary and advisor to CEOs across diverse industries and cultures, she has honed the art of translating vision into grounded strategy and seamless execution.
At Divine Indwelling, Ririe serves as a vital bridge between inspiration and implementation. Her calm, focused leadership helps ensure our operations run with clarity, integrity, and flow. She brings structure to creativity, momentum to ideas, and unwavering support to our founder and team.
Known for her quiet strength, intuitive insight, and deep loyalty, Ririe creates the conditions for leaders to stay aligned with their purpose while advancing bold goals. She moves with humility and precision, always attuned to the larger mission and the people it serves.
Fluent in English and Bahasa Indonesia, and currently studying German, Ririe embodies our commitment to sacred service across cultures and continents.
Assistant Project manager
Marie pasco
Interspiritual Cultural Pilgrimages spiritual guides
Jacky Wolf
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As a global nomad, Jacky has spent the past 15 years facilitating cross-cultural learning programs while primarily residing in sustainable and spiritual communities. A dedicated meditator and yoga practitioner, he strives for balance in his daily life to nurture inner peace. Jacky enjoys exploring the unknown and values an intimate understanding of the human experience.
After the pandemic, he resumed his spiritual pilgrimage, practicing in person with Buddhist and yoga masters worldwide. A long-time student of the Buddha Dharma, Jacky took refuge in the Triple Gem through the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism and is a disciple of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, regularly practicing with the Plum Village Singapore lay sangha.
Jacky often participates in personal silent retreats, spending several weeks each year in monasteries. A lover of nature and her purity, he finds immense joy in photographing natural beauty and indigenous cultures. He is a certified Wilderness First Responder and has led numerous expeditions in the Americas and Asia. Jacky aspires to embody peace, gratitude, and interconnectedness in all aspects of his life.
Sreejit Balakrishnan
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A native of Kerala, India, with over a decade of experience, Sreejith Balakrishnan is a certified yoga instructor deeply rooted in the traditions of South India.
His journey into yoga began under the guidance of his grandfather, Krishnan Gopalan. His passion for yogic science led him to seek out renowned masters across India, including Varanasi and Rishikesh.
Initiated into the ancient Kriya yoga by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev of the Isha Yoga Foundation, Sreejith has a profound understanding of traditional yogic practices. He has also studied with Shirish Guptha Ji, gaining expertise in Kriya Yoga, meditation, and reflexology.
Sreejith's holistic approach to wellness extends beyond yoga. With specialized training in Marma Reflexology therapy, he is dedicated to sharing the transformative benefits of authentic Indian yoga and traditional healing modalities.
Sreejith's dedication to spreading the wisdom of yoga has earned him recognition both nationally and internationally. He has been honored with the title of "Yoga Shiromani" and has received praise from prominent figures like Dr. Shashi Tharoor.
His experience includes teaching yoga in prestigious resorts like Jade Mountain in St. Lucia and conducting workshops in London, the United States, France, Germany, and the Maldives. He has even shared his expertise on the world's largest residential cruise ship.
As your guide on this pilgrimage, Sreejith's intimate knowledge of South India's spiritual heritage, coupled with his expertise in yoga, reflexology, and holistic wellness, will provide you with an unparalleled experience. His passion, expertise, and personal connection to these traditions will make your journey truly transformative.
With Divine Indwelling Volunteers
Yanick Labuthie, Anshu Singh, Jamie Choo, Swaady Martin, Samier Mansur, Candice Halliday-Bryant, Sumeena Gupta, Lynn Kammermann, Monaliza Tiema