Courses

Vanessa in Lisbon

Ever feel the whisper to live more playfully, imaginatively, and on your own terms?


There is an enchanted path toward creative freedom, a way to unbound imagination and the self you tucked away to stay safe.


Through the creative life and your own Play Intelligence, I guide people to their creative sovereignty and leap into a life that feels both rooted and wildely alive.

  • Vanessa Wilde is gifted in her ability to intuitively sense what the room needs for confidence and safety to express themselves and have fun. In our recent work together, I saw first hand excellent results from an annual planning retreat for our organization

    Danny Fitzgerald, Regional Director SBDC

  • She has lent her brilliance to the development of several improv-based workshops, empowering our staff and families to be fully present with their loved ones and finding creative ways to connect and harness the power of story in people who are dealing with memory loss.

    Amy Abrams, Director of Education Alzheimer's San Diego

  • Vanesaa is a great speaker.There's something magical about the way she teaches. She gently brings you out of your shell, out of your head, and eliminates the intimidation factor that you might otherwise expect when being vulnerable in front of other people.

    Nichole MacDonald, CEO The Sash Bag

  • Taking creative playshops with Vanessa is one of the best investments I’ve made in my personal and professional life. It’s playtime, laughter, connection, community, collaboration, vulnerability, therapy, expansion, and in the beginning, waaaay out of my comfort zone.

    Virginia Rodriguez, Writer

  • Vanessa’s class was a smorgasbord of improv “exercises,” playfulness, lots of laughter goofiness, and mindfulness— reminding us to let go of our inhibitions, our inner critics, and those “you shouldn’t” and “you can’t” voices in our heads. Valuable lessons.

    Valerie Sussman, M.D.

Choose your Adventure

Yes Living on Skool

Awaken your creativity and enter the a new dimension where your playful spirit comes alive.

You’re invited to join us as we experiment, play, imagine, and tap into the intelligence that makes life lighter, more colourful and wildely more enchanting.

Come play with us on Skool!

Speaking

In a world that’s becoming increasingly predictable and automated, innovation isn’t optional, it’s a life-line. Your audience needs more than information. They need activation.

I speak on the vital skill of staying inventive, curious, and creatively alive in the age of AI. My keynotes blend psychology, Play Intelligence, real-world storytelling, and interactive moments that get people thinking, creating, and connecting in ways they’ll remember and apply.

Your audience won’t just leave inspired — they’ll create meaningful impact in the key areas that matter most to your work or organization.

WildeRoot Retreats

Each retreat is designed to guide you into the depth of your creativity, unbind the places you learned to stay quiet and bloom into your most magical creative self.

Upcoming Retreats

in-person & online day retreat

Creating Your most Magical Creative Life for 2026

January 25th 10am-1pm PST


Write Your Heart Out Creative Writing Retreat    

in-person only

Edinburgh, Scotland, May 17–23, 2026

Workshops

I collaborate with organizations, conferences, and leadership teams who want to create more effective, human-centered environments. In the age of AI, the skills that set people apart are creativity, emotional intelligence, presence, and the ability to collaborate in real time.

These sessions use applied play, embodied communication, and psychological insight to help teams strengthen these human capacities — the ones machines will never be able to replicate.

Your attendees will leave inspired, energized, and ready to take action with tools they’ll actually use..