Our mission & story
Our goal is simple: to offer experiences that help you unplug from the everyday hustle and rediscover balance and joy.
The Unplugged Collective began as a moment of curiosity—a pause from the everyday to gather, reflect, and reset. Today, we design each experience with intention and equip you with practices, insights, and community connections that extend far beyond the event.
Our founder, Monsii
“When I first stepped onto the mat, I was looking for balance in my own life. I never imagined I’d find a calling that would reshape my purpose.”
I’m Christina Monsii Santiago, a product manager in tech and a certified yoga instructor. Raised in New York City’s foster‑care system, I taught myself the essentials of sleep, nutrition, movement, and mental wellbeing—because I never had a guide. My path shifted when I taught my first yoga class at Mimi Yoga Studio: I felt grounded, alive, and deeply connected. I knew I had to share that feeling.
Balancing a full‑time SaaS career with a bootstrap startup hasn’t been without challenges—imposter syndrome, tight budgets, and finding time to fill my own cup. But every message from someone still using our rituals, every new face in the room, reminds me why I keep going. Building community, creating moments of true connection, and helping others plug into their own wellbeing—that’s my purpose. I’m here to show you that wellness doesn’t have to be perfect or complicated; it just needs to be real.
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