Meet Ash Moraca
Ash is the Founder of Retreat, a spiritual wellness platform that helps individuals reconnect with themselves through meditation, breathwork, and other transformative practices. She has a background that bridges business, technology, and spirituality, and is passionate about making mental wellness more accessible to individuals and organizations alike. In addition to running Retreat, she is a certified meditation, breathwork, and yoga instructor and frequently leads workshops on mental resilience, nervous system regulation, and personal transformation. Her career has spanned product management in tech, leadership in e-commerce, and entrepreneurship, giving her a unique perspective on integrating mindfulness into modern workplaces.
In her spare time, Ash enjoys reading about consciousness, psychology, and spirituality, experimenting with breathwork techniques, and spending time in nature. She also loves traveling and immersing herself in different cultures to gain new perspectives.
Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Oxford – Saïd Business School, 2021
Bachelor of Commerce, Queen's University, 2014
What has been your biggest challenge (career or otherwise) and how did you deal with it?
One of my biggest challenges has been navigating depression and finding purpose in my life. I overcame it by turning inward, exploring spiritual and somatic practices, and learning to trust my intuition. This journey led me to create Retreat, making mental wellness more accessible to others who need it.
What made you decide to pursue a career in STEM?
I’ve always been drawn to problem-solving and creating something meaningful. My interest in technology and human behavior led me to explore how digital tools can improve mental wellness. Over time, I realized that blending business, tech, and mindfulness could have a real impact, which ultimately led me to build Retreat.
What advice would you give to future young women in STEM?
Don’t be afraid to take up space and pursue what excites you, even if it doesn’t follow a traditional path. STEM is broad, and there are so many ways to apply your skills in tech, science, business, and beyond. Stay curious, surround yourself with mentors who inspire you, and trust that your unique perspective is valuable.
“Curious, creative, and always asking ‘why?’— long before I knew where that curiosity would take me.”
-Ash
