PAUSE
Stopping without guilt
The real luxury today is not time.
It is the permission to stop – without disappearing.
PAUSE was born from a simple observation: women who carry a lot rarely have a structured space to breathe – without a role to perform, without explanations to give.
Why Pause?
I chose the word PAUSE because it is simple, universal and deeply meaningful.
A pause is not giving up.
It is not running away.
It is not putting your life on hold.
It is a conscious stop.
We pause to breathe.
To reflect.
To gain clarity.
To move forward with more intention.
In my own life, saying “This is my pause” simply meant:
I need a moment for myself.
Without guilt.
PAUSE began there.
Who is Pause for?
PAUSE is designed for professional women – executives, business leaders, entrepreneurs and working mothers – across France.
Women who are capable, committed and responsible.
Women who lead teams, companies and projects.
Women who manage, anticipate and organise.
Often without real interruption.
Based in the Paris region, PAUSE brings together a growing community of women entrepreneurs and leaders in France, with in-person gatherings in Île-de-France and curated experiences organised throughout the country.
PAUSE is not an escape retreat.
It is not an unrealistic break from real life.
It is a structured, grounded and accessible framework.
A space created to release mental load and regain clarity – without stepping away from your responsibilities.
We design intentional spaces for women who want to slow down – without walking away from their lives.
Two complementary formats:
PAUSE Experiences
Curated day events, weekend retreats and week-long stays across France, designed to reconnect with the body, slow the pace and return with renewed alignment.
Each format combines structure, depth and softness.
The PAUSE Circle
A confidential community for professional women and entrepreneurs in France.
A consistent and structured environment to reflect, connect and restore both personal and professional balance.
Chaque format est conçu avec exigence, douceur et structure.
My name is Mari-Liis Garcia.
Entrepreneur.
Mother of two boys.
Former elite rhythmic gymnast.
International experience curator in Tallinn, Rome, Lisbon and Marrakech.
I know what it means to carry teams, projects and a family – and sometimes to move through the day holding your breath.
Today, I bring my professional standards and organisational expertise to women who need permission to pause – without guilt.
