Plenishe was born out of rock bottom, and the choice not to stay there. Our founder noticed that many wellness spaces spoke at people instead of with them. In Chicago, wellness should be accessible, real, and prioritize the community.
We are a Chicago-based wellness space blending evidence-based practices, cultural care, and community healing. Through workshops, mindful experiences, and wellness products, we help people slow down, reconnect, and replenish. While we proudly serve Chicago and the greater Chicagoland area, our products and resources are always looking for new homes nationwide.
As a female and punjabi founded wellness brand, Plenishe centers inclusivity, integrity, and collective well-being. We believe wellness is not a luxury, rest is not earned, and healing happens best in community.
Plenishe is for the ones doing a lot—and still choosing self-care
Ayesha Khan is the founder of Plenishe, a Chicago-based wellness brand and community space rooted in evidence-based wellness, cultural care, and community healing. With a background in psychology and healthcare administration, Ayesha brings a research-informed, accessible approach to conversations around burnout, rest, self-care, and sustainable wellness.
As a Muslim and Pakistani wellness founder, Ayesha integrates lived experience with clinical insight to challenge the idea that wellness is a luxury or something that must be earned. Her work centers inclusive wellness practices, culturally responsive care, and the power of community in healing.
Ayesha is a sought-after wellness strategist, workshop facilitator, and community educator in Chicago, and has led talks and experiences for organizations, events, and universities across the United States. She speaks on topics including burnout recovery, mindfulness, holistic wellness, community care, and evidence-based self-care, offering practical tools grounded in both science and real life.
