We help people
shake tension off.
The Creative Playground is OUAL's signature approach. We use creativity and play to help you release stress, feel grounded, and work together in more meaningful and joyful ways.
OUAL Experiences
Whether you lead a team, seek personal growth, or want to inspire a crowd, there’s an OUAL experience for you:
Join Others!
Participants
Participants
Cortisol Reduction by creative expression
*Source: Columbia University Medical Center, 2024
Cortisol Reduction by creative expression
*Source: Columbia University Medical Center, 2024
Rated Experience as Excellent
Rated Experience as Excellent
Felt Relaxed and/or Energized
Felt Relaxed and/or Energized
Why OUAL?
OUAL stands for Once Upon a Life. Founded by Nani Dels, a human rights attorney who survived severe burnout while combating human trafficking, Nani realized how deeply stress impacts those who work in high-pressure environments. This led her to create OUAL's methodology, an approach to restoring balance, purpose, and humanity in high-pressure professional worlds.
Why OUAL?
OUAL stands for Once Upon a Life. Founded by Nani Dels, a human rights attorney who survived severe burnout while combating human trafficking, Nani realized how deeply stress impacts those who work in high-pressure environments. This led her to create OUAL's methodology, an approach to restoring balance, purpose, and humanity in high-pressure professional worlds.
“OUAL was born from burnout. Proof that even in exhaustion, a new life can begin.”
Nani Dels - Founder of OUAL
“OUAL was born from burnout. Proof that even in exhaustion, a new life can begin.”
Nani Dels - Founder of OUAL
What others say
Trusted by companies, teams, and individuals who believe work can be both productive and joyful.
Susan
Customer Experience Researcher
“Great space to just "be" - unlock creativity with permission to fail - judgement free”.
Sofia P.
Marketing Director
"I'm so glad I stepped out of my comfort zone! This experience opened up something I didn't know I needed."
Felicity R.
Reproductive Rights Attorney
"Finally, a warm and playful creative space where I could just be human. No agenda, no pressure, just pure creativity."
Coni T.
Researcher
"In the middle of NYC's chaos, I found a place to play, create, and actually connect with people. It's like finding an oasis where community still exists."
Pierre S.
Financial Analyst
"Completely immersive and surprising. I had no idea how much I needed this kind of creative breakthrough."
Ana P.
Immigration Lawyer
"I felt completely safe to drop my mask and just be myself. That's incredibly rare in my work world."
Want to learn more? Let’s chat!
If you’re curious, we’d love to explore how the Creative Playground could help you or your team feel lighter and more connected.
Want to learn more? Let’s chat!
If you’re curious, we’d love to explore how the Creative Playground could help you or your team feel lighter and more connected.
We help people
shake tension off.
The Creative Playground is OUAL's signature approach. We use creativity and play to help you release stress, feel grounded, and work together in more meaningful and joyful ways.
OUAL Experiences
Whether you lead a team, seek personal growth, or want to inspire a crowd, there’s an OUAL experience for you:
Join Others!
Participants
Cortisol Reduction by creative expression
*Source: Columbia University Medical Center, 2024
Rated Experience as Excellent
Felt Relaxed and/or Energized
Why OUAL?
OUAL stands for Once Upon a Life. Founded by Nani Dels, a human rights attorney who survived severe burnout while combating human trafficking, Nani realized how deeply stress impacts those who work in high-pressure environments. This led her to create OUAL's methodology, an approach to restoring balance, purpose, and humanity in high-pressure professional worlds.
“OUAL was born from burnout. Proof that even in exhaustion, a new life can begin.”
Nani Dels - Founder of OUAL
What others say
Trusted by companies, teams, and individuals who believe work can be both productive and joyful.
Susan
Customer Experience Researcher
“Great space to just "be" - unlock creativity with permission to fail - judgement free”.
Sofia P.
Marketing Director
"I'm so glad I stepped out of my comfort zone! This experience opened up something I didn't know I needed."
Felicity R.
Reproductive Rights Attorney
"Finally, a warm and playful creative space where I could just be human. No agenda, no pressure, just pure creativity."
Coni T.
Researcher
"In the middle of NYC's chaos, I found a place to play, create, and actually connect with people. It's like finding an oasis where community still exists."
Pierre S.
Financial Analyst
"Completely immersive and surprising. I had no idea how much I needed this kind of creative breakthrough."
Ana P.
Immigration Lawyer
"I felt completely safe to drop my mask and just be myself. That's incredibly rare in my work world."
Want to learn more? Let’s chat!
If you’re curious, we’d love to explore how the Creative Playground could help you or your team feel lighter and more connected.