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ESSENCE Escapes: Finding Clarity in the Desert with Jessica Nabongo and smartwater® Alkaline with Antioxidant

Join Jessica Nabongo in Sedona as she reconnects with herself through stillness, movement, and hydration with smartwater® Alkaline with Antioxidant.
By Essence · Updated July 15, 2025
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Clarity begins with what you choose to pour into yourself; mind, body, and soul. That’s why smartwater® Alkaline with Antioxidant is at the center of this ESSENCE Escapes journey. Designed to support wellness from the inside out, smartwater® is more than just hydration. It’s a simple, elevated choice that helps women move through their days with intention. In this episode, globetrotter and author Jessica Nabongo travels to Sedona, Arizona for a reset grounded in movement, mindfulness, and self-connection. With smartwater® Alkaline with Antioxidant by her side, she embraces each moment of reflection and recovery, making space for both her spirit and body to recharge.

A Journey Toward Balance

Known for being the first Black woman to travel to every country in the world, Jessica is no stranger to movement. But Sedona offered her a different kind of journey. This wasn’t about getting from place to place. It was about being fully present. Surrounded by natural beauty and spiritual energy, she immersed herself in Sedona’s healing environment, from meditative hikes to moments of stillness beneath the desert sun.

With smartwater® Alkaline with Antioxidant in hand, Jessica embraced this opportunity to care for both her body and her mind. Whether she was trekking through scenic trails or journaling after a wellness session, smartwater® Alkaline with Antioxidant kept her hydrated, refreshed, and grounded in every moment.

Smart Choices, Everyday Hydration

smartwater® Alkaline with Antioxidant is more than just hydration—it’s a lifestyle choice that supports clarity and well-being. Whether you reach for the vapor-distilled water with electrolytes for a crisp, clean taste or the alkaline 9.5+ pH version with antioxidants for post-hike recovery, smartwater® Alkaline with Antioxidant is designed to move with you. It’s for the women making things happen at work and those prioritizing both physical and emotional self-care. And it’s for the ones who, like Jessica, know that wellness isn’t a destination. It’s a series of small, powerful choices we make every day.

Wellness that Flows With You

Jessica’s Sedona escape is a reminder to pause and listen to our bodies, our breath, and our environment. smartwater® Alkaline with Antioxidant makes it easier to tune in. With every sip, it encourages us to move forward with intention, to embrace clarity, and to stay balanced in our everyday lives.

Watch Jessica’s journey and be inspired to plan your next escape. Wherever you go, let your wellness flow with you.