Youmin is one of Southeast Asia's pioneer certified Forest Therapy Guides. She trained with Cohort 18 in 2017 and has since been offering the practice on a full-time basis. Currently based in Singapore, Youmin founded Xiu Nature Connections to offer forest therapy experiences with the intention to ignite the importance of deep restorative rest and deep connections for the wellbeing of stressed-out and disconnected city dwellers. In her practice, Youmin has partnered and worked with several organizations including designing and hosting of community nature programs for the National Parks Board of Singapore, wellness workshops for spas and resorts such as Museflower Retreat and Spa in Thailand, staff wellbeing events for companies such as GIC Singapore, wellbeing support programs for community groups such as Singapore Cancer Society, introductory workshops for related industries such as the Department of Tourism of Philippines etc. Her work has also been shared at various international conferences. On the invite from the National Parks Board Singapore, Youmin published an article on "Urban Forest Therapy". Youmin holds a degree of Master in Science in life sciences from the National University of Singapore, and a postgraduate diploma in education from the National Institute of Education Singapore.

Bansi was born in Kenya, where her early years were shaped by time spent in wild, open landscapes. Her journey later continued through the Australian outback, deepening a lifelong relationship with the wilderness as a place to recalibrate, rest, and heal. She co-founded Wild Earth & Ocean, and has spent the past 18 years curating immersive safari experiences across Africa and beyond. Through this work, she has witnessed firsthand the profound and often transformative impact that nature can have on people. This understanding led her to become a certified Forest Therapy Guide. She now weaves forest therapy into her offerings, supporting individuals to reconnect with nature and integrate nature-based practices into everyday life. Her work includes guided forest therapy experiences, as well as nature-based retreats and safaris. Bansi holds a degree in Wildlife Biology from the University of Sydney and has trained as a Pilates instructor, yoga teacher, and PADI Divemaster. Her exploration of grief as an essential and often unspoken part of being human led her to study Grief Ritual Leadership with Francis Weller, author of The Wild Edge of Sorrow. That learning continues to unfold. She feels most at home in the quiet presence of wild places; walking slowly, listening deeply, and sharing space with the seen and unseen.