People Magazine Investigates: The Cult of the Soulful Journey, Season 1

For many followers, what starts as a promise of healing and unconditional love at Soulful Journey soon unravels into control and deception. Soulaire Allerai, the self-styled spiritual guide and leader of the group, offers New Age classes, healing sessions and claims to channel an otherworldly spirit she calls “G.” Over time, Soulaire drains her followers’ bank accounts and their self-worth - keeping them in unquestioning devotion to her. Followers praise her, freely work in her food truck and other businesses and pay for lavish group trips. For many, escaping Soulaire’s grip is the hardest journey of all.