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Be a Leader, Not a Cheerleader
Leaders Don’t Chase the Party. They Set the Standard.
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What if your next retreat didn’t require a suitcase?
A three-day online retreat to recharge, reconnect, and reimagine community
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✈️ URGENT FOR RETREAT TRAVELERS: New TSA Rules Take Effect May 7, 2025
Hey Retreat Leaders—this is your friendly (but firm) reminder to update your pre-trip emails ASAP. There's a major travel policy shift coming, and it…
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Build Your Own Pricing Tool in F'ing CANVA!
This Canva Hack Just Changed the Game for Retreat Leaders
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The World Is Bigger Than America: Why Your Retreat Should Be Too
What to do While America is Dealing with its Fuckery
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When the World Gets Weird
How Retreat Leaders Can Pivot in Uncertain Times
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How Far Ahead Should You Plan Your Retreat?
Why starting a year in advance sets the tone for transformational experiences
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No ETIAS Required in 2025 – Good News for European Travel
Here’s a little gift for your wanderlust:
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“Who Are You Really?”: The Retreat Leader Identity Crisis
It’s not enough to know your niche. You have to know your narrative.
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March 2025

All of those Damn hidden expenses
In this quick behind-the-scenes update from my bedroom in Mexico—still sporting stark white walls for now—I share a candid moment from the home…
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When the Chef Gets the Applause and You’re the One Who Booked the Damn Kitchen
A Meditation on Imposter Syndrome
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15 Mind-Stopping AI Prompts For Retreat Leaders
How Retreat Leaders Can Use ChatGPT to Plan Transformative Experiences
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