Activating Magic

In episode 28, I am joined by Ashlie Woods to talk about leading with your wild heart.

In this episode, we talk about…

Listening to your body as you make even simple choices to help guide you through larger choices.

Ashlie's journey, putting on her "brave panties" and following her wild heart

We're now taking applications for March in the Beautifully Aligned Retreat Leader Collective.

Learn more and apply today at https://alignedentrepreneurs.com/collective

Find a complete transcript at https://alignedentrepreneurs.com/ep-28-let-your-wild-heart-lead-with-ashlie-woods

In this episode of the Retreat and Grow Rich podcast, we are starting a new series called The RICH Revolution.

In this episode, I talk about…

• What RICH skills are
• Why it's time to put a price tag on our personal development
• Why I believe more money in the hands of woo woo entrepreneurs gives us more influence.

We're now taking applications for March in the Beautifully Aligned Retreat Leader Collective. Learn more and apply today.

Find a complete transcript of this episode here.

In episode 26 of the Retreat and Grow Rich podcast, I'm giving you a sneak peek into a new series that will be part of the podcast in season two, which begins in January.

The Transforming Out Loud series has an important mission: to normalize transformation on the planet one intimate retreat at a time.

In this episode, I talk about…

• How transformational shifts in one area can cause a ripple effect through other aspects of our lives
• Why it's so important for retreat leaders to be willing to transform out loud
• The value of seeing "negative" experiences in our lives as an invitation for growth
• Shifting the consciousness of the planet by transforming out loud without shame or judgment
• The one feature of retreats that is critical to empowering people to transform out loud

Stay tuned through the end of this episode, where I give you a challenge to help you start transforming out loud!

In episode 25 I'm so excited to welcome Hillary Schneider to the Retreat and Grow Rich podcast!

Not only does she have a retreat center, but she's also a horse coach and trainer, and beautiful transformational leader.

Hillary offers spiritual mentorship and intuitive guidance for women visionaries and entrepreneurs that are seeking to become 'unstuck' from themselves, their fears and doubts so they can move towards holding deep and big spaces of their sacred work and calling with confidence, clarity, and certainty.

In this episode, we dig into…

• How she got into retreats
• Where her love of horses came from
• Her first experience as a coach
• What equine facilitated learning is
• Why she says she was 'hiding' behind her horses
• How horses help hold the space for students in her retreats
• Her first retreat and workshop experience
• Going from leasing a building to manifesting the space she purchased
• Why she says her property found her
• The first step in receiving gifts from the Universe
• How she dealt with multiple changes in her business at once

Hillary also shares an example of how her horses all respond differently to the energy of her retreat members.

Lastly, she explains what happens during a retreat and how she strives to customize it based on each individual's need.

Find more information about Hillary's retreats at www.eponarise.com, or learn about facilitating transformation with horses at www.hillaryschneider.com (and no, you don't need to have your own horse yet!)

In episode 24 of the Retreat and Grow Rich podcast, I sit down with Hollis Gray: story-teller, healer, Reiki master, author, and founder of the Holistree Collective, a community of brilliant minds coming together for the purpose of raising the vibrations of the world through education, art, and ritual.

Hollis's passion is creating safe, beautiful spaces for healing and growth for women of color.

In this episode, we chat about…

• Making the shift away from self-censorship and "appearing to be unafraid"
• The importance of creating space in our lives for spiritual healing experiences
• Leaning into the magic of ritual and faith to bring plans into being
• How Hollis intentionally creates safe retreat environments for women of color that allows them to open up and share their stories
• The value of an interview and application process in building relationships before your retreat begins
• How being authentic to who we are helping us become unapologetic about how we live our lives

Holistree's upcoming "Afro-disiac" retreat in Panama is all about falling in love with Afro-latino roots and culture. (Space is still available!)

You can learn more about Hollis and the Holistree mission at https://www.holistree.com, find details about the seven-day retreat here → https://www.holistree.com/upcoming-retreats, and follow Holistree on Instagram (@the_holistree_collective).

In episode 23 I'm so excited to welcome best-selling author, Income + Intimacy Success Mentor Shasta Townsend to this episode!

She helps female entrepreneurs crack the 7-figure ceiling without sacrificing their health, love life and relationships… In essence, a life of true richness.

Shasta has led retreats around the world for the last two-decades including Bali, India, Costa Rica, and Canada. Thanks to her Cree / Metis Indigenous ancestry she holds a unique understanding of the power of place and culture to create an additional level of transformation on retreat.

In this episode we dig into:

• What income and intimacy equation actually means
• How she incorporates being seen, supported, and sensual in each of her retreats
• The balance between being "professional" yet transparent and vulnerable
• Determining you messaging and "elevator pitch"
• Treating difficult students with love
• What it was like to develop a premium experience in the yoga space

Don't forget to download Shasta's 3 Ways to Big Money (Through Better Sex) eBook to get the 3 secrets millionaires and billionaires know about creating great wealth thanks to great intimacy. http://shastatownsend.com/big-money

In this episode of the Retreat and Grow Rich podcast, I talk about transformational storytelling – a powerful way to create a sense of connection that leads your participants to clarity and a deeper commitment to the transformation they've come to your retreat to achieve.

I'll also dig into:

- Why storytelling can help create transformation

- When you can use stories in your retreats (and all of your work)

- How to approach storytelling for maximum impact

- Three techniques to use in telling your stories

Be sure to stay tuned for the homework assignment – which is an activity you can use to get started with storytelling and to invite your participants into their journey toward confidence and transformation.

In this episode of the Retreat and Grow Rich podcast, I sit down with Jenny Fenig, coach to spiritual women on a mission and the creator of the Get Gutsy movement.

Jenny's mission is simple – to help you touch more lives with your message and cash in on your calling.

In this episode, we chat about…

• How meditation, tuning in and trusting the voice inside can help you learn how you are called to serve
• Why your retreat should always be part of a larger strategy
• A unique way to transform your retreats
• How to plan your events using "marketing cycles"
• Why continually nourishing yourself "retreat-style" is critical to clearing mental space for inspiration
• Creating "staying power" by focusing on the right things and realizing what's really required for sustainability
• The importance of blocking out time in your retreat schedule for reflection and relaxation

We also dive into two powerful retreat strategies that have helped Jenny foster energy and a powerful sense of intimacy with participants.

Jenny has designed a tool to help spiritual entrepreneurs work less and make more by getting clear on what they're here to do, who they're here to help, and how to design their business, brand, and profitable offers to help more and have more (without working 24/7 like a maniac with no life).

You can grab Jenny's Reclaim Your Time template with tips on how to consciously create your time here → www.jennyfenig.com/schedule, and learn more about Jenny and the Get Gutsy movement at www.jennyfenig.com.

In this episode, I had the privilege of connecting with someone who I wholeheartedly endorse as a transformational leader, Helen Macmillan.

Helen's mission is to equip those individuals who are ready to make a profound SHIFT with the mindset, skill set, and healing, that allows them to powerfully and authentically create success from the inside out, using their deepest truth and wisdom as their guide.

In this episode, we dig into…

• How to tell if you're hiding in plain sight
• "Terror Barriers" and how to recognize if you're in one
• Helen's calling to "let it all go" and how that led to even more profit in her business
• How critical it is to get support when you're leading a retreat
• The "void" and transitional period that happens when you follow your soul
• What Helen learned about her retreat leading style from Human Design
• What shifts she had to make when she realized her business was no longer fun
• Why breakthroughs are equal to the level of commitment

Helen also shares a goosebump-inducing story that reminds us that retreats can happen anytime, anywhere.

Lastly, she explains that simply seeing what's holding you back can start to invoke change. So she developed a quiz that shows you 8 invisible chains holding you back.

Get access to the quiz by visiting https://chainsquiz.com/, and find more about Helen on her website at https://Helenmacmillan.com.

I see the "lone wolf" mentality in entrepreneurs all the time. So today I want to challenge that deep-rooted belief and take the opportunity to remind you that the universe has your back!

When I was growing up, while there was some sense of community, every family was encouraged to fend for themselves. In school classes were competitive, and in the corporate world, there was an underlying need to prove yourself. But it wasn't until I started my business that I realized how strong my tendency was to pull myself up by my "bootstraps" and figure it out.

In this episode, I'll also dig into…

• A time I felt truly supported by a friend
• What shifts I had to make in order to receive support
• Why this is a critical exercise to go through if you plan on leading retreats
• Ways to move past the "pull yourself up by your bootstraps" mentality
• How to make it easier for those in your life to support you
• What the "lone wolf" mentality has to do with your human design
• Where this culture comes from and how to shift it

I'll also lead you through an exercise so you can see where this mentality might be impacting you and your business.

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