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The Sound of Surrender with Mei-lan MauritsEpisode Description:What happens when the voice you were meant to share does not arrive through performance, but through surrender?In this episode of the RetreatBoss Podcast, Catherine Kontos sits down with Mei-lan Maurits, an internationally acclaimed singer, sound healer, meditation creator, and recording artist whose music blends angelic vocals, spiritual connection, and emotional depth.Mei-lan shares the story behind the voice listeners now recognize as deeply healing. She sang as a child, stepped away from singing as a teenager, and years later felt called back through meditation, stillness, and a deeper spiritual nudge she could not ignore.What came through was not a career plan.It was a sound.A yes.A life.Together, Catherine and Mei-lan explore the relationship between sound healing, purpose, creativity, nervous system care, live performance, and the courage to trust the call before the path appears.Inside this episode:• How Mei-lan rediscovered her voice after years away from singing• Why feeling lost can become the doorway to purpose• How meditation and surrender opened a new sound through her• Why do listeners often experience emotional release through her music• How Mei-lan prepares her body, voice, and nervous system before performing• What live concerts reveal about energy, presence, and the audience field• How lyrics can become a conversation with spirit, the universe, and the divine• What is coming next, including new music, her meditation app, and tour plansFor retreat leaders, wellness professionals, healers, artists, and Experience Architects, this conversation is a reminder that transformation is not only something we design.It is something we listen for.It is something we prepare for.And sometimes, it is something we surrender to.Read the full feature on Mei-lan Maurits in RetreatBoss Magazine:https://www.retreatbossmagazine.com

What happens when love, business, family, and personal growth are not separate lanes, but one life moving together?In this episode of the RetreatBoss Podcast, Catherine Kontos sits down with Mike and Nathalia Chang for an honest, warm, and deeply human conversation about marriage, family, entrepreneurship, and the relationship behind Flow60.Mike and Nathalia share how they built a life together through devotion, trust, and daily practice. They talk about traveling with their children, working together as co-founders, navigating conflict, and protecting their relationship while building a business with real impact.This conversation is not the polished highlight reel of entrepreneurship. It is the tender, funny, sometimes chaotic truth of choosing each other again and again.Inside this episode:•How Mike and Nathalia build marriage, business, and family as one unit•Why giving each other space can strengthen connectionThe relationship lesson of letting people have their own experience•How their “50/50” rule helps them make business decisions together•Why being right matters less than protecting the relationshipWhat’s next for Flow60, including programs, certification, and global expansionFor couples, wellness entrepreneurs, retreat leaders, and anyone building a purpose-driven life with someone they love, this episode is a reminder that the strongest businesses are often built on the relationships we refuse to abandon.Read the full cover story with Mike and Nathalia Chang in the latest issue of RetreatBoss Magazine:https://retreatboss.com/magazine/

What if networking didn’t have to feel awkward, salesy, or exhausting?In this conversation, Gil Petersil joins us from Bali to share a refreshingly human approach to connection, one rooted in hospitality, not transactions. We talk about why so many people avoid networking, how Gil built connections as a learnable skill, even as an introvert, and the three pillars behind what he calls “quantum networking”: compliments, curiosity, and follow-up.We also explore Chatea, Gil’s modern take on an old tradition, using tea as a simple, powerful way to slow down, be present, and create real conversations, without defaulting to alcohol or small talk.If you’ve ever walked into a room and wanted to disappear, this one’s for you.Join High Trust Networking, a 60-Minute Interactive Masterclass / Webinar with Gil Petersil on May 28th, hosted by RetreatBoss and Catherine Kontos: Click HereCatch Gil Petersil’s powerful contribution in our Spring Issue of RetreatBoss Magazine, featuring our cover story, Garry Lineham: RetreatBoss MagazineIn this video:• Why networking feels transactional, and how to shift it• The fears underneath the connection: rejection, judgment, not fitting in• Introvert-friendly ways to build trust fast• The “quantum networking” framework: 3 pillars• Chatea and the rise of tea bars for modern connection• How retreat leaders can design rooms that make people feel they belong

What if regulation were the real leadership skill?In this episode, Catherine Kontos sits down with Garry Lineham, founder of Human Garage and creator of Fascial Maneuvers, to explore a radical ideas:Your body already knows how to heal.Stress is the root.Movement restores flow.After decades of chronic pain and millions spent searching for answers, Garry discovered something simple and powerful. Regulation changes everything.In this conversation, you’ll learn: • What fascia really is and why it affects both emotion and physiology • Why stress dysregulation drives chronic issues • A free 15-minute maneuver you can practice immediately • The difference between symptom chasing and true nervous system regulationFor retreat leaders and Experience Architects, this is essential.You cannot hold regulated space if you are not regulated yourself.This episode will shift how you design retreats, workshops, and immersive experiences. Beyond inspiration. Into physiology. Into leadership.If you believe healing should empower, not create dependency, this conversation is for you.Read the full feature article in our spring issue of RetreatBoss Magazine, featuring our cover story, Garry Lineham - RetreatBoss MagazineThis is not about doing more.It is about regulating better.

If you’ve ever questioned whether you have what it takes to lead unforgettable, transformational retreats and events, this episode is for you.In this episode of the RetreatBoss Podcast, Catherine Kontos sits down with Laura Villep, Global Head of Events at Mindvalley, to explore what it really takes to design experiences that are both powerful and profitable.Laura has led events across 20+ countries, generating millions in ticket sales and she's sharing the lessons behind the spotlight.What you’ll walk away with:● The mindsets and traits every world-class event planner needs● How to navigate chaos with calm (military coups, power outages, and all)● Why your audience shapes the story—and how to design with them in mind● How to work across cultures, time zones, and expectations without losing your mind● The surprising ways transformation actually happens (hint: not always on stage)Whether you’re planning a retreat, corporate experience, or festival—Laura’s insights will change how you approach your next event.This is strategy meets soul. Experience meets execution.