103. How Rest Became the Riskiest Thing We Do with Jennifer Westpfahl
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In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer Westpfahl, founder of Be.Retreats, to talk about what it looks like to build a life and a business that make space for rest, intention, stillness, and connection — and how those four pillars spell something else entirely: RISK.
Jennifer shares the winding story of how B-Retreats came to life, not from a business plan or a strategic vision, but from a feeling that just wouldn’t go away. What began as a simple women’s weekend at a cabin has evolved into a growing series of in-person and virtual retreats designed to help people slow down, reconnect, and live with more authenticity.
We talk about:
🌿 The unexpected journey of saying “yes” to something before you have it all figured out
💛 How rest can feel risky in a world that glorifies busyness
🪞 The identity shifts that come with motherhood, empty nests, and growing older
🔥 Why community and connection matter more than perfection
🕯️ And what it really means to stop — not just pause — and allow yourself to be
Connect with Jennifer:
Website: beretreats.co
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jmwestpfahl/
Be.Retreats Instagram: @beretreatsmn
Connect with Ashley:
Website: https://www.ashleyblackington.com
Podcast website: https://www.andbothpodcast.com/
Dovetail® App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dovetail-app/id6744341822
Instagram: @mydovetail.app
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