I just hosted my first-ever luxury personal branding retreat in Mexico—and it was everything. ✨ From deep transformation to unexpected lessons, I’m sharing the real behind-the-scenes of what it took to bring this dream to life.

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🎙️ In this episode, I reflect on:

✨ How I turned a breathwork vision into a fully sold-out retreat.

✨ The power of curating a space where women feel seen, affirmed, and aligned in their brand & business.

✨ The biggest challenges I faced at my retreat—and how I navigated them.

✨ The missing piece to long-term success in business for women entrepreneurs

This episode is for you if you've ever dreamed of hosting a retreat or want an inside look at what goes into curating a high-end brand experience.

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Speak soon, and until then… Stay vivacious! ✨

Intro

00:00:00 - Hosting my first luxury retreat in Puerto Escondido

My Journey to Hosting Retreats

00:01:00 - From brand ambassador to creative director
00:03:00 - Helping organize retreats in the Bahamas & Dominican Republic
00:05:00 - Attempting a retreat in Bali before the world shut down

Bringing the Vision to Life

00:06:00 - Overcoming self-doubt and taking aligned action
00:07:00 - The importance of preparation before the retreat
00:08:00 - Helping women align their brands with their evolution

Retreat Experience & Takeaways

00:09:00 - Creating space for rest, reflection, and connection
00:10:00 - Why joy and purpose must be part of your business
00:12:00 - The “Love Box” exercise: Seeing and affirming yourself

Challenges & Lessons Learned

00:16:00 - The value of having on-site support
00:17:00 - Navigating photoshoots, lighting, and location challenges

Wrap-Up

00:18:00 - Looking ahead: Greece retreat and Wisdom Within Egypt retreat
00:20:00 - Application details and interview process