The Retreat Leaders Podcast
You might be the face of your retreat. But you're probably not the person making every single thing happen behind the scenes. At least, you shouldn't be. In this special episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast, Shannon Jamail brings together her retreat team for a candid conversation about what REALLY goes into creating an exceptional retreat experience. Joining Shannon are Lily Lorenz, Retreat Activities Coordinator; Kim DeMoss, Food & Beverage and Retreat Logistics Manager; and Cynthia Deaton, Retreat Assistant. Together, they're pulling back the...
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What if the retreat you've been searching for is actually the retreat you're supposed to create? In this episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast, Shannon Jamail sits down with Natalie Beer, UK-based retreat leader and founder of Wild at Heart Retreats, to talk about creating the retreat you wish existed and why finding your niche might be one of the most important decisions you make as a retreat leader. Too many retreat leaders start by looking at what everyone else is doing. Another yoga retreat. Another wellness weekend. Another beautiful destination with a...
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You've created an incredible retreat. Beautiful venue. Thoughtful itinerary. Amazing activities. Great food. You post about it and people tell you: "OMG, this sounds AMAZING!" But they're not booking. The problem might not be your retreat. It might be your messaging. In this episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast, Shannon Jamail sits down with brand messaging strategist and copywriter Lucy Bedewi, founder of , to talk about the difference between words that sound pretty and words that actually make people take action. Lucy...
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I love a good tool. But I don't love paying for 37 different platforms that basically do the same thing. In this solo episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast, I'm opening up my actual business toolbox and sharing the platforms, apps, and resources my team and I use to run my businesses and retreats every day. These aren't random tools I found online. These are the tools we actually use. From creating marketing content and scheduling social media to managing my team, booking clients, selling retreats, hosting courses, protecting the business legally, and...
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Who's answering the vendor's call while you're leading a workshop? Who's checking that lunch is arriving on time, making sure the next activity is ready, answering a guest's question, communicating a schedule change, and figuring out Plan B when something inevitably doesn't go according to plan? Hopefully, not you. In this episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast, Shannon Jamail sits down with someone who knows exactly what happens behind the scenes of a retreat: Lily Lorenz, Shannon's assistant, Operations Manager at Retreat Ranch, and Retreat Activities...
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You want to host a retreat. Great. But please don't start by finding a gorgeous villa in Costa Rica and putting down a deposit. There is a lot that should happen first. In this solo episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast, Shannon Jamail breaks down how to get started hosting retreats, based on what she has learned from leading and hosting more than 100 retreats and owning a retreat venue. And the first step isn't picking a location, creating an itinerary, or designing a logo. It's experiencing retreats yourself. Shannon walks through seven steps aspiring...
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Does where you live, work, or host retreats actually influence how you feel, create, and lead? In this fascinating episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast, Shannon Jamail sits down with astrocartographer Krystal Thompson, founder of Aura Maps, to explore how location may impact everything from your creativity and confidence to your relationships and business success. After experiencing her own personal astrocartography reading with Krystal, Shannon wanted to dive deeper into how this powerful tool can help retreat leaders choose retreat destinations, understand why...
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Most retreat leaders believe the answer to growing their business is another strategy. Another funnel. Another marketing tactic. Another social media platform. But what if the greatest opportunity isn't changing what you do...it's changing the energy you bring to everything you do? In this episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast, Shannon Jamail sits down with Michelle Villalobos, business strategist, retreat leader, and creator of the Business Breakthrough Program, to discuss why energy precedes outcomes and how your internal alignment directly impacts...
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What if your retreat isn't struggling because of the economy, Facebook, or Instagram? What if it's something much simpler? In this episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast, Shannon Jamail walks through a real retreat audit after a coaching call with one of the retreat leaders hosting at Retreat Ranch. Within minutes, Shannon uncovered multiple issues that were hurting registrations. None of them required a bigger advertising budget. None of them required starting over. They simply needed to be fixed. This episode is a practical checklist every retreat leader...
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What makes a retreat unforgettable? It is rarely just the itinerary. It is the feeling. The energy in the room. The moments guests did not expect. In this episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast, Shannon Jamail sits down with Austin-based singer, songwriter, and musician Christine Baird to talk about the role of live music, art, and real human connection in creating transformational retreat experiences. Christine has performed at multiple retreats hosted by Shannon, and together they explore why live music brings something to a retreat...
info_outlineEpisode Overview: Join Shannon and Nathan as they delve into the valuable lessons learned from their own mistakes, both personally and in managing their retreat. This episode is a candid exploration of how errors can lead to significant growth and understanding.
Key Discussion Points:
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Introduction to the Topic:
- Shannon and Nathan introduce the theme of the episode, emphasizing the importance of embracing mistakes as opportunities for learning and improvement.
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Personal Mistakes and Lessons:
- The hosts share their own experiences with mistakes they've made while running the retreat and in their personal lives. They discuss specific instances and the lessons each mistake taught them.
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The Role of Mistakes in Personal Growth:
- Exploration of how facing and acknowledging mistakes is crucial for personal development. They talk about the process of transforming regret into proactive learning.
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Strategies for Handling Mistakes:
- Practical advice on how to effectively recognize, address, and learn from mistakes. Tips include maintaining a positive mindset, using mistakes as a feedback mechanism, and the importance of accountability and resilience.
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Encouraging a Culture of Learning:
- Discussion on fostering an environment at work and home where mistakes are seen as part of the learning curve rather than failures. Shannon and Nathan emphasize how creating a supportive atmosphere encourages innovation and growth.
Conclusion:
- Recap of the insights shared about learning from mistakes. The hosts reiterate that mistakes are inevitable but managing them wisely can lead to invaluable personal and professional growth.
Call to Action:
- Shannon and Nathan encourage listeners to reflect on their own past mistakes and consider what lessons can be drawn from them. They invite the audience to share their stories of learning from errors to help inspire and educate the community.
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