Outgrowing Clients & Owning Your Worth as a Retreat Leader with Raisah Bickram

In this empowering episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast, Shannon Jamail is joined by retreat host and business coach Raisah Salima Bickram for a deeply honest conversation about evolution, alignment, and energetic pricing in the retreat world.

Together, they unpack what it means to outgrow clients, roles, and retreat formats—and how to move forward in integrity and confidence. Raisah shares her journey of raising her prices, honoring her worth, and navigating the guilt that can come with letting go of what no longer fits. Shannon and Raisah also dive into:

• Pricing from a place of energy and impact (not fear)
• Why fair pricing supports sustainability and transformation
• Offering scholarships without compromising profitability
• How to create aligned, soul-led retreats that evolve with you
• Standing firm in your message—even when trends suggest otherwise

Whether you're a seasoned retreat leader or stepping into your first offering, this episode will inspire you to lead from a place of power, purpose, and authenticity

About Raisah: Raisah Salima Bickram is a Spiritual Mentor and Business Coach who activates visionary women into their highest leadership and timeline. She is the founder of The Mind, Body + Soul Experience (The MBSX) and has designed and led over 30 retreats worldwide- ranging from intimate day experiences to transformative weekend immersions and international journeys. Her work explores themes of identity, expansion, healing, and the embodiment of sovereign leadership—guiding women to become the CEOs of their own lives.

A certified somatic yoga teacher, sound healer, and Reiki Master, Raisah specializes in trauma-informed practices that create safe, sacred spaces for deep alchemy work. Her journey began in September 2020 with a pop-up backyard day retreat in Long Island, NY, where 18 attendees gathered. What started as a local gathering quickly evolved into a global movement.

Since then, Raisah has guided retreats across the Caribbean Sea to the Indian Ocean, cultivating a community of clients who are drawn to soul work, sacred play, and exploration. Through her retreats, mentorship, and coaching, she supports women in unlocking their gifts, stepping into aligned leadership, and coming home to their truest selves.

Today, Raisah continues to serve as a global retreat leader, business & mindset coach, and yoga teacher, weaving spirituality and strategy to empower women to rise into their fullest expression.

Connect with Raisah: http://Thembsx.com 

Instagram: @mbsx_raisah

Special Offer: $200 off her Sedona retreat + free identity activation session for the first 3 bookings

 

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Timestamps by PodSqueeze:

Guest Introduction: Raisa (00:01:34)
Raisa introduces herself, her work as a business coach, spiritual mentor, and retreat leader.

Defining Outgrowing Clients, Spaces, and Seasons (00:02:32)
Discussion on what it means to outgrow clients, spaces, and seasons in business.

The Discomfort and Necessity of Growth (00:03:00)
Raisa uses the analogy of outgrowing shoes to explain the discomfort and necessity of growth.

Letting Go and Aligning with New Clients (00:04:26)
Exploring the importance of letting go of old clients and attracting those aligned with your current value.

Fears Around Outgrowing and Raising Prices (00:06:58)
Shannon discusses common fears: hurting clients and fear of not replacing them when raising prices.

Accessibility, Pricing, and Scholarships (00:08:31)
Raisa and Shannon discuss making retreats accessible, pricing for value, and offering scholarships.

Energetic Reciprocity and Industry Impact (00:14:15)
Shannon emphasizes the harm of undercharging and the importance of energetic exchange in pricing.

Energetic Alignment and Personal Pricing (00:16:15)
Discussion on how pricing should feel energetically aligned and unique to each leader.

Evolving Offerings and Audience (00:18:19)
How evolving retreat experiences naturally calls in a different audience over time.

Authenticity and Co-Creation in Business (00:19:40)
Raisa discusses the importance of alignment and authenticity in creating retreat experiences.

Magnetizing Your Ideal Clients (00:21:29)
How being rooted in your message and expression attracts the right clients.

Staying True to Your Vision (00:22:31)
Shannon shares an example of a retreat leader staying true to her unique retreat format.

Leadership, Trust, and Not Diluting Your Offer (00:24:19)
Raisa talks about sovereign leadership, authenticity, and trusting your vision.

Setting Boundaries for Retreat Structure (00:26:44)
Advice on not allowing partial attendance at retreats to maintain integrity of the experience.

Raisa’s Upcoming Retreats and Offerings (00:27:10)
Raisa shares details about her upcoming Sedona retreat and her new Retreat Mastery program.

Special Offers and How to Connect (00:29:44)
Information on special offers for listeners and how to connect with Raisa online.

Closing and Call to Action (00:30:57)
Shannon wraps up the episode, encourages reviews, and shares where to find more resources.