What does it really take to lead a retreat, especially when you're still questioning your own voice?

In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, Leni Cavazos sits down with Amy Leffler, life and business coach, retreat facilitator, and co-founder of Be Well Ladies Retreats, to explore the internal shift that every retreat leader must make before anything else works.

With over 20 years of experience in human resources and organizational leadership, Amy shares what it looked like to be successful on paper… while still feeling like she didn't belong in the room. From corporate boardrooms to retreat spaces, this conversation dives into the real work behind stepping into leadership: self-worth, visibility, and the courage to be seen.

This episode is part of our speaker series for the Sellout Retreat Summit, and Amy's story is a powerful reminder that building a retreat business doesn't start with logistics, it starts with identity.

Inside this episode, we explore:
▪️ Why confidence and self-worth are foundational to retreat leadership
▪️ The connection between visibility and attracting the right retreat clients
▪️ How showing up online shapes trust before your retreat even begins
▪️ The truth about building a retreat business while still working a corporate job
▪️ Why success in retreats is built through consistency, not overnight wins
▪️ How one decision to "be seen" can open unexpected opportunities

Amy also shares her personal turning point after attending the Sellout Retreat Summit, and how choosing visibility completely changed the trajectory of her business.

If you've been holding back, waiting to feel "ready," or wondering if you have what it takes to lead a retreat… this episode will challenge that narrative. ❕

Because your retreat doesn't start when you arrive at the venue, it starts the moment you decide to lead. 🖤

🎧 Listen now and step into the version of you your future clients are already looking for.

Connect with today's guest:
Amy Leffler
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What if the reason your retreat, or event, isn't creating real transformation… is the way you're framing it?

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Bridget James Ling, founder of Freedom Queen and creator of one of the fastest-growing global movements for women building high-impact, high-profit businesses.

We go beyond the surface of "retreats" and unpack what actually creates momentum, identity shifts, and real results inside in-person experiences.

Bridget shares why she once said "I hate retreats"… and how that perspective led her to design events that generate million-dollar months, deep breakthroughs, and immediate implementation.

We talk about:
▪️ Why most retreats fail to create lasting change
▪️ The difference between a retreat, a mastermind, and an expansion experience
▪️ How being "in the room" rewires your identity faster than anything online
▪️ The real reason people leave events inspired… but don't implement
▪️ How to design experiences that create momentum, not just emotions
▪️ Why selling at your event is not optional, it's your responsibility

I also share my own journey, from building luxury experiences with brands like Marriott to discovering why 80% of retreat leaders don't profit, and what needs to change.

This episode will challenge how you think about retreats, events, and what it really means to create transformation that lasts.

If you're building (or thinking about building) a retreat, this is a conversation you need to hear.

🎧 Connect with Bridget:
https://freedomqueenlive.com/
Instagram: @bridgetjamesling

🎟️ Get your tickets for Freedom Queen Live:
https://freedomqueenlive.com/

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What if wellness wasn't just about one area of life, but about the full picture of how we live, lead, work, and connect?

In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I'm joined by Dr. Aimee Harris, founder of Dimensional Wellness and creator of the Dimensional Wellness Matrix. With a PhD in corporate wellness and a deep background in leadership development, employee well-being, and transformational programs, Dr. Aimee brings a perspective that is both highly strategic and deeply human.

We talk about why true wellness cannot be separated into neat little boxes, and how emotional, physical, social, workplace, financial, and spiritual well-being all influence each other more than most people realize. Dr. Aimee shares how her work evolved beyond traditional clinical models into a more complete, multidimensional approach that helps people identify where they are out of balance and what needs support.

Inside this episode, we explore:

▪️ Why wellness must be approached as an interconnected system
▪️ What the Dimensional Wellness Matrix is and how it helps identify imbalance
▪️ Why corporate wellness is a massive opportunity for retreat leaders
▪️ What companies are really looking for when they invest in wellness experiences

This conversation is especially powerful if you want to create retreats and experiences that go beyond inspiration and lead to measurable transformation.

🎧 Listen in to hear how Dr. Aimee is redefining wellness leadership through a more complete and integrated lens.

Connect with Dr. Aimee Harris:
http://www.thedimensionalwellness.com
https://www.instagram.com/dimensional.wellness/

Ready to build retreats that are aligned, strategic, and profitable?
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Plan a Profitable Retreat

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Download the Loyalty Marketing E-book → https://theretreatplanner.com/loyaltyebook

Join the Sold Out & Profitable Intensive → https://theretreatplanner.com/challenge

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