She is a best-selling author, podcast host, retreat leader, therapist turned mentor, Yoga Teacher trainer, and tequila connoisseur (not really, but she does enjoy sipping on a good pour).
Listen, I love a good meditation moment. You’ll find me journaling by candlelight, pulling oracle cards, or soaking in the energy of a vision board like nobody’s business. I even created a Manifestation Kit and a course around the exact practices that have helped me call in everything from my retreat center to my ranch life.
But let me be real with you, retreat leader to retreat leader:
Manifestation without action is just daydreaming.
Yep, I said it.
You can “visualize” a sold-out retreat all day long, but unless you’re also putting strategy behind that dream—it’s just wishful thinking with glitter on top.
Don’t get me wrong: I’m all about the woo and the work (I even created a course on my own manifestation process cause yes, I believe in it). But if your retreat isn’t filling, chances are you’re missing one of the three core pillars that turn good intentions into real income and impact.
Let’s break it down!
Before you can market or sell anything, you need to deeply understand your ideal retreat guest—like really understand them.
And more importantly…
How does your retreat provide the solution they’ve been searching for?
This isn’t about guessing or throwing spaghetti at the Instagram wall to see what sticks. It’s about intentional messaging that speaks directly to your person’s heart, pain point, and potential.
If you don’t know who you’re serving and what problem you’re solving, your retreat won’t feel relevant—no matter how beautiful your venue or how epic your itinerary is.
Marketing is how you attract people.
Selling is how you convert them.
You need both.
→ Posting on social media once a week isn’t a strategy.
→ Hoping people “find” your retreat page through the algorithm isn’t a plan.
→ Writing one email and crossing your fingers is not how you fill spots.
Here’s what you do need:
I see so many amazing retreat leaders stop at marketing and then wonder why no one books. It’s because you didn’t actually sell. Don’t be afraid of selling—it’s just service with structure.
Here’s the truth:
If you don’t believe you can fill your retreat, you probably won’t.
Your mindset will either be your rocket fuel or your roadblock.
When you doubt yourself, you hesitate. You pull back. You don’t show up fully.
When you believe in what you’re offering and who you’re serving, that energy is magnetic.
This means you’ve got to:
You want to host a sold-out retreat? Cool.
Start showing up like someone who does.
That version of you has clarity, consistency, and confidence.
She doesn’t shrink, she shines.
She takes aligned action and believes in the results she’s creating.
I’ll always advocate for vision boards, full moon rituals, and high-vibe playlists. But you better believe I pair that with spreadsheets, systems, and solid strategy.
Because here’s the truth:
You can fill your retreat.
You can run a profitable retreat business.
But it’s going to take more than positive vibes and Pinterest quotes.
You’ve got to know your person.
You’ve got to market and sell with intention.
And you’ve got to believe in your own damn magic.
Manifestation is real. But so is momentum—and that only comes when you move.
Let’s build that dream AND do the work.
You’ve got this.
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