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How To Run Profitable Retreats is a heart-centered podcast hosted by Leni Cavazos, designed to empower you to create retreats that are not only profitable but deeply meaningful. In each episode, Leni shares insights and strategies to help you craft retreat experiences that are transformational for your clients and rewarding for yourself. With a focus on authenticity, community, and intention, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to create impactful retreats that leave a lasting impact. Each episode features interviews with successful retreat leaders, as well as solo episodes.
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More sessions do NOT make your retreat more valuable
2026/10/29
More sessions. More activities. More speakers. More hours.
It sounds like more value, but when it comes to transformational retreats, it can actually have the opposite effect.
In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, Leni Cavazos breaks down one of the biggest mistakes retreat leaders make when designing their itineraries: trying to justify their price by filling every available moment.
Your participants are not paying for a packed schedule. They're paying for change. And real transformation requires space.
Leni walks you through how to stop designing your retreat like a conference and start creating an intentional transformation arc where every session, activity, and experience has a clear purpose.
▪️ Why more sessions don't necessarily create more value
▪️ The difference between designing for transformation and designing for entertainment
▪️ Why integration isn't "empty time"—it's part of the product
▪️ Why rest, reflection, silence, and conversation need to be intentionally designed into the experience
▪️ How intentional retreat design can make your pricing feel aligned instead of inflated
Instead of asking, "What should we do?", start asking:
"What must change in them by the end?"
Then design backwards from that transformation.
Because premium retreats aren't created by filling time. They're created by protecting the transformation.
🎧 Listen now and take a look at your own retreat itinerary. For every element you've planned, ask yourself: How does this move my participant closer to the transformation I promised?
And if you like this episode, share it with another retreat leader and give How to Run Profitable Retreats a rating. 🤍
Plan a Profitable Retreat
Start here to get the tools, support, and strategy you need:
Book a free consult → https://theretreatplanner.com/call
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Download the Loyalty Marketing E-book → https://theretreatplanner.com/loyaltyebook
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Connection Economy
2026/10/22
We are more connected than ever, yet people are lonelier than ever.
And that gap is creating one of the biggest opportunities for retreat leaders, coaches, speakers, and experience-based businesses.
In this solo episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, Leni Cavazos explores what she calls the connection economy and why the increasing automation of our lives is making real, in-person experiences more valuable.
AI has made content faster and easier to create. Social media has given us almost unlimited reach. But attention is cheap, and trust is becoming harder to earn.
People still want to sit across from another person. They want to feel seen, heard, understood, and connected.
And that is exactly what retreats and live experiences can provide.
In this episode, Leni discusses:
Why the rise of AI is actually increasing the value of human connection Why attention is becoming cheaper while trust is becoming more valuable The growing demand for in-person experiences and retreats Why people pay for how an experience makes them feel, not simply what is included Why retreat leaders who create genuine connection may have a major advantage heading into 2027 Your funnel can be copied. Your captions can be copied. Your offers can be copied.
But the feeling someone has when they are in a room with you cannot.
The question is: Are you building your retreat business for the connection economy?
If you are planning a retreat or already hosting retreats and want to figure out what is keeping yours from selling or becoming consistently profitable, book a strategy call with Leni:
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Plan a Profitable Retreat
Start here to get the tools, support, and strategy you need:
Book a free consult → https://theretreatplanner.com/call
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Download the Loyalty Marketing E-book → https://theretreatplanner.com/loyaltyebook
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Why Your Retreat Sounds Like Everyone Else's (And How To Fix It) | Manu Molina
2026/10/15
If your retreat sounds like every other retreat on the market, your potential guests are left comparing you on price, dates, and destination.
In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, Leni Cavazos sits down with Manu Molina, founder of Yoga Biz Mentor, to talk about one of the biggest challenges facing yoga teachers and wellness retreat leaders today: creating a retreat offer that actually stands out in an increasingly crowded market.
Manu shares his "Root Chakra of Messaging" framework, a four-part approach for building a clear identity around your retreat:
▪️ Your audience: Who is this retreat really for, and what are they looking for right now?
▪️ Your story: Why are you the right person to lead this experience?
▪️ Your authority: What lived experience, knowledge, and expertise do you already have that you may be overlooking?
▪️ Your values: Why does this retreat exist, and what does it stand for beyond the itinerary?
Leni and Manu also discuss why relying on retreat listing platforms is not a complete marketing strategy, why another certification probably won't make your retreat sell, and how stronger messaging can help a cold audience understand why your retreat is the right one for them.
If you're a yoga teacher, wellness practitioner, or retreat leader struggling to differentiate your offer, this conversation will help you look beyond the modalities you teach and build an identity people can actually connect with.
🎧 Listen to Why Your Retreat Sounds Like Everyone Else's (And How To Fix It) with Manu Molina.
Connect with Manu:
http://yogabizmentor.com
Instagram: @yoga.biz.mentor
Free Resource: Offer Identity Reset
http://yogabizmentor.com/the-offer-identity-reset/
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Plan a Profitable Retreat
Start here to get the tools, support, and strategy you need:
Book a free consult → https://theretreatplanner.com/call
Download the Profit E-book → https://theretreatplanner.com/profitebook
Download the Loyalty Marketing E-book → https://theretreatplanner.com/loyaltyebook
Join the Sold Out & Profitable Masterclass → https://theretreatplanner.com/challenge
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The One Transformation Rule for Profitable Retreats
2026/10/08
What makes a retreat valuable?
It's not how many activities you include. It's not how many modalities you know. And it's definitely not how packed you can make the itinerary.
It's the transformation.
In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I'm breaking down one of the biggest mistakes I see experienced retreat leaders make: trying to put everything they know into one retreat.
Reiki. Breathwork. Coaching. Sound healing. Somatic work. Workshops. Ceremonies. More sessions. More activities. More "value."
But your ideal client isn't buying your techniques. They're buying what changes because of them.
I'll introduce you to what I call the One Transformation Rule and explain why choosing one clear result can make your retreat easier to design, easier to communicate, easier to price, and ultimately easier to sell.
I'll also share the story of a couples' retreat where one participant admitted he was there because "it was cheaper than divorce." That moment perfectly illustrates why the true value of a retreat isn't found in the itinerary. It's found in what's at stake for the person buying it.
▪️ Why more activities don't necessarily create more value
▪️ The difference between selling techniques and selling outcomes
▪️ Why you shouldn't compete with vacations
▪️ How one transformation becomes the spine of your messaging, pricing, and itinerary
▪️ The question every retreat leader should be able to answer in one sentence
If your retreat could only be known for one result, what result would make the entire experience absolutely worth it for the right person?
That's where profitable retreats begin.
🎧 If you like this episode, share it and give us a rating.
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Plan a Profitable Retreat
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Join the Sold Out & Profitable Masterclass → https://theretreatplanner.com/challenge
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The Only Joymaking Retreat by The Party Scientist | Jacques Martiquet
2026/10/01
What if your retreat didn't need another deep exercise, but more joy?
In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I sit down with Jacques Martiquet, The Party Scientist, creator of Joymaker Camp, to explore how joy, play, movement, and human connection can transform the way we design and facilitate retreats.
We talk about why people don't come together in person just to consume information. They come to experience something. Jacques shares how interactive experiences can help participants connect more deeply, learn more effectively, and stay engaged.
We also explore the balance between depth and joy, why safety is the foundation of transformation, and why being clear about who your retreat is NOT for can create a stronger experience for everyone who attends.
▪️ Using joy as a facilitation tool
▪️ Creating connection through play and movement
▪️ Designing interactive experiences instead of lectures
▪️ Balancing deep transformation with lightness
▪️ Creating safety and belonging in your retreat
🎧 Listen to The Only Joymaking Retreat by The Party Scientist with Jacques Martiquet.
Connect with Jacques:
https://joymaking.org/
https://www.instagram.com/partyscientistjoy/
https://joymaker.camp
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Plan a Profitable Retreat
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Book a free consult → https://theretreatplanner.com/call
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Locational Astrology for Retreat Leaders: Timing your Optimum WHERE and WHEN | VerDarLuz CelestiOwl
2026/09/24
What if the location of your retreat could influence not only how the experience feels, but also your visibility, opportunities, relationships, and the transformation you're there to create?
In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I'm joined by VerDarLuz CelestiOwl, an astrologer and Human Design coach with 20 years of experience and more than 12,000 students and consultations.
We explore astrocartography and locational astrology as tools retreat leaders can use when deciding WHERE and WHEN to host their retreats.
VerDarLuz explains how different planetary influences can support different retreat intentions, why simply choosing a "good" planetary line isn't enough, and how timing, your individual birth chart, and Human Design can all play a role.
And we make it practical. VerDarLuz uses my own chart as a live example, looking at places where I've lived and traveled, including Dubai, the UK, Mexico, and the Riviera Maya, and what those locations could mean for business, visibility, speaking, retreats, and personal growth.
In this episode, we discuss:
▪️ How location can support or challenge the intention of a retreat
▪️ Why the theme of your retreat matters when choosing a destination
▪️ How timing can change the energy of the same location
▪️ Why your complete birth chart matters when interpreting planetary lines
▪️ How retreat leaders can use these tools to narrow down potential destinations
If you've ever asked yourself, "Where should I host my next retreat?" this conversation will give you an entirely different way to think about the answer.
🎧 Listen to Locational Astrology for Retreat Leaders: Timing Your Optimum WHERE and WHEN with VerDarLuz CelestiOwl.
Connect with VerDarLuz:
Destination by Design Consultancy: https://destinationbydesignconsultancy.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/verdarluz_divinetimingcoaching/?hl=en
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Stop Choosing an Audience. Choose a Buyer.
2026/09/17
Before you can understand your ideal client, you have to stop trying to help everyone.
In the last episode, we talked about choosing ONE clear transformation for your retreat. Now it's time for the next CEO decision: Who wants that transformation badly enough to pay for it, and has the financial power to buy it?
Because an ideal client without purchasing power does not create a profitable retreat business.
In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I'm walking you through an Ideal Buyer Exercise to help you stop defining your audience with vague demographics and start identifying the person who is actually ready, willing, and able to invest.
We'll look at:
▪️ The financial signals that show someone is willing to invest
▪️ The specific moment that triggers them to start looking for a solution
▪️ The words they actually use to describe their problem
▪️ The buying patterns that prove they invest in experiences like yours
▪️ Why choosing the right buyer makes your messaging, pricing, location, and sales decisions easier
The goal is not to find more people who could benefit from your retreat.
It's to identify the person who wants the transformation, has a reason to make it happen now, and has already demonstrated that they are willing to invest.
Your CEO decision for this episode:
"I am not choosing an audience. I am choosing a buyer."
🎧 Listen now and complete the exercise as you go.
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◼️ Ready to build and sell a more profitable retreat business?
Join us at the Sell Out Retreats Summit, where retreat leaders and experts come together to learn how to sell more consistently, grow their businesses, and build the right connections.
https://womensretreatsworldwide.com/pre-event-page?am_id=lenicavazos3368
Plan a Profitable Retreat
Start here to get the tools, support, and strategy you need:
Book a free consult → https://theretreatplanner.com/call
Download the Profit E-book → https://theretreatplanner.com/profitebook
Download the Loyalty Marketing E-book → https://theretreatplanner.com/loyaltyebook
Join the Sold Out & Profitable Masterclass → https://theretreatplanner.com/challenge
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Why Clear Retreat Messaging Creates Safety
2026/09/10
What if clearer messaging could make your retreat feel safer before your guests ever arrive?
In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, Leni Cavazos explains why trying to make your retreat messaging appeal to everyone can actually create more uncertainty for potential buyers.
When someone considers investing in a retreat, they're not only asking what's included. They're wondering: Will I belong here? Will I feel comfortable? Will the other people in the room understand me? Is this really designed for someone like me?
Clear messaging helps answer those questions.
🎧 In this episode, you'll learn:
▪️ Why specificity creates trust and a stronger sense of belonging
▪️ How unclear messaging can affect sales and group dynamics
▪️ Why the right buyers need to recognize themselves in your offer
▪️ How to use self-selection language without judgment or exclusion
▪️ Three simple exercises to strengthen your retreat messaging
Leni also shares an important CEO mindset shift: your job isn't to convince everyone to come. It's to create enough clarity that the right people recognize themselves and everyone else feels free to choose something different.
Because clarity before the retreat helps create the conditions for transformation during it.
◼️ Ready to grow a retreat business that consistently attracts the right people?
Join us at the Sell Out Retreats Summit, September 25–27 in Tepoztlán, Mexico:
https://womensretreatsworldwide.com/pre-event-page?am_id=lenicavazos3368
🎧 If you enjoyed this episode, share it with another retreat leader and leave How to Run Profitable Retreats a rating.
Plan a Profitable Retreat
Start here to get the tools, support, and strategy you need:
Book a free consult → https://theretreatplanner.com/call
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Download the Loyalty Marketing E-book → https://theretreatplanner.com/loyaltyebook
Join the Sold Out & Profitable Masterclass → https://theretreatplanner.com/challenge
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How to use quantum leaping to 10X your business | Malvina Messler
2026/09/03
What if growing your business didn't require working harder—but thinking and operating differently?
In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I sit down with Malvina Messler to talk about how to use quantum leaping to 10X your business.
We talk about moving beyond the hustle, stepping into your next-level identity, making decisions as your future self, and choosing aligned action instead of simply doing more.
As Malvina says: It's not about grinding harder. It's about aligning smarter.
🎧 Listen to the full episode: How to Use Quantum Leaping to 10X Your Business
▪️ Connect with Malvina: @malvinamessler
▪️ Get her FREE Neuroscience of Change Mini Course: https://malvinamessler.co/mini-course-opt-in-974764
▪️ Join us at the Sell Out Retreats Summit in Mexico: https://womensretreatsworldwide.com/pre-event-page?am_id=lenicavazos3368
If you enjoyed this episode, share it and leave us a rating. 🎧
Plan a Profitable Retreat
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Book a free consult → https://theretreatplanner.com/call
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Nature as your co-leader with Anne Gordon
2026/08/06
What if one of the most powerful facilitators at your retreat wasn't another coach, speaker, or workbook, but nature itself?
In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I sit down with Anne Gordon, founder of Whale Wisdom Retreats, who has been leading transformational whale and dolphin retreats since 2007. Anne shares how creating space for nature, stillness, and meaningful experiences can lead to deeper transformation than simply adding more content to your agenda.
Together, we explore why the most memorable retreats aren't built around packed schedules, they're designed around intentional experiences that allow participants to reflect, integrate, and truly change.
In this episode, we discuss:
▪️ Why transformation happens in the quiet moments, not during back-to-back sessions
▪️ How nature can become a powerful co-leader in your retreat experience
▪️ Why your retreat theme should guide every decision, from the destination to the activities you include
▪️ The biggest mistakes new retreat leaders make when planning their retreats
▪️ Why giving participants time to integrate their breakthroughs is just as important as the teaching itself
▪️ Why successful retreat leaders begin promoting their retreats months before the event
Anne also shares one of the simplest yet most powerful mindset shifts for retreat leaders:
Sell people what they want, and give them what they truly need.
Whether you're planning your very first retreat or looking to create a more meaningful experience for your guests, this conversation will inspire you to think differently about how transformation really happens.
💭 Connect with Anne Gordon
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anne.gordon.121/
Instagram: @WhaleWisdomRetreats
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Plan a Profitable Retreat
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Book a free consult → https://theretreatplanner.com/call
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Stress Less, Earn More: The Value of a Retreat Planner with Marta Pizzarani
2026/07/30
What does it really take to host a seamless, profitable international retreat?
In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I sit down with Marta Pizzirani, founder of Grapefruit Luxury Retreats, to discuss why having a local retreat planner can save you time, reduce stress, and elevate your guests' experience—especially when hosting retreats abroad.
Drawing from her experience planning luxury retreats across Italy, Marta shares the behind-the-scenes realities that most retreat leaders never consider until something goes wrong. From avoiding tourist traps and language barriers to finding trusted local vendors and choosing the right season and location, this conversation is packed with practical advice for anyone dreaming of hosting an international retreat.
Together, we also discuss why your role as a retreat leader should be focused on creating transformation—not managing logistics—and how delegating the planning allows you to deliver a higher-quality experience while protecting your own energy.
In this episode, we cover:
▫️ Why hiring a local retreat planner can save you time, money, and unnecessary stress
▫️ The hidden risks of planning an international retreat on your own
▫️ How local knowledge creates more authentic guest experiences
▫️ Why language and cultural differences matter more than you think
▫️ How to choose the right destination, season, and timing for your retreat
▫️ The difference between running a retreat and producing one
If you've ever considered hosting a retreat in another country—or you're ready to stop doing everything yourself—this episode will help you understand the value of having the right local partner by your side.
💭 Connect with Marta Pizzirani
Website: http://www.grapefruitluxuryretreats.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grapefruitretreats/
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Retreats Are Like Plane Rides: Design Your Transformational Journey
2026/07/23
What if the secret to creating a truly transformational retreat has nothing to do with your itinerary—and everything to do with how people feel from beginning to end?
In this episode, Leni Cavazos shares one of her favorite ways to design unforgettable retreat experiences: thinking like a pilot instead of a scheduler. Using the journey of a plane ride as a powerful analogy, you'll discover why your guests don't remember every workshop, meal, or activity—they remember the moments that mattered most.
You'll learn how to intentionally guide your guests from the moment they book, through anticipation, arrival, connection, breakthrough, integration, and finally back into their everyday lives with a transformation that lasts.
🎧 In this episode, you'll discover:
▪️ Why your guests remember the peak and the ending more than anything else.
▪️ How to reduce pre-retreat anxiety before your guests even arrive.
▪️ How to create emotional "mini peaks" that build trust and connection.
▪️ Why your biggest transformational moment should happen around 60–70% into the retreat.
▪️ The importance of integration—and why skipping it can undo the transformation.
Whether you're planning your very first retreat or you've hosted dozens already, this episode will completely change the way you think about retreat design.
🪽 Stop creating schedules.
Start designing transformational journeys.
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The Legal Mistakes That Could Cost Your Retreat Business with Cory Sterling
2026/07/16
Legal isn't the most exciting part of running a retreat, but it can be one of the most important.
In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I sit down with Cory Sterling, founder of Conscious Counsel, to talk about the legal foundations every retreat leader needs to have in place before welcoming participants.
Whether you're planning your very first retreat or you've been hosting for years, this conversation will help you avoid costly mistakes, protect your business, and create a better experience for everyone involved.
Together we discuss:
The three legal documents every retreat leader should have before selling a retreat
Why generic templates and AI-generated agreements can leave your business exposed
The importance of activity-specific liability waivers
The legal clauses that can protect you when unexpected events force changes or cancellations
How the right legal agreements give you more confidence, control, and peace of mind
Running profitable retreats isn't only about filling the room. It's about building a business that is sustainable, protected, and prepared for the unexpected.
If you host retreats or are planning your first one, this episode is full of practical insights that can save you time, money, and stress.
Connect with Cory:
https://www.consciouscounsel.ca/home
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The Layers of a Retreat with Liesel Albrecht
2026/07/09
What makes a retreat truly transformational?
In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I sit down with Liesel Albrecht, founder of The Retreat Specialist and creator of the Nine-Layered Retreat Design Framework. With more than 34 years of experience leading retreats, Liesel shares what it takes to create meaningful experiences while building a retreat business that is both impactful and sustainable.
We discuss why so many retreat leaders struggle to treat their retreats like a real business, the importance of designing with intention, and how your own story and expertise become the foundation for unforgettable retreats.
In this episode, you'll learn:
▪️ Why retreats should be built like a business, not just an event
▪️ The key elements of transformational retreat design
▪️ How to create a retreat business that supports your lifestyle
▪️ Why community is essential to filling your retreats
▪️ An introduction to Liesel's Nine-Layered Retreat Design Framework
Connect with today's guest:
🖤 The Retreat Specialist
https://theretreatspecialists.com/
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a rating, and share it with another retreat leader who is ready to build a more profitable retreat business. 🎧🖤
Plan a Profitable Retreat
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Book a free consult → https://theretreatplanner.com/call
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How Structure Makes Retreats Profitable with Brent McCann
2026/07/02
What happens when men are finally given a space where they don't have to perform, fix everything, or carry the weight of the world on their shoulders?
In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I sit down with Brent McCann, founder of True North Men's Retreats, to explore why men's retreats are growing so quickly and the incredible transformations that happen when men feel safe enough to slow down, connect, and be heard.
We also discuss how retreats help participants shift their identity, move from constant survival mode into clarity, strengthen their relationships, and build meaningful connections with other men who understand what they're going through.
If you've ever wondered what makes a men's retreat successful, or you're considering creating retreats for men yourself, this conversation offers valuable insights into designing experiences that truly change lives.
In this episode, we discuss:
▪️ Why more men are seeking retreats than ever before
▪️ The transformation that happens when men feel seen, heard, and understood
▪️ Why brotherhood and community are essential for long-term transformation
▪️ The power of preparing attendees before the retreat begins
▪️ Lessons from building a profitable retreat business through experimentation and continuous improvement
Whether you're a retreat leader looking to better serve male audiences or someone curious about the growing impact of men's retreats, this episode will leave you with a new perspective on what's possible when people are given the right environment to grow.
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Caminowalker17 2026/02/06
TacticalRetreatUnplugged
Leni does such an amazing job on this podcast and with her training programs. Solid, real world information that you can use today. She is making a ...
QueenofConnection 2025/11/18
A must listen for retreat runners
This podcast is full of valuable insight into running retreats, from the creative to the business side and I recommend it to anyone interested in or a...
Mickan586 2025/06/20
Loads of Information
Lenin’s episodes are full of valuable information for retreat, particular on the focus on changing perspectives and embracing these as opportunities t...
IndyFamily 2025/06/16
Amazing Podcast interview.
Loved being on Leni’s podcast. It was such an easy conversation and opened up so much that I wanted to share with the world. Leni has such an engaging...
rebecasn217 2025/06/14
Intentional Dating Meets Intentional Living
I had such a great time chatting with Leni on her podcast! Her energy is warm, grounded, and so easy to connect with. Even though her show focuses on ...
HLVP 2025/06/09
Excellent resource
If you’re looking for support and ideas related to retreats then you’ve found the right podcast.
Event Firecracker 2025/03/27
A Gem💎
Leni, her podcast and teachings are so important to the retreat industry. Learn important information before, during and after planning your retreats...
Lizlikesthebirds 2024/03/22
So great!
If you’re planning an event … press play now!
I’m in the middle of our first event launch and I just listened to the rookie mistakes episode. I’m so ...
Maya Lila 2023/08/10
I’ve learned so much
Leni is a wealth of information and good energy!!! I’m organizing my first retreats and trying to figure it all out and keep the faith that it’s possi...
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