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Trust Yourself First: The Power of Connection, Courage & Transformational Retreats with Kaela Gedda What happens when you stop second-guessing yourself and start trusting your ability to create something extraordinary? In this episode of Heat Up Your Retreats, host Amanda Hietter welcomes Kaela Gedda, Life Coach for Entrepreneurs and co-founder of Rise Leadership Circle, for a conversation about self-trust, meaningful connections, and the transformative power of retreats. Kaela and her mom, Lisa, have built a coaching business dedicated to helping heart-centered leaders live their "YES life." Together, they've hosted everything from intimate international retreats to events with more than 100 attendees, creating experiences that encourage personal growth, empowerment, and bold decisions. Drawing on her experience, Kaela shares how the right environment can become a powerful catalyst for transformation and why hosting a retreat is about much more than organizing an event. In This Episode, We Explore: The power of self-trust: How believing in yourself helps you navigate unexpected challenges and make confident decisions.Creating transformational retreats: Why connection, environment, and intentional experiences matter.Turning obstacles into opportunities: How unexpected retreat expenses inspired Kaela and her team to create an additional offer that better served attendees.The importance of meaningful connections: How bringing people together can inspire empowerment, personal breakthroughs, and lasting impact.Lessons for first-time retreat hosts: Why learning from experienced organizers can help you anticipate challenges before they arise.Living your YES life: Creating a life filled with rich experiences, meaningful relationships, and the freedom to pursue what matters most.Meet Our Guest: Kaela Gedda Kaela Gedda is a Life Coach for Entrepreneurs and co-founder of Rise Leadership Circle, a coaching business she runs alongside her mom, Lisa. Their mission is to help heart-centered leaders live their YES life, including creating the financial resources to support the experiences and lifestyle they desire. Through coaching, retreats, and transformational events, Kaela helps people strengthen their self-belief, embrace meaningful connections, and take courageous steps toward their goals. Outside of work, Kaela loves traveling, kayaking, running, spa days, and spending time with her three dogs, Murray, Millie, and Melvin. She splits her time between Green Bay, Wisconsin, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where she and her husband, Tom, have their dream lake house. Her personal commitments? Indulge in rich experiences, love wildly, and take snack breaks. Free Resource from Kaela Want to create more impact while working fewer hours? Get Kaela's free resource: Checklist to Work a High Impact, High Profit 4-Hour Work Day https://riseleadershipcircle.com/workday-checklist Connect with Kaela Gedda Instagram: @KaelaGedda Rise Leadership Circle: @RiseLeadershipCircle Website: https://riseleadershipcircle.com/

Heat Up Your Retreats | Hosted by Amanda Hietter What if confidence isn't something you need before taking action, but something you build by choosing courage first? In this episode of Heat Up Your Retreats, Amanda Hietter welcomes Kimberly Wright, leadership development specialist, speaker, published author, founder of L.E.D. Advisory, and creator of Perception Leadership. With over 20 years of experience helping women discover their identity and step into their purpose, Kimberly brings a powerful perspective on the intersection of faith, leadership, personal growth, and business. Together, Amanda and Kimberly explore how the stories we tell ourselves influence our confidence, why our perceptions shape our leadership, and how understanding our God-given identity can transform the way we show up for others. They also discuss the importance of creating intentional retreat experiences, making space for rest and reflection, and integrating faith authentically into business and leadership. In This Episode Courage Before Confidence: Why waiting until you feel ready can keep you from pursuing your calling.The Power of Perception: How experiences, beliefs, and personal identity shape the way we see ourselves and others.Overcoming Limiting Beliefs: Recognizing the internal narratives that hold us back from growth.Faith and Leadership: What it means to lead from your values and integrate faith authentically into your work.Designing Transformational Retreats: Why meaningful experiences begin with the impact you want attendees to carry home.The Importance of Rest: Creating intentional space to recharge, reflect, and reconnect with your purpose.Stepping Into Your Calling: Learning to move forward even when you don't feel fully qualified or prepared.Key Takeaway You don't have to feel completely confident, prepared, or qualified to begin. Growth often happens when you take that first courageous step, trust your calling, and allow the experience to shape you along the way. Whether you're a retreat host, entrepreneur, coach, or emerging leader, this episode will inspire you to challenge your perceptions, embrace your identity, and create a lasting impact through intentional leadership. Connect with Kimberly Wright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyjwright/ Connect with Amanda Hietter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-hietter/ About Heat Up Your Retreats Heat Up Your Retreats is dedicated to helping coaches, entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven leaders turn their messages into meaningful experiences and create retreats that inspire personal growth and lasting transformation. Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to Heat Up Your Retreats, share this conversation with someone who needs encouragement, and leave a review to help others discover the show.

In this episode of Heat Up Your Retreats, Amanda Hietter is joined by Erin Marie Barry, founder of Live Your Truth Journey, keynote speaker, life coach, author, and retreat director. Erin helps women reconnect with themselves, clarify what matters most, and create lives that feel more authentic and aligned. Her approach to retreats centers on creating intentional space where women can step away from everyday responsibilities, hear their own voices again, and reconnect with who they truly are. During the conversation, Erin shares how her own journey from people-pleasing and living according to other people’s expectations inspired her work. She also explains how childhood experiences gathering with family in nature helped plant the original seed for Live Your Truth Journey and her vision for transformational retreats. Amanda and Erin explore why retreats can create breakthroughs that are difficult to replicate through a coaching call or traditional workshop. Erin explains that transformation often comes through a combination of connection to self, connection to others, connection to nature, and enough space to process the experience. They also discuss one of the biggest mistakes retreat leaders can make: trying to fill every minute of the schedule. Erin shares a lesson from her first retreat and why downtime can be just as important as workshops, activities, and education. In This Episode You’ll hear Amanda and Erin discuss: How Erin’s personal transformation inspired Live Your Truth JourneyWhy retreats can create deeper breakthroughs than shorter experiencesThe importance of connecting with yourself, others, and natureWhy retreat leaders should avoid overpacking the itineraryCreating the right balance of education, reflection, activities, and downtimeHow vulnerability from the retreat leader can help create emotional safetyUsing social gatherings and icebreakers to build connectionWhy closing ceremonies can help participants recognize their growthErin’s biggest lesson from hosting her first retreatHow to start planning a retreat when the process feels overwhelmingWhy every retreat should begin with a clear transformational outcomeWhen Amanda asks Erin what every transformational retreat must include, Erin keeps it simple: Space and connection. Connect with Erin Marie Barry Live Your Truth Journey Website: LiveYourTruthJourney.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/erin-marie-barry-lytj About Heat Up Your Retreats Heat Up Your Retreats is hosted by Amanda Hietter, retreat strategist and founder of Heat Up Your Retreats. The podcast helps coaches, speakers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders create transformational retreats, strengthen connection, and turn meaningful experiences into opportunities for personal, professional, and community growth. If you are thinking about creating your own retreat but are unsure how to turn your idea into an intentional and transformational experience, follow Heat Up Your Retreats for more conversations, strategies, and insights from experienced retreat leaders. Dream Big. Travel Bigger.

What happens when the life you’ve built no longer feels aligned with who you were created to be? In this episode of Heat Up Your Retreats, Amanda Hietter sits down with Angela Goodman, an award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker, podcast host, and creator of the Aligned Perception Framework. For more than 25 years, Angela has helped leaders and entrepreneurs uncover the hidden patterns keeping them from reaching their full potential. Today, her work focuses on helping high performers reconnect with themselves, gain clarity, and turn that clarity into aligned action. Angela shares her own journey from managing a $25 million business to entrepreneurship, restaurant ownership, business consulting, and ultimately making the decision to start over and build a life that felt more aligned with her purpose. In this conversation, Amanda and Angela explore: What it really means to live in alignmentHow childhood conditioning can shape the way we lead and make decisionsWhy emotional reactivity can reveal deeper triggersHow to recognize patterns that may be keeping you stuckThe importance of responding intentionally instead of reacting emotionallyHow to reconnect with the things that genuinely bring you joyWhy small, intentional moments of joy can change the way you experience your life and businessWhat makes a retreat truly transformationalWhy curating the right people in the room mattersHow to maintain the momentum and growth you experience after a retreatAngela defines alignment as becoming more fully authentic to who you were created to be and doing the work to release the identities and patterns that no longer serve you. She also shares a simple but powerful exercise: create a “Feel Alive Again” list of the things you genuinely loved doing and a second list of what currently drains your energy. Then begin intentionally bringing more of what makes you feel alive into your everyday life. For retreat leaders, Angela explains why transformation begins with curating the room and bringing together people who are ready, willing, and open to doing the work. She also shares practical ways to help attendees carry their transformation home, including follow-up conversations, revisiting retreat notes, and intentionally reconnecting with the commitments they made during the experience. Whether you're a retreat leader, coach, entrepreneur, speaker, or someone navigating a season of transition, this episode is an invitation to look beneath the surface, reconnect with what brings you alive, and take your next step with greater clarity and purpose. Connect with Angela Goodman: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/angela-goodman-96879015 Instagram: @MsAngelaGoodman Connect with Amanda Hietter: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amanda-hietter

Your voice can be more than a way to share your message. It can become a powerful business asset. In this episode of Heat Up Your Retreats, Amanda Hietter sits down with Jenn Espinosa-Goswami, an ICF-certified speaking coach, international speaker, and host of the Mic Drop Mindset podcast. Jenn helps entrepreneurs and coaches use speaking to increase visibility, attract clients, and generate revenue. Amanda and Jenn explore what it takes to move from simply having something valuable to say to communicating it in a way that connects with an audience and creates opportunities. They discuss why your message should make the audience the hero, rather than making the presentation entirely about you, and why every speaking opportunity needs a clear next step for the people listening. In this episode, you'll learn: How to turn your voice and expertise into a business assetThe biggest communication mistakes speakers makeWhy your audience should be the hero of your messageHow to create a clear call to action without feeling overly salesyDifferent ways to generate revenue through speakingHow to move from free speaking opportunities toward paid speakingHow retreat leaders can use speaking to build trust and fill future offersWhy retreat hosts shouldn't hide behind the logistics of their own eventThe three elements Jenn believes every effective presentation needs: Education, Entertainment, and EngagementHow to start developing your signature speech and find the right stage for your messageJenn also shares an important reminder for anyone waiting until they feel completely ready: you don't need someone else's permission to start using your voice. Speaking can happen on stages, podcasts, summits, retreats, and other platforms, and there are multiple ways to turn that visibility into revenue. Whether you're a coach, speaker, entrepreneur, or retreat leader, this conversation will help you think differently about speaking, positioning, and the opportunities your voice can create. Connect with Jenn Espinosa-Goswami: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jennspingo Connect with Amanda Hietter: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amanda-hietter Your voice isn't just a gift. It's a vehicle for creating impact, attracting the right people, and building a business aligned with your calling.

In this episode of Heat Up Your Retreats, host Amanda Hietter sits down with Paul Ybarra, founder of Kingdom Linked, to talk about how Christian retreats can become sacred spaces for hearing God’s voice, finding clarity, and stepping into your God-given purpose. Paul shares why Sabbath, solitude, and stepping away from everyday distractions are essential for leaders, coaches, ministry leaders, and entrepreneurs. He also opens up about his own phone sabbatical, how disconnecting from social media helped him gain clarity, and why retreats are not just events but powerful environments for transformation. If you are planning a Christian retreat, leading a ministry, building a faith-based business, or feeling called to create deeper community, this conversation will help you think differently about rest, leadership, connection, and spiritual renewal. In this episode, we talk about: Why retreats help people hear God’s voice more clearly The power of Sabbath, solitude, and spiritual reset How phones and constant notifications can become distractions Common mistakes Christian leaders make when planning retreats How to create space for the Holy Spirit to move Building kingdom community through connection and collaboration Why your past failures can become part of your future success Subscribe for more conversations on Christian retreats, faith-based leadership, transformational travel, and creating sacred spaces where people encounter God.

Episode Title: Money, Mindset, and Retreats with Dave Jacobson Guest: Dave Jacobson, Founder of Coach Connections and Accountable Network Episode Description: Money stress can quietly hold back your calling, your business, and your next retreat. In this episode of Heat Up Your Retreats, Amanda Heater sits down with Dave Jacobson, a nationally recognized personal finance expert and founder of Coach Connections and Accountable Network. Dave has helped more than 2,500 clients build wealth, create financial clarity, and develop healthier habits around money. This conversation goes beyond budgets and numbers. Amanda and Dave talk about the behavior, mindset, accountability, and emotional blocks that shape how people handle money. For coaches, speakers, and retreat leaders, this episode is a powerful reminder that financial confidence is not just about knowing what to do. It is about understanding what is getting in the way and taking the next aligned step. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why people often know what to do financially but still struggle to follow throughHow money stress can limit your ability to grow your business or host retreatsWhy behavior and mindset matter more than simply having the right tool or budgetHow accountability helps people stay committed when motivation fadesWhy shame and overwhelm around money are more common than most people realizeHow retreat leaders can get creative, negotiate, and move forward without relying on debtWhy money conversations should start earlier with children and teenagersHow Dave’s financial education game helps young people make better real-life decisionsKey Takeaway: Money is not just about numbers. It is about habits, decisions, emotional patterns, and the support system around you. When you understand your deeper “why” and build the right accountability, financial clarity becomes much more possible. Guest Resource: Connect with Dave Jacobson and learn more about Accountable Network at: www.accountable.network If this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who is ready to stop feeling stuck financially and start taking action toward their next level. Your message matters. Your impact matters. And it is time to heat up your retreats and your life.

A powerful idea is only the beginning. Turning that idea into something real requires courage, validation, focus, and the willingness to move before everything feels perfect. In this episode of Heat Up Your Retreats, Amanda Hietter sits down with startup advisor and entrepreneur Mary Scott to explore what separates the people who bring their ideas to life from those who remain stuck in the planning stage. Mary shares practical lessons from years of supporting founders, including why entrepreneurs should never try to build everything alone, how to test whether an idea solves a problem people will pay to fix, and why listening to your audience is essential before launching. Amanda and Mary also discuss the personal side of entrepreneurship, including burnout, long working hours, setting office boundaries, finding community, managing fear, and learning when to step away from the business. In this conversation, you will learn: • Why passion alone is not enough to make an idea successful • How to validate an idea before investing too much time or money • What helps entrepreneurs move from uncertainty to action • Why starting small can create stronger long-term momentum • How community and diverse feedback improve decision-making • Why focus matters more than chasing every new opportunity • How to package your expertise around what your audience wants • Practical ways to work through fear and take the next step • Why mistakes are not wasted money when they teach you something valuable • How stronger boundaries can protect your energy and your business Mary’s central message is simple: listen carefully, validate your idea, stay focused, and take action before fear talks you out of beginning. Your idea does not need to be flawless before you share it. Start small, learn from the response, and keep building. If this conversation gave you clarity or encouraged you to take action, share the episode with another entrepreneur, coach, retreat leader, or visionary who needs to hear it. Follow Heat Up Your Retreats for more conversations about turning bold ideas into transformational experiences. Host: Amanda Hietter Guest: Mary Scott Keep dreaming big. Take bold action. And go heat up your retreats.

What if the biggest shift in your life didn’t come from changing your circumstances… but from changing your perspective? In this episode of Heat Up Your Retreats, I sit down with Sam Liebowitz to explore resilience, awareness, and how the way we see our experiences shapes everything. This conversation goes beyond surface-level mindset talk. It’s about learning how to navigate life’s challenges with greater presence, clarity, and intention. In this episode, we talk about: • Why perspective is one of the most powerful tools you have • How awareness changes the way you experience challenges • The difference between reacting and responding • How to find meaning in difficult seasons • Building resilience without becoming hardened • Shifting from survival mode into intentional living If you’ve ever felt: • overwhelmed by circumstances • stuck in reactive patterns • or like life is happening to you instead of for you This conversation will give you a new lens to look through. Because sometimes the most powerful change isn’t external. It’s internal. 👤 Guest Bio: Sam Liebowitz Sam Liebowitz is a thought leader, speaker, and podcast host focused on personal transformation, resilience, and conscious living. With a passion for helping individuals shift their perspective and deepen their awareness, Sam guides people toward living more intentional, meaningful lives—especially during times of challenge and uncertainty. Through his work, Sam explores how mindset, perception, and presence influence not only how we navigate adversity, but how we grow through it. He is known for his thoughtful, grounded approach to personal development—helping people move from reaction to awareness, and from struggle to strength. 🔗 Connect with Sam https://facebook.com/samwyz https://www.linkedin.com/in/consciousconsultant/ http://www.theconsciousconsultant.com/ ✨ Ready to Rise Into Alignment? If you’re a retreat leader or faith-driven entrepreneur sensing God calling you higher — into clarity, alignment, expansion, or ease — I’d love to support you. 👉 Book a collaboration call: https://calendar.heatupyourretreats.com/30-minute-collaboration-call

Have you ever felt stuck… not because you don’t know what to do, but because you can’t stop overthinking? In this episode of Heat Up Your Retreats, I sit down with Nikki Cruise to talk about self-doubt, overthinking, and the patterns that keep high-achieving people from moving forward. This conversation goes deeper than surface-level mindset advice. We unpack what’s really happening beneath the hesitation—and how to start creating real change. In this episode, we talk about: Why overthinking keeps you stuck (even when you’re capable) The connection between self-doubt and inaction How high achievers unknowingly hold themselves back The internal patterns that create overwhelm How to shift from thinking to doing Building clarity and confidence through intentional action If you’ve ever felt like: You’re spinning in your head You keep second-guessing yourself You know you’re meant for more but can’t move forward This episode will give you language, awareness, and practical insight to help you break that cycle. Because the truth is—clarity doesn’t come from more thinking. It comes from movement. 👤 Guest Bio – Nikki Cruise Nikki Cruise is an energetic and dynamic international TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and Christ-centered empowerment coach. As the founder of the Six Figure Kingdom Clarity & Profit Program™ and the transformational J.U.M.P.P. program (Joyfully Unleashing a More Powerful Purpose), she equips faith-driven women entrepreneurs and purpose-led leaders to build thriving businesses that reflect their God-given purpose—without compromising their values. Rooted in her miraculous testimony of healing in body, mind, and spirit, Nikki’s message centers on the unshakable power of joy and alignment with Christ. She helps women stop overcomplicating, rediscover their worth in Him, and activate a Kingdom mindset that fuels clarity, confidence, and consistent income. With contagious passion, she empowers leaders to rise above limiting labels, choose daily abundance, and become solutions-driven forces of light—leading with grace, impact, and resilient, Christ-centered joy. Originally from South Africa, Nikki now resides in Burleson, Texas, USA. 🔗 Connect with Nikki Cruise https://www.joyinspiredpodcast.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkijoyinspired/ https://www.facebook.com/nikki.cruise.7 https://www.joy-inspired.com/ ✨ Ready to Rise Into Alignment? If you’re a retreat leader or faith-driven entrepreneur sensing God calling you higher — into clarity, alignment, expansion, or ease — I’d love to support you. 👉 Book a collaboration call: https://calendar.heatupyourretreats.com/30-minute-collaboration-call

What if the biggest thing holding you back… is happening inside your own mind? In this episode of Heat Up Your Retreats, I sit down with Nikki Gangemi, a Master Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, Life & Success Coach, speaker, and author who helps high-achieving professionals break free from self-doubt and overthinking. Nikki shares her own journey of transformation—from actress, to teacher, to entrepreneur—and how those pivots helped her develop powerful tools for helping others navigate their own life and career reinventions. In this conversation, we explore: Why so many successful people struggle with self-doubtHow overthinking quietly sabotages growth and decision-makingThe role mindset plays in creating meaningful successWhat NLP and hypnotherapy can do to help rewire limiting beliefsHow to create a life that actually feels as good as it looks on the outsideThe power of intentional personal transformationNikki works with entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals who appear successful on the outside but internally feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about their next step. If you’ve ever felt trapped in your own thoughts, questioned your abilities, or struggled to move forward despite knowing you’re capable of more—this conversation will resonate with you. Because sometimes the biggest breakthrough isn’t external. It’s learning how to master your mind. 👤 Guest Bio – Nikki Gangemi Nikki Gangemi has made three significant pivots in her life, from actress to teacher to entrepreneur, which has equipped her with tools to help others navigate their own life transformations. Today as a Board-Certified Master Neuro-Linguistic Programming [NLP] Practitioner, Life & Success Coach, Hypnotherapist, Speaker, Trainer and Author, Nikki helps high achieving professionals and business owners overcome self-doubt and overthinking so they can make more money, have better relationships, and create a life that actually feels as good as it looks. 🔗 Connect with Nikki Gangemi https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkigangemi/ https://www.instagram.com/mindfulmattersllc/ https://www.facebook.com/mindfulmattersliving https://www.youtube.com/@NikkiGangemi https://nikkigangemi.com/ ✨ Ready to Rise Into Alignment? If you’re a retreat leader or faith-driven entrepreneur sensing God calling you higher — into clarity, alignment, expansion, or ease — I’d love to support you. 👉 Book a collaboration call: https://calendar.heatupyourretreats.com/30-minute-collaboration-call

What happens when life changes in a single moment? In this deeply moving episode of Heat Up Your Retreats, I sit down with Jennifer Newberg, founder of It's Lifey, to talk about grief, connection, and the unexpected calling that can emerge from life's most painful moments. In May 2024, while on a dream trip to Greece, Jen’s husband unexpectedly passed away from a heart attack. In an instant, she went from wife to widow — returning home alone and navigating grief, logistics, and the emotional weight of loss. But in the midst of heartbreak, Jen discovered something powerful: connection is lifesaving. That realization led her to create It's Lifey, a growing community designed to ensure that no widow has to face loss alone. In this conversation, we talk about: Navigating the shock and loneliness of sudden lossWhy grief often feels isolating — even when people care The importance of authentic conversations during hard seasons How community helps us process pain and find our way forward Why vulnerability creates deeper connection How Jen turned her story into a mission to help others healJen also shares how she launched HopeHub, an online platform designed to support widows through connection, support groups, expert conversations, healing resources, and in-person experiences. This episode is for anyone who has experienced loss, walked through difficult life transitions, or wants to understand how community can transform grief into healing. Because while there may not be a playbook for life’s hardest moments, we don’t have to face them alone. About Jennifer Newberg Jennifer Newberg is the founder of It's Lifey, a community dedicated to ensuring that no widow ever has to navigate grief alone. A seasoned communications and partnerships executive, Jen has spent her career leading mission-driven campaigns for brands such as T-Mobile, Purina, Dove, and Planet Fitness across both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. Her superpower has always been connecting people and building authentic, value-driven relationships that create meaningful impact. Her mission is simple but powerful: No one should have to do life — or grief — alone. 🔗 Connect with Jennifer Website: https://itslifey.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-newberg-0b25b12/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573198074373 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itslifeyco/ ✨ Ready to Rise Into Alignment? If you’re a retreat leader or faith-driven entrepreneur sensing God calling you higher — into clarity, alignment, expansion, or ease — I’d love to support you. 👉 Book a collaboration call: https://calendar.heatupyourretreats.com/30-minute-collaboration-call

What if the moment you thought would define your shame… was actually the seed of your calling? In this powerful and deeply faith-centered episode of Heat Up Your Retreats, I sit down with Donna Tashjian to talk about trauma, identity, spiritual intelligence, and what it really means to rise into holy confidence. Donna shares her story of standing in front of a mirror at 15 years old — pregnant, afraid, and carrying an identity she didn’t choose. What could have been a life marked by shame became the starting point of a calling. God met her there. And that encounter changed everything. In this episode, we talk about: Turning trauma into spiritual authorityHow shame quietly shapes high-performing leadersThe difference between striving and reigningWhy hidden leaders often feel misaligned or spiritually fatiguedWhat spiritual intelligence actually meansSolving root-level issues instead of surface problemsRising into your next level with peace instead of pressure Donna speaks directly to heart-centered leaders who appear steady and successful on the outside but feel the quiet pull of “there has to be more.” If you are: A faith-driven entrepreneurA leader sensing God is calling you higherTired of striving and ready for alignmentCraving clarity, peace, and confidence This episode will meet you deeply. You were not created to strive. You were created to reign. Guest Bio: Donna Tashjian Donna Tashjian is a Faith-Based Advisor, Brilliant Strategist, and Holy Spirit-led Problem Solver who helps heart-centered leaders rise into clarity, alignment, and holy confidence. At 15 years old, Donna faced a life-altering traumatic event that left her carrying shame and an identity she didn’t choose. But in that defining moment — standing in front of a mirror, holding back tears — God met her. That encounter became the seed of her calling. By 19, she launched her first business. By 23, she founded a nonprofit. For more than 30 years, Donna has walked alongside hidden leaders — individuals who appear successful and steady yet feel misaligned, spiritually fatigued, or quietly aware that they are called to more. Through her Spiritual Intelligence Method™, Donna helps leaders identify the root issues draining their energy, clarity, or confidence — and solve them with both strategic precision and the leading of the Holy Spirit. Clients describe working with Donna as activating, clarifying, and deeply restorative. Many experience not only emotional and spiritual breakthrough but tangible business growth — often because they stop striving and start aligning. Her message is simple but powerful: You weren’t created to strive. You were created to reign. 🔗 Connect with Donna Tashjian https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnatashjian/ ✨ Ready to Rise Into Alignment? If you’re a retreat leader or faith-driven entrepreneur sensing God calling you higher — into clarity, alignment, expansion, or ease — I’d love to support you. 👉 Book a collaboration call: https://calendar.heatupyourretreats.com/30-minute-collaboration-call

What happens when the life you carefully built no longer feels aligned? In this powerful episode of Heat Up Your Retreats, I sit down with Martha Kartaoui to talk about identity shifts, faith-led pivots, and the courage it takes to surrender control and step into a new season. Martha shares her journey of navigating change — personally and professionally — and what it really looks like to move from striving and control into obedience, alignment, and purpose. This conversation dives into: The fear that comes with reinventionHow to know when it’s time to pivotLetting go of what looks “successful” on the outsideBuilding a business aligned with your valuesTrusting God when the next step isn’t fully clearIdentity beyond titles, roles, or expectationsThe freedom that comes from surrender If you’ve ever felt: Pulled toward something new but afraid to moveTorn between security and callingFrustrated trying to force something that isn’t flowingOr uncertain about who you are in this seasonThis episode will meet you right where you are. Martha Kartaoui is a faith-driven entrepreneur and leader who helps individuals step into alignment with their true calling. After navigating significant personal and professional transitions, Martha learned firsthand what it means to surrender control, trust God’s direction, and rebuild from a place of deeper identity and purpose. Her work centers on helping others: Navigate reinvention without losing themselvesAlign their business with their valuesRelease the pressure to performStep into leadership with faith and confidenceBuild from calling instead of control Martha brings honesty, resilience, and spiritual depth to every conversation. Her story is a testament to the power of obedience, courage, and trusting the process — even when the next step feels uncertain. 🌍 Connect with Martha Kartaoui https://letgloryshine.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/martha-kartaoui/ ✨ Ready to Build Retreats Aligned With Your Calling? If you're a leader who feels called to create transformational experiences that are aligned with your purpose — not just profitable — I’d love to connect. 👉 Book a collaboration call: https://calendar.heatupyourretreats.com/30-minute-collaboration-call #faithinbusiness #WomenOfFaith #EntrepreneurJourney #PurposeDriven #LeadershipGrowth #ChristianEntrepreneur #IdentityShift #HeatUpYourRetreats

You just hosted an incredible retreat. Everyone loved it. The transformation was real. The feedback was amazing… So why do so many retreat leaders feel completely exhausted — or even emotionally drained — after the event is over? In this solo episode of Heat Up Your Retreats, I’m pulling back the curtain on something almost no one talks about: post-retreat burnout. Because the truth is… success doesn’t automatically equal sustainability. In this honest conversation, I share: Why burnout often shows up after a successful retreatThe emotional and mental load retreat leaders carry behind the scenesThe hidden pressure to hold space for everyone elseWhy many leaders crash once the adrenaline wears offThe biggest mistakes that lead to burnout (even when the event goes well)And how to recover, reset, and build retreats that are sustainable long-term If you’ve ever finished an event feeling: completely depletedemotionally drainedquestioning whether you can do it againor wondering why success feels so heavy… …this episode is for you. You are not doing it wrong — and you are definitely not alone. My hope is that this conversation helps you lead from a place of alignment, sustainability, and longevity, so you can keep doing the work you’re called to do without sacrificing yourself in the process. 🌍 Ready to Build Retreats That Don’t Burn You Out? If you’re a retreat leader, coach, or entrepreneur who wants support designing aligned, sustainable retreats, I’d love to connect. 👉 Book a collaboration call: https://calendar.heatupyourretreats.com/30-minute-collaboration-call #RetreatLeader #BurnoutRecovery #RetreatPlanning #EntrepreneurLife#LeadershipGrowth #WomenInBusiness #EventLeadership #HeatUpYourRetreats