Hey there Reader~

Every retreat looks beautiful on Instagram.

Curated flat lays. Matching notebooks. Golden hour toasts.

But what you don’t see?

The spreadsheets.
The nerves.
The 10:47 PM spiral of “What if no one books?”

And that’s exactly why I’m launching something new today.

✨ NEW SERIES: Behind the Retreat — Real Founders. Real Logistics. Real Lessons. ✨

Every retreat is as unique as the host behind it and the attendees in the room.

Join my retreat host/guest and me as we have candid conversations about the REAL details behind their retreats.

Expect encouragement.
Inspiration.
Honest reflection on lessons learned.
Fears we all share.

And a chance to attend the retreats that speak to your heart.

We’re kicking off this series with Lydia Martin, founder of Launch with Lydia and host of the THRIVE Retreat in Orlando, Florida.

From Online Community to In-Person Transformation

Lydia built a thriving digital business helping entrepreneurs turn their knowledge into profitable offers. Her community was strong.

But at some point, the question started whispering…

What would happen if we took this beyond the screen?

Her first THRIVE Retreat was equal parts courage, calculation, and community magic.

But here’s what made her story powerful: she didn’t gloss over the hard parts.

She shared:

• Why she chose a hotel over the trendy Airbnb mastermind model (and how polling her audience changed everything)
• The mistake she made by overloading the schedule with content
• Why hiring a photographer wasn’t “extra,” it was strategic
• The financial shift that completely changed how she priced her second retreat

And yes… we talked about money.

Because here’s the truth most women avoid:

If you didn’t budget your salary, you built yourself a volunteer position.

Lydia’s biggest a-ha moment?
YOUR pay is a RETREAT EXPENSE.

Breakeven is not the goal. Profit is.

📌 Pro Tips for Aspiring Retreat Hosts

If you’re designing your first retreat, resist the urge to “fill every minute.”

Transformation does not happen because of more content. It happens in the white space.

Built-in implementation time. Collaboration time. Reflection time.

Create the space where shift happens.

And Now… A Special Announcement 🎉

Lydia’s THRIVE 2026 Waitlist is open TODAY.

Previously only open to Lydia's membership, you can grab one of the few remaining spots by joining the waitlist.

And those on the waitlist will receive special bonuses when enrollment opens in the next few hours.

If a beautiful resort setting in Orlando, Florida, surrounded by ambitious women building profitable offers, feels aligned for you… This is your moment to raise your hand!

Because retreats don’t just fill seats.
They fill because they fit.

(As of today’s publication date, there are still limited spots available.)

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🤔 I’d love to know…

If you hosted a retreat tomorrow, what would you call it?

Hit reply and tell me. I read every message.

Catch ya' later & have a great week! 💙