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What is a Retreat? A retreat is a type of renewal with a group of individuals to take time to “be still”, connect with others and form bonds, and contemplate their life. Many times, you go to “work” on one or more things in your life.

Retreats are usually an overnight, several days, or even a week getaway experience. They can be held at a Retreat Center, Villa, Airbnb, or Campground. Generally, in locations where they can take time to connect in nature, talk with others, meditate, experience spirituality (not all are spiritual), and have fun. It is important to have unstructured time set aside in your retreat schedules to allow attendees time to rest, relax, and rejuvenate.

Why are retreats important? The word retreat is derived from the Latin verb, “to pull back.” We live in a fast-paced world with so much activity, noise, and technology, that it is so important to recharge, and pull back from the world.

When we give ourselves permission to “pull back”, many times we become more inspired, find more space in our minds to think, and detox from technology, cell phones, Wi-Fi, and T.V.

Some reasons to retreat:

Pull Back

Withdrawing from the busyness of your life, produces more life-giving energy, that is usually spread in many directions at home.

Gives you time to focus on things your love, such as the beach, swimming, reading, walking, yoga, meditation, and plain ole rest.

An opportunity to gain a new perspective in your lives, regroup and find inspiration.

When inspiration is put into action, it brings into fruition the things you love.

Gives you Space

When you retreat, you step out of the day-to-day daily structure of home and work and allow yourself the ability to have space and time.

When all the demands of your life at home and at work are pulling at you throughout the day and night, there is no time or space for just you. When you retreat, there is no rush, time is fluid.

It allows you space for spirituality, being centered, and connected with self and others too.

Attaining Inspiration

Inspiration translates to; “to breathe into”. Retreats allow you time to breathe life into your own life.

Everyone experiences inspiration differently. For some it comes quickly, and others gradually. It usually occurs when we have a change of scenery and a different outlook.

When we allow space in our lives to be creative, the creativity and inspiration comes when we retreat from our busyness and remember to daydream.

Playtime can be amazingly inspiring, walking on the beach, jogging, writing, yoga, and hiking.

Be Still and Listen

When we give ourselves permission to “Be Still” we hear things so differently

When you retreat to a place where there are no cell phones, Wi-Fi, televisions on, or kids chattering, what do you hear?

If you slow down and listen you will hear birds singing, the waves crashing into the shoreline, the wind blowing, your own breath, and the quiet inside your own heart.

Power off and Detox

When we power off from electronics, we experience the power of healthy sleep hygiene, and we sleep great for the first time in years. Sleep hygiene is the recommended behavioral and environmental practice that is intended to promote better quality sleep. Obtaining healthy sleep is important for both physical and mental health, and can improve your overall quality of life

Sleeping with a television in your room, promotes poor sleep hygiene. Looking at computer screens, tablets, cell phones one hour before bed is detrimental to sleep. The light from those screens, tricks your brain into thinking its daytime again. The problem with these devices is the blue light, the strongest wavelength of light that your brain perceives as sunlight. Detoxing from these things while on a retreat, rejuvenates your body, mind, and soul.

Just Be You

At home and at work, many times we take on a pretense to get through our days. When we retreat, we can take off our masks, and just be who we are. You can drop all your roles: Boss, mom, dad, husband, wife, and just be you. You will find that everyone that comes on the retreat are all the same/and different. You might meet people in the same position you are in.

They are all hear to retreat like you are to do yoga, write, read, rest. We all come from different places. We do not have to justify anything on a retreat. Allow yourself to be different and just be you. It will inspire you to do more of your own thing.

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Sara Minges, M.S., is 2019’s Best Poet of Kansas City Nominee, former play therapist and panelist for Lady Gaga’s Foundation, Born This Way. She’s also author of three full length collections of poetry and describes herself as a confessional spoken word poet and much sought after global motivational speaker and storyteller. Her life coaching company, Wonder Woman Rising, LLC, helps women unleash their “inner goddess” by loving their life stories.

Regina Platt

Regina Platt, often referred to as the "Stepologist," is a messenger of hope. She is a community leader who empowers individuals to take the steps forward to obtain their desired outcomes. Regina is a trained Restorative Practitioner, Public Speaker, and One on One Coaching with education in Business Administration. Regina has a unique background working with individuals with mild to severe disabilities, primarily in therapeutic, corrections, and educational environments. She currently teaches Advocacy 101 to incarcerated students, delivering to them a message that “being locked up in jails or prisons does not have to lock you out of future opportunities to step into you own destinies.” Regina serves as a Facilitator for Topeka United’s 1st Mosaic Partner Pairs. She believes that it is each of our differences that make the difference as we work together to restore, revive and unite communities. Regina's love for people and passion for healing has motivated her for the past 20 years to serve and help others discover their own potential, including her current employment at Lawrence-Gar.

Kevin Wilson

Kevin S. Wilson was born and lives in Kansas. He is a loving husband to his wife Lida, and loving father to his two children Kalvin and Klara. Kevin earned his Business Administration Degree from the University of Washburn in 2000. He is a business owner and Instructor in the Martial Arts. He has authored and co-authored three books. Kevin is a self-made millionaire and is passionate about sharing wealth building strategies to individuals, groups, schools and companies. Kevin is a 6th degree black belt in the Dillman Karate Method. He has received multiple competition awards both locally and nationally. He was also honored with the "Instructor of the Year" award from the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2006, and “Shorinryu Master of the Year” in 2014. Kevin is committed to the improvement of individual excellence.

John E Avocado

John E Avocado learned early that if he did not purpose his passion; his passion would purpose him. As Air National Guard Vet he returned to a life that felt surreal and inconsequential. Over the next few years he reexamined his life and the life that he wanted for himself. Shortly after beginning his journey of self-discovery he would share his thoughts with his friends and family, now he shares these same unique insights through private sessions and his monthly networking events.John is active in the community assisting with a local BSA Troop and acting as Vice President of the Inventor’s Club of Kansas City. www.inventorscenterof Kansascity.org

Jennifer Lauren

Jen Wade

Jennifer is a Veteran with over thirty years of service to the United States Military. After leaving the military she worked for the Missouri's Department of Labor's Workforce Development Veterans' Employment Program. Her experience in human resource, operational management, and leadership development propelled her to start a consulting business. Jennifer is the founder of Jen Wade Consulting, focused on helping leaders build a participating all-encompassing workplace culture of equality and engagement. She accentuates commitment to a communication process of employee awareness, and a safe work environment built on trust and clarity. Her strategy targets organizational strengths and works with individuals to build strong habits and bonds. She helps cultivate resiliency, integrity, and teamwork through leadership. Her passion for workplace culture creating a place where people want to work drives her commitment to Empower, Inspire, Succeed. Jennifer holds a Masters' Degree from the University of Louisville, School of Education in Human Resources and Organizational Development. In addition, she received her Bachelors' Degree in Sociology from Saint Leo University. While in the military she completed multiple levels or Leadership Development Training.

Jeff Anderson

James Love

James “Love Larger” Griffin is an author, empowerment coach, transformational speaker, Internet podcast host, energy worker and a professional catalyst of change. He is the founder and owner of Love Larger LLC whose mission is to empower heart led leaders to increase their love awareness so they can go from living in fear to blissful freedom. He speaks on how to radically change your life by first shifting how you perceive yourselves and the world around you through his time proven Love Larger Method. He talks on the importance of connecting to your inner power, living from the heart and how those actions will serve as the foundation that will allow one to truly flourish and become the best versions of themselves. James’s life mission is to serve the world by showing humanity what it looks like when one loves themselves unconditionally and fully embraces their gifts and talents for the betterment of society. When we move from fear to freedom we give ourselves permission to truly be ourselves unconditionally and help others do the same.

Isabel Luz Camacho-Black

Isabel Luz Camacho-Black aka Izzy, the Intentional Healer. Owner of Gigi’s Natural Hippi Essentials, Speaker on Intentional Living, and Founder of the Grace Yatom Foundation Izzy Challenges YOU to B•E the Change in Your Life; Regardless! Whether you are seeking relief from Physical Pain, Emotional Pain or Spiritual Pain. Izzy Gots You! Better yet, YOU gots YOU! All it takes is: 1.) B•elieve Change is Possible! 2.) E•ngage or take the first/next best step. *REGARDLESS OF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES OR PAST!! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram & TikTok where I share my Journey of Intentional Healing. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel “Isabel Luz Camacho-Black” and join the conversation of Intentional Living and what that means to You. Gain insight on how You too can Live an Intentional Life of Ultimate Purpose, with less Pain and more Joy by attending one of my many upcoming events.

Dr. Ruben West

Dr. Ruben West is a successful entrepreneur who, along with the help of several colleagues, erected multiple companies to the tune of millions of dollars, including a martial arts school, a medical staffing company, a surgical staffing company and more.

Dr. Michelle Mras

Michelle Mras is an award-winning, internationally recognized inspirational speaker, published # 1 Best Selling Author, intuitive leader, wife, and mother who has been stirring audiences and individuals to action through her compelling message of self-leadership, resilience, and living a life of intention. Michelle's infectious presentations and coaching inspire her clients to rise above negative self-talk to reclaim their inner grit. Michelle encourages you to be your best version every day and live unapologetically. Her fiery spirit and passion drive her to candidly share the key moments that transformed her into the irresistible force she is today. Michelle is a survivor of multiple life challenges to include a Traumatic Brain Injury and Breast Cancer. She guides others to recognize their innate gifts, stop apologizing for what they aren't and step into who they truly are... Unapologetically. Introduction bio: Michelle Mras is an award-winning, internationally recognized inspirational speaker, published # 1 Best Selling Author, intuitive leader, wife, and mother who has been stirring audiences and individuals to action through her compelling message of self-leadership, resilience, and living a life of intention. Michelle's infectious presentations and coaching inspire her clients to rise above negative self-talk to reclaim their inner grit. Michelle encourages you to be your best version every day and live unapologetically. Her fiery spirit and passion drive her to candidly share the key moments that transformed her into the irresistible force she is today.

Dr. Loren Michaels Harris

Dr. Loren Michaels Harris strives to motivate, inspire, and uplift every person that crosses his path. Loren is the host of the daily interview talk show, Bathrobe Moments, and is featured on the e360TV Network, where Loren serves also as an Executive Producer. As a Mentor, Purpose Discovery Coach, Author, and TV Presenter, Loren has been heard on Larry King Live and NPR Radio, seen on ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, and FOX. Loren has been featured on the covers of SHIFT Magazine, the first openly gay service member and first African American Man to grace this magazines cover; Heart of Hollywood Magazine; The Global Achievers Magazine;Courageous Men Magazine and PEOPLE Magazine. He is the founder of The Power of We Symposium which celebrates underserved kids of color. Loren works with an elite group of coaching clients in honing their Divine Purpose and then taking that purpose into the world. Slam The Hammer Mastermind, The LMH Coaching Rockstars, and his Elevate Masterclass, are all paths where Loren utilizes his gifts through a paying it forward" mindset. Loren's motto is: 'You do the work, and I will provide the stages!' Loren recently wrapped up the filming the movie Heathen, a made for television movie which airs on the Peacock Network winter of 2022. Loren's Goalcast video can be viewed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHeQafrmpG8

Dr. JoWanda Rollins-Fells

Dr. JoWanda Rollins-Fells is a highly respected inspirational keynote speaker, ordained minister, and skilled consultant. She is affectionately known as Dr. Real Talk and her mission is to help people around the world through the framework of Reframing reality; Empowering vision; Activating faith; and Liberating legacy. She wears many professional hats as she leverages her experience and expertise across the fields of education, public speaking, and media production. Her journey of empowering others began in the hallways of k-12 public education as a noted and highly credentialed teacher and leader for 15 years. She ran for public office and began her term on the local School Board in 2014. In 2020, Dr. Rollins-Fells was elected to serve as the Eastern Region Chair representing 15 school boards in Virginia. This experience is evidence of her champion spirit and commitment to issues facing children, families, teachers, and communities. As an educational consultant, Dr. Rollins-Fells trains and empowers school divisions and social service agencies across the United States of America as they interface with at-promise populations. Her training topics include: A Framework for Understanding Poverty, Bridges Out of Poverty, and Emotional Poverty. As an inspirational speaker, Dr. Rollins-Fells is a passionate presenter who builds the case for walking in Unencumbered Freedom through the R.E.A.L. framework previously mentioned. She is the award-winning author of “Stuck Is Not Your Story; Change is Possible” which was featured in New York Times Square and “Employee to Empire”, “Marketing and Branding”, and “Affirmations of a CEO on the Move”. She is the CEO of Spirit of Excellence LLC where she provides coaching and a full suite of marketing platforms to authors, speakers, coaches, and ministers who are serious about the work of empowering others and want to increase their reach and visibility. Spirit of Excellence Media, Power of One Ministries, Power of One Magazine, and Power of One Radio are all part of the suite of media solutions that Dr. Rollins-Fells leverages in support of her mission. She is a proud graduate of Hampton University and Capella University where she has been equipped with multiple degrees, including a Ph.D., that have provided her an understanding of people, processes, motivation, and transformation. Dr. Rollins-Fells is a wife, mother and minister who humbly thanks God for giving her the wisdom and strength for the legacy she is living and the legacy she is building to extend for generations.