The (s)Low Down: A Retreat for the Rest of Us

As independent consultants, freelancers, and changemakers, we often have to make our own space for reflection, professional development, and strategic planning without the benefits of a corporate-funded retreat. It can feel difficult to envision and create the future of our business, especially during fearful times (oh hey, COVID). And let’s be honest, working for yourself can be lonely; we have to work to build a professional community. 

Ally Thurman (of Authentic Ally) and I have been each others’ accountability buddies and sounding boards for the early phases of our businesses, and now we’re excited to invite other self-employed women to come together for some collaborative reflection and vision setting.

With the (s)Low Down, we’re creating a retreat space with the intention to step out of the day-to-day, get clarity on what we want to cultivate in 2022 and beyond, and find out how to celebrate and support each other.

What We Expect From Participants:

• $0 to participate (we ask that you cover the cost of your lunch and transportation to arrive at the retreat)

• Co-create with us by sharing your feedback and giving your full participation. (Disclaimer: this is a pilot for what we may eventually build into a high-impact day to offer up beyond our trusted friends.)

Intrigued? Here’s a sample agenda:

9:00 AM Settle In, Breakfast, Welcome

9:30 AM Share Out: I’m Really Proud of XYZ This Past Year

10:00 AM Group Meditation

10:20 AM Peak Moment Visualization

11:00 AM BREAK

11:30 AM Movement Exercise

11:45 PM Small Group Consultancies

12:30 PM Lunch & Optional Group Hike or Funtimes

1:30 PM Close

We hope you’ll consider joining us!

Ally & Kate