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Welcome to the sanctuary for retreat enthusiasts, where seasoned retreat center owners and cheerful hosts from the renowned Retreat Ranch spill the tea on running a successful retreat business. Dive deep into the world of crafting the ultimate guest experience, sidestepping those pesky pitfalls, and leveraging secret marketing sauces. From experts dishing out nuggets of wisdom to sharing hilarious (and sometimes unexpected) behind-the-scenes stories – this podcast is your compass to navigating the retreat world. Whether you're a seasoned retreat guru, an excited newbie, or someone just toying with the idea of starting their retreat journey, tune in! We've got all the insights, with a sprinkle of humor, to ensure you don't just build your retreat business – you let it flourish! Learn more about Retreat Ranch at https://theretreatranch.com/ *Formerly the Happy Hour Podcast
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Now displaying: June, 2022

Welcome to Happy Hour at the ranch– where we are gettin’ shit done! This is where our conversations are as raw and unstructured as your conversations over a drink at your favorite bar or a cup of joe at your favorite cafe. On our podcast we talk about life on the ranch, business, world happenings- which are also the things that buzz around a bar during happy hour. Join myself and my husband Nathan as we chat about all things intended to help each other connect, grow and thrive.  

Find out more at www.happyhourpodcast.org

Jun 30, 2022

Episode 128: Shannon answers your most frequently asked questions

— Shannon answers your most frequently asked questions, w/ Shannon Jamail

Shannon addresses the most frequently asked questions from guests and social media.

Shannon takes the day to answer the questions that have been asked most commonly either by guests, directly at our ranch or through email or responses to social media, and calls out what kind of questions her audience has. 

Let's be honest, not everybody wants to be that immersed in nature. Some of them are tense and so that's not the jam for everyone and all of them.  

Topics Covered on this Happy Hour Podcast:

00:25 - Let’s Answer Some Questions!
01:22 - Glamping Ranch? That’s a Great Idea!
04:11 - The Biggest Challenge is… All of IT!
07:06 - What Would We Do Differently?
09:45 - Shannon’s Favorite Part Is…
10:52 - The Bees and All The Animals at the Ranch
14:30 - For The Love of Horses
17:27 - Horse Yoga
19:10 - Is It Hard Working With a Spouse? Do the Kids Love It?
21:21 - Ranching Into the Future

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#Ranchlife #ranching, #glamping #retreatcenter #retreats #yoga

Jun 23, 2022

Episode 127: Nourishing YOU with guest Suki

— Nourishing YOU with guest Suki, w/ Shannon, and Suki.

Shannon and guest Suki have an in-depth discussion on how Suki got started in the retreat world, why her cooking is special, and some points of why retreats are so important.

An Austin native, and Richardson resident, Suki wears many hats and even has a few aliases (some lovingly know her as Jenn). In a former life, she discovered Dallas by way of kitchens dabbling in a variety of cuisines from healthful farm-to-market to upscale restaurants.

At the end of a tough 2020, she found reprieve in her first retreat experience and was inspired to leave the evolving restaurant industry to host others. She is passionate about many things-though hospitality, honest food, and physical well-being top the list.  Her hospitality experience combined with over a decade of practicing yoga is the foundation of Four Dimensions. Her goal is to create a sacred space for guests & instructors to come together and explore the Four Dimensions of wellbeing.

Topics Covered on this Happy Hour Podcast:


00:25 - Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid in Hosting a Retreat
01:40 – Getting to Know Suki
02:24 - A Chef by Trade Found Retreat for the Need to Reprieve
04:52 - The First Retreat Experience
06:24 - Leaving the Restaurant Industry
07:40 - A Full Moon Retreat
12:21 - Chef vs. Retreat Host
15:20 - Intuitive Eating
19:44 - Why Four Dimensions?

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#Yoga #yogaretreat #retreats #cookingretreats #cheflife #chef love #cooking #healthyeating #healthyliving

Jun 6, 2022
What is your midlife experience as a woman, wife, mother, and individual? The process of getting to midlife is an ongoing one, and being able to share that journey with other women is something that may truly help you. In this episode, Kara Zebrowski shares her journey and how she coaches and supports women who are going through this phase in their lives.
  • Kara shares more about her journey and background.
  • Her experience of moving homes and starting her business from scratch.
  • Why we need to take care of ourselves in mid-life.
  • The three big things Kara works on with women.
  • Upcoming retreats with Kara.
  • Do you need to come to Kara’s retreats?

Reshape Midlife Website

 

“I really started to see a need in this mid lifetime for women and beyond, where women have spent so much time nurturing their families, their jobs, and their aging parents. I felt like there just needed to be some sort of support. I've developed online courses, which I offer now that I coach women through. And I've been able to add retreats, which I really feel like for me is a complete full-circle moment. “

“It's not easy when you start changing because people around you are like they like how you are. And when you start speaking up, it's a little challenging.”

 

Kara's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/reshapemidlife/

Kara's Business FB Page:
https://www.facebook.com/reshapemidlife

Kara's Private FB page "Empowering Women in Midlife & Beyond" 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringwomenduringmidlifeandbeyond

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