Let’s be straightforward. As women, we know that being an entrepreneur can feel both isolating AND exciting. We also know that experiencing the highs and lows of growth and success vs loss and the unexpected, all while trying to build relationships and hold boundaries can either feel defeating, or it can feel like unfiltered joy and ease when things finally click.
You are complex and unique, but these deep-rooted feelings are universal, and in our talks with strangers, clients, friends, and loved-ones we hear things like “If I could just have a couple of focused days to work on this, I know I would have a breakthrough!”
That’s why we’ve created a 2-day intensive event for women who desire to build a brand and build themselves inside an intimate setting, and with unmatched support.
We are calling it The Work; a Winter Retreat for Entrepreneurial Women who are doing the inner-work and outer-work of being an entrepreneur! If you’re a woman who is ready to take the next step in her business or personal brand, this affordable retreat is for you.
It doesn’t matter where you are in your entrepreneurship or personal brand journey, because we recognize that the “next step” will look different for us all. Instead, let’s focus on what matters to you so you can show up as your authentic self every day.
We have both been fortunate enough to experience the support of women and community who have mentored us in our careers, and desired to create an opportunity for you to experience the same support and growth.
We are all women, but we are all different - and its our differences that will make this retreat such a unique experience. As your retreat leaders, we will bring two very different yet complimentary skillsets to the table.
Molly will be leading the group through inner personal work, helping you understand who you are so you can show up for both yourself and others.
Lauren will focus on the outer-work. She will help you understand how your authentic self can and should show up in your branding.
Hope. Clarity. Understanding. Support. YOUR NEXT BEST STEPS. These are just some of the things we want you to walk away from this retreat with. Attendance will be capped at 12 participants, so you can look forward to an intimate group that can become a community of support long after the event has concluded.
If you’re feeling ready to take your business and higher-self to the next level - fill out the Priority Waiting List form at the bottom of the page. We hope to see you in St. Louis in January!
Let’s be a part of something special. Together.
Lauren and Molly
Here are some important details:
Dates: January 27th & 28th (Friday & Saturday) with an optional pre-workshop get-to-know-you mixer on Thursday night dinner
Location: St. Louis Mo (Midtown)
Cost: The cost will be on a sliding scale. We respect that participants will be at different stages in their entrepreneurship journey. If you attend the event you will be able to select from three price points. We would suggest $499 for individuals who are just getting started, $649 for individuals who have been working on their business or project for one to three years, and $749 for individuals who have been running their business or project for more than three years.
Why are we pricing it like this? We want to respect that participants will likely be at different stages in their entrepreneurship journey. What you paid will be confidential and will not affect the value of your experience.
The cost of the event includes:
- Your registration fee
- Pre-workshop get-to-know-you mixer the night before the event
- Catered local lunch, coffee, tea, and snacks on both days
- Workshopping and learning for 2 full days
What you are responsible for: You will need to secure a place for you to stay during the event. We will provide you with Airbnb and hotel ideas! We recommend coming in on Thursday and leaving Sunday morning so you have time to decompress and also explore STL.
You will need to eat a nourishing breakfast on both days and come with an open mind to help mastermind with others as well as yourself.
See below to learn more about your leaders and our location! And if you have any questions please feel free to contact either of us at laurenvanagsdesign@gmail.com or molly@mollygrisham.com.
Your Retreat Leaders:
Lauren Davis is the founder of Lauren Davis Creative, a marketing and branding consultancy that will help you create memorable personal branding messages that convert to engagement and life-long clients. The leadership and drive Lauren found building a brick-and-mortar record store in Rockford, IL taught her how to transform one-hit social media tactics into a personalized brand identity that drives legendary visibility. Today, she offers that support (and great music recommendations) for expert speakers, authors, and leaders around the world.
Lauren is a featured marketing expert in Reader’s Digest, Huffington Post, and on global top-rated podcasts. She also hosts The Real Personal Branding Podcast, a weekly show where she uncovers the secrets of personal brand building online from some of the top thought-leaders, speakers, authors, and coaches in the world.
At the retreat Lauren will help participants to think about and express their brand in truly authentic ways.
After a long career in Higher Education, Molly Grisham left that industry to start her own business. She now works as an Experiential Facilitator and she helps groups with issues like team building, leadership development, and conflict resolution. She has firsthand knowledge of the road that an entrepreneur must walk. With nearly two decades of experience as a College Soccer Coach and Communication Professor, Molly approaches her work as an educator. She meets people where they are and helps them move to where they want to be.
Molly holds degrees in Communication from Belmont University, the University of Illinois, and Missouri State University. She has completed training as a Civil & Family Mediator, she is a Certified Experiential Specialist with the International Society of Experiential Professionals, and she is a Certified Myers-Briggs facilitator.
Molly is down-to-earth and compels her audience to participate in the learning process. She engages groups from the moment she steps in front of them and leaves them with tools and processes that they will use long after an event has ended. She knows healthier teams lead to happier humans, and happier humans lead to high-performing teams.
When not facilitating, Molly can be found at her favorite used bookstore and at various international restaurants in St. Louis.
At the retreat Molly will be focused on helping participants to better understand who they are through creative inner personal work. She believes that we can't have a personal brand or serve others until we understand who we are. The work that she will share with the group is work she has done herself.
Our Promise to You:
We may not admit every applicant. We will select women who are committed to the process of growth and development.
- We will utilize creative tools and process as well as provide valuable content to help you take the next step!
- We will share and enforce clear boundaries for the group.
- We will celebrate your successes!
- We will walk with you during your challenges!
- We will provide prompt, punctual, and clear correspondence on all logistics.
Our Meeting Location:
Can you picture yourself working with and learning from a great group of women in this space?
Then fill out the form below!
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When the Joy is hard to find:
In this 90 minute session you will learn
This session will be recorded and is limited to 100 participants.
Team Building Best Practices Part #1 is a requirement for this session. If you attended my session called "Team Building for the Female Team" at the United Soccer Coach you are free to skip Part #1 and join this session.
*This session will be recorded, the link will be live for 30 days, and the session is limited to 100 participants.
MOLLY GRISHAM, INFLUENCE LLC • ST. LOUIS MO
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