Summary
In this conversation, Holly Porter and Paige Zen explore the intricacies of retreat leadership, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, vulnerability, and community building. Paige shares her journey from organizing large festivals to creating intimate retreats, highlighting the significance of aligning personal values with retreat design. They discuss the role of play in transformation and the necessity of trust in leadership, culminating in insights about upcoming events that foster connection and healing.


Takeaways
Paige Zen is a retreat producer and community architect.
Retreats should support both the leader's and participants' nervous systems.
Authenticity and vulnerability are crucial for effective leadership.
Leaders must embody the practices they promote in retreats.
Sustainable retreat leadership involves setting up for success and accountability.
Play is essential for healing and transformation.
Retreats are about creating real human connections.
Trust is the foundation of successful retreats.
Flexibility in scheduling allows for deeper transformation.
Community engagement is vital for personal growth.


Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Retreats and Community Building
03:53 The Journey from Events to Retreats
09:20 Designing Sustainable Retreats
13:45 The Role of Play in Transformation
18:34 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts

🔗 Connect with Paige Zen
📧 Email: info@kyyogafest.com
🌐 Website: waypointexperiences.com
💼 LinkedIn: Paige Zen Hankla
📸 Instagram: @paigezenvisionary
📘 Facebook: facebook.com/kyyogafest


🔗 Connect with Holly Porter | Retreat RNR
📧 Email: holly@hollyporter.com
🔗 LinkedIn: Holly Porter | Retreat RNR
🎵 TikTok: @retreatrnr
▶️ YouTube: @retreatrnr
📸 Instagram: @retreatrnr | @hollyporterinternational
📘 Facebook: HollyAnnPorter