Mark your calendar for the International Retreat Association’s upcoming online conference.

Thursday, October 22, 2026
900AM – 2:00 PM Mountain Time

This will be a full day of education, insights, and practical strategies designed specifically for retreat leaders and retreat industry professionals.

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When: October 22, 2026

Where: Zoom- LIVE Online

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Summary
In this episode, Holly Porter interviews Sara Chevere, a business strategist and author, about building community before and after retreats, transforming fears into superpowers, and the power of connection in creating successful retreats and businesses.




Takeaways
Building community around retreats
Transformational journey from introvert to connector
The impact of fear and how to turn it into a superpower
The importance of connection and intimacy in business
Strategies for supporting women entrepreneurs
The story behind the Quiet Laws of Abundance book
Creating a sustainable retreat business
The role of leadership in transformation
Networking and collaboration in the retreat industry



Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Holly Porter and the retreat conference
02:06 Introducing guest Sara Chevere and her background
04:07 Fear as a superpower and the transformational journey
06:14 Building relationships, community, and prosperity
07:11 Sarah's journey from finance to transformational leadership
08:31 Pivoting in business and embracing transformation
09:21 Creating a supportive environment for women in retreats
10:36 The value of the conference and community building
12:56 Sarah's book success and future plans
13:37 Collaboration and ongoing growth in the retreat industry


🔗 Connect with Sara Chevere | Sara Chevere
📧 Email: sara@sarachevere.com
🌐 Website: www.sarachevere.com
🔗 LinkedIn: Sara Chevere
🎵 TikTok: @sarachevere
📸 Instagram: @sarachevere
📘 Facebook: sarachevereofficial



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

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