In this episode, I'm taking you inside a 7 and 8-figure business retreat I attended in Malibu — inside a $20M house owned by Skrillex — where I walked away with six game-changing takeaways that are reshaping how I think about AI, originality, nervous system health, and community in 2026.

If you've been feeling behind on AI, burnt out from over-caring about your clients' results, or wondering how to stay original in a world full of copy-paste businesses — this episode is exactly what you need to hear.

I covered:
00:00 Why Ellie attended a 7 & 8-figure retreat in Malibu
00:35 Who hosted the retreat and why Danielle Canty
04:23 Takeaway 1 — The AI opportunity nobody is talking about
08:05 Takeaway 2 — The real reason coaches are stressed (Aggie's mic-drop moment)
10:31 The 50/50 coach-client dynamic that will change how you coach
11:44 Takeaway 3 — The best biohacking tool isn't what you think 15:52 Takeaway 4 — Your originality has never mattered more
18:05 The ChatGPT story that proves your framework alone isn't enough
20:08 The Uncomfortable Code workshop
20:51 Takeaway 5 — Why workshop funnels are still winning in 2026
23:43 Takeaway 6 — Community is the ultimate differentiator
25:57 The in-person retreat CTA + waitlist

LINKS:

FREE GUIDE: Sell Out & Retain Mastermind Clients in 2026: https://ellieswift.com/mastermind2026

Connect with Ellie on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elliehswift

Subscribe to Inside The Mastermind Newsletter: https://ellieswift.com/newsletter

Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@elliehswift

Keen to work together?

1. Sell Out Your Mastermind: The Mastermind Model - https://ellieswift.com/model
2. Be Coached By Ellie to $500k+ : The Scalable Freedom Mastermind - https://ellieswift.com/scalablefreedom

In this solo episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of Swift Ventures in 2026 — the wins, the honest shortfalls, what's next for the business, and a personal life update that's closer to my heart than anything else.

If you've ever wanted to sit on the couch with a 7-figure coach and hear exactly what's working, what isn't, and what trade-offs are actually required to build a business and a life you love — this is that episode.

We covered:
00:00 Welcome back — why solo episodes matter 01:06 Word of the year: Leverage and what it really means
03:53 What's working in 2026 so far
04:39 $600K in 5 months & 95% mastermind retention
05:03 The in-person retreat that sold out in 30 minutes
06:34 Workshop funnels converting at 10–20%
08:23 Roasting herself — what hasn't worked this year 09:20 The podcast production reality check
10:13 Visibility on email and Instagram: the honest truth 11:31 The next 90 days inside the business 13:30 The real trade-offs of being a mum and a business owner
16:36 Sunny update — 23 months and blowing Ellie's mind daily
18:31 The US road trip to Napa (yes, with a toddler)
20:09 Post-breastfeeding & finally feeling like herself again
21:55 A message for anyone walking through the fire right now

LINKS:

FREE GUIDE: Sell Out & Retain Mastermind Clients in 2026: https://ellieswift.com/mastermind2026

Connect with Ellie on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elliehswift

Subscribe to Inside The Mastermind Newsletter: https://ellieswift.com/newsletter

Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@elliehswift

Keen to work together?

1. Sell Out Your Mastermind: The Mastermind Model - https://ellieswift.com/model
2. Be Coached By Ellie to $500k+ : The Scalable Freedom Mastermind - https://ellieswift.com/scalablefreedom

Fi Mims is a seasoned personal branding photographer and business coach who’s passionate about helping women step into their authority and build powerful, profitable businesses.

You’ll hear practical visibility hacks, insights on building deeper connections both online and in-person, and how Fi transitioned her business by blending personal brand expertise with smart systems.

We covered:

00:00 Defining visibility for clients
04:04 Navigating social media challenges
07:05 Social media mindset and strategies
12:24 Challenges with social media engagement
14:45 Helping clients invest in themselves
18:32 Why we love coaching
20:27 Adapting photography career with age
23:33 Building a supportive team
26:25 Building self-belief in business

LINKS:

FREE GUIDE: Sell Out & Retain Mastermind Clients in 2026: https://ellieswift.com/mastermind2026

Connect with Ellie on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elliehswift

Subscribe to Inside The Mastermind Newsletter: https://ellieswift.com/newsletter

Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@elliehswift

Keen to work together?

1. Sell Out Your Mastermind: The Mastermind Model - https://ellieswift.com/model
2. Be Coached By Ellie to $500k+ : The Scalable Freedom Mastermind - https://ellieswift.com/scalablefreedom