Sanctuary 2020

Sanctuary 2020 Aligning our minds, body and souls

As Thursday approached, the ladies arrived one by one to the Scottsdale mansion. They came from all over—Los Angeles, Northern California, Chicago, Arizona and Denver. As this was our first Sanctuary, nobody was sure what to expect, but they were filled with anticipation. When they left, each was re-energized, fueled with intentions, committed to the growth of themselves and their businesses, and well-connected.

Let’s see how they arrived there…

Day 1 – Thursday The evening boasted a scrumptious dinner prepared by our very own Celebrity Chef V-The Paleo Boss Lady. As the welcome session proceeded, attendees shared their powerful stories. This quickly connected the group, as we dug deeper into who we are and how we became the amazing people we are today. The evening ended with gift bags for everyone, which were filled with beautiful items from many of our sponsors.

Day 2 – Friday The morning featured a yoga session with Crystal Nelson, who helped wake up everyone’s body and minds. The session helped ready our absorption of information from the workshops planned for the day. Breakfast included fresh organic coffee, teas and paleo cooking. Chef V spent her days prepping our meals, and sharing stories of her success and survival. She also shared cooking tips and advice on how to eat healthier—advice she said helps boost brain function, stamina and success. Who knew eating had so much to do with the success in our daily lives?

Our first facilitator for the day was Wendy Sterling, who discussed how to move from a victim mindset to an ownership mindset. Her workshop included steps on how to recognize when you are in a victim mindset, steps to move to an ownership mindset, and hands-on role-playing.

Afterward, we were greeted with lunch and more amazing stories from Chef V. Next, Coach Geordoni McKoy took the stage to show us how to tap into our inner-child, focusing on the importance of self-care (she is a nurse). The workshop included meditation, journaling, writing letters, and remembering the life-long success and stories that make us who we are today. There were many tears and “ah-ha” moments.

The day continued with Stephanie and Caitlyn from Three Points Wellness. The group spent the next four hours with “me time,” partaking in facials, poolside sun, sauna care, hot tub soaking and massages. The evening featured more healthy food, additional dining room stories, and a powerful fear burning exercise led by Lead Up founder Colleen Biggs.

Day 3 – Saturday This was the day we set aside to serve others. The group began the day with a meditation session led by Coach Doni. After getting picked up in a stretch limo (compliments of “Size Does Matter”’ Limousine services) the ladies volunteered at Maggie’s Place, which was holding its Annual Valentine’s Party for moms and their children. We spent four hours holding babies and helping the families make necklaces, cards and shower soaps.

After heading back, Chef V prepared lunch, which was followed by a workshop led by Karen Millerwise. Karen taught us the importance of understanding how others communicate through B.A.N.K. The event’s final workshop was taught by Meredith Allan, who helped attendees understand the importance of leadership, including how to lead, types of leadership, how to flex into other leadership styles and, most importantly, the magic of leadership.

To cap off the evening, each attendee wore white, which helped symbolize the clean canvas we created to write our stories moving forward. There was eating and dancing, too.

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Day 4 – Sunday The final day featured a greeting by Vanessa Siren, who led the group in a healing yoga/meditation session, which included cucumbers and essential oil clothes. The session helped capture the deep root of learning, growing and transformations that occurred over the weekend.

As the Sanctuary came to a close, each attendee made a pledge to be held accountable for the next four weeks of post-group coaching, followed by tears and hugs.

For information about how you can attend one of our Sanctuary events, submit an application online at www.leadupforwomen.com/events. Remember: If learning is beneath you, then leadership is beyond you. Join us and Lead Up in your life.