Thinking About Hosting a Retreat? Listen to This First with Emma Jennings

Thinking About Hosting a Retreat? Listen to This First with Emma Jennings

Author: Polly Lavarello May 15, 2026 Duration: 39:52

In this episode, I’m joined by Emma Jennings, retreat coach and founder of Find Your Bliss Retreats.

After a 22-year career in advertising and sales, Emma now helps coaches, wellness professionals and anyone wanting to create transformational retreats, even if they’re starting from scratch with no audience, no experience and no clue where to begin.

We talk about how to turn a retreat vision into a powerful, profitable experience that supports deep client transformation and sustainable business growth.

Emma shares what most people miss when planning retreats, from pricing and sales to legal requirements, insurance, ads and hidden costs, and why a retreat can be so much more than a beautiful venue and a hopeful Instagram post.

Highlights:

(02:25) - Emma introduces Find Your Bliss Retreats and her sales background

(06:42) - The fear that stops so many people from hosting their first retreat

(08:04) - How breathwork helped Emma finally take action

(13:00) - Selling out three retreats in eight months

(15:00) - The legal and insurance details most retreat hosts miss

(27:30) - Why passion matters, but a clear sales plan matters too

Want to find out more; Join her FREE 3-Day Retreat Launch Bootcamp from 27th–29th May 2026, from 7–8pm BST, where you'll learn exactly what’s needed to successfully launch your first retreat and make it profitable. https://findyourblissretreats.com/retreatlaunchbootcamp

Emma’s links:

Website

Instagram

To find out more:

Website

Instagram

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Polly Lavarello, an evergreen marketing expert, hosts Make More Money without Selling Your Soul. This is for coaches, consultants, and online service providers who feel caught between the drive to grow their business and the need to maintain their personal integrity and wellbeing. Each episode explores that very tension, offering practical strategies for sustainable sales and marketing that don't rely on hype or pressure. You'll hear conversations that get into the real mechanics of attracting clients and generating revenue, all while prioritizing a balanced, ethical approach. Polly's guidance focuses on building a business that feels good to run, where financial success is aligned with your values. Tuning into this podcast means finding a reliable source for both tactical advice and mindful encouragement, designed for those who believe that ambition and authenticity aren't mutually exclusive. It’s about creating meaningful income without compromising the soul of your work.
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