In Episode 12 of The Conscious Grounding Podcast, hosts Anthony Manuele and Matthew Finlin sit down with the radiant Madeline Griffin—a powerhouse event mentor and the founder of From Coach to Host. Together, we dive deep into the art, soul, and structure of creating transformational in-person events and retreats.
Madeline shares hard-won wisdom on what it really takes to move from online to in-person without frying your nervous system or losing your mind. From the emotional courage it takes to lead a room, to the spreadsheets that keep your budget from spiraling, to the embodied leadership practices that keep you grounded and magnetic in real time—this conversation is pure gold for any coach ready to step into sacred spaceholding.
Whether you’ve hosted dozens of retreats or are just dreaming of your first, this episode will illuminate the unseen dimensions of event curation that make the difference between burnout and true impact.
Madeline's Official Bio:
Madeline is the Founder of From Coach to Host, an educational community helping purpose-driven coaches create epic in-person events without burning out, breaking the bank, or becoming someone they’re not. The heart of her work is in building communities rooted in intentional, authentic connection in an increasingly disconnected world.
KEY THEMES EXPLORED:🧭 Why in-person events are more powerful than ever in a digital world📋 The logistics every retreat host needs to master (without overthinking)🫀 Regulating your nervous system while leading big-hearted containers🎤 Becoming a confident facilitator without needing to perform or posture💸 Building your event model so it’s profitable and deeply nourishing🧱 The invisible architecture of trust and safety that makes connection possible🌿 Hosting from the inside-out—not just doing events, but becoming a Host
This one’s for the coaches who feel called to lead in person but aren’t willing to trade their peace or their authenticity to do it.
🎓 Register for Madeline’s FREE Masterclass:
"From Coach to Host: How to Build a Thriving In-Person Offering Without Burning Out"
🗓️ Thursday July 24th at 11am PT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET
👉 https://masterclass.madelinegriffin.com/
✍️ Join the Waitlist for From Coach to Host:
https://waitlist.madelinegriffin.com/
📱 Follow Madeline:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madelinegriffin.mg/Twitter: https://x.com/heymaddygriffinSubstack (for the soul): https://trulymaddydeeply.substack.com/
💼 Want to build a coaching business that doesn’t suck your soul dry?
Check out our own community: QX COACHES
https://www.skool.com/qxcoaches/about
We help coaches make $12–25k/month with:🎯 → A niche that’s authentic, specific, and wildly profitable🤝 → A signature step-by-step system that makes you stand out (and sell)💸 → Two offers: high-ticket 1-on-1 and a scalable AI-powered community🧲 → A lead gen + sales strategy that doesn’t rely on praying to the algorithm
How it works:
🎥 → Video courses you’ll actually watch🦾 → Custom GPTs (AI clones of us) to walk you through every step👋🏼 → Weekly coaching and co-working to keep you dialed in⚡️ → Contests, workshops, and a no-BS community that makes winning normal
No grindset memes. No vague “vibes.” Just clarity, structure, and a business you won’t secretly hate.
Connect with Us:
Anthony on IG: www.instagram.com/anthony.manuele
Matthew on IG: www.instagram.com/matthewfinlin