In today’s episode, I’m joined by the incredible Sara Martinez, a growth advisor for retreat business owners and founder of the Retreat Professionals Network.. Sara has been behind the scenes helping me plan retreats all over the world, including my upcoming retreat in Bali. She’s a true mastermind when it comes to crafting seamless and successful retreat experiences.
We dive into some insightful discussions on what it takes to lead a profitable retreat, from the logistical details to the crucial elements that can make or break your success. Sara shares her expertise on the shifting landscape of the retreat industry, especially with the changes we can expect in 2025.
Plus, we’re offering a special invitation to an exclusive Masterclass on April 9th at 1 PM PST, where we’ll discuss the Top 5 Mistakes Retreat Facilitators Make and how you can avoid them to set your retreats up for success. Whether you’re an experienced facilitator or just getting started, this is one you won’t want to miss.
Tune in for all the details and expert insights to help you level up your retreat business!
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In this empowering episode, Deonne Johnson and I, reflect on the powerful journey of honoring the essence of being a woman with the celebration of the upcoming International Women's Day. Together, we explore the themes of personal evolution, embracing new seasons of life, and choosing who to become as we transition into new chapters.
Deonne and I are co-leading a retreat titled Wisdom in the Wild this summer in Kenya, Africa. With the retreat's core values rooted in sisterhood, strength, and transformation, the conversation dives into the unique space where women can come together, reconnect with nature, and rediscover themselves in a completely women-led environment. Whether it's shedding old identities or stepping into new ones, this episode will inspire you to embrace your next season with intention, clarity, and the collective power of community.
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To learn more and get signed up for Wisdom in the Wild, click here: https://www.drdeonne.com/wisdom-in-the-wild/welcome
To connect directly and/or ask questions about the retreat, send an email to keri@keristanley.com
Big milestone times in our life create big reflections. And then it’s up to us to make changes…or not!
When I recorded this episode, it was my 50th birthday! Definitely a big milestone for sure. However, as exciting as that all is, what I noticed when I did some self reflection was that I have been in a self-worth spiral the last couple of months.
I’m pulling back the curtain to talk about how we can subtly lose trust and confidence in ourselves and the sneaky behaviors that can start showing up to make us slide backwards.
If you notice you are holding yourself back in life right now, this episode talks about the 3 D’s that are getting in the way of our destiny.
Plus I’m sharing a powerful exercise I did on the eve of my birthday that was an incredible awareness of life that I encourage you to do for yourself if you’re up to the challenge.
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To learn more: www.keristanley.com
To follow along on adventures in life or send me a message on what you learned on the pod go to: @keristanley_adventures on Instagram
Hey Hey Trailblazers!!! Today, we are joined by my great friend and fellow trail buddy Tammy Kersten.
Have you ever started something and then not followed through? Oh girl, I sure have. Well, Tammy decided she was ready to change that and so she started a hiking challenge for herself. In the middle of winter….in Wisconsin. EEK!
Listen in as she talks about keeping her commitment and what her hiking challenge has taught her.
With her challenge, we got to thinking ... we wanted to create a community to create more connection around hiking, friendship, and exploring the great outdoors.
So….the first ever TRAIL CONNECTIONS (Global Hiking Day) was born. In the episode we talk all about what it is, when it is, and the community we are building beyond it. And we laugh along the way.
Tune in, be inspired, and if you’re feeling called to it…..JOIN US!
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To join our global hiking day on March 1, then sign up TRAIL CONNECTIONS DAY here: https://tammykersten.com/services/ola/services/trail-connections-global-hiking-day
To get connected with the community, join the BEYOND ADVENTURES FB group here: www.facebook.com/groups/beyondadventures/
And to check out our adventure retreat The Pilgrimage on the Camino Trail in Portugal and Spain, click here to learn more and sign up:
(Doors close Mar 31, 2025) https://www.wetravel.com/trips/the-pilgrimage-retreat-tammy-kersten-keri-stanley-73428705
Have you ever had a dream for a really long time??? Well, one of mine is FINALLY coming true. And not only is it coming true in just a few weeks, but it is coming true twice in one year! This delay has created a double blessing and I’m here for it.
Listen in as Wendi and I get to share the incredible adventure we are embarking right at the beginning of 2025 to travel to Uraydi’s village in Ethiopia. Hear how Uraydi’s came to be as well as how this lifelong dream of Keri’s is coming true. Plus how you can follow along on our journey in January as well.
If you would love to be a part of this incredible mission, here’s the link to give a tax deductible donation to this project that will impact 99 kids in Africa directly!
https://uryadisvillage.networkforgood.com/projects/239373-build-the-last-two-family-style-houses
At the time of this episode publishing, they are now only $7K away from their goal of $60K. And every dollar counts.
Are you going through a season of big changes??? It seems like so many are right now and Wendi and I are back on the pod for a Just Between Friends episode to talk through some life updates. It’s big changes in both of our households and we know you are walking through your own version in life right now too.
Where do we get to hold the duality of conflicting emotions? Where do we get to give ourselves grace? The changes we experience as parents when our kids are starting their next chapters. Acknowledging new spaces that are opening up. And also understanding that it’s creating new versions of ourselves at the same time.
And even…changes some of the simplest things in our lives that we don’t expect….like the way we do laundry! Tune in to this episode to see where it takes you in your own life and find something to apply to your own season of change.
Have you been so excited about a goal that you were on course and then you totally bombed and failed at what you set out to do?
Well, Wendi and I are reporting in on our latest failure. How we are handling it and what we are doing about it.
Failure is actually such an important part of life and are processes, yet we can be so afraid of it. So afraid that we may not even start things.
In this episode, we share what we’ve learned. Strategies that are supporting us. How to not get wrapped up in failure meaning we aren’t worthy. And how to begin again.
So, if failing has been stopping you from progressing or even stopping you from even starting…..then this episode is for you.
We hear all the stories about how our health declines and our feeling like we are having a losing battle with our bodies once we hit a certain age.
I don’t know about you, but I thought to myself what if I wanted to be the fittest and healthiest I’ve ever been at 50! Why not?
Well, I brought on my good friend Sandra Cotto who is a plant based lifestyle coach and turned her own story into just that. She’s a walking billboard for being brave and getting your sexy back after your 40s. We talk about it all.
And she’s here to tell us we can be in the best shape and have our best chapters in our 40s, 50s, and beyond!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachsandracotto
Facebook group: Healthy Women Over 40 - https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourNewVeganLifestyle/
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Facebook Business page: Green Goddess Lifestyle https://www.facebook.com/yournewveganlifestyle/
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Freebies: My 5 tips to get your sexy back after 40!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_PVsx6irA5hJc0gnJW4G4r7ILB2nWXhI/view?usp=sharing
My top 10 tips to Living Plant Based
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yAmch5zUb6MA26iq_P_XN5zut0uTyonu/view?usp=sharing
It’s never too early to start thinking about what you truly desire for your retirement season!!!
Today, my dear friend Melissa Moss is on the show and we are talking all about ALL aspects of creating a remarkable retirement. And this isn’t just about finances, it’s also about living an extraordinary season and thinking about what a truly vibrant retirement would be for you. Things to think through that you may or may not yet be thinking about including what wealth truly is…which is not just about the money!
Melissa is a financial planner that thinks holistically and truly has a passion to see you thrive during retirement. She’s getting you all equipped on what matters most and how to prep that’s uniquely for you and your values/goals.
We talk about her incredible upcoming free event that covers ALL aspects of living into our 50s and beyond. With menopause experts, creating epic adventures, having a vision that creates a fulfilling retirement, as well as investing to meet your goals.
Join me at this event next week here: https://theremarkableretirementevent.com/Keri
Quiz https://link.melissamoss.co/quiz
Website: https://www.mymainstreetadvisors.com/team/melissa-moss
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MelissaMossMainStreetAdvisors
All Links:
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We are BACK! Tina is one of my besties in life and she just so happens to be an incredible leadership coach that helps transform teams in corporate to operate at their greatest as well as hosting incredible retreats in Florida with her daughter.
This convo is a part 2 where Tina and I started this conversation a couple of weeks ago over on Tina’s podcast. To listen in to the first part, go here: https://tinapauluskrause.com/yourleadershiplegacy-ep96-keri-stanley
We chatted about evaluating how our year is going so far and taking a step back to look at what’s on track and what might need to be tweaked. We loved the convo so much that we wanted to keep chatting about making adjustments based on what season we are in for life.
We all go through different times in life where priorities get to shift based on what really matters in our lives. We break down how to look at what season you are in and how to give yourself permission to honor intentionally seasons that are part of our plan and those that pop up as a surprise in life.
We talk about how to walk your talk and live without regrets to make what matters matter in your life!
To connect more with Tina on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tina.paulus
And to follow my adventures on Instagram go to: @keristanley_adventures
OOOH…this episode is juicy. Rebecca is an incredible coach who supports ambitious women to create healthy loving relationships in their life. Supporting to women to finally attract in the love they truly desire.
Regardless of where your love life is in this moment…this episode really reveals how we stop ourselves from having what we want in life..in any area. And to make even more real…
I personally get coaches on my real life desires, limitations, and what I’m doing that’s stopped me from receiving a true committed relationship at this stage of my life. And Rebecca challenges me on the show to create a breakthrough this weekend. EEK
What does it truly mean to be brave in your love life? Well…you’re about to find out on the episode. To say I was sweating is an understatement.
Hang on to your hats ladies because this one will take you for a ride.
See what comes up for you and your personal experience as you listen in and if you take on one of Rebecca’s challenges….definitely reach out and let us know.
This one is a game changer for us all.
Stay tuned for the follow-up so you can hear how it all went down.
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Join me on Rebecca’s masterclass coming up on May 15: https://course.jointhebravemovement.com/future-man-live-masterclass-fp?via=keri10
To Follow Rebecca on Insta: @rebeccaboatman
To get Rebecca’s guided meditation: https://course.jointhebravemovement.com/Unlock-Your-Irresistible-Feminine-Magnet-Meditation
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In today’s episode, it’s me flying solo with you as we do a bit of the state of the union for the focus of Grace on Fire.
I’m sharing with you the three foundational pillars that makes a Grace on Fire Woman. These pillars have been critical in my life and i believe are a gamechanger for all women to have all three in place.
They impact all areas of your life and are a place to anchor yourself that is solely for you, yet the ripple effect greatly impacts everyone around you.
As we go through them, take inventory for yourself to see which of the pillars could use some more intentionality in life and if any of them are not in place yet.
We also reveal how this will direct the alignment of future episodes as well as what you can be expecting to hear on the pod from here on out.
How to stay committed to your goals with Wendi and Keri
Have you ever started something and then a few days in you stopped and didn’t follow through?
Well Wendi and I are talking about our personal journey right now of what steps we are doing to follow through on some things we’ve each felt were important….BUT, we weren’t following through. We’ve teamed up to support each other and are sharing our journey with you. And most importantly….how you can do this process too!
Maybe you’ve set a priority for your health this year and find yourself not staying committed consistently. Or maybe this was the year you wanted to skyrocket your business but you find yourself in the same patterns. Or maybe you’ve been telling yourself you wanted to take up a new hobby but find yourself consistently not making time for it. Then this episode is for you.
Listen in to see how to set yourself up for success and create a breakthrough for yourself and your commitments over the next couple of months.
Be sure to send us a message or tag us on social media if you’re committing to doing this with a friend as well.
@wendiwmckenna @keristanley_adventures
We are back with another Just Between Friends episode. Wendi is joining us again today as we jump into today’s topic of challenging our bodies to go outside of our comfort zones.
That’s right. We are diving into the conversation that we left off from in our previous episode as we share all the ways that making our health a priority has unlocked new levels of capacity for us both.
We discuss the unique ways we each take on physical challenges, as well as how we find small ways to win each day even on those really tough days. And finally, the benefits that we’ve experienced in ways that may surprise you. Because it’s definitely not just about getting healthy…it’s about who we are becoming.
Have you ever had a time in your life when you knew you needed an extreme change? Where you are questioning everything so much that nothing less than drastic will suffice?
Well, you are not alone. And these times are typically where big life changes become a catalyst for our futures.
Today I’m sharing the mic with Deonne Johnson. She’s a Passionate leader devoted to making the world a better place with the intention of living an inspired and inspiring life. However, that’s not where her story started. She went from having the covers pulled up over her head, depressed and alone for the holiday season to saying YES to an experience far out of her comfort zone to go volunteer in Guatemala over Christmas because she knew she had to do something drastic to change her life.
This one experience completely changed the trajectory of her life and now she lives a life full of passion, purpose, and service.
Tune in to this incredible story and you’ll be sure to be inspired for your next adventure.
To connect with Deonne:
Website: https://drdeonne.com/
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drdeonne
Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/drdeonne/
And if you’re interested in learning more about the Humanitarian adventures, check this out here: https://www.wetravel.com/trips/summer-2024-kenya-expedition-choice-humanitarian-mombasa-21941998
I had a biz coach tell me one time that whatever you face in training for something will show up in other areas of life. So if you want to have a breakthrough in life, train for something and create the breakthrough there. It will transcend the rest of your life.
Not only have I found this to be true, I’m continually finding lessons during my training through my process of qualifying for the Boston Marathon that affects my daily life.
In this episode, I break down the lessons I’ve learned over the past 18 months of being committed ALL IN to this goal and how they apply to all of life. Take one or several and see which ones you can apply to uplevel your life too.
To follow along with me and connect on Instagram: @keristanley_adventures
To learn more: www.keristanley.com
We are back with another Just Between Friends episode where the one and only Wendi McKenna is on the show again.
Wendi and I are diving into this conversation about having meaningful, authentic friendships. It’s all too common that women in their 40s and 50s have full, successful lives yet feel that real friendships are a missing piece to the puzzle. Women in this world are CRAVING REAL CONNECTION. And Wendi and I are bringing this convo to life on how to actually find besties you can grow in life with.
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Imagine having two young kids, one being less than 6 months old and receiving the phone call you never want to get. Today, my dear friend Crystal Weber courageously shares her story with us and how she navigated “the thing you never think will happen to you”.
She takes us through what she leaned on the most, what she learned, and how support became a game changer for her in multiple ways. She’s fierce and faithful and I have no doubt you’ll be inspired by her story.
Crystal went through 5 rounds of chemo, 5 surgeries, a double mastectomy with reconstruction during her cancer journey and has now been in remission for a couple years all while creating a deeper connection in her marriage, raising her two beautiful kids, working in healthcare, and building a business sharing her passion for natural skincare and makeup to keep our bodies as healthy as possible.
Check out the products here: www.crystalweber.org
Connect with Crystal here: https://www.facebook.com/crystal.strand44
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In this episode, we dove headfirst into the profound theme of strengthening faith and exploring practical insights, and actionable tips to fortify one's belief system based solely off of my personal experience as well as what I’ve witnessed in others.
So if strengthening or even curating a relationship with God is something that’s been tugging at you, then this episode is for you. I’m a big believer that spirituality is a personal journey, and there's no one-size-fits-all approach. It's about finding what resonates with you and making it a part of your unique lifestyle.
In this episode we cover:
Faith is a dynamic and evolving aspect of life that can be nurtured and strengthened through intentional practices. I’m a big believer that the more women we have in this world that are powerfully and spiritually grounded in who they are and their gifts rather than their identity in their title, the more effective leaders they can become. Sign me up for more of that.
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Have you ever felt like you’ve lost your inner dreamer?
Well today’s episode is for you my friend. It’s easy to get tied up into the land of the “let’s be realistic” that we don’t even realize where we may be cutting ourselves off with limitations we didn’t even realize we were letting stop us. In this episode I go through the first exercise I do every single year that I started back in 2015 that taught me to dream bigger and unleash my limitations. And here’s what I’ve discovered over the years….we have sneaky little hidden ways of not owning our dreams. And I want to pull back the curtains of how that’’s shown up for me. Last but not least, have you had dreams that seem like they are taking FOREVER to happen…well we are touching on this today too!. Let’s dream bigger TODAY!
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