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I'm amber housley!

I help women build businesses that feel as good as they look — through the art of genuine hospitality, intentional retreats, and a planning philosophy that puts your life first. My mission is simple: a business that supports a joyful life, not one you need to escape from.

Two decades of experience turning sold-out retreats and live events into a proven system any woman can make her own.

I've helped clients fill retreat waitlists and create million-dollar launches through my strategies.

Founder of the Sweet Life Sisterhood — a growing community of women building businesses and lives they truly love.

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How to Have a Success Mindset in Your Business

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Think about it this way: Athletes spend 90% of their time training and working out. Building up those muscles. And that 90% lets them show up for the other 10% — game time or competitions.

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Summer Bucket List – Free Printable!

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Excited to enjoy what summer has to offer? Then download my summer bucket list for free and start checking off these fun activities!

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How to Grow Your Business by Joining a Group Coaching Program

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When you start your business, you’re oftentimes doing the work by yourself. You do the research, you put in late nights, and maybe even work weekends to get things off the ground. You might even be working a day job as you build your empire on the side. Between self care, family, and everything else you have going on, there’s a lot that falls on your shoulders.

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5 Things I’ve Learned Since Creating the Blooming Business Inner Circle

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As a business owner yourself, you know it can be scary to create something you want to share with the world. It can be intimidating to get started with your first offer (or your 17th!), and it might feel like a leap of faith to put it out into the world.

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A Statement to the Sweet Life Sisterhood

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It’s 2020, and yet we as a country have yet to really understand the full extent of the racism in our world. This has been a shift for all of us, myself included. To understand the difference between systemic racism and individual racism. To hear the stories of Black women and men in ways I’ve never heard them before. To see the pain in our communities as they protest for what white individuals take for granted every day.

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why I set goals and vision board by Amber Housley

Why I Check in With My Goals Every Few Months (and How You Can, Too)

Business

I know that, as women business owners, we want our clients, our customers, and even our friends and family to cheer us on as we do what we’re put on this earth to do.

But sometimes… it’s you, your goals, and a to-do list. It’s time to put the rubber to the road, sister.

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Grow Your Business (and Bottom Line) with Instagram: 5 Juicy Tips

Marketing

As a business owner, you know the power of social media in growing your reach and engaging with your audience.

However, I’m sure you’re also familiar with the struggle to keep content fresh, and to make sure you are up-to-date on the latest trends and algorithm changes.

It seems like things can change overnight, doesn’t it?!

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Craft a Growing and Thriving Email Marketing Strategy In 4 Steps

Marketing

Sister, did you know? Email marketing is one of the best ways to market your business. Why? Because it’s personal — you’re showing up right in your clients’ or customers’ inbox. On their phone or on their computer, they see your name or your brand in their inbox, and that’s a closer connection than you […]

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top 5 social media marketing myths

Top 5 Myths About Marketing Your Business on Social Media

Marketing

Social media is more important than ever for your small business. But how can you show up and promote your brand and all that it offers without burning yourself out… or doing it wrong? Most of all, how can you find a way to “do” social media that works for you, and helps you avoid […]

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find what ya need

I'm amber housley!

I help women build businesses that feel as good as they look — through the art of genuine hospitality, intentional retreats, and a planning philosophy that puts your life first. My mission is simple: a business that supports a joyful life, not one you need to escape from.

Two decades of experience turning sold-out retreats and live events into a proven system any woman can make her own.

I've helped clients fill retreat waitlists and create million-dollar launches through my strategies.

Founder of the Sweet Life Sisterhood — a growing community of women building businesses and lives they truly love.

learn more

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Marketing

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Personal

Inspired Retreat

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Press

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work with Amber

Blooming Business Inner Circle

Coterie Mastermind

Inspired Retreat

The Retreat Effect Masterclass

a podcast to help women build thriving business and joy-filled lives

Retreats & Live Events

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