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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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Why Community Is Important For Your Business

Podcast

On today’s episode, I share with you the importance of finding a community to be your cheerleaders, supporters, and someone to talk shop with and where to find those friends. I also dole out some of the best advice I have received about why it’s not always good to be the smartest girl in the room. I also highlight the need to nurture your personal community, as well as your business community.

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How to Create Live Video Content That Connects and Converts

Podcast

On today’s episode, I am sharing my best tips for creating live video content that connects and converts. These days, studies have shown that 80% of users would rather watch live video from a brand than read any of their content marketing posts and that their retention rate is higher! I was shocked by these […]

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Tips for Planning Your Solo Working Retreat

Podcast

I am sharing with you the basics for how to plan your own solo working retreat in an effective and refreshing way. From what you should bring, never underestimate the importance of cozy slippers, to the need to set a pace and an intention, as well as how to structure your time.

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February Home and Life Update and 2019 Goals

Podcast

Welcome to Season 2 of The Bloom and Grow Show! In today’s episode I am sharing with you all of my goals for 2019, as well as my Word of The Year!

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Inspired Retreat: How It All Began

Podcast

Today’s short and sweet episode of The Bloom and Grow Show delves into the details of how and why Inspired Retreat began. I share with you how it has evolved over the years, from a day long workshop into the 4-day in-person experience of today.

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“Find Joy In Your Journey” Wallpaper

Lifestyle

You have spoken and you picked this month’s phrase! So go out there and find Joy in Your Journey!

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How to Effectively Market Without It Taking Over Your Life

Podcast

In this episode, I discuss the best ways to effectively market your business without it taking over your life. I offer up some ground rules that you should implement in order to simplify your day and have more fun with your business. I also answer your top questions about marketing online and via social media.

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My Interview on “The Power in Purpose” Podcast

Press

I recently stopped by Candice Coppola’s Power in Purpose podcast to discuss my not-so straight career path filled with many pivots and changes, the importance of community, and how I (and you too) can overcome imposter syndrome and lots more!

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How to Market Your Business in the New Year with Jessica Turner

Podcast

On this final Special Edition Flourish episode, I interview my friend Jessica Turner, a fellow multi-passionate and multi-faceted businesswoman. While working full time in healthcare doing corporate marketing, she has found the time to write multiple books and run a lifestyle blog, The Mom Creative, for busy moms. In this interview, she explains the joy and fulfillment that comes from keeping her full time job, despite success from her blog and books. She also discusses the unique challenges to self-publishing and marketing her husband’s children’s books, as well as her own books.

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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

Read by

category

Business

Marketing

Lifestyle

Personal

Inspired Retreat

Podcast

Press

Freebies

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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