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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

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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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Inspired Retreat: How It All Began

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.

Everything You Need to Know About Investing in Conferences and Retreats

Amber reveals how she is on the way to Christy Wright’s Business Boutique Conference in Nashville, TN. Then Amber advises how to select the right conference for your needs.

How To Prepare For An In-Person Retreat

Want to get the most out of your Inspired Retreat experience? As a four-time attendee, here are my tips on how you can best prepare for this one-of-a-kind business retreat for female entrepreneurs!

Is Inspired Retreat Right For You? [Take The Quiz To Find Out!]

How do you know if Inspired Retreat is the perfect next step to help you find the success, community, and balance you crave? Take the quiz, of course!

9 Reasons Why Small Retreats Are Better than Large Conferences

Bigger Is Better? Nope. Smaller conferences and retreats offer a whole lot of advantages over larger conferences.

5 Reasons to Invest in Educational Experiences as a Business Owner

When I started my stationery and wedding businesses, I intentionally sought out educational workshops and conferences.

Inspired Retreat Recap & Reflections — Part II

When attendees arrived at Evins Mill, they were greeted by beautiful surroundings (the trees and the cute little rocking chairs!) but also with a warm hug and a sweet treat bag.

Inspired Retreat Recap & Reflections — Part I

It’s been a month since the last Inspired Retreat, and I’m still feeling the warm, cuddly, happy bliss that comes after you work so hard at something and you know the result was something really, really good.

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