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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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Courage in Creativity: Thriving in the World of Entrepreneurship with Elizabeth McCravy

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In this episode of the Bloom & Grow Show, Elizabeth McCravy opens up about her current focus on developing an educational course during her pregnancy, and her excitement for expanding her range of educational content in the future. Elizabeth shares her passion for course creation and website template design, expressing how these creative outlets bring her joy and fulfillment.

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People Before Pitches: Crafting a Friendly Marketing Space with Sara Dunn

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In this insightful episode of the Bloom & Grow Show! Sara Dunn, of Sara Does SEO, opens up about her unique approach to hosting Lunch and Learn sessions, skillfully rotating core topics while introducing fresh, captivating content to keep her audience engaged and connected.

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Business Rewind: A 2014 Flashback And 2023 Hindsight

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Come take a journey with me in this episode as we step back in time to explore the early years of my business. Back then, I was not only managing the business as a side hustle but also navigating the challenges of raising young kids. I’ll walk you through the products and services I was passionately creating and offering to the world. And, we’ll delve into the surprising sales I was making, with actual numbers from my P/L statement in 2014.

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Sales Funnels Unveiled: How to Strategically Work Smarter

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Take a deep dive into the world of strategic online sales funnels. I’ll walk you through the essential elements that make up a sales funnel and explain how to get started with the necessary assets. And share how having a strategic foundation in place allowed me to work smarter, not harder.

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Behind the Mic: Mastering Speaking and Hosting Live Events with Laylee Emadi

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In this friendly conversation, we explore the art of effective speaking and hosting live events with Laylee Emadi, a coach for speakers and educators in the creative industry and the host of the Creative Educator Conference. This episode offers invaluable tips to help you master the art of speaking and hosting.

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Retreat to Reality: Navigating Post-Retreat Self-Care

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I take you on a personal journey into the world of business retreats and the often-overlooked phase that comes after the event – post-retreat self-care and reintegration.

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Fall into Joy: Balancing Motherhood and Home with Eboni Creighton

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In this insightful episode, we welcome guest, Eboni Creighton, the Mommy Teacher Expert from cr8joi.com. With a Master’s degree in Elementary Education and over 15 years of experience as an Elementary School Teacher, Eboni brings a wealth of knowledge to our discussion.

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Going From Wedding Planner to Expert Educator, Coach & Course Creator with Candice Coppola

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Candice Coppola helps wedding pros build a profitable business with purpose; giving them the short cuts and secrets she’s learned along the way. We chat about pricing, authenticity, over-delivering, content creation and the magic of turning 40!

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Capturing Retreat Magic: How Photography Elevates Your Event with Jessica McIntosh

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Jessica McIntosh joins me to discuss the value a photographer adds to your in-person retreat or live event. And how communication, collaboration, and encouragement are key to capturing images that best reflect you and your brand.

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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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