What if success didn’t have to come at the cost of your peace, your health, or your relationships?

In this heartfelt and honest episode, I sit down with Kayla Masteller to talk about entrepreneurship, burnout, boundaries, and what it really looks like to build a business that supports your life instead of consuming it.

Kayla shares her personal journey from hustling and doing “all the things” to realizing that constant grind wasn’t sustainable—and how she learned to shift her mindset, simplify her business, and create systems that actually gave her freedom.

This conversation is for every entrepreneur who has ever felt:

• Overwhelmed by their to-do list
• Pulled in a million directions
• Like success always requires sacrifice
• Or like their business is running them instead of the other way around

In this episode, we dive into:

• How burnout sneaks up on driven entrepreneurs
• The importance of setting healthy boundaries
• Why systems and structure create freedom, not restriction
• How to redefine success on your own terms
• Learning to slow down without losing momentum
• Building a business model that fits your real life
• And the mindset shifts that make sustainable growth possible

Kayla brings practical wisdom, real-life experience, and a refreshing perspective on what it means to lead, grow, and thrive without losing yourself in the process.

If you’ve been feeling stretched too thin, questioning your direction, or craving more balance in your business and life—this conversation will encourage you and remind you that there is a better way forward.

👤 Guest Profile: Kayla Masteller

Kayla Masteller is the founder and artist behind Velvet Rose Studios, a faith-driven creative brand rooted in authenticity and storytelling. After surviving a traumatic brain injury during Bible college, she stepped away from art for years. During the pandemic, her husband encouraged her to pick it back up, and that step of obedience reignited both her creativity and her faith. Today, she uses art as a way to share testimony, spark meaningful conversations, and encourage others to live boldly and trust God with their story.

🔗 Connect with Kayla

FB: https://www.facebook.com/kaylarose8723

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetrose.studios

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayla-masteller-414789303/

Digital Referral Card: https://stepupreferrals.com/listing/velvet-rose-studios-2/

Website: www.velvetrosestudios.com

🌍 Ready to Build a Business That Supports Your Life?

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#EntrepreneurLife #BurnoutRecovery #BusinessBoundaries

If the thought of pitching yourself makes you nervous, unsure, or overwhelmed—this episode is about to change everything.

In this high-energy, no-holds-barred conversation, I sit down with Precious Williams, 13-time national elevator pitch champion, Shark Tank alum, and founder of Perfect Pitch Group, to talk about how to package, position, and pitch yourself with confidence and clarity.

Precious believes one simple truth: Boring speakers should be a crime.

And she’s on a mission to help entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals turn their sales pitches, presentations, and messaging from “meh” into magnetic.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Why most people struggle to clearly communicate their value
• How to stand out in a crowded marketplace
• The mindset shifts needed to pitch with confidence
• The power of storytelling in sales and speaking
• How to make your message memorable and irresistible
• Why your pitch is really about connection, not perfection
• And how to position yourself as the ONLY choice that matters

This episode is for:

• Entrepreneurs who need to explain what they do more powerfully
• Speakers and coaches who want to attract bigger opportunities
• Leaders who struggle to clearly communicate their value
• Anyone ready to stop playing small and start showing up boldly

👤 Guest Profile: Precious Williams

Precious Williams is a world-class speaker, pitch expert, and founder of Perfect Pitch Group, where she helps individuals and organizations transform the way they communicate, sell, and present themselves.

Known as “The Killer Pitch Master,” Precious has spent over 30 years mastering the art of sales, storytelling, and persuasion. She is a 13-time national elevator pitch champion, a 5-time #1 bestselling author, and has appeared on ABC’s Shark Tank, CNN, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and Black Enterprise Magazine.

Precious is also an emcee, auctioneer, corporate trainer, and creator of the Rainmaking Speaking and Branding Accelerator, helping professionals rise above the competition and become unforgettable in any room.

🔥 Connect with Precious Williams

🌐 Website: https://perfectpitchgroup.com/

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/perfectpitchp

📘 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/jjbalauat

🎁 Free Gift – Perfect Pitch Blueprint: tinyurl.com/PPGFreeSpecialGift

📚 Books: https://perfectpitchgroup.com/books/

🌍 Ready to Turn Your Message Into Momentum?

If you’re a coach, leader, or entrepreneur who wants to use retreats and experiences to build deeper connections and stronger relationships, I’d love to support you.

👉 Book a collaboration call here: https://calendar.heatupyourretreats.com/30-minute-collaboration-call

If your business feels harder than it should… this conversation will hit home.

In this episode, I sit down with John Balauat, founder of Help Agency, to talk about why so many entrepreneurs are overwhelmed, overworked, and stuck doing everything themselves — and how to simplify your business with the right systems, structure, and strategy.

John works with business owners who are tired of duct-taping their operations together and want a business that actually runs smoothly, scales sustainably, and supports their life instead of consuming it.

In this conversation, we talk about:

• Why most entrepreneurs are stuck in reactive mode
• The real cost of doing everything yourself
• How to identify what’s actually creating bottlenecks in your business
• Why systems don’t have to be complicated to be effective
• How to simplify your marketing, operations, and workflows
• What it looks like to build a business that can grow without burning you out
• And how to shift from chaos to clarity, one step at a time

This episode is for:

• Business owners who feel overwhelmed and stretched thin
• Entrepreneurs who know they need better systems but don’t know where to start
• Leaders who want to scale without sacrificing their sanity
• Anyone who feels like their business currently depends too much on them

If you’ve ever thought:

“There has to be a better way to run this business…”

This episode will give you clarity, language, and practical direction.

👤 Guest Profile: John Balauat

John Balauat is the founder of Help Agency, where he helps entrepreneurs simplify, systemize, and scale their businesses without chaos or burnout.

John specializes in helping business owners:

• Clean up messy operations
• Build simple, effective systems
• Fix broken workflows
• And create businesses that actually support the life they want to live

His approach is practical, no-fluff, and focused on making your business easier to run and easier to grow.

🔗 Connect with John:

🌐 Website: https://help.agency/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbalauat/ 📘 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/jjbalauat

🌍 Want to Build Something That Actually Changes Lives? If you’re a coach, speaker, or leader who feels called to create retreats or transformational experiences, I’d love to support you. 👉

Book a collaboration call here: https://calendar.heatupyourretreats.com/30-minute-collaboration-call

What if you don’t need the whole plan… just the next step?

In this faith-filled and deeply encouraging episode of Heat Up Your Retreats, I sit down with Lori McDowell to talk about obedience, trust, calling, and what it really looks like to build something with God — even when you don’t feel ready, qualified, or clear on the outcome.

Lori shares her journey of saying yes to God step-by-step, learning to move forward without having all the answers, and discovering that clarity often comes after obedience — not before it.

This conversation is for anyone who:

• Feels called to start something but is waiting to feel “ready”
• Is stuck because they want certainty before they move
• Is learning to trust God in business, leadership, or a new season
• Knows there’s more for them, but feels unsure how to begin

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why God often gives us direction in steps, not in full blueprints
• The difference between faith and control
• How perfectionism and fear keep us stuck
• What obedience really looks like in everyday life and leadership
• How to build something meaningful without burning yourself out or forcing outcomes
• And why your “yes” matters more than your qualifications

This isn’t a hype conversation. It’s a real one — about trust, surrender, consistency, and showing up even when you feel uncertain.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign, more clarity, or more confidence before you move forward… this episode might be your invitation to take the next step.

🌍 Want to Build Something That Actually Changes Lives?

If you’re a coach, speaker, or leader who feels called to create retreats or transformational experiences, I’d love to support you.

👉 Book a collaboration call here: https://calendar.heatupyourretreats.com/30-minute-collaboration-call

#FaithInBusiness #TrustGod #CallingAndPurpose #ChristianEntrepreneur#Obedience #LeadershipJourney #HeatUpYourRetreats #WomenOfFaith

What happens when everything you built your identity on… disappears?

In this powerful episode of Heat Up Your Retreats, I sit down with Marques Ogden — former NFL athlete, keynote speaker, business coach, and host of the top 1% podcast Get Authentic with Marques Ogden — to talk about success, failure, identity, and what it really takes to rebuild your life and career.

Marques shares his incredible story of going from a multi-million dollar NFL career to losing everything in just 90 days — and how that season forced him to confront the difference between who he was and what he did.

This is an honest, grounded conversation about:

• Why your title is not your identity
• What failure teaches us about accountability and leadership
• How to rebuild after losing everything
• Why real success starts with ownership, not excuses
• The mindset shift required to grow in business and life
• And what it means to lead with character, humility, and authenticity

Marques also shares insights from his work as a corporate consultant and business coach, helping leaders and organizations navigate change, innovation, and growth — especially in seasons of transition.

This episode is for:

• Entrepreneurs and leaders who are in a rebuild season
• Anyone who’s ever tied their worth to their achievements
• People who know they’re meant for more, but need a new foundation
• Coaches, speakers, and retreat leaders who want to lead with depth and integrity

If you’ve ever:

• Lost something that defined you
• Had to start over
• Or felt the call to redefine what success really means

…this conversation will meet you right where you are.

🔥 Connect with Marques Ogden

Facebook: https://facebook.com/marques.s.ogden

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marquesogden/

🎙️ Podcast: Get Authentic with Marques Ogden

🌍 Want to Host a Retreat or Transformational Experience?

If you’re a coach, speaker, or leader who feels called to create deeper impact through retreats or experiences, I’d love to support you.

👉 Book a collaboration call here:

https://calendar.heatupyourretreats.com/30-minute-collaboration-call

#MarquesOgden #RedefiningSuccess #LeadershipDevelopment #EntrepreneurMindset #Reinvention #Accountability #Identity #BusinessLeadership #HeatUpYourRetreats

In this deeply honest and powerful episode of Heat Up Your Retreats, I sit down with Jim Burgoon, founder of Lead with Jim, to talk about leadership, identity, healing from trauma, and what it really means to lead from a place of authenticity.

Jim shares his personal story of growing up in constant struggle, walking through trauma, and being diagnosed with complex PTSD — and how, for much of his life, his voice was silenced. Not just ignored… but actively taken from him. Through his journey of faith, healing, and growth, Jim discovered that one of the biggest battles most people are fighting isn’t a lack of skill or knowledge — it’s a loss of identity and confidence.

In this conversation, we talk about:

• Why so many people feel like imposters in their own lives and leadership
• How trauma, fear, and past experiences silence our voice
• What it takes to find your voice again
• Why people are craving permission to be who God actually created them to be
• How real leadership starts from healing, not performance
• And what this means for coaches, pastors, retreat leaders, and anyone who is called to lead others

This episode is for:

• Leaders who feel stuck, small, or unsure of themselves
• People who know they’re called to more but feel muted
• Anyone who has been shaped by hard seasons and is ready to step into their voice again

Jim doesn’t just teach leadership — he lives it from a place of deep healing, faith, and honesty.

If you’ve ever felt like:

• You’re living as a version of yourself that isn’t really you
• You’re afraid to fully show up or speak up
• Or you’re leading while still carrying unhealed wounds

…this conversation will meet you right where you are.

🔥 Connect with Jim Burgoon

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🌍 Want to Host a Retreat That Changes Lives?

If you’re a coach, pastor, or leader who feels called to create transformational experiences through retreats, I’d love to support you.

👉 Book a collaboration call here: https://calendar.heatupyourretreats.com/30-minute-collaboration-call

What if the challenges we’re facing—personally and collectively—aren’t signs of failure, but invitations into death, rebirth, and deeper remembrance?

In this powerful episode of Heat Up Your Retreats, I sit down with Emily Atlantis Wolf, also known as The Dragon Medicine Woman, for a conversation that weaves together healing, sisterhood, ancient wisdom, and the role women are playing in midwifing a new world.

Emily’s journey spans worlds—from growing up on a one-lane dirt road in rural Ohio, to earning a degree in civil engineering, to becoming a 15-time Amazon #1 bestselling author, ordained shamanic minister, and master breathwork facilitator. Guided by the lineage of the Seneca Wolf Clan and informed by both science and spirit, Emily brings a grounded yet mystical perspective to healing and leadership.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why seeds are planted in the darkness
• The natural cycles of death and rebirth we’re experiencing individually and globally
• How women rise together through sisterhood instead of competition
• What Dragon Medicine teaches us about truth, courage, and embodiment
• Why healing ourselves is inseparable from healing Mother Earth
• How retreat leaders, healers, and guides can hold space in uncertain times

This conversation is for women who feel the call to lead differently…

For those who know the old ways are falling away…

And for anyone who senses that something sacred is being born—even in the dark.

✨ Together, we rise.

✨ Together, we remember.

✨ Together, we light each other’s candles.

🔥 Connect with Emily Atlantis Wolf

🌐 Website: https://www.atlantiswolf.com

📅 Schedule a session: https://BookwithAtlantis.as.me/

📸 Instagram: @DragonMedicineWoman

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-atlantis-wolf

🌍 Ready to Host a Retreat That Changes Lives?

If you’re a coach, healer, or leader feeling called to host a retreat—but don’t know where to start—I’d love to support you.

👉 Book a collaboration call here:

https://calendar.heatupyourretreats.com/30-minute-collaboration-call

Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to Heat Up Your Retreats

02:10 – Emily’s early life & remembering other worlds

06:45 – From engineering to spiritual leadership

11:30 – What Dragon Medicine really means

17:40 – Seeds planted in darkness

23:55 – Death, rebirth, and the feminine cycle

31:10 – Sisterhood vs competition

38:20 – Healing ourselves & healing the Earth

44:30 – Holding space as a retreat leader

50:00 – Final reflections & rising together

#DragonMedicineWoman #FeminineLeadership #WomenRising #SacredSisterhood #HealingJourney #RetreatLeaders #DivineFeminine #HeatUpYourRetreats

In this episode of Heat Up Your Retreats, I’m joined by Tina BE, an intuitive communication coach who helps heart-centered leaders move beyond performance and into presence.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that confident communication doesn’t come from forcing your voice, memorizing scripts, or performing for approval — it comes from learning how to listen to your body, regulate your nervous system, and speak from a place of alignment.

Tina shares her journey, her approach to embodied communication, and what leaders need to understand if they want their voice to truly resonate — whether they’re speaking on stage, leading a retreat, or showing up online. This episode is especially meaningful for leaders who feel exhausted by visibility or disconnected from how they sound when they speak.

What We Talk About in This Episode

• Why confidence doesn’t come from performance
• The difference between speaking at people and resonating with them
• How the body, breath, and nervous system affect communication
• What it means to lead from presence instead of pressure
• Why authenticity creates deeper trust than polish
• How embodied communication supports retreat leaders, speakers, and entrepreneurs

Key Takeaways for Leaders

• Presence creates more impact than perfection
• Regulating your nervous system changes how your message lands
• Confidence is embodied — not memorized
• You don’t need to sound like anyone else to be effective
• When leaders stop performing, people feel safer to connect

Episode Timestamps

• 00:00 – Welcome to Heat Up Your Retreats 01:05 – Introducing Tina BE and her work
• 03:10 – Why performance blocks true confidence
• 06:40 – Embodied communication and nervous system regulation
• 10:15 – Speaking from presence instead of pressure
• 14:30 – Why authenticity resonates more than polish
• 18:20 – Lessons for retreat leaders and speakers
• 22:00 – Final reflections and encouragement

Why This Conversation Matters

Many leaders know what they want to say — but struggle with how they say it. This episode reframes communication as an embodied experience, not a performance, and offers a new way forward for anyone who feels called to speak, lead, or host transformational experiences.

Ready to Lead With Presence?

If this episode stirred something in you and you’re feeling called to lead, host, or create experiences that truly transform people — you don’t have to do it alone.

📩 Email me: Amanda@AcrossTheHorizonTravel.com Subject line: Strategy Session

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Until next time — Keep dreaming big, keep planning bold, and keep heating up your retreats. 🔥