November 13–15, 2025 | Kimpton Aertson, Nashville, TN
Ignite Your Boldest Self
An experiential retreat to unlock the essence of your truth and know the courage of your own heart.
You’ve checked all the boxes
But in the quiet moments, you know something is missing.
You’ve become the person people can count on.
Dependable. Capable. Achievement-oriented.
And now, here you are, searching for something more…
More purposeful, more meaningful, more fulfilling, more alive, more in alignment with your deepest self.
On the surface, you’ve built a life others would call “success.” You’ve climbed the ladder, built the business, or created a life that makes everyone around you happy.
You long to let go of what’s expected and step into what’s true.
You long to stop pretending everything is fine.
You long to stop holding your true self back in favor of the persona you’ve carefully built.
You long to feel like yourself again. If you can even remember who that is.
The hidden belief
Here’s the lie many of us have been taught:
If you reveal your real self, you’ll lose connection.
But here’s the truth I’ve discovered:
Your boldest self is the pathway to the belonging you secretly crave.
I N T R O D U C I N G T H E
Ignite Your Boldest Self Retreat
This retreat is about rediscovering the parts of you you’ve tucked away, so you can stop hiding, stop performing, and finally come home to yourself.
Over 3 days together in Nashville, you’ll uncover the perfectly logical reasons you’ve been holding yourself back and you’ll meet the bold version of yourself that’s been waiting for you to remember.
Imagine yourself with me in Nashville…
Rediscovering your truth and your voice, not just what’s expected of you
Living with courage and boldness in your work, relationships, and life
Feeling lighter, more confident, and more at peace
Connecting deeply with like-minded people who see you for who you truly are
Allowing yourself the time and space to breathe, reflect, and realign
What we’ll do together
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Day 1: Coming Home Together
We’ll experientially explore what it means to “come home” — noticing where we still chase external validation and learning to love that part of us. Through sacred sound and guided practices, we’ll open space in our bodies for our deepest desires to emerge.
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Day 2: Awakening Courage
We’ll shift from disconnection into courage. In real time, you’ll speak what is true for you and expand your vision. Sharing in sacred community becomes the first bold step toward bringing that vision to life.
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Day 3: Embodying Boldness
This isn’t about dreaming — it’s about embodying. On Day 3, you’ll declare what’s new and identify 1–3 soul-aligned steps that plant you firmly on your new path. You’ll leave with an inspired action roadmap that feels alive and real.
By the end of our time together, you will…
✔ Discover how to align your time and energy with what matters most, instead of what matters to everyone else
✔ Release the fears and old patterns that have kept you from fully showing up as yourself
✔ Cultivate deeper self-compassion so you can move forward with courage, grace, and ease
✔ Feel a renewed sense of belonging, first within yourself, then in how you connect with others
✔ Ignite a boldness that shines as the light of your deepest self, fully aligned and fully alive
Retreat Details
📅 November 13–15, 2025
📍 Kimpton Aertson Hotel, Nashville, TN
💲 $2,497
Come ready to exhale, connect, and step fully into this experience. We’ll gather in an intimate space, designed to support you as you ignite your boldest self.
Plan to arrive on Nov 12 so you can settle-in before we begin. We’ll finish late afternoon on Nov 15 (…and you may choose to stay an extra night in Nashville to let it all integrate).
Includes: full retreat program, daily lunch, and curated community experiences.
Hotel accommodations and breakfast/dinner are on your own.
Is this for you?
This retreat is for you if you:
Feel like you’ve been on autopilot, doing what’s expected instead of what feels true
Find yourself stuck in the cycle of proving, performing, pleasing, and perfecting
Crave the freedom of truly belonging to yourself
Long to reclaim your voice and live in alignment with your deepest self
Are both scared and ready to ignite your boldest self, the light within you that’s ready to shine bright
This retreat is not for you if you:
Want to keep seeking others’ approval instead of trusting yourself
Prefer surface change instead of deeper transformation
Would rather stay guarded than practice vulnerability in a safe, supportive environment
Like the safety of settling over the courage of becoming your boldest self
Frequently Asked Questions
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Nashville is creative, vibrant, and accessible — the perfect backdrop for bold transformation.
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Not at all. Leadership shows up in many forms: in families, friendships, communities, workplaces, and in how we lead ourselves. If you’re longing to reconnect with and ignite your deepest self, you belong here.
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We’ll spend time in guided sessions, journaling, meaningful conversations, and quiet reflection. There’s a natural rhythm of going inward and then connecting with others. You’ll have spaciousness as well as support.
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Check-in at the Kimpton Aertson Hotel is 4:00 p.m. and check-out at 11:00 a.m. The retreat officially begins at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, Nov 13 and closes by 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, Nov 15.
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Comfortable clothes (layers recommended) and an open heart.
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$2,497
Includes a delicious lunch on each of the three retreat days and curated group activities.
Does not include hotel accommodations, breakfast, or dinner. -
Thoughtfully prepared lunches are included on retreat days. There will be options for dietary preferences, and Nashville’s wonderful restaurants are also just steps away if you’d like to explore.
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You can reach out to the Kimpton Aertson through their website or by calling them directly at (615) 340-6376.
Their location is 2021 Broadway, Nashville.
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Yes, it’s a warm and friendly environment. Every participant comes with similar longings and a few nerves, too. Every time I’ve guided a group through this bold, transformative work, a safe and sacred space emerges, one where courage and belonging naturally take root.
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Many people attend on their own. You’ll be welcomed right from the start, and by the end of our time together, you’ll feel like you’ve known the group much longer than just a couple of days.
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We understand that life can be unpredictable and plans sometimes change. Because your registration secures event space, meals, and materials reserved specifically for you, all payments are nonrefundable. You may transfer your registration to another participant if notified by Oct 13, 2025.
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Reach out to Cindy HERE.
Hello & Welcome
I’m Cindy Gardner, your retreat host.
I know what it’s like to hide my deepest self, to people-please, and to bend under the weight of others’ expectations for fear of judgment, rejection, and not belonging. Over time, I began to doubt my own abilities and second-guess what I knew to be true. I piled on so many layers that I became almost unrecognizable, until I could no longer ignore the quiet voice calling me back home to myself.
Through my personal and professional journey, I’ve discovered that leadership takes many forms, whether it’s leading a business, a team, a family, a community, or even oneself. Yet along the way, we may feel a relentless pressure to hide parts of ourselves in order to fit in.
What we need isn’t fixing or changing who we are, but the chance to set down the weight of fitting in so we can be who we are. That’s what Ignite Your Boldest Self is all about: creating the space to peel back the layers, to uncover the self that’s always been there, and to let it breathe free. And here’s the beautiful part: the spark that fuels boldness doesn’t come from striving or proving, but from self-compassion, grace, and the grounded confidence that grows when you finally belong to yourself.
