After a near-death experience at 27, Evan Jones discovered a profound truth: life is too precious to live inside a box of other people’s limitations.

Now known as The Bucket List Specialist, Evan shares raw insights about transforming personal struggles into a mission of inspiring others.

Explore why your mindset determines everything, how embracing discomfort leads to growth, and why staying connected to your inner child might be the key to living authentically. This conversation serves as a powerful reminder that it's never too late to start living the life you've always imagined.

#personalgrowth #bucketlist #mindsetshift #authenticity #transformationaltravel #personaldevelopment #inspiration #consciousness #mindfulness #yolo #travel

00:00 Manifest Your Dreams
00:53 Evan Jones: The Bucket List Specialist
04:52 The Power of Writing Down Goals
10:01 Overcoming Mental Limitations
30:47 The Power of Delayed Gratification
34:26 Mindset and Discipline
36:58 Embracing Life's Uncertainties
40:26 Living Your Bucket List

About the Guest:
Evan Jones' life changed dramatically 13 years ago when a stroke and emergency heart surgery left him with hours to live. That experience sparked a personal transformation that led him to become The Bucket List Specialist.

Recently returned from two months in Thailand, where he lived with monks and received traditional Sak Yant tattoos, Evan combines street wisdom with spiritual insights to help others break free from self-imposed limitations and embrace life's possibilities.

About RetreatHelp:
RetreatHelp is an end-to-end business consulting and marketing systems provider with a mission to simplify the business of retreats, helping conscious leaders sell out their events faster, increase revenue, and have a greater impact with less stress.

We specialize in helping retreat leaders and conscious business owners streamline and scale their businesses through our comprehensive Four Pillar System: marketing, sales, technical systems, and business operations. Using cutting-edge technology, AI integration, and automated solutions, RetreatHelp enables retreat facilitators to focus on creating transformative experiences while reducing manual workload.

Guest Links:
✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebucketlistspecialist/
✦ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evan.jones.3382

Podcast links:
✦ Website: https://retreathelp.com/podcast
✦ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64GwMQE2QPLqDE9fFxIFR2
✦ ApplePodcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-complete-retreat-podcast/id1784541260
✦ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetreatHelp

Additional links:
✦ Website: https://retreathelp.com/
✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retreat.help/
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In this candid conversation, Courtney Close shares her unlikely journey from organizing underground ceremonies to founding one of the largest public ayahuasca churches in America.

Learn how Hummingbird Church evolved from small gatherings to hosting thousands of participants, all while maintaining unwavering commitments to safety and indigenous traditions.

Discover crucial insights about facilitator burnout, sustainable business practices, and the importance of proper screening and safety protocols in the plant medicine space.

#PlantMedicine #Ayahuasca #SpiritualGrowth #Healing #PersonalDevelopment #Retreat #RetreatBusiness #TransformationalExperiences

Timestamps:
00:00 Courtney Close Intro
02:27 Courtney's Journey and Hummingbird Church
06:41 Safety and Legal Considerations
09:41 Financial Sustainability and Scholarships
12:35 Integration and Community Building
15:35 Lessons Learned and Future Plans
35:39 Practical Safety Measures
39:53 The Growing Demand for Ayahuasca Ceremonies
40:42 Personal Burnout and the Importance of Integration
42:55 The Value of Facilitators and Fair Compensation
46:37 The Necessity of Self-Care in Healing Work
57:48 Sobriety and Simple Living as Healing Tools
01:07:58 Final Thoughts

About the Guest:
Courtney Close is the founder of Hummingbird Church, one of the largest publicly visible ayahuasca churches in America.

With experience spanning hundreds of Ayahuasca ceremonies, she's pioneered safety protocols and legal frameworks that have helped transform underground ceremonies into legitimate spiritual practices.

Her work focuses on creating safe, accessible spaces for healing while honoring indigenous traditions and supporting medicine carriers from various lineages.

About RetreatHelp:
RetreatHelp is an end-to-end business consulting and marketing systems provider with a mission to simplify the business of retreats, helping conscious leaders sell out their events faster, increase revenue, and have a greater impact with less stress.

We specialize in helping retreat leaders and conscious business owners streamline and scale their businesses through our comprehensive Four Pillar System: marketing, sales, technical systems, and business operations. Using cutting-edge technology, AI integration, and automated solutions, RetreatHelp enables retreat facilitators to focus on creating transformative experiences while reducing manual workload.

Guest Links:
✦ Main Website: https://hummingbirdchurch.com/
✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hummingbird_church/
✦ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hummingbirdchurch/
✦ Email: info@hummingbirdchurch.com

Podcast links:
✦ Website: https://retreathelp.com/podcast
✦ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64GwMQE2QPLqDE9fFxIFR2
✦ ApplePodcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-complete-retreat-podcast/id1784541260
✦ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetreatHelp

Additional links:
✦ Website: https://retreathelp.com/
✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retreat_help/
✦ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1462938347760779
✦ RetreatHelp Private Community: https://community.retreathelp.com/login

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Discover how to align spiritual growth with business success in this powerful conversation with marketing expert John Daniels. Learn the three crucial phases of scaling a conscious business: from mastering sales conversations to building systems that create freedom.

John reveals why "doing good and making money" isn't just possible - it's essential for transformational leaders. Get actionable insights on overcoming limiting beliefs around money while staying true to your mission of serving others.

#RetreatBusiness #ConsciousEntrepreneur #SpiritualBusiness #BusinessGrowth #MarketingStrategy #Marketing #WellnessIndustry #BusinessCoaching #SalesTraining #LightWorker

About the Guest:
John Daniels is a marketing strategist who specializes in helping coaches, healers, and transformational leaders scale their impact while maintaining authenticity. Through his marketing agency, he helps conscious entrepreneurs get clear on their message and monetize their mission.

His unique approach bridges spirituality and business strategy, developed through years of working with funded tech startups and spiritual entrepreneurs. John's framework of the "Three Summits of Impact Mountain" provides a clear roadmap for conscious business growth.

About RetreatHelp:
RetreatHelp is an end-to-end business consulting and marketing systems provider with a mission to simplify the business of retreats, helping conscious leaders sell out their events faster, increase revenue, and have a greater impact with less stress.

We specialize in helping retreat leaders and conscious business owners streamline and scale their businesses through our comprehensive Four Pillar System: marketing, sales, technical systems, and business operations. Using cutting-edge technology, AI integration, and automated solutions, RetreatHelp enables retreat facilitators to focus on creating transformative experiences while reducing manual workload.

Guest Links:
✦ Website: www.theleanmarketer.co.uk
✦ Website: https://connectedimpact.online/
✦ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-daniels/

Podcast links:
✦ Website: https://retreathelp.com/podcast
✦ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64GwMQE2QPLqDE9fFxIFR2
✦ ApplePodcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-complete-retreat-podcast/id1784541260
✦ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetreatHelp

Additional links:
✦ Website: https://retreathelp.com/
✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retreat_help/
✦ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1462938347760779
✦ RetreatHelp Private Community: https://community.retreathelp.com/login

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In this first episode of The Complete Retreat Podcast, I sit down with my co-founder Jarrod to share our story.

We talk about how we went from burning out in corporate jobs to finding healing through retreats, and eventually creating RetreatHelp.

If you're curious about the people behind RetreatHelp or wondering how two guys from completely different backgrounds ended up helping retreat leaders build thriving businesses, this episode is for you.

We get real about our struggles, breakthroughs, and why we're so passionate about the retreat industry.

Visit https://retreathelp.com/discovery-call to schedule a call with us!

#entrepreneur #wellnesstourism #transformationalretreat #consciousbusiness #podcast #retreatbusiness #businesscoach #businessgrowth

01:08 Meet the Co-Founders: Jarrod Allen and Host
04:53 Jarrod's First Retreat Experience
07:15 Ian's First Retreat Experience
12:29 The Impact of Retreats on Personal Growth
14:54 The Growing Retreat Industry
24:36 The Future of Retreats and Wellness Tourism
33:36 A Transformative Experience in Sonora
35:43 The Power of Community
37:04 Ian's Diverse Retreat Experiences
43:20 From Car Sales to Ayahuasca
52:09 A Journey Through the Cannabis Industry
54:44 Building RetreatHelp

About RetreatHelp:
RetreatHelp is an end-to-end business consulting and marketing systems provider with a mission to simplify the business of retreats, helping conscious leaders sell out their events faster, increase revenue, and have a greater impact with less stress.

We specialize in helping retreat leaders and conscious business owners streamline and scale their businesses through our comprehensive Four Pillar System: marketing, sales, technical systems, and business operations. Using cutting-edge technology, AI integration, and automated solutions, RetreatHelp enables retreat facilitators to focus on creating transformative experiences while reducing manual workload.

Additional links:
✦ Website: https://retreathelp.com/
✦ Podcast Website: https://retreathelp.com/podcast
✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retreat_help/
✦ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1462938347760779
✦ RH Private Community: https://community.retreathelp.com/login