Inspired Conference | Samantha Shepard
Tags:During my research, I came across a conference called Inspired. The retreat style conference for creative entrepreneurs is run by Nashville wedding planner, Amber Housley. Intrigued by both the topics and the setting, I reached out to Amber with an offer to help in any way I could. I was prepared to have her ask me to stuff goodie bags or even donate a giveaway. I was not prepared for Amber to ask me to speak about the Studio Calico story.
The conference was a 4 day retreat in the beautiful hills of Tennessee, just outside Nashville. Designed to attract creative entrepreneurs, the small size and rustic setting was the perfect way for women to step away from their busy lives and strategize about their businesses.
I wanted to share a few highlights and a lot of pictures. Plus, of course, a small giveaway from me.
All of the photos in this post were shot by the incredibly talented Callie Pitts of Nancy Ray Photography.
At the close of the conference, I was so sad to say goodbye to all the women. I did not do the event justice. It was incredible. Every single detail was carefully planned and executed by the talented team of Amber Housley. I am considering having a party just so I can make Amber plan it. She worked incredibly hard, and at the end of the day, I witnessed each woman walk away invigorated and inspired to conquer the world.
As promised, here's my GIVEAWAY:
I have a tote bag full of things from the conference. Comment below and we’ll select one lucky winner this week and announce it on Friday.
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What a beautiful retreat... because of the locations, the girls and the fun! Lucky you!! :)
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The photos were beautiful! Really enjoyed the blog post!
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I loved reading about this! And I gotta say.. I need to check out those shoes now, they're so pretty! :)
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Wow! Those photos are fantastic! It was so nice to read this post... and yeah, I still have the confetti bag, it's a little reminder for my first month of subscriber
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I want to go - and I don't even have a business!! Lol!!
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Sounds like it was an amazing place of growth, friendship and laughter! I have heard of this conference - thanks for sharing
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What a great story. Thanks for sharing.
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Awesome post! Thank you for sharing your adventure:)
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What a fun time! I wish I was able to go!!! I think it would be so cool for SC to invite some of these gals to guest design or guest curate some of our kits. What amazing talent!!!
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Thank you, it was beautiful.
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I loved reading through this and enjoying all of the photos - it sounds like a really inspiring time. Thank you for sharing!
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I loved reading this story. So inspiring!
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Looks like such an amazing retreat!! Thanks for the chance!
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This looked like so much fun! Love the shoes!
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I wish we had something like that in the UK it sounds like lots of fun and a great way of meeting lots of fab ladies.
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sounds amazing-thanks for sharing it all with us!
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I love hearing about conferences like this -- so inspiring!
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What a great retreat and business conference rolled into one!!
I can get excited about women entrepeneurship as well, so this topic is dear to me...
Now i wonder what all is in that tote bag of yours.... :-)
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What a cool experience!
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I recently found her site online and it looked amazing! Thanks for sharing your experience and some of your goodies!
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