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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I felt inspired just reading your post without even going to the actual conference.
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Thanks for telling your story! This conference sounds awesome! Thanks for the chance to win!
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What a beautiful opportunity for a retreat. Thanks for sharing. I certainly feel inspired.
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What a beautiful experience! Sounds like a retreat we should all strive to join :)
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This sounds like so much fun!
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So glad to hear that events like this are going on! Thanks for the giveaway!
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What a wonderful conference! I need some of those Tieks!!!
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Wow this looks fantastic. And can I just say, I remember the days before you joined the SC team @samanthas and I have to say I think that making you a permanent addition has been one of the best moves April & the team have made. I also love how you bring stories like this to us so that we can feel closer to the company. Awesome, just awesome.
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Sounds like such a wonderful experience! I, too, am passionate about women breaking down barriers in many different arenas, whether it be entrepreneurship, science and engineering, etc.
I also agree with CatB22, that making you an addition to the team was one of the best moves has Studio Calico has made, please keep these stories coming!
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Looks like an awesome event!
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Wow! Looks like such an amazing event! Thanks for sharing.
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Sounds like a GREAT experience!!!!!
And thanks for the chance to win!!
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The conference looks and sounds like it was a lot of fun! I bet you did just fine teaching your craft session!
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What a beautiful place for a conference. I bet your speech was amazing!
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Looks like a lot of fun! Thanks for sharing.
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Sounds exciting! Thanks for sharing.
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I loved reading this. Thank you for reporting back to us! I would love to win!
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This looks like it was amazing! I hope to attend something like this one day. :) Congratulations on being asked to speak!
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Thanks for sharing, Samantha. Sounds like such an amazing conference - wish we had one like that here!
P.S. Love the shoes - super cute!
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That sounds so lovely. Thanks for sharing!
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