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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Ah! I'm so proud of you! (and you look super cute too!) :)
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sounds great!
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Looks like a great event :)
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Sounds like a great event. Congratulations on the great conference.
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Wow, I bet that was really inspiring to attend. Kudos.
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It looks like an amazing event! Funny to remember we were all beginner crafters at one point. Would love to win a tote bag of goodies (who wouldn't?)
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I want to go be inspired. I hope you recorded it! I know I would love something like that to listen to in the morning to remind me why Im getting out of my pj's! Is it a yearly gathering?
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Thanks for sharing; what a wonderful opportunity to gather with other women in a beautiful place and inspire each other's creativity.
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Wow, that looks like it was tons of fun, it's really nice to see woman succeeding more and more every day!
P.S. that place looks so inspiring :)
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Would love to have been there!
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Sounds like a wonderful and inspiring event!
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Sounds like a fabulous event. Glad you had a wonderful time!
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What an interesting event! Thank you for sharing it with all of us!
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That looks like an amazing event! It's lovely to be surrounded by creative thinkers. Thanks for sharing.
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Great to read about your experience, thanks for sharing!
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Thanks for sharing about this interesting conference! I love looking at the amazing photos!
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Thank you for sharing your experience, I'm trying to start my own business and found your story very inspiring. Also thank you for introducing me to May Designs and their journals, I am hooked.
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What an interesting experience! Thanks for sharing.
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This sounds like such an inspiring conference!! I would love to attend something like this one day!
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It must have been such an inspiring event!! Thanks for sharing your experience, would love to attend a retreat like that, maybe one day!
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