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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Cute photos! Took me back to think about some of my firsts with scrapbooking, such fun!
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Thanks for sharing! What a great setting for this conference. Being a small business owner, I know how important it is to step away and just chill, reflect, and connect with other like minded entrepreneurs. This would have been a great conference to participate! (The crafting couldn't hurt, either!!)
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Looks like an amazing event!
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Wow! Sounds like an amazing event! Congratulations and thanks for sharing. :)
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I sure would like to attend a conference like that! Thanks for sharing your experience, it has motivated me to do something creative.
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Wow, what an amazing event - thanks for sharing your experience!
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Oh, what a wonderful event! Wonderful place and a great group of friends, what could be better)
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Looks like a beautiful spot and fun event! :)
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Looks wonderful. Thanks for sharing all the details!
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Seriously sounds like a wonderful, creative, inspiring event. Thanks so much for sharing!!!
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Looks like such a fun conference! Thanks for sharing (:
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This looks so lovely! And isn't life so much better with clear stamps?!
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What an awesome experience Sam. I am definitely not an entrepreneur but I am sure there was much to learn. Thanks for telling us about it.
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It looks very interesting and wonderful. Thanks for sharing this with us.
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What a beautiful location and such an awesome opportunity to attend this conference!
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Looks like a fabulous opportunity and in such an amazing location!
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Wow! Sounds like a great conference!
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Its seams, its always fun to introduce others to scrapbooking!
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I get fearful of moving forward. And I like reading about women who work beside that fear anyway.
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what a beautiful setting for a retreat! and I am inspired by your passion!
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