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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Such a great story - thanks for sharing.
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Looks like an amazing experience....what inspiring ideas!
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The conference looks like so much fun!
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aw, i'm sure you did a great job :) that looks like a lovely location to have a retreat!
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Wow, what a fun time Beautiful setting.
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I would love to go to an event like that. I'm sure you did a great job. Everything looks just lovely!
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Looks like an incredible experience!
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Sounds interesting, and your shoes are just awesome.
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Sounds like it was a great conference.
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I love the pictures of the show ! I want your shoes !
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It sounds fun!
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Thanks for sharing! Sounds like a wonderful experience!
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Wow ,it sounds wonderful!! I have checked both of these women's websites , thanks for sharing with us :)
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looks like a wonderful experience... to be around so much craftiness :) thanks for the chance at a giveaway!
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Thanks for sharing. Look like an incredible event and I love your shoes!
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Just reading this is like a pep talk! How awesome to spend a few days with such positive energy! Thanks for the post ;)
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That looks like fun, and I'm glad it was such a positive experience! I love that you spread some scrapbooking joy while you were there! :)
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Great conference and looks like so much fun! Great photos too!
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So so cute! I definitely understand trying to teach people scrapbooking. It's sort of odd because it's so normal to me now to use clear stamps, etc.
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The conference looks so amazing! Its always so wonderful to learn about other creatives creating their own paths and being so successful!
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