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The Building of My Community Through Soulcial Suite's inaugural retreat

Jan 17, 2025

If there's a thing I've learned while operating Soulcial Suite, it's that creatives flourish best within a group that truly exists for them. The highs and lows, the inside jokes that are niche and jokes in general "Why is Instagram cause this to us? !" Vent sessions -- it's all a hit
  different when you're in the with people who know.

The feeling of belonging to a group was the reason for the Soulcial Suite retreat, and it proved to be a great big success.
  This was a moment which strengthened the bonds of our community in ways I never could have imagined.
  It was how our first retreat helped us to get closer together, established lifelong bonds and
  Our mission was renewed.

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What's the purpose behind a retreat? Because creators need real-life connection

Soulcial Suite was built on the concept of connections and sharing information.
  There's a limit to what you can do with screens. I was amazed at how hard everyone was
  They were doing, the sum they paid to the group was a sham, as was the sum they were burning
   out. It was an best time to take a step back of the screen and actually
  Enjoy quality time together and spend time together. I was looking for an area where we could
  Recharge, think, and learn.

My goal was to create an environment that made everyone feel loved and appreciated.
  They were supported and able to discover new methods that they could learn from, and where there was a sense of co-operation
   natural. It should be an experience that made the participants be able to remember (and me) what made us
  The journey began at the beginning.

The retreat's design: creating an event that's planned

When I began planning for the event, I realised that the workshop shouldn't be just an assortment of workshops that I could toss around
   together. We should spend our time (and in the real world, effort) to this cause, we should be doing it
  required to be meaningful. I spent weeks planning each day, every task,
  Be sure it was for a reason. The process of selecting the place--a huge bright,
  Contemporary Airbnb in my home city of Charlotte, NC--to structuring the agenda
  everything was chosen to spark those "a-ha!" moment and inspire true
   connection.
  The weekend started by attending an art class led by SkillPop that was as an
  Fantastic way to break the ice and to uncover the cause of why we do what is amazing to break through the ice, and find out the reason
   do. Then, every programme builds on the one before it, covering all aspects of Human

Design for Business and Unique Value Propositions to work on exercises focusing on
  producing B-Roll content as well as the creation of brand-new photographs.

The key moments that brought us closer

If you're part one of the communities like the one we have, cooperation and sharing knowledge is essential.
  So, I devised sessions where participants were allowed to talk openly about their challenges
  to think of and come up with. These moments weren't just "networking" and came up with solutions.
  They were all about allowing one another to present themselves as genuine human beings, flawed. The
  discussions we had on finding our voice in the face of defeat, and then the joy of celebrating
  They were precisely the kind of conversations I'd always wanted to have. Soulcial Suite
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Some of our most memorable elements was the tiny moment as we were just beginning to become
   friends. Then, on evening of the retreat on Saturday everyone gathered in our "Suite
  Retreat" Hoodies. I donated to the pajama pants and hoodies, as well as cooked s'mores on them.
   fire. Here, members were free to chat, connect and have fun. Remember to
  Let me tell you, seeing people smile was the only motivation I needed to
  Keep pushing to improve this community.

Real-life impact How the retreat changed the lives of our participants

The power of face-to-face interaction hit us all hard. Some creators mentioned to me they'd
  They discovered people they could connect with, that truly understood their
   struggles. In one of our testimonials one of our guests told us:

"I found myself making lifelong friends and discovering more about me along my journey."

Talk about tear-jerking

They stayed in touch long after the weekend retreat. The participants have also been
  working together on projects, helping one another through difficult times, and lifting each
  Other people are also working towards. There's a new energy and the feeling of an unending purpose.
  the community, and it's all thanks to the depth of connection we discovered at
   retreat.

The impact of the retreat on Soulcial Suite's development

Beyond personal growth and new friendships created, this retreat was a great experience.
  It was the foundation that was reinforced by Soulcial Suite as a community. All members were present
  Active and back with more commitment to supporting one another and be more involved
  in their individual paths. The ripple effect can be felt. Conversations after retreats have become more rich, our community feels stronger and, frankly it's just better.
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The retreat has sparked fresh ideas regarding the possibilities for what Soulcial Suite could become. We've
  Already preparing the next retreat we will be having in June 2025. We're now looking into how we could
  Continue to build on the momentum. More workshops, more opportunities to meet,
  Yes, there will be more retreats.

What lessons have been learned and what's coming up for Soulcial Suite

There's no doubt that there's the chance to make improvements. The lessons I've learned through hosting
  This first retreat, I'm going to keep some things in mind for my subsequent retreat (like making sure you're prepared).
  Plenty of nutritious food choices rather than slumber party foods ).

Going forward, my goal is to continue investing on my personal experiences.
  Nothing can strengthen a community more as spending time with people in real daily.
  Now that I've realized the possibilities, I'm more motivated than ever to be a positive influence.
  other meaningful occasions for Soulcial Suite.

The power of face-to-face interaction

Hosting this retreat reminded me of a fundamental aspect of our real-life connection.
  The key is to create an active and vibrant community. Creatives have the opportunity to work in a space to work from, they are
  In a group, be open to sharing and grow when it's magic. To anyone who wishes to discuss their ideas to grow and improve.
  for building a for the development of a. and I cannot recommend events that are held in person enough. They're worth it
  every bit of effort and every bit of effort and. Soulcial Suite is stronger than ever due to
  it, and I couldn't be more pleased with our progress together.

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