Heat Up Your Retreats with Amanda Hietter

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Are you a coach, speaker, pastor, or leader who dreams of hosting transformational retreats—but feel overwhelmed by the planning? ✨ On Heat Up Your Retreats, host Amanda Hietter—CEO of Across the Horizon Travel and international retreat strategist—pulls back the curtain on everything you need to create unforgettable retreats. From finding the perfect destination to pricing, marketing, and filling your events, Amanda shares practical strategies, inspiring stories, and insider travel tips to help you bring your vision to life. Each week, you’ll hear real talk on faith, business, and travel, plus interviews with leaders who are growing their impact through retreats. Whether you’re hosting your first retreat or leveling up your next one, this podcast will give you the tools and confidence to design experiences that change lives (including your own). 🔥 Dream it. Plan it. Fill it. Host it. Your retreat starts here.

  1. Why Money Stress Is Keeping You Stuck — Building Financial Confidence with Dave Jacobson

    Jun 23

    Why Money Stress Is Keeping You Stuck — Building Financial Confidence with Dave Jacobson

    Episode Title: Money, Mindset, and Retreats with Dave Jacobson Guest: Dave Jacobson, Founder of Coach Connections and Accountable Network Episode Description: Money stress can quietly hold back your calling, your business, and your next retreat. In this episode of Heat Up Your Retreats, Amanda Heater sits down with Dave Jacobson, a nationally recognized personal finance expert and founder of Coach Connections and Accountable Network. Dave has helped more than 2,500 clients build wealth, create financial clarity, and develop healthier habits around money. This conversation goes beyond budgets and numbers. Amanda and Dave talk about the behavior, mindset, accountability, and emotional blocks that shape how people handle money. For coaches, speakers, and retreat leaders, this episode is a powerful reminder that financial confidence is not just about knowing what to do. It is about understanding what is getting in the way and taking the next aligned step. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why people often know what to do financially but still struggle to follow throughHow money stress can limit your ability to grow your business or host retreatsWhy behavior and mindset matter more than simply having the right tool or budgetHow accountability helps people stay committed when motivation fadesWhy shame and overwhelm around money are more common than most people realizeHow retreat leaders can get creative, negotiate, and move forward without relying on debtWhy money conversations should start earlier with children and teenagersHow Dave’s financial education game helps young people make better real-life decisionsKey Takeaway: Money is not just about numbers. It is about habits, decisions, emotional patterns, and the support system around you. When you understand your deeper “why” and build the right accountability, financial clarity becomes much more possible. Guest Resource: Connect with Dave Jacobson and learn more about Accountable Network at: www.accountable.network If this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who is ready to stop feeling stuck financially and start taking action toward their next level. Your message matters. Your impact matters. And it is time to heat up your retreats and your life.

    35 min
  2. From Vision to Reality: How to Validate Your Idea, Take Action, and Build Momentum with Mary Scott

    Jun 9

    From Vision to Reality: How to Validate Your Idea, Take Action, and Build Momentum with Mary Scott

    A powerful idea is only the beginning. Turning that idea into something real requires courage, validation, focus, and the willingness to move before everything feels perfect. In this episode of Heat Up Your Retreats, Amanda Hietter sits down with startup advisor and entrepreneur Mary Scott to explore what separates the people who bring their ideas to life from those who remain stuck in the planning stage. Mary shares practical lessons from years of supporting founders, including why entrepreneurs should never try to build everything alone, how to test whether an idea solves a problem people will pay to fix, and why listening to your audience is essential before launching. Amanda and Mary also discuss the personal side of entrepreneurship, including burnout, long working hours, setting office boundaries, finding community, managing fear, and learning when to step away from the business. In this conversation, you will learn: • Why passion alone is not enough to make an idea successful • How to validate an idea before investing too much time or money • What helps entrepreneurs move from uncertainty to action • Why starting small can create stronger long-term momentum • How community and diverse feedback improve decision-making • Why focus matters more than chasing every new opportunity • How to package your expertise around what your audience wants • Practical ways to work through fear and take the next step • Why mistakes are not wasted money when they teach you something valuable • How stronger boundaries can protect your energy and your business Mary’s central message is simple: listen carefully, validate your idea, stay focused, and take action before fear talks you out of beginning. Your idea does not need to be flawless before you share it. Start small, learn from the response, and keep building. If this conversation gave you clarity or encouraged you to take action, share the episode with another entrepreneur, coach, retreat leader, or visionary who needs to hear it. Follow Heat Up Your Retreats for more conversations about turning bold ideas into transformational experiences. Host: Amanda Hietter Guest: Mary Scott Keep dreaming big. Take bold action. And go heat up your retreats.

    29 min
  3. Why Perspective Is More Powerful Than Circumstance

    Mar 31

    Why Perspective Is More Powerful Than Circumstance

    What if the biggest shift in your life didn’t come from changing your circumstances… but from changing your perspective? In this episode of Heat Up Your Retreats, I sit down with Sam Liebowitz to explore resilience, awareness, and how the way we see our experiences shapes everything. This conversation goes beyond surface-level mindset talk. It’s about learning how to navigate life’s challenges with greater presence, clarity, and intention. In this episode, we talk about: • Why perspective is one of the most powerful tools you have • How awareness changes the way you experience challenges • The difference between reacting and responding • How to find meaning in difficult seasons • Building resilience without becoming hardened • Shifting from survival mode into intentional living If you’ve ever felt: • overwhelmed by circumstances • stuck in reactive patterns • or like life is happening to you instead of for you This conversation will give you a new lens to look through. Because sometimes the most powerful change isn’t external. It’s internal. 👤 Guest Bio: Sam Liebowitz Sam Liebowitz is a thought leader, speaker, and podcast host focused on personal transformation, resilience, and conscious living. With a passion for helping individuals shift their perspective and deepen their awareness, Sam guides people toward living more intentional, meaningful lives—especially during times of challenge and uncertainty. Through his work, Sam explores how mindset, perception, and presence influence not only how we navigate adversity, but how we grow through it. He is known for his thoughtful, grounded approach to personal development—helping people move from reaction to awareness, and from struggle to strength. 🔗 Connect with Sam https://facebook.com/samwyz https://www.linkedin.com/in/consciousconsultant/ http://www.theconsciousconsultant.com/ ✨ Ready to Rise Into Alignment? If you’re a retreat leader or faith-driven entrepreneur sensing God calling you higher — into clarity, alignment, expansion, or ease — I’d love to support you. 👉 Book a collaboration call: https://calendar.heatupyourretreats.com/30-minute-collaboration-call

    28 min
  4. How to Stop Overthinking

    Mar 24

    How to Stop Overthinking

    Have you ever felt stuck… not because you don’t know what to do, but because you can’t stop overthinking? In this episode of Heat Up Your Retreats, I sit down with Nikki Cruise to talk about self-doubt, overthinking, and the patterns that keep high-achieving people from moving forward. This conversation goes deeper than surface-level mindset advice. We unpack what’s really happening beneath the hesitation—and how to start creating real change. In this episode, we talk about: Why overthinking keeps you stuck (even when you’re capable) The connection between self-doubt and inaction How high achievers unknowingly hold themselves back The internal patterns that create overwhelm How to shift from thinking to doing Building clarity and confidence through intentional action If you’ve ever felt like: You’re spinning in your head You keep second-guessing yourself You know you’re meant for more but can’t move forward This episode will give you language, awareness, and practical insight to help you break that cycle. Because the truth is—clarity doesn’t come from more thinking. It comes from movement. 👤 Guest Bio – Nikki Cruise Nikki Cruise is an energetic and dynamic international TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and Christ-centered empowerment coach. As the founder of the Six Figure Kingdom Clarity & Profit Program™ and the transformational J.U.M.P.P. program (Joyfully Unleashing a More Powerful Purpose), she equips faith-driven women entrepreneurs and purpose-led leaders to build thriving businesses that reflect their God-given purpose—without compromising their values. Rooted in her miraculous testimony of healing in body, mind, and spirit, Nikki’s message centers on the unshakable power of joy and alignment with Christ. She helps women stop overcomplicating, rediscover their worth in Him, and activate a Kingdom mindset that fuels clarity, confidence, and consistent income. With contagious passion, she empowers leaders to rise above limiting labels, choose daily abundance, and become solutions-driven forces of light—leading with grace, impact, and resilient, Christ-centered joy. Originally from South Africa, Nikki now resides in Burleson, Texas, USA. 🔗 Connect with Nikki Cruise https://www.joyinspiredpodcast.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkijoyinspired/ https://www.facebook.com/nikki.cruise.7 https://www.joy-inspired.com/ ✨ Ready to Rise Into Alignment? If you’re a retreat leader or faith-driven entrepreneur sensing God calling you higher — into clarity, alignment, expansion, or ease — I’d love to support you. 👉 Book a collaboration call: https://calendar.heatupyourretreats.com/30-minute-collaboration-call

    44 min
  5. Why High Achievers Struggle with Overthinking (and How to Fix It)

    Mar 17

    Why High Achievers Struggle with Overthinking (and How to Fix It)

    What if the biggest thing holding you back… is happening inside your own mind? In this episode of Heat Up Your Retreats, I sit down with Nikki Gangemi, a Master Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, Life & Success Coach, speaker, and author who helps high-achieving professionals break free from self-doubt and overthinking. Nikki shares her own journey of transformation—from actress, to teacher, to entrepreneur—and how those pivots helped her develop powerful tools for helping others navigate their own life and career reinventions. In this conversation, we explore: Why so many successful people struggle with self-doubtHow overthinking quietly sabotages growth and decision-makingThe role mindset plays in creating meaningful successWhat NLP and hypnotherapy can do to help rewire limiting beliefsHow to create a life that actually feels as good as it looks on the outsideThe power of intentional personal transformationNikki works with entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals who appear successful on the outside but internally feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about their next step. If you’ve ever felt trapped in your own thoughts, questioned your abilities, or struggled to move forward despite knowing you’re capable of more—this conversation will resonate with you. Because sometimes the biggest breakthrough isn’t external. It’s learning how to master your mind. 👤 Guest Bio – Nikki Gangemi Nikki Gangemi has made three significant pivots in her life, from actress to teacher to entrepreneur, which has equipped her with tools to help others navigate their own life transformations. Today as a Board-Certified Master Neuro-Linguistic Programming [NLP] Practitioner, Life & Success Coach, Hypnotherapist, Speaker, Trainer and Author, Nikki helps high achieving professionals and business owners overcome self-doubt and overthinking so they can make more money, have better relationships, and create a life that actually feels as good as it looks. 🔗 Connect with Nikki Gangemi https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkigangemi/ https://www.instagram.com/mindfulmattersllc/ https://www.facebook.com/mindfulmattersliving https://www.youtube.com/@NikkiGangemi https://nikkigangemi.com/ ✨ Ready to Rise Into Alignment? If you’re a retreat leader or faith-driven entrepreneur sensing God calling you higher — into clarity, alignment, expansion, or ease — I’d love to support you. 👉 Book a collaboration call: https://calendar.heatupyourretreats.com/30-minute-collaboration-call

    28 min
  6. No Widow Should Feel Alone: The Story Behind It's Lifey

    Mar 10

    No Widow Should Feel Alone: The Story Behind It's Lifey

    What happens when life changes in a single moment? In this deeply moving episode of Heat Up Your Retreats, I sit down with Jennifer Newberg, founder of It's Lifey, to talk about grief, connection, and the unexpected calling that can emerge from life's most painful moments. In May 2024, while on a dream trip to Greece, Jen’s husband unexpectedly passed away from a heart attack. In an instant, she went from wife to widow — returning home alone and navigating grief, logistics, and the emotional weight of loss. But in the midst of heartbreak, Jen discovered something powerful: connection is lifesaving. That realization led her to create It's Lifey, a growing community designed to ensure that no widow has to face loss alone. In this conversation, we talk about: Navigating the shock and loneliness of sudden lossWhy grief often feels isolating — even when people care The importance of authentic conversations during hard seasons How community helps us process pain and find our way forward Why vulnerability creates deeper connection How Jen turned her story into a mission to help others healJen also shares how she launched HopeHub, an online platform designed to support widows through connection, support groups, expert conversations, healing resources, and in-person experiences. This episode is for anyone who has experienced loss, walked through difficult life transitions, or wants to understand how community can transform grief into healing. Because while there may not be a playbook for life’s hardest moments, we don’t have to face them alone. About Jennifer Newberg Jennifer Newberg is the founder of It's Lifey, a community dedicated to ensuring that no widow ever has to navigate grief alone. A seasoned communications and partnerships executive, Jen has spent her career leading mission-driven campaigns for brands such as T-Mobile, Purina, Dove, and Planet Fitness across both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. Her superpower has always been connecting people and building authentic, value-driven relationships that create meaningful impact. Her mission is simple but powerful: No one should have to do life — or grief — alone. 🔗 Connect with Jennifer Website: https://itslifey.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-newberg-0b25b12/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573198074373 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itslifeyco/ ✨ Ready to Rise Into Alignment? If you’re a retreat leader or faith-driven entrepreneur sensing God calling you higher — into clarity, alignment, expansion, or ease — I’d love to support you. 👉 Book a collaboration call: https://calendar.heatupyourretreats.com/30-minute-collaboration-call

    31 min
  7. Stop Striving. Start Reigning. Faith, Healing & Leadership Alignment

    Mar 3

    Stop Striving. Start Reigning. Faith, Healing & Leadership Alignment

    What if the moment you thought would define your shame… was actually the seed of your calling? In this powerful and deeply faith-centered episode of Heat Up Your Retreats, I sit down with Donna Tashjian to talk about trauma, identity, spiritual intelligence, and what it really means to rise into holy confidence. Donna shares her story of standing in front of a mirror at 15 years old — pregnant, afraid, and carrying an identity she didn’t choose. What could have been a life marked by shame became the starting point of a calling. God met her there. And that encounter changed everything. In this episode, we talk about: Turning trauma into spiritual authorityHow shame quietly shapes high-performing leadersThe difference between striving and reigningWhy hidden leaders often feel misaligned or spiritually fatiguedWhat spiritual intelligence actually meansSolving root-level issues instead of surface problemsRising into your next level with peace instead of pressure Donna speaks directly to heart-centered leaders who appear steady and successful on the outside but feel the quiet pull of “there has to be more.” If you are: A faith-driven entrepreneurA leader sensing God is calling you higherTired of striving and ready for alignmentCraving clarity, peace, and confidence This episode will meet you deeply. You were not created to strive. You were created to reign. Guest Bio: Donna Tashjian Donna Tashjian is a Faith-Based Advisor, Brilliant Strategist, and Holy Spirit-led Problem Solver who helps heart-centered leaders rise into clarity, alignment, and holy confidence. At 15 years old, Donna faced a life-altering traumatic event that left her carrying shame and an identity she didn’t choose. But in that defining moment — standing in front of a mirror, holding back tears — God met her. That encounter became the seed of her calling. By 19, she launched her first business. By 23, she founded a nonprofit. For more than 30 years, Donna has walked alongside hidden leaders — individuals who appear successful and steady yet feel misaligned, spiritually fatigued, or quietly aware that they are called to more. Through her Spiritual Intelligence Method™, Donna helps leaders identify the root issues draining their energy, clarity, or confidence — and solve them with both strategic precision and the leading of the Holy Spirit. Clients describe working with Donna as activating, clarifying, and deeply restorative. Many experience not only emotional and spiritual breakthrough but tangible business growth — often because they stop striving and start aligning. Her message is simple but powerful: You weren’t created to strive. You were created to reign. 🔗 Connect with Donna Tashjian https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnatashjian/ ✨ Ready to Rise Into Alignment? If you’re a retreat leader or faith-driven entrepreneur sensing God calling you higher — into clarity, alignment, expansion, or ease — I’d love to support you. 👉 Book a collaboration call: https://calendar.heatupyourretreats.com/30-minute-collaboration-call

    32 min
  8. How to Surrender Control and Step Into Your True Calling

    Feb 26

    How to Surrender Control and Step Into Your True Calling

    What happens when the life you carefully built no longer feels aligned? In this powerful episode of Heat Up Your Retreats, I sit down with Martha Kartaoui to talk about identity shifts, faith-led pivots, and the courage it takes to surrender control and step into a new season. Martha shares her journey of navigating change — personally and professionally — and what it really looks like to move from striving and control into obedience, alignment, and purpose. This conversation dives into: The fear that comes with reinventionHow to know when it’s time to pivotLetting go of what looks “successful” on the outsideBuilding a business aligned with your valuesTrusting God when the next step isn’t fully clearIdentity beyond titles, roles, or expectationsThe freedom that comes from surrender If you’ve ever felt: Pulled toward something new but afraid to moveTorn between security and callingFrustrated trying to force something that isn’t flowingOr uncertain about who you are in this seasonThis episode will meet you right where you are. Martha Kartaoui is a faith-driven entrepreneur and leader who helps individuals step into alignment with their true calling. After navigating significant personal and professional transitions, Martha learned firsthand what it means to surrender control, trust God’s direction, and rebuild from a place of deeper identity and purpose. Her work centers on helping others: Navigate reinvention without losing themselvesAlign their business with their valuesRelease the pressure to performStep into leadership with faith and confidenceBuild from calling instead of control Martha brings honesty, resilience, and spiritual depth to every conversation. Her story is a testament to the power of obedience, courage, and trusting the process — even when the next step feels uncertain. 🌍 Connect with Martha Kartaoui https://letgloryshine.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/martha-kartaoui/ ✨ Ready to Build Retreats Aligned With Your Calling? If you're a leader who feels called to create transformational experiences that are aligned with your purpose — not just profitable — I’d love to connect. 👉 Book a collaboration call: https://calendar.heatupyourretreats.com/30-minute-collaboration-call #faithinbusiness #WomenOfFaith #EntrepreneurJourney #PurposeDriven #LeadershipGrowth #ChristianEntrepreneur #IdentityShift #HeatUpYourRetreats

    34 min
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Are you a coach, speaker, pastor, or leader who dreams of hosting transformational retreats—but feel overwhelmed by the planning? ✨ On Heat Up Your Retreats, host Amanda Hietter—CEO of Across the Horizon Travel and international retreat strategist—pulls back the curtain on everything you need to create unforgettable retreats. From finding the perfect destination to pricing, marketing, and filling your events, Amanda shares practical strategies, inspiring stories, and insider travel tips to help you bring your vision to life. Each week, you’ll hear real talk on faith, business, and travel, plus interviews with leaders who are growing their impact through retreats. Whether you’re hosting your first retreat or leveling up your next one, this podcast will give you the tools and confidence to design experiences that change lives (including your own). 🔥 Dream it. Plan it. Fill it. Host it. Your retreat starts here.

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