🌴59. Forget Zoom: Why I'm taking 8 consultants off the grid for 48 hours

Today, I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at something special I've been working on – the Red Carpet Camp Out retreat that I'm co-hosting with Steve Demedio from Mind Body Travel.

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What is the Red Carpet Camp Out?

I'm taking 8 dynamic consultants to a luxury glamping site about 90 minutes west of Brisbane for a completely different networking experience. The best part? We'll be almost entirely off the grid – no phone signal (though our conference tent does have WiFi).

Why I created this experience

After countless Zoom calls and conventional networking events, I wanted to create something that allows for deeper connections in a refreshing environment. As consultants, we rarely get the chance to disconnect and truly engage with each other without digital distractions.

Behind the scenes of the opening ceremony

This week, we had our first group call to introduce everyone, and I was thrilled by how quickly the conversation flowed.

Created an AI-generated video using Sora (through ChatGPT Pro) showing consultants around a campfire
Edited it into a movie trailer with everyone's names in the credits
Developed a "vibe scale" for the retreat (structured vs. spontaneous, luxury vs. survival, etc.)
Had everyone use ChatGPT to predict what I might do at the retreat (" most likely to...")

What to expect during our 48 hours

Steve from Mind and Body Travel has organised an incredible itinerary including:

Fireside snacks and charcuterie boards each evening at 5PM
Gourmet dinners followed by marshmallows by the fire
A guided nature walk on the property
Two 2-hour facilitation sessions led by me
Plenty of time for both structured learning and spontaneous conversations
Final day focused on implementation planning

Interested in joining?

If you're a founder who'd love to connect with other amazing individuals in this kind of environment, reach out to me at hello@leannehughes.com or through my social channels.

Thanks for listening, and I'll chat with you again tomorrow!

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