How a Mastermind Retreat at Sea Reignited My Business Passion

The Business Break You Didn’t Know You Needed

If you're like most of the women we coach, you're not new to the online business game. You've taken the courses, downloaded the templates, and maybe even followed a guru or two promising 6-figure results with a plug-and-play funnel. But somewhere between juggling clients, family, and a never-ending to-do list… you feel like something’s missing.

That spark? That sense of possibility? That deep knowing that you’re building a business aligned with your version of success?

You're not alone.

Meet Mallory — Creative, CEO, and (Re)Inspired

Mallory Schlaak is the founder of Girl Boss Agency, a creative agency that helps women build businesses that stand out — with strategy, design, and now, full-scale brand photography. She’s also a mom of four, an introvert, and someone who — like many of us — felt the weight of doing business in a silo.

When Mallory joined us on the SAVOUR Mastermind Retreat Cruise, she didn’t come for a breakthrough. She came for adventure, connection, and space. What she found was all that and more.

“You walk away feeling energized by your business again. Even if we don’t admit it, we all need that sometimes.”

Why the Right Container Changes Everything

Here’s the thing: this wasn’t a retreat filled with stale air and uncomfortable chairs in a hotel conference room. This was a curated experience — full of sunshine, ocean breezes, and conversations that went deeper than your average Zoom call.

We designed this mastermind to be as nourishing as it is strategic. There were no presentations or high-pressure pitch fests. Just a supportive group of women sharing ideas, solutions, and real talk about the highs and lows of building purpose-driven businesses.

“There’s no ego. You never feel like you have to yell to be heard. Everyone has a seat at the table.”

Permission to Unplug — and Realign

As an introvert and creative, Mallory appreciated the built-in space to breathe. There were group sessions, yes — but also plenty of alone time to journal, walk the deck, or just be. For moms, business owners, and caretakers who are used to doing everything, that kind of permission is rare. And powerful.

“It’s like being in the shower or on a long drive — your best ideas come when you finally slow down.”

That white space led to some big clarity for Mallory. She began reimagining how her agency serves clients, exploring a growing interest in e-commerce brands, and mapping out bolder offers that feel more aligned with how she wants to work.

A Final Word from Mallory

If you’re reading this and wondering whether something like this is too indulgent or not the right time, Mallory gets it.

But here’s what she’d tell you:

“You don’t get it until you go. It’s all the missing pieces you didn’t know you needed to be successful — wrapped in something magical that you can also write off.”

If your business feels heavy, you’re craving clarity, or you’re just tired of doing it all alone — come join us.

Let us help you rediscover what makes your business (and you) feel excited again.

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