DeShawn Wynn - Events, Planning, Execution, and the Power of Retreats

About this episode

DeShawn Wynn discusses the importance of event planning and transformation through retreats.

DeShawn Wynn is a veteran event strategist, entrepreneur, and transformational retreat leader. With nearly 30 years of event planning experience and 15 years as the founder of Winning Touch Event Design, she blends logistics and heart-centered transformation. Her mission? To help people pause, ask deeper questions, and reconnect with the why behind their actions. "An event is supposed to cause change — people should leave different than when they came in." "Don't wait for a tragedy to be your catalyst. Let a luxurious retreat be your wake-up call." "Value means putting yourself in the equation — not after the job, the family, or the to-do list, but now." DeShawn Wynn shares the behind-the-scenes truths of event planning and the powerful inner work needed to live with intention. She discusses her transformational retreats, the importance of mindset, and how understanding your "why" can shift everything. This episode is a roadmap for moving from autopilot to purposeful action — without waiting for crisis. 🔑 5 Key Takeaways (Connected to "Find Your Catalyst") 1. True Transformation Begins with Questions Asking "why" helps uncover hidden motivations. Self-reflection is the start of…

People in this episode

Host: Mike Simmons

Guest: DeShawn Wynn

Topics covered

• event planning
• transformation
• mindset
• retreats
• self-reflection

Keywords

• event strategy
• transformation
• mindset
• retreats
• self-reflection

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Winning Touch Event Design

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