Behind The Scenes of Running a Retreat
From Tea with the Queen by Emma McQueen
April 13, 2026 · 23 min · Season 6 · Episode 116
About this episode
Emma McQueen discusses the transformative power of business retreats for women, emphasizing the importance of space, connection, and clarity.
What really makes a business retreat powerful? In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of our Crowned for Success Retreat inside the Thriving Women Program and sharing what actually creates transformation when women come together in the right space. It’s not just the beautiful setting, the thoughtful details, or the polished photos. It’s what happens when women finally have room to slow down, reflect, and hear themselves think. I talk about why retreats matter so much for women in business, especially when life and work are already full. We cover the importance of creating space, building real connection, and helping women find clarity around what matters most in their business. I also share why simplifying your offers, protecting your energy, and stepping away from the noise can create more momentum than constantly doing more. This episode also goes into the unexpected magic of play, surprise, and shared experiences. From strategy sessions to a scavenger hunt around Melbourne, I reflect on how laughter, honesty, and community can create breakthroughs that a standard workshop simply can’t. Sometimes the biggest shifts happen in the pauses, the conversations over dinner…
People in this episode
Host: Emma McQueen
Topics covered
- business retreats
- women in business
- transformation
- connection
- clarity
- community
- play
Keywords
- business retreat
- women empowerment
- transformation
- community
- clarity
- energy protection
- play
- strategy sessions
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Crowned for Success Retreat, Thriving Women Program
Books & works: Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive
Places: Melbourne
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