The Serene Holidays Summit
November 7-13, 2021
A FREE virtual summit to start the holidays with a clear head and an open heart
Seven Days
of learning, growing, and finding your center.
Seven Experts
sharing their wisdom and mindfulness tools.
Seven Ways
to cultivate a tranquil holiday season no matter what is going on in the world.
Wondering how to navigate the holidays in an angry world?
You're not alone
The holidays are a time of joy, celebration, and giving. But for many people, the pressures of hosting and finding the perfect gifts, complicated family relationships, and a hectic schedule can be a source of stress and anxiety. Add to that the second year of a global pandemic and a deeply divided culture, and it’s no surprise that some of us are feeling a little apprehensive headed into the holidays.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. Content Empowered Learning has assembled a group of wise, wonderful people to help you step into the holidays with peace of mind, regardless of what’s ahead this holiday season.
Whether you’re worried about speaking up, keeping the peace, or scaling back your holiday celebrations, we’ve got your covered.
Serenity is just around the corner
Let the experts teach you how it's done
Imagine being centered and grounded through all the chaos. Imagine what it will feel like to just enjoy the season. Imagine speaking up, standing tall, and staying true to yourself, even in the face of the most outspoken holiday guest. Imagine giving your kids a sense of joy and tranquility, no matter what’s going on in the world. Imagine creating the holiday that best suits you and your family, regardless of outside pressures to go, go, go.
Introducing
The Serene Holiday Summit 2021
Learn to navigate the holidays with boundaries, accountability, and grace.
The topics
what you'll learn
• How to stay centered and grounded in a noisy world •
• An extroverted introvert’s guide through the holidays •
• Boundaries with toxic family on the holidays •
• Cultivating holiday joy for kids when the world is scary •
• How to be an ally on the holidays •
• How an expert mediator would navigate a divided Thanksgiving •
• How an introvert can step boldly into the holidays •
The experts
seven voices of serenity
Business Coach to Introverted Entrepreneurs
Julie Greenham
Julie Greenham began her entrepreneurial journey in 2014 as a French tutor. But it wasn’t until she discovered mindfulness that she began to fully lean into her gifts as a leader and coach. It was then that she knew she needed to find a way to help other women make the connection between mindfulness and success. This was the missing puzzle piece for Julie to better understand herself, as well as connect with and support her clients on a whole new level.
Julie is a certified coach through the Certified Coaches Federation, a member of Shelagh Cummins’ Road to Seven coaching team, and host of The Quiet Powerhouse Podcast. Julie is also the founder of The Mindful Entrepreneur Membership, a professional support and development community for introverted entrepreneurs that provides unbelievable professional and personal growth, and teachers members how to quiet an overactive mind and operate from a place of confidence and authenticity.
When she’s not working with clients, Julie can be found hanging out with her two kids, trying new vegan recipes, and exploring nature trails near her home, practicing mindfulness every step of the way.
“Introversion can be your superpower – if you let it. Becoming more mindful and aware is the first step towards authentic growth and unprecedented success in your business and your life.”
You can find Julie online at:
juliegreenham.com
The Mindful Entrepreneur Membership
Founder Be Better World
William B. Henry
Award winning motivational speaker, coach, and author William Henry has been consulting companies and speaking professionally for over a decade. He started as a Regional Executive Director of a major non-profit before turning his attention to coaching and event promoting. He is a full-time entrepreneur dedicated to empowering youth, adults, and communities to be the best version of themselves. He has spoken in over 20 U.S. states, teaching students, educators, parents, and business leaders that our differences shouldn’t divide us, and that every individual is capable of creating extraordinary results.
In addition, William is the founder of Be Better World LLC, an antibullying campaign geared towards empowering youth and resolving the root cause of bullying before it becomes a serious issue. William’s unique approach to bullying calls on the parental unit to be a part of the solution. William is also the owner of Big Sky Ballin’ LLC, a sports organization dedicated to the growth of young athletes. His Above the Rim tournament is one of the largest 3-on-3 outdoor basketball tournament in the Northwest Region.
William has a bachelor’s in Human Resources Management from the University of Florida, and a master’s in Business Administration. William spends his free time mentoring youth and takes pride in making a genuine difference in their lives. He lives in Montana with his wife and daughter.
“Examine your mindset and your belief systems. The way you view the world could be the very thing holding you back from tapping into your true potential.”
You can find William online at:
williambhenry.com
bebetterworld.org
Author & Leadership Coach
Karen Grosz
An extroverted introvert, author of What’s Next, TEDx speaker, and president of Canvas Creek Team Building, Karen Grosz has led a $50 million dollar sales field, consulted with Sam’s Club and Walmart, received the Governor’s Award for Volunteerism, stayed married to the same man for 40 years, and created a life she loves out of a bit of a mess that was created when she was told she was too stupid to go to college.
Karen is a multipotentialite, meaning she has a multitude of interests and creative pursuits. In addition to her business ventures, she is an active member of her community, serving as a Rotarian and RYLA Director, an active Chamber of Commerce member, a Boys & Girls Club board member, founder of I’ll Help, and is a founding member of 100 Strong.
“I have done many things, but what runs through all of them is helping others. Encouraging them. Cheering them. Inspiring them to be their very best, as part of a team or individually.”
You can find Karen online at:
canvascreekteams.com
karengrosz.life
Founder &Rise/&Flourish
Jennifer Ramirez
Jennifer Ramirez is the founder of the non-profit &Rise, as well as its sister company &Flourish. She has a bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and is certified in Trauma Informed Care and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). Jennifer is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and coach. She is a trauma survivor who has dedicated her life and career to empowering others who have experienced abuse and other forms of trauma.
After a childhood of abuse, Jennifer set off in adulthood with anger, resentment, and bitterness. She engaged in self-destructive behaviors, and became a single mother at the age of 21. After recovering from an abusive relationship with her daughter’s father, Jennifer focused on healing and overcoming her circumstances. By the time she was 30, she was debt-free, a college graduate, and had started her non-profit company. Jennifer is passionate about sharing her story in order to empower women to be the best version of themselves.
“People who are healthy will always listen to you and acknowledge your feelings. Whether they agree with you or not, they are still going to support you.”
You can find Jennifer online at:
womenrisechicago.org
andflourish.co
Author & Parent Coach
Christina Fletcher
Christina Fletcher is a Spiritually Aware Parent Coach and Energy Healer who is passionate about helping overwhelmed moms find wholeness. Within her 1:1 coaching, membership program, books, courses, and podcast she shares practical tools in spirituality, mindfulness, mindset, and conscious parenting, so moms can show up with presence and authenticity for their kids, as well as help their children do the same. She is a home-schooling mom of three raising her family in the UK with her soulmate of 20 years.
Christen centers her work around the idea that parents should be in relationship with their children, rather than simply filling the role of “parent.” She teaches her clients how to create a foundation of Love, Fun, Joy, and Connection with their children. She is author or coauthor of four books, including Who They Really Are, Inspirations for the Spiritually Aware Parent, Intentions for the Spiritually Aware Parent, and Owning the Woo.
“Even when plans don’t go as they usually do, even if you find yourself alone or struggling, no matter what you believe, no matter where you live, there is always something magical and light about this time of year, if you let it in.”
You can find Christina online at:
spirituallyawareparenting.com
Join Christina’s membership program The Breathing Space
Mindset & Transition Coach
Christen N. James
Christen “CJ” James is a Certified Master Mindset & Transition Coach. She has a BA in Psychology and is certified in solution-focused therapy. CJ uses the trademarked Shine to FIVE Method to guide her clients to start and/or grow their side business so they can ultimately take the leap from employee to entrepreneur.
While pursuing a successful corporate career, CJ discovered that what she really loved was coaching her team individually on their personal growth and professional development. She built her life coaching business to help people find the courage to follow their hearts. She is passionate about helping women leave behind their 9-5 job to step into the lifestyle they truly desire.
“If we want other people to hear us, we have to listen to ourselves first.”
You can find CJ online at:
christennjames.com
Conflict mediator
Sarah Turl
Sarah Turl is passionate about helping people manage and resolve conflicts. Through her work as a conflict management coach, professional mediator, and public speaker, Sarah has built her career around facilitating dispute resolution. The aim of Sarah’s business Empowered Results Conflict Consulting is to make conflict management and resolution available to everyone. Empowered Results is all about getting people talking productively and kindly, even when they disagree. Sarah is also co-host of the entrepreneur podcast Just Push Go.
Sarah is a graduate of the University of Waterloo Conrad Grebel School of Conflict Management and Mediation program, and is a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Canada (ADRIC), as well as the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario (ADRIO), with a qualified mediator (Q.Med) designation through ADRIC. Sarah is an executive board member of Community Conflict Resolution Services Halton and a board member with Blooming Hopes. When Sarah isn’t helping others with conflict, she can be found snuggling with her greyhound or exploring the world on her motorcycle.
“When you’re in the middle of a dispute, and emotions are running high, it can be hard to see a way out. That’s normal; we all experience it…But resolving or management conflict doesn’t have to feel impossible. You have the power to start moving forward towards solutions.”
You can find Sarah online at:
empoweredresults.ca
justpushgo.ca
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“As an extrovert, I found the perspective of an introvert very refreshing. Sometimes as an extrovert we tend to believe that because the other party is not expressing their opinion that they just do not have one. What the Summit made me realize is that silence does not mean a lack of feeling. If we want to truly be inclusive we must make room for different kinds of expression… [I was reminded that] I need to be more attentive to those that need to retreat from confrontation… Sometimes as extroverts we tend to forget how difficult it can feel to navigate a room full of boisterous people and [the Serene Summit] was a refreshing reminder that silence is also strength.”
Raquel,
Billings, Montana
“I think William B. Henry is amazing and I wanted to hear more! He offers a roadmap for digging deeper that is necessary when having hard conversations about challenging topics without turning it into a debate or an argument. I wanted to sit back and hear more from William and Sara on these important topics.”
B.B.,
Denver, Colorado
“Sara has a down-to-earth way of chatting with the experts to bring out the insight that can benefit us all. This series is a great way to get your mind ready before the hustle and bustle of the holidays hits. It’s a great way to reclaim your sanity and keep your focus set on what’s really important in life during this beautiful time of year. If you take a few minutes to tune in, your soul will thank you!”
Julie,
Billings, Montana
WELCOME TO CONTENT EMPOWERED LEARNING
Sara Beth Wald is a content writer in Montana, USA. A former newspaper columnist and social worker with a master’s degree in journalism, Sara has worked as a writer, editor, and journalist in the academic, corporate, and print media sectors.
As a former social worker and trauma survivor, Sara is passionate about empowering others to healing with mindfulness, and honoring personal boundaries with accountability and grace. Sara is a media scholar who is particularly interested in how the news media impacts mental health.
Content Empowered Learning grew organically out of Sara’s own desire to make sense of a chaotic and sometimes unsettling reality. By applying the same healing principles that are used to overcome trauma to broader culture, Sara hopes to heal the divisions that keep us stuck, both as individuals and society.
Is The Serene Holidays Summit 2021 for me?
Still not sure you have time for The Serene Holidays Summit?
It is the busiest time of year, after all.
The Summit is perfect for you if:
- You love personal growth and renewal, especially when it's FREE!
- You find yourself getting more stressed out around the holidays.
- You are just about DONE with all the drama of 2021.
- There are complicated people in your life that you'll be spending more time with in the coming weeks.
- You are left feeling exhausted and defeated after tough conversations where you weren't sure what to say.
- You struggle with boundaries all year long, but during the holidays it's at a whole other level.
Have a question?
Let's see if we can help
Because we need this right now. ALL of us. We need to have confidence when faced with hard conversations, and we need a little pep talk before forging ahead into a holiday season in unprecedented times. This is the first summit of it’s kind. We want it to be accessible to everyone, and we want to learn what works, what speaks to people, and what topics we can explore in future summits.
Good news! By registering for the summit, you will have unlimited access to all seven topics FOREVER! As long as you hold onto the links sent to your email, you can access The Serene Holidays Summit 2021 anytime at your convenience.
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