By Application
Stop Running on Fumes, Start Leading at Full Power
Audaciously Unapologetic Retreat
October 15 - 18, 2026
A leadership and wellness experience for women who lead with clarity, confidence, and connection.
2
Expert Coaches
4
Transformational Days
20
Women, max
1
Curated Circle
The Invitation
You're the one everyone leans on
The one who holds it together, who carries the hard conversation so no one else has to, who keeps becoming the answer to everyone else's question. You are exceptional at it. That is exactly the trouble. This is a small, curated room of women who know that feeling, here to do the deeper work by application only.
You've been putting in the work, but there is still untapped potential within
You are ready to step into your full power, without compromising your well-being or your boundaries
You are lonely in your current role and ready to step into a supportive, immersive circle of like-minded women
You know you are capable of even more, you just need the roadmap to get there
You are ready to feel re-energized and reconnected to your authentic self
Get ready for
Your Curated Experience
Grow as a leader. Reset as a woman.
This is a rare opportunity to do two things that usually pull against each other. You grow as a leader and you genuinely reset, at the same time, in the same place. Most leadership programs only ask more of you. This one gives something back. Over four days you expand your mindset and sharpen your skill set together, pairing experiences that open you up with tactical work that moves you forward.
We weave in new experiences like a private sound bath, an intention burning ceremony, and mindset mantras, alongside the real work of building your Immunity Map, setting boundaries that hold, and designing a life that runs on your own authentic values. Add meditation, private wellness experiences, and a few surprises along the way.
All of it unfolds at CIVANA, a wellness resort set in the Sonoran Desert and named among the world's best, where an award-winning spa, heated pools, and miles of open sky do their own quiet work between sessions. You arrive depleted. You leave recharged, refreshed, and ready to implement everything you uncover.
Access to Lynsey & Paula
4 days, 3 nights in Carefree, AZ with direct access to Lynsey & Paula to support and guide you on how to transform and grow personally and professionally
Transformational Workshops
Workshops that will guide you through a variety of strategies to define clarity, give you courage, and build lasting connections.
Regenerating Experiences
10 plus Immersive wellness treatments to choose from daily. Yoga, meditation, and more.
BONUS: 3 private group experiences including a sound bath, a burning ceremony, and a special surprise.
Beautiful Food & Accommodation
From the moment you arrive at the retreat you will have access to beautiful accommodations and fresh, regionally inspired cuisine.
BONUS: Private group dinners each evening accompanied by a signature cocktail.
Clarity & Confidence
During the guided transformation you will create a personalized map for your next chapter, built on your values, upholding your boundaries, and using your superpowers.
Community & Connection
You will be surrounded by inspiring and like-minded women, which will lead to long-lasting friendships and your personal cohort post retreat.
We've planned every detail so that you can just be.
Ready to lead at full power?
Stop running on fumes. The next four days could change how you live & lead for years. An intimate cohort, by application only.
Your Facilitators
Lynsey Mulder
Founder, Mulder Consulting
Lynsey helps high-performing women trade over-functioning for real influence, moving into their full potential and taking decisive action. Her background spans experiences as a C-suite executive at Fortune 100 companies, entrepreneur, and non-profit founder. She has lived the line of chaos raising four boys and balancing a thriving career. She brings deep expertise and a real gift for empowering others to create lasting change. She is known for turning insight into traction you can use Monday morning. She is a speaker, coach, podcast host, and SparkLife connoisseur.
Register by September 15th
Only 15 Spots Left!
Paula Shannon
Founder, Whole Leader Lab
Paula spent seventeen years in senior and C-suite leadership, including leading organizations of thousands through crisis and change. She was the leader always in the water first, rescuing and carrying what was not hers to carry, until a reckoning of her own changed how she leads. Her work now is the inverse: helping senior women move from rescuing to developing, from holding everything to building what lasts. She is an ICF Associate Certified Coach and a trained practitioner in Emotional Agility and Systemic Team Coaching sharing her expertise through speaking, coaching, and teaching.
The Three Pillars
Built for women who refuse to play small
Clarity
See your patterns honestly, name your own values, and decide from clarity instead of fear.
Confidence
Find your voice and hold your boundaries without apology, and without shrinking to fit the room.
Connection
Do the work beside a curated circle of women who understand it, and keep going together long after.
CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa
October 15 to 18, 2026 in Carefree, AZ
Choose Your Experience
What to Expect
Inclusions
4 days, 3 nights at CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa
BONUS: Delicious food including private dinners each night with a signature cocktail
BONUS: $225 resort credit to be used for breakfast, lunches, or an enhanced spa or wellness experience
BONUS: 3 private wellness experiences including a sound bath, a burning ceremony, and a special surprise
BONUS: Pre-session virtual workshop to kick off the retreat with power
BONUS: Post-session virtual workshop to drive integration and execution
10 plus additional resort wellness classes daily
Four days of professional coaching curated to drive clarity, courage, and connection so you can lead at full power
Access to the fitness center
Access to the spa with lap pool
Access to 2 outdoor, heated pools and hot tub
On-site bicycles
Free Wifi
Private or shared accommodations
Special surprises... just because
Exclusions
Airfare to & from Phoenix ~ To assist in booking your flights, we will kick off with a welcome dinner at 6:00 on the 15th and we will conclude at noon on the 18th. Arrive early or stay late and enjoy the resort!
Ground transportation to & from the resort
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
The next chapter is not going to write itself
Four days. Clarity. Confidence. Connection.
Your Investment
One all-inclusive price for the full experience.
Your only choice is whether to room privately or share.
Each option includes your four days of coaching, all wellness experiences, dinners, resort credit, and your accommodations at CIVANA.
Private Occupancy
$7,800, for the woman who wants her own space to retreat into.
Shared Occupancy
$6,900, share with a friend or be paired with another woman in the cohort.
Payment Structure
$500 deposit at time of application, $3,500 upon approval, balance due September 15th.
What they say...
From women who have done this work with Lynsey and Paula
Coaching has been life-changing for me. The process of identifying my values, strengths, and boundaries has given me a clear path forward to have meaningful conversations with my leader and explore new opportunities that align with what's most important to me.
Ainslee D.
This was just what I needed to fill my bucket. Space to share my struggles, learn how to build my presence based on who I am, not what someone told me I should be. If you want to learn more about yourself and build the tools to grow and excel, this is it!
Michelle B.
I learned how to push past my self-doubt to be confident in my direction forward, and it feels great! I have spun on my idea for years and now have a plan to move forward and the support I need to take action.
Natasha P.
Is this retreat right for me?
This retreat is for accomplished women at an inflection point. The one her team, her family, and her organization lean on, who senses she is ready for a different way of leading and living. You do not need a particular title. You need to be ready to do the work.
What if I can't take four days away?
That hesitation is often the clearest sign you need this. These four days are an investment in the leader who runs everything else. Most women find the question is not whether they can afford the time, but how much the current pattern is already costing them.
Is travel included?
Your airfare and ground transportation to the resort are the only items not included in your curated experience. CIVANA does offer two airport transportation options, shared or private, from Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Reservations should be made at least 72 hours prior to your arrival and reserved by contacting the resort at 480.653.9000 or on the website at civanacarefree.com/transportation-details/
I have special dietary needs, can the resort accommodate?
CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa is able to support all of your dietary needs. You will be receiving a questionnaire prior to the retreat to help us ensure that your dietary needs are taken care of.
Are payment plans available?
When you apply for your place, you will be asked for a $500 deposit, 3,500 upon approval. The remaining balance is due on September 15th.
What if I come alone?
Most women do. You will arrive as a stranger and leave with a circle. That is the design.
Can I share a room with a friend?
Absolutely! Experiencing this retreat with your girlfriend is a great way to connect, hold each other accountable, and grow together. When applying for your place, simply indicate you would like a double room. We will pair you together.
What if I have to cancel?
Life happens, and we have built in real flexibility for it. If you need to cancel, $3,000 of your investment is yours to keep. You can take it as a refund or roll it forward and apply it to our next retreat. Your choice.
Your spot is also fully transferable, 100%. If you know a woman who belongs in this room, she can take your place. If you would rather we find someone, we will work our waitlist, and if we fill your seat we will refund you in full.
Here is the honest part, and I would rather name it than bury it. The balance beyond that $3,000 is not refundable, because CIVANA holds our rooms and we commit to those costs long before October. That money is already spent on your behalf. We would rather tell you that up front than surprise you later.
If you have any hesitation about the timing, please book a call before you apply. I would always rather you ask than wonder.
What if I apply and am not approved?
You've spent time exploring the Audaciously Unapologetic experience. You've reflected and completed the application. You are more than likely supposed to be here! If, for some reason, this cohort is not the best fit for you, your $500 deposit will be 100% refunded.
I have another question...
Still have a question? Please reach out to our team at [email protected] with any questions you might have, we are here to support you.
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Your time is now.
You are meant for more.
This retreat is your stepping stone to
be Audaciously Unapologetic.