CONFAB

You never know who you'll meet - or where one good conversation might lead.

Back in 2017, my friend Angela Dawn invited me to a Cottage Confab hosted by Sandra Kahale. As intrigued as I was, the timing never quite aligned. Fast forward to this summer, Angela suggested I start running Confabs in Judy O style. And so I am.

May I introduce you to this very special synergy of retreat, mastermind, networking and learning - Judy O style with all the juicy details below.

I’ve always loved conversations, good food, and connecting for both pleasure and purpose. I see huge value in time well spent. Incredible opportunities and soul fulfilling work has come to me through honest conversations with new and long-held connections. It flows the other way too, I love sharing info, resources, connections, perspective and ideas that change lives and business in wonderful and far-reaching ways.

Confab is a natural evolution — growing out of Align & Clear, The Wellness Community Network, and Remarkable Women Coffee & Connection. Decades of hosting and participating in networking, business growth, promotion and development events now converge to enrich our maiden voyage on October 16th, 2025.

Set Yourself up for Good Things to happen

confab - a Half day - in person - seasonal event

Grab a cozy sweater, leave the office and give yourself the treat of Interesting, fascinating, and refreshing conversations that lighten your spirit, open your path, and create aligned and fulfilling momentum.

Join us for a half day of valuable conversations, fresh perspective and genuine connection. This seasonal gathering brings together entrepreneurs, solo-professionals, creatives and leaders in a relaxed welcoming setting, to set themselves up for good things to happen. Each Confab event is a transformational experience to support personal and business growth. Join us to feel uplifted, nourished and grounded. Revitalized in your self and for the next phase of your work.

Confab is where soulful connection meets practical growth and visions meet reality.

Each event offers a synthesis of opportunity, insight and authentic connection.

This one-day gathering brings together quiet women with fire in their belly — soulpreneurs, creators, solo-professionals, leaders and connectors embracing certainty with the unknown. She's caring and quietly. She bridges the spiritual and the practical, energy and the tangible, high hopes and aspiration with the reality of life and business.

Confab is for you if you're beyond transactional, surface-level networking and believe genuine connections moves the needle in your business. It's not a place for B.S, pretense, victim stories and constant demands for attention you many have experienced at other events.Here conversations are meaningful, ideas are actionable, and connections are real.

Friendly and informal, yet deeply impactful and professional, Confab offers:

Actionable strategies & valuable resources to support sustainable growth.
Conversations that deepen understanding and open eyes to little-known concepts and practices.
Breakthroughs and Relief from tension, stress and frustration - You're in good company with others who share the highs and the lows, the feast and the famine - the pressure of high standards, disappointment and delays.
Opportunities to learn from others and discover different ways to save time, streamline processes, and move from scattered to strategic.
Insight and confirmation that clarify your niche, vision, and business plan — sometimes even the missing piece you’ve been searching for.
Connections that matter — the right collaborator, skilled support, or trusted referral that can relieve long standing challenges or open doors to opportunities beyond your current reach.
Research and Alignment - A chance to explore new approaches, test ideas, and get honest feedback to affirm or refine what you're working on.

Set against the peaceful charm of Sherwood Farm, this experience is grounding and rejuvenating, lively and inspiring. You’ll walk away with clarity, confidence, and momentum — ready to reshape your business, strengthen your voice and authority, and align with what’s next.

The outline for the day

10:45am Arrivals

Drop off your Pot Luck Lunch contribution into the kitchen and Enjoy light refreshments. Drop your business card or marketing piece on the table. Take a moment to take in the views and breathe the fresh air. Get oriented and settled for a day of great conversations and connection with other remarkable women.

11:15 Official Start - Welcome and information. Relaxed brief Introductions sharing your primary focus for the fall will spark connections to enjoy over lunch and ideas for deeper afternoon conversations.

12:00 Noon - Enjoy the Nutritious & Delicious POT LUCK spread - An hour of nourishing food and conversations

1pm - Collective Co-Creation of Breakout Topics
We’ll start by co-creating the afternoon agenda — choosing the most relevant and inspiring topics together. Then we’ll spread out into spaces like the Gazebo, Sunroom, or Hayloft for small-group conversations. Topics will emerge from our shared opportunities, challenges, and desires we face. The topics form a foundation for learning and growth. A way for others to experience and become aware of your knowledge and expertise through your shared wisdom and ideas. Subjects might include practical and spiritual aspects of business growth and personal development.

We have so much to talk about - what will be most pertinent on the day that we meet? Here's the tip of the iceberg of options to get the juices flowing.

Marketing, Branding and Building Visibility , Brand and Credibility
Writing / Publishing a book, Podcast hosting and guesting, Speaking leads and practice.
Launch Plans and Financial strategies, Product development and distribution.
Efficiency and Effectiveness -Workspace design, Productivity, Planning and Systems.
Aligning Mindset & Emotions - Dealing with challenges - Solving problems, clearing limitations and blocks
Emerging Trends, Evolving Industry Practices, Leaders in the field

The co-creative process itself will be interesting - and potentially enlightening - in itself.

You have the freedom to respectfully move between topics and groups throughout the afternoon.

3:15pm Group Share of highlights and breakthroughs.

4:00pm Official Program ends. Gather your Potluck containers, your biz cards, promotional piece and belongings to take home. Finish up conversations and share contact information.

I'M IN!

Q&A

Q: Do I need to have a business to attend?
A: Not necessarily. Confab attracts women in business, but also those in creative, healing, or leadership roles. If growth, alignment, and connection call to you — you’ll feel at home.

Q: Is this like a conference?
A: Not at all. The max is 21 participants. It’s more personal, conversational, and rejuvenating — a blend of retreat, mastermind, learning and networking in Judy O style.

Q: How often do you hold it?
A: 2-3 times a year.

Q: What will I walk away with?
A: Clarity, inspiration, and aligned momentum — plus strategies, resources, and connections that make a real difference. You'll have business cards and promotional pieces you choose to pick up from the table for yourself or to share with others who you know will appreciate the referral.

Q: Can I come alone?
A: Absolutely. This event is for independent women who value meaningful connection. Many women arrive not knowing anyone, and leave with lasting connections.

Q: Can I have a conversation to really get a sense it's a fit?
A: I'd love that, especially if we've never met. Send me an email to set up a time or give me a call. Be sure to leave a message so I know it's not one of those unsolicited calls.

Q: what's your cancellation policy?
A: All registration payments made are non-refundable. They are transferable to others with advanced written notification and my confirmation.

Your registration fees are refundable or transferable to other services (no admin fee) if WE cancel the retreat for any reason.

If you submit a written request up 5 days prior to the event, Your registration fees are transferable to other services less a 20% administrative fee. Special circumstances are open to discussion prior to registration.