SummaryIn this engaging conversation, Holly Porter interviews Laura Diaz, an entrepreneur who has made the Sacred Valley of Peru her home for the past eight years. Laura shares her journey of discovering her passion for travel and entrepreneurship, the unique energy of the Sacred Valley, and the transformative experiences that participants have during retreats. She discusses the challenges of running a retreat business, the importance of cultural exposure, and how her services help retreat leaders avoid common pitfalls. The conversation concludes with Laura encouraging listeners to step out of their routines and explore new cultures.Takeaways- Laura Diaz has lived in Peru for eight years, creating retreats in the Sacred Valley.- The Sacred Valley offers a unique energy that enhances the retreat experience.- Traveling with intention can lead to personal transformation.- Participants often arrive at retreats with the mindset that something life-changing will happen.- Laura's business helps retreat leaders focus on their purpose by handling logistics.- Cultural exposure can lead to significant personal growth and breakthroughs.- Feedback from retreat participants is overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing gratitude for their experiences.- The challenges of running a retreat business can lead to valuable learning experiences.- Laura emphasizes the importance of connecting with the local culture and community.- Traveling can be daunting, but small steps can lead to greater adventures.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Laura Diaz and Sacred Valley01:23 The Journey to Peru and Finding Home02:45 Living in the Sacred Valley: A Transformative Experience03:38 The Energy of the Sacred Valley07:34 Creating Meaningful Retreats in Peru10:54 Overcoming Challenges in Retreat Business11:53 Transformations and Personal Growth16:29 Encouraging Travel and Cultural Exposure18:35 Solving Problems for Retreat Leaders20:07 Final Thoughts and Contact Information21:17 RNR Outro Final.mp421:56 RR.Gift.RetreatRnR.com.mp4🔗 Connect with Laura Diaz | Retreats and Tours Peru📧 Email: retreatsandtoursperu@gmail.com | laura@retreatsandtoursperu.com🌐 Website: www.retreatsandtoursperu.com🔗 LinkedIn: Retreats and Tours Peru📘 Facebook: Retreats and Tours Peru🔗 Connect with Holly Porter | Retreat RNR 📧 Email: holly@hollyporter.com 🔗 LinkedIn: Holly Porter | Retreat RNR 🎵 TikTok: @retreatrnr ▶️ YouTube: @retreatrnr 📸 Instagram: @retreatrnr | @hollyporterinternational 📘 Facebook: HollyAnnPorter
