Gentle post retreat update

Author

Em Stroud
February 05, 2026

Hi lovely humans,

I’ve just come back from retreat and I’m still a little tender and slow — in the best way. Lots of quiet, lots of listening, lots of remembering what actually matters when the noise drops away.

As the retreat was finishing, something became really clear for me: how deeply I crave community and connection. Being in shared space reminded me how much I love being with people — sharing ideas, laughing, wondering out loud about life and leadership, and letting things feel a little lighter together.

So, from that place, I’m creating something new: Em’s Inner Circle.

It’s a small, rolling monthly group (maximum 20 people) that meets for three hours once a month:

  • Two hours of ideas, conversation, perspective, and lightness around life and leadership

  • One hour of open Q&A — whatever’s alive for you right now

Because it’s a rolling monthly group, there’s no big commitment or pressure — just an easeful way to stay connected and inspired, together.

If you’re curious, I’ve shared more about it in this short video here:

For now, this is just a gentle share as I land back — no urgency, no pushing. Just an invitation, from one human to another.

Thank you for being here, and for letting me show up as I am — a little tired, a little fuller, and very grateful.

Em

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