In this episode of Entrepreneurs Gone Wild, Sue speaks with Lisa Shaughnessy—writer, host of the Write Your Connection podcast, and creator of the only online directory built exclusively for writing retreats.

Lisa shares how her background in military and federal government roles, plus a love for process and structure, collided with her passion for writing and genealogy. The result? A thriving business that connects writers to powerful, transformational experiences. From running her own business to helping retreat hosts market better and writers find their people, Lisa opens up about the healing and magic that happens when you step away from distractions and into deep creative time.

We talk about:
- The frustration that led her to build the retreat directory she needed
- What makes writing retreats so powerful and memorable
- The unique bonding that happens between writers—even shy or first-time ones
- Why the right retreat can change your writing, your mindset, and sometimes your life

Timestamps
2:35 – From Air Force to writing family stories
5:15 – Why she built the first online writing retreat directory
10:50 – What writers are really looking for when they go on retreat
17:12 – Why change of scenery sparks new creativity
24:40 – How writing retreats differ from online groups or coaching
31:05 – Why transformation happens when writers find “their people”

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