We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Sabrina Chamberlin a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Sabrina, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Can you tell us about a time where you or your team really helped a customer get an amazing result?

I met Lindsey virtually through instagram and in person at our January 2024 Wellness Retreat. She is an amazing woman that came to the retreat in the middle of a challenging family, work and personal season. Throughout each day of the retreat, I saw her become lighter and freer and filled with more joy. On the last day of the retreat Lindsey wanted to mark her transformational experience by getting baptized. It was an overwhelming honor to get to baptize her in the ocean and witness her dedicate her life to Jesus.

After the retreat, she sent me her before and after stress levels from her watch. She had a significant decrease in daily stress and increase in overall wellness after the retreat. Her marriage, family and life has shifted in a big way. I am forever grateful to have met her and be a part of a life changing experience that will impact generations.

Below is her experience in her own words.

Former Principal + Executive, Mom

2023 was a tumultuous year for me. A friend suggested I attend a women’s retreat. As I started to look around, many of them looked very similar with a variety of relaxation options, fitness, massages, etc. I felt led to search for a retreat that had Jesus as the focus. During my search I continued to find lots of options, but none had Jesus at the center. When I came across Kaleo, I could feel right away that it was different. I took a leap of faith and signed up. Hands down, the best decision I’ve made in a long time.

I walked away from the retreat weekend having met some of the most incredible women; all walks of life, different cities; but we were all united in our faith in Jesus. I experienced all the relaxation the other retreats promised; but I am equipped with new tools and a plan for healing and improving all dimensions of my wellness, from eating habits to prayer life, they covered it all. What changed in me the most that weekend was my soul. God was at work and I am forever grateful.

Sabrina, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

My name is Sabrina Chamberlin. From a young age I learned the importance of community and creating experiences that impact the world. I am passionate about creating experiences that help transform people and move them into a place that is aligned with their purpose and passions.

In 2015 I launched my first company, ROYA Productions with the mission to help companies bring their event and experience visions to life. We deeply care about the creative process and curating an immersive experience through every touchpoint. This is something that sets us apart from other production companies. We help design, create and execute every part of the experience so that each piece is connected to the vision. Many of our clients know WHAT they want to do, but not WHY or HOW. We help clarify the WHY so that the WHAT and HOW are aligned with a compelling mission.

In 2023 I got to see one of my dreams come to life in curating my own brand and experience. KALEO Retreats is a Holistic Christian Wellness Retreat Experience and brand. It was birthed out of my own story of overcoming trauma and fighting for my health and wellness. As an entrepreneur and leader, I struggled to find the time to prioritize my wellness. KALEO combines my love and 15 year experience in ministry with my passion to create transformational experiences and help women become their healthiest and most fulfilled self. It has been the most incredible honor to have hosted multiple retreats and helped so many women experience healing, breakthrough and a deeper connection with God through these experiences.

Can you tell us about a time you’ve had to pivot?

One of the biggest challenges and pivots we faced as a company was during the pandemic. The most amazing thing about this experience is that God prepared me ahead of time. In 2019 we had a contract that we were excited to sign with a company we loved. The closer we got to the agreement, the more unsettled we felt. We took a week of stillness as a company to pray and get clarity on our hesitations and chose to say no to the partnership. During this season I also sensed God calling me to say yes to ministry opportunities which eventually landed me on the team at Passion City Church just a few short weeks before the pandemic hit and all the gatherings and events came to a stop.

As difficult as this season was for me to let go of something I had built, it taught me a valuable lesson as a business owner. Putting God at the center of all we do, never steers us wrong. There may be times when a decision you know is right goes against what is logical at the time, but trusting the voice of God and having the courage to follow it, prepared and positioned me for something I could have never planned for.

How did you build your audience on social media?

I launched KALEO Retreats with a passion and limited experience in social media marketing. I was using instagram just as a tool for communicating about the events and not fully understanding at first how to grow it. After one reel I posted went viral bringing in thousands of followers and reaching over 3 million views, I quickly learned that I didn’t just have to create an impactful event experience, but I was now managing a brand, a community and a social media presence almost overnight. This is another one of those God moments that has happened in my entrepreneurship journey.

Instagram is now my main source of marketing and new clients. Growing my community there has been a new and exciting challenge. Donald Miller and the StoryBrand has been one of the biggest helps and influence as I have learned how to navigate this new world. Additionally, my husband owns a marketing + content creation agency and he has also been an incredible support and wealth of knowledge in this journey.

Together, we now help other business and brand owners with what we have learned in growing @kaleoretreats to over 10K followers and millions of views in less than 6 months inside his company, Tiny Leaf Studio. It is a joy to get to help other entrepreneurs grow their business through a marketing strategy that works and compelling storytelling.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.kaleoretreats.com and www.royaproductions.com
• Instagram: @kaleoretreats and @sabrinajchamberlin
• Linkedin: Sabrina Chamberlin

Image Credits
Sara Harper