In this episode we dive into Jane Ballard’s transformative experience at the Altavita Women’s Retreat, where proactive health, nature connection, and deep personal renewal take center stage. Megan Swan and Jane Ballard break down why retreats like these offer far more than a typical “reset”—they empower women to approach wellness holistically, from inside out.

• Navigating the midlife shift:Jane shares candidly about embracing authentic selfhood and the challenges (and liberation) of hormonal changes.
• Proactive, holistic medical care: Discover the value of advanced diagnostics, including bone density and gut health assessments, unavailable through conventional U.S. healthcare screening.
• The power of nature and ritual: How immersion in authentic cultural experiences and time outdoors fostered healing and deep nervous system calming.
• The women’s circle effect: Why a safe, supportive female community is so vital for emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
• Nourishment on every level: From farm-to-table meals and ceremonial cacao to freeing someone else to handle the details, Jane describes a kind of radical self-nurturing that touches the body, mind, and soul.

TLDR:This episode highlights how an intentional, immersive women’s retreat blends advanced preventive medical care with nature, culture, and soulful sisterhood—helping participants find powerful agency over their health while feeling deeply nourished and connected. It’s a compelling invitation to rethink what "wellness" can look like (and why busy women deserve this kind of support).

Interested in joining us? You can use Jane’s community code to get $500 your first retreat: JANEBALLARD

https://altavitahealth.ca/womens-wellness-retreats

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Connect with Megan Swan

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LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-swan-wellness

Websites: www.meganswanwellness.com

+ https://altavitahealth.ca/

Connect with Jane Ballard

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janewballard/

Website: https://www.janewballard.com/

Keywords

Women's wellness, perimenopause, hormone therapy, bone density, osteoporosis prevention, DEXA scan, advanced medical diagnostics, holistic health, proactive healthcare, mammogram, gut microbiome test, holistic lifestyle choices, wellness retreats, functional medicine, mental health, women's circles, breathwork, nature therapy, sweat lodge (Temazcal), Mexican culture, sound healing, cacao benefits, farm-to-table cuisine, women's empowerment, proactive health screenings, health data interpretation, preventative medicine, women's health retreats, emotional wellbeing, quality nutrition

This episode dives into how intentional business design and personal transformation can enable ambitious women entrepreneurs—especially mothers—to thrive without burning out. Georgia Thomas shares her journey from corporate law to building automated, scalable businesses and finding true freedom, purpose, and presence.

Key points we discussed:

The non-linear catalyst of leaving a traditional legal career to co-found and scale E!Studios, a social media agency built for operational independence.

How becoming a mother fundamentally shifted Georgia Thomas's approach to business—prioritizing strategic delegation, team empowerment, and sustainable systems.

The parallels between building a business and pregnancy/motherhood, and how motherhood can be a unique advantage in entrepreneurship.

Why thought leadership, authenticity, and founder visibility are crucial for brand-building and scaling in today’s social media landscape.

The structure, strategy, and intentional limitations behind Venture Haus Group, balancing multiple ventures and family with long-term growth.

TLDR: You don’t need to do it all alone—structure, team, and mindset can liberate you from being “stuck working a job in your business.” By designing businesses for both sustainability and freedom, women founders—especially moms—can flourish without sacrificing what matters most.

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If this episode inspired you, please screenshot and share it on social media—be sure to tag @meganswanwellness so we can cheer you on. Your support means the world!

Connect with Megan Swan

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/meganswanwellness

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-swan-wellness

Websites: www.meganswanwellness.com

+ https://altavitahealth.ca/

Connect with Georgia Thomas

Instagram: @withgeorgiathomas | @createwithstudios

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/withgeorgiathomas

Website: https://createwithestudios.com/

Keywords

female entrepreneurship, visionary CEO, business scaling, freedom in business, sustainability, reclaiming time, present motherhood, mompreneur, leaving corporate law, career transition, venture building, social media agency, business frameworks, team empowerment, strategic leadership, founder mindset, operational removal, intentional growth, work-life balance, e-commerce, creative technology, investment group, M&A (mergers and acquisitions), app development, building sustainable businesses, content creation, thought leadership, business partnerships, wellness brands, founder branding, hiring top talent

In this episode, we dive into the journey of female founders navigating business exits and acquisitions, featuring the inspiring story of SLT Consulting’s sale to Fiverr and subsequent buyback by Sharon Lee Thony. We cover the emotional, strategic, and practical aspects of scaling, selling, and reclaiming a business, while spotlighting the work of the Whisper Group in supporting women-owned businesses through the exit process.

Key discussion points:

How Sharon Lee Thony built, scaled, and ultimately sold her digital marketing agency, and what led to buying it back.

The unique challenges and emotional journey female founders face during acquisition, especially when their identity is tied to their business.

The sobering statistics around women-owned business exits, and how organizations like the Whisper Group are working to change that.

Strategies for building your business with exit readiness in mind, including scalable systems and team development.

The parallels between motherhood and entrepreneurship, and how skills honed as a mom—resilience, multitasking, adaptability—fuel business success.

TL;DR:Sharon Lee Thony shares her insights from scaling and selling her agency, then reclaiming it, offering valuable lessons on intentional growth, exit planning, and founder identity. The episode highlights how female founders can shift their mindset from building “lifestyle businesses” to creating transformative assets, and the power of community support through networks like the Whisper Group.

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LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-swan-wellness

Websites: www.meganswanwellness.com

+ https://altavitahealth.ca/

Connect with Sharon Lee Thony

Websites: https://www.wearethewhispergroup.com/

• https://sltconsulting.co/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonthony/

Keywords

female founders, business acquisition, business exit, entrepreneurship, SLT Consulting, Fiverr acquisition, digital marketing agency, boutique agency, brand and marketing executive, award-winning campaigns, scaling businesses, exit readiness, Whisper Group, collective of exited female founders, business mentorship, business advisory, bootstrapping, building a business from scratch, pivoting in business, working moms, motherhood and entrepreneurship, resilience, multitasking, business identity, founder identity crisis, contingency planning, selling a business, buying back a business, angel investing, networking, building teams, succession planning