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UNAPOLOGETIC
Author to Authority
Turn Your Story Into Your Greatest Asset.
A Mastermind & Retreat Experience for Authors and Aspiring Authors
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You’ve Already Written the Book...
Now it’s time to become known because of it.Publishing your book was a major accomplishment.
But becoming a published author was only the first step.
Your book can become the foundation for greater visibility, credibility, influence, and opportunity—when you know how to leverage it strategically.
UNAPOLOGETIC: Author to Authority is an intimate, implementation-focused mastermind and retreat experience designed to help you move beyond simply being an author and begin intentionally building the platform around your message.
Authors Create Change
Over two immersive mastermind days, you’ll work alongside a small group of ambitious women to:
- Clarify the message and expertise you want to be known for
- Position your book as an asset for your brand, business, and bigger vision
- Identify opportunities for speaking, media, collaborations, partnerships, and increased visibility
- Create a focused 90-day strategy for building momentum
- Develop your personalized 2027 Author Success Roadmap
✦Plus: an evening Kickoff Meet & Greet on January 26 to meet your fellow authors and set your goals and intentions for the week.
This isn’t a conference where you sit in the audience collecting information.
You’re coming to work on what’s next.
And you’ll leave with greater clarity, a strategic plan, and the confidence to begin putting it into action.
Who This Experience Is For
UNAPOLOGETIC was created for the woman who knows her book is only the beginning.
This experience is for you if...
- You’ve published a book—or are preparing to publish—and want to leverage it as a powerful platform for your brand, business, or message.
- You’re ready to become more visible and confidently share your story, expertise, and ideas.
- You want a clear strategy for creating opportunities beyond simply selling more books.
- You’re interested in speaking, media, collaborations, partnerships, and other opportunities that can expand your reach.
- You want greater clarity around your personal brand and what you want to become known for.
- You value being in a room with ambitious, growth-minded women who will challenge, encourage, and support you.
- You’re ready to stop asking “What comes next?” and start intentionally building it.
This Probably Isn’t for You If...
- You’re looking primarily for a relaxing getaway with little structure or implementation.
- You’re not ready to take action on the goals you’ve set for yourself.
- You’re hoping someone else will build your platform or create opportunities for you.
- You’re not ready to invest the time, energy, and resources required to grow your visibility and influence.
Because this isn’t just a retreat.
It’s a working mastermind designed to help you turn the book you’ve already written into the foundation for what you build next.
Imagine Leaving Phoenix With...
- 01Your personalized 2027 Author Success Roadmap Plan
- 02A focused 90-Day Visibility & Growth Strategy
- 03Greater clarity around your author brand and positioning
- 04A plan for leveraging your book beyond book sales
- 05New ideas for speaking, media, collaborations, and partnerships
- 06Greater confidence about what you want to be known for
- 07Meaningful relationships with women committed to growing alongside you
Most importantly, you’ll stop wondering what comes after publishing the book.
You’ll have a plan for what comes next.Your Phoenix Agenda
Two Full Mastermind Days, Plus a Kickoff You Won’t Want to Miss
We want you there the night before. The kickoff is where you’ll meet every woman in the mastermind and on the retreat.
Tuesday
Jan 26
Kickoff Meet & Greet
Arrive in Phoenix and join us for an evening kickoff. Meet the women you’ll be masterminding with and set your goals and intentions for the week.
All Guests
Wednesday
Jan 27
Mastermind Day One
A full day of Author-to-Authority mastermind training, strategy and implementation, with lunch included.
All Guests
Thursday
Jan 28
Mastermind Day Two
A second full day of masterminding. You’ll build your 2027 Author Success Roadmap and your 90-Day Visibility & Growth Strategy.
All Guests
Friday
Jan 29
Checkout Day
Full Retreat guests check out of our luxury Airbnb by 9:00 AM.
Full Retreat Guests
Full times and details will be shared in your welcome email and welcome packet.
About Karissa
Karissa Adkins is a history-making speaker, women’s leadership expert, bestselling author, global humanitarian, and founder of the Alpha Queen Empire—which includes Alpha Queen Collective®, ICONIC Influence Media™, and ICONIC Impact™.
Through keynote speaking, leadership development, publishing, and humanitarian initiatives, she has impacted more than 100,000 lives since 2023.
Karissa is the creator of the Universal Laws of ICONIC Leadership™ and is passionate about helping women develop the courage, confidence, and self-leadership to create extraordinary lives, businesses, and lasting legacies.
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Just imagine....
The freedom of shedding the burdens of outdated beliefs and fears that have lingered through generations. This retreat provides a safe and nurturing space for this vital inner work. It’s a journey that will enable you to step into your power and prosperity. Get ready to clear your money story and re-write the narrative allowing you to step into the
Alpha Queen you were born to be.
VIP Queenly Upgrade for $550.00
(ONLY 3 AVAILABLE)
(3) 1:1 30-minute mindset reprogramming session with Karissa, post-retreat. This epic as hell upgrade will help you banish your limiting beliefs, especially around business, health, and money using the holistic modalities of NLP, time-line therapy, and hypnosis.
Each Queen will receive (2) custom hypnosis tracks after the retreat to help her upgrade your thought processes and behaviors.
Your money stories are not random; they are a reflection of our past, both recent and ancestral. They are etched into our being from our family's history, they echo in the chambers of our hearts from past life experiences. These stories dictate our financial decisions, influence our happiness, and can either support or hinder our journey toward achieving our dreams.
But here's the exciting revelation: You hold the power to rewrite these stories . You can heal the wounds, release the limitations, and invite abundance into your life.
Imagine a life where financial freedom is not just a distant vision but a daily reality. A life where your relationship with money is a source of joy, not stress. This retreat is your gateway to this life. It's a transformative experience designed to awaken your potential, clear the path to abundance, and empower you to manifest your deepest desires.
It's time to embark on a journey of healing, learning, and transformation—an experience that will forever change your money story and your life FOREVER!!!
Get ready to clear your money story and re-write the narrative allowing you to step into the Alpha Queen you were born to be.
Hear from other Alpha Queens
Choose How You Want to Experience UNAPOLOGETIC
We’ve created two ways to join us in Phoenix.
Level 1
Mastermind Experience
Come for the strategy. Leave with the roadmap.
Perfect for the woman who wants the complete mastermind experience while arranging her own accommodations and transportation.
Your Experience Includes:
- Welcome Kickoff Session
- Two Full Days of Author-to-Authority Mastermind Training
- Lunch During Mastermind Days
- Author Workbook & Planning Materials
- 2027 Author Success Roadmap
- 90-Day Visibility & Growth Strategy
- Networking & Collaboration
You are responsible for your own accommodations and transportation to and from the mastermind location.
Level 2
Full Retreat Experience
Step away from everything else and fully immerse yourself in what’s next.
For the woman who wants everything included in the Mastermind Experience plus the connection, conversations, and community that happen when we experience the retreat together.
Everything in the Mastermind Experience, PLUS:
- Shared Luxury Airbnb Accommodations
- Daily Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner During the Retreat
- Morning Coffee & Conversations
- Optional Morning Group Workouts
- Evening Fireside Chats
- Additional Connection & Collaboration Time
- Exclusive Retreat Community and Access to Karissa
No commuting back and forth.No figuring out where to eat.No leaving just when the best conversations are getting started.
Simply arrive, settle in, and give yourself permission to focus on you and what you’re building next.
Pay-in-Full Bonus
Private 60-Minute Author-to-Authority Strategy Session with Karissa
Choose either experience and pay in full to receive a private 60-minute virtual strategy session with Karissa.
Value: $497
This is dedicated one-on-one time to go deeper into your individual goals and refine the strategy for your next chapter.
We can use your session to focus on your:
- Author brand and positioning
- Signature message
- Visibility strategy
- Speaking or media goals
- Book-to-business strategy
- Collaboration opportunities
Your session will be conducted privately via Zoom and scheduled separately at a mutually available time.
Pay in Full + Claim My Private Strategy SessionYour Book Was the Beginning.
You had the courage to tell your story.
You did the work to put it into the world.
Now it’s time to decide what that book will make possible.
You don’t need another year of wondering what you should do next.
You need a roadmap.
And we’re going to build it together.
faqs
Is travel included?
Plane, train, bus, or car, you will need to make your own way to the beautiful retreat home. Once you arrive we will take it from there.
How do I get there?
Directions (AirB&B location will be announced via email) - you will be responsible to get TO and FROM the Retreat space.
Can I Invite a Friend?
Absolutely we believe in a world where women rise together, no more stepping on or over to get to the top. There is plenty of abundance to go around. Invite away, but know that this retreat only accommodates 12 so invite your friend but don't wait to secure your ticket. Feel free to share this link with your friends!
When to the days start & end?
The days start at 8am and we are in workshops until 7pm at night.
Insurances included?
Personal, medical or trip cancellation insurance not included.
Abundance Rebirth Retreat Breakdown
Date: August 26th-30th 8am to 7pm
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Day 1: Arrival Day
Arrival between 4-6pm for Networking by the Pool
Connecting and networking are your keys to unlocking new realms of opportunity and support. By forging powerful bonds, you amplify each other’s strengths and rise together, creating a formidable circle of queens who inspire and empower one another.
Day 2: Discovery
Day of Activities from 8am to 7pm
Discover your money history and the relationship that you have with money
The Abundance Rebirth Retreat is a sanctuary for your emotional and financial well-being. Here, we'll dive into the core of your experiences with money, helping you identify the traumas that may have accumulated in this lifetime. These traumas may include financial setbacks, moments of scarcity, or instances where you felt powerless in the face of abundance.
Day 3: Clearing
Day of Activities from 8am to 7pm
Clear your money story and learn to rewrite the narrative so that you can
step into your wealth creation and cirulation
Scarcity is a mindset, a belief system that can hold us hostage. It may tell you that there's never enough, that you'll always struggle, or that abundance is reserved for others. At the retreat, we'll address these limiting beliefs, and replace them with a sense of abundance and possibility.
Day 4: The Rebirth
Day of Activities from 8am to 7pm
Paving your way for Financial Abundance
Once the traumas are cleared, and the scarcity mindset is transformed, you'll find that the path to financial abundance becomes clearer. You become the architect of your financial destiny, creating a life where prosperity is not just a distant dream but a tangible reality.
As essential as it is to clear the past, to heal the traumas and release the old stories , it's equally important, if not more so, to cast your gaze toward the future.
Your vision for an abundant future is the compass that will guide you on your journey at the Retreat.
Are you ready to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and abundance?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is travel included?
Plane, train, bus, or car, you will need to make your own way to the beautiful retreat home. Once you arrive we will take it from there.
Are accommodations included?
Accommodations are included with the Full Retreat Experience only, which includes shared luxury Airbnb accommodations. With the Mastermind Experience, you are responsible for your own accommodations and transportation to and from the mastermind location.
How do I get there?
Directions (AirB&B location will be announced via email) - you will be responsible to get TO and FROM the Retreat space.
What does the schedule look like?
We kick off with an evening Meet & Greet on Tuesday, January 26. Wednesday, January 27 and Thursday, January 28 are two full mastermind days. Full Retreat guests check out on Friday, January 29 by 9:00 AM. Full times and details will be shared in your welcome email and welcome packet.
Is there a payment plan?
Yes. You can reserve your seat with a $500 deposit, with your first payment in 21 days. The Mastermind Experience balance is two payments of $275, and the Full Retreat Experience balance is two payments of $650, every 3 weeks.
What is the pay-in-full bonus?
Choose either experience and pay in full to receive a private 60-minute virtual strategy session with Karissa (value $497), conducted privately via Zoom and scheduled separately at a mutually available time.
Can I Invite a Friend?
Absolutely we believe in a world where women rise together, no more stepping on or over to get to the top. There is plenty of abundance to go around. Invite away, but know that this retreat only accommodates 12–14 so invite your friend but don’t wait to secure your ticket. Feel free to share this link with your friends!
Insurances included?
Personal, medical or trip cancellation insurance not included.
UNAPOLOGETIC: Author to Authority
Limited to 12–14 women.
Please Note: A portion of your total investment includes a $500 non-refundable deposit to secure your place.
