EP 226 Delegate & Elevate: Why Every Retreat Host Needs a Coordinator with Daesha Donze

In this powerhouse episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast, host Shannon Jamail sits down with luxury retreat designer and director Daesha Donze to talk all things logistics, style, and sanity-saving support for retreat hosts.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to juggle planning, hosting, and actually enjoying your own retreat—this episode is your permission slip to hand over the clipboard and reclaim your energy. 

Episode Highlights:

• Why hiring a retreat planner or coordinator is a total game-changer
  (Spoiler: so you can finally enjoy your own retreat)
• How Daesha tailors each event to the host’s brand, vibe, and clientele
• The difference between hosting and directing—and why you shouldn’t do both
• A quick dive into Seller of Travel laws and how Daesha can legally book and sell travel worldwide
• Her high-touch services: VIP Planning Sessions, Done-for-You Planning, On-Site Coordination, and VIP Weekends

Whether you’re planning your first retreat or looking to level up your next luxury mastermind, Daesha’s insights will leave you inspired (and ready to hand over the spreadsheets).

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Connect with Daesha:

Instagram: @daeshadonze

Tune in now to learn how to transform your retreat experience from stressed-out host to fully present powerhouse. You deserve to lead with ease—and Daesha shows us how.

About Daesha

My name is Daeha Donze. I am a Luxury Retreat Designer & Director. I do everything from brainstorming with retreat hosts, to planning and doing everything for them, to being on-site coordinating the retreat. Coming from a background in fashion, my passion is styling the retreat to the retreat host, her clients, and the brand. I work with influential leaders that are creating movements and want to go deep with their clients in person. From masterminds, to wellness retreats, to larger scale events, I am there to take the stress and overwhelm of coordinating in-person events and replace it with a seamless experience while having the time of our lives.

 

MY SERVICES/HOW WE CAN WORK TOGETHER: VIP Planning Session, DFY Retreat Planning, On-Site Coordination, & VIP Weekends

 

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• Join me in London

 

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