Founding Rituel Retreats pt 2: Eve Gaines on Launching in a Pandemic, Why We Created an Immersive Brand + the Realities of Rapid, Unexpected Growth

Seasoned Business Growth Strategist Trinity Rose continues her conversation with Eve Gaines, co-creator of Rituel Retreats, exploring the realities of building a wellness hospitality business in uncertain times. Together, they reflect on the alchemy of entrepreneurship—navigating the early days of launching a retreat space during COVID-19, balancing generosity with sustainability, and learning how boundaries and self-worth shape both leadership and longevity. This is a conversation about redefining success, honoring women’s work, and trusting the creative process as a form of transformation.Time Stamps00:00 The Power of Openness and Surrender03:09 Building a Vision: The Early Days of Rituel10:45 Navigating Business During COVID-1916:29 Balancing Generosity and Sustainability in Business22:09 Self-Worth, Boundaries, and Women’s Work25:32 Defining Personal Success and TransformationGuest info: Eve Gaines — creative entrepreneur and co-founder of Rituel Retreats, a wellness space rooted in healing, collaboration, and connection to land.Website: rituelretreats.comInstagram: @rituelretreatsHost infoTrinity Rose — Integrative Business Strategist and Advisor to early-stage foundersWebsite: illumeconstultingstudio.com Instagram: ⁠@illumeconsultingstudio Additional Links: Field Notes: https://rituelretreats.com/field-notes-journal Rituel's Atelier: https://rituelretreats.com/atelier Trinity's 1:1 Container: https://illumeconsultingstudio.com/container