“I came in wanting to create an offering. I left with my life’s purpose.” —Adrianna
“This space has been so healing and strengthening in my work. I'm in awe of all of the beauty we've created together.” —Rowen
“I needed this. This cohort has provided the vessel to not only dream big but to make those dreams a reality.” —Kimberly
“This process has been invaluable in my ability to envision myself as a leader and facilitator. I now have tools that I can turn to again and again.” —Sarah D.
“The Catalyst Leadership Immersion completely changed my life. I came in without a clear knowing of what I wanted to catalyze or create. I knew I had a desire to transition my work-life from the nonprofit sector to one as an independent artist and creative guide. I had no idea how I was going to make it happen. Anya gave me so many incredible new tools: structure, scheduling, prioritization, program delivery, marketing, and more. She also helped me to weave justice and right-livelihood into everything that I built. And oh my goodness, the resources I suddenly had access to as a member of the cohort were mind-blowing. It's not just the curriculum, the mentorship, the exercises, the time, the planning, and Anya's expertise. It's also the group that Anya assembles for this program. I will be forever connected to this group of change-makers. By September, I had successfully launched a brand new product, created and launched a signature year-long offering, and was able to quit my old job to become a full-time independent artist! Anya is a real-time dream-shaper and has helped me give voice to my deepest yearnings and then bring them fully to life!” — Sarah Greenman, Artist, Writer, Creative Alchemist
△ Through the Catalyst Leadership Immersion, Sarah created and produced her original Creative Alchemy Oracle deck, and designed and launched her year-long Creative Alchemy Cycle which enabled her to grow her community and triple her income.
“This work helped me find my compass again. I was in a clunky space with my facilitation — recognizing how much I wanted to share but not knowing how to create and structure my programs for utmost impact. I felt like I was holding within me all of these beautiful gems but didn’t quite know how to deliver them into the world. These tools were exactly what I was looking for. I immediately started to apply the insights that I was having, and this experience has continued to deeply inform and impact my leadership style. I’m now leading and facilitating the program that I had struggled so long to deliver! The Catalyst Leadership Immersion gave me the framework — and trust and support — to bring it to life!” —Kirin Bhatti, Healer + Counselor at Brownswell
△ Kirin developed her signature Seasoned Leaders program for healers through the Catalyst Cohort.
“The Catalyst Cohort has been the saving grace of these uncertain times. Working with you in this way has felt miraculous. For you to be so clear in how to set a container and then for us to be able to be in this container!! Although I don’t get to hug you all in person, you have become my closest friends and deepest supportive community. The support that I feel from you and this group — the ways that I can be vulnerable and held and encouraged — is enabling me to then go out and do my necessary work with folks who need it so much, sharing all these tools that I’ve learned and practiced here. This is absolutely so much more than I bargained for. It feels like the most divinely timed decision I have ever made.” —Caitlin Quinn, Wardrobe Resourcerer, & Reframer
△ Caitlin remade her website, launched her newly virtual summer-camps, reactivated her newsletter, and created a brand new business — The Wardrobe Resourcery — with all of its facilitated offerings and programs!
“I have felt so comfortable and welcomed and brave. From your program structure to the invitations you make and the permission-giving, I am more inspired than ever to share my offering. I had been fearing some of these harder conversations and topics, and with you as my guide, I felt courage to share my fears and open up in probably the most honest way I ever have in my life. Instead of coming from a place of unworthiness I felt equipped to speak from a place of power and curiosity and humility. Thank you for being patient with me, for your encouragement, and for your most earnest heart. I am so, so blessed by this experience and your gracious, amazing presence in my life. Thank you for being so brave with your offering so I can be brave with mine.” —Myriam Loeschen, Bridge Builder, Deep Listener, Coach, & Culinary Goddess
△ During her time in the Cohort, Myriam clarified and activated around her deep “why”, facilitated complex conversations about race and identity with a group of 100 people, and created a signature 1:1 coaching offering (getting paid more than she ever had for her coaching work!!)
“I facilitated a very meaningful and personal experience, and I felt all of the learning that I had done in the Cohort —all the support that I had received — helping me to stand with confidence, to take on the role that had been asked of me. I had a confidence and emotional strength and trust that I have enough of what it takes to step forward. I hadn’t had that before. And people responded so incredibly well.” —Pam Hardy, Environmental Lawyer & Yoga Practitioner
△ Pam rose into leadership with her original offerings, facilitating unique gatherings for her diverse cross-section of communities.
“Before stepping into this circle, I felt an urgent, exhausting sense of not being enough. The Cohort has helped me stand in my truth. Anya modeled how I want to show up in the world, as a leader who creates impactful conversations and ripples of transformation. Sharing tools for proactive facilitation, personal alignment, and community change, the Catalyst Leadership Immersion offers people like me a sacred connection and mutual mentorship.” —Corinne Gardner, Nursing Student, Writer, World Explorer
△ Corinne catalyzed clarity on her core purpose — moving across the country and going back to school to become a nurse.
“Through the Catalyst Leadership Immersion, I have found a new purpose, a revitalization of my work that has moved it from a job to a calling. I now have a renewed belief in the value of my services. I'm able to be more present with my clients and let my core beliefs guide my interactions. Give yourself this gift of being held and supported in an incredible container with other amazing womxn collaborators while you birth your new offering.”—Marisol Cordero-Goodman, Lawyer, Movement Facilitator
△ Marisol brought a deep justice lens to her work during her time in the cohort — both as a participant and an apprentice. She clarified her program offerings and developed and facilitated two brand new interactive virtual seminars uplifting her unique framework.
“I see how learning with you is some of the most valuable work I have done — and can continue to do. I’ve learned to take my place as a teacher and facilitator. How to take up space unapologetically. This voice is growing louder and my guts are getting stronger and I’m never going back. I’m swimming in excitement and hope, a clear vision, and deep gratitude.” —Amy McMullen, Writer, Wayfinder
△ Amy developed and launched her signature Navigator offering. She also wove the Catalyst teachings into her personal relationships, conversations, and daily practices.
“The Catalyst Leadership Immersion is a balm for my soul. I feel allowed to show up however I am with whatever I have and I know that it will be welcomed. This Cohort offers the space to do the deep work — reflecting on my life and offerings — that I don’t have time to do or prioritize on my own. Our time together has inspired such a deep shift — and I know we’ll continue to see and feel these ripples for years and years to come.” —dr. kacy borba spann, Naturopathic Doctor & Acupuncturist at Quercus Natural Health
△ kacy found grace and space in trusting her own timing and allowing things to move slowly. She also grew her curriculum for a ritual circle for young folks starting to bleed, created a brand new website and content language, and planted seeds for many future offerings.
“The Catalyst Leadership Immersion has been one of the greatest gifts of my life. I have the confidence, skills, and resources to launch anything I want at any time! I feel more at home in my body and in the world than I ever have before. And I have eight of the most beautiful sisters that I never knew I needed. This has been profound.” —Jenny Downer, Facilitator of Being Seen + Creative Living
△ Jenny created and facilitated her multidisciplinary Being Seen curriculum during the Catalyst Cohort.
“This idea — of bringing together leaders and changemakers and teaching them that vulnerability, transparency, and imperfection can sit within leadership growth is so unique and such a gift. Anya, you represent such a beautiful balance of professionalism and leadership and authenticity and expertise and tenderness. This experience has been worth every dime I have invested. This work is absolutely extraordinary and has changed me deeply.” —Danielle Gettings, Educator & Manager of Trauma-Informed Care Plans for K-12 schools
△ Danielle designed a curriculum for young people that supports social and emotional learning while also creating a guide for educators to implement this "culture of compassion" in their own classrooms. Danielle has since been hired to teach and implement the curriculum she developed and is also overseeing a model of her program being put into practice in Missouri!!