Two-day Event
Tailor-made for Seasoned Spouses
Join us for an interactive event dedicated to the conversations and community you need.
This year, we’re gathering attendees together with our in-person option!
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Two-day Event
Your Identity Your Journey Your Discoveries Your Growth
A Community of Support
Date
Saturday, April 30th & Sunday, May 1st
Speakers
5 Military-Connected Speakers
Interactive
Small & Large Group Discussions
Content
12 Hours of Content & Conversation
Your Identity Your Journey Your Discoveries Your Growth
A Community of Support
Date
Saturday, April 30th & Sunday, May 1st
Speakers
5 Military-Connected Speakers
Interactive
Small & Large Group Discussions
Content
11 Hours of Identity-Focused Content
Grab your ticket! There’s four options, to fit your schedule and budget.
Saturday
April 30th
10am-6pm
$ 97
- 4 Virtual
Keynotes/Workshops - Optional Networking
5:30-6pm
VIrtual
Saturday
April 30th
10am-6pm
$ 107
- 4 In-Person* Keynotes/Workshops
- Optional Networking 5:30-6pm
Limited Seating
*In-person viewing of the virtual event in Tyson's, VA. Lunch is provided.
*In-person viewing of the virtual event in Tyson's, VA. Lunch is provided.
In-Person
Saturday
April 30th
10a-6pm
+
Sunday
May 1st
1pm-5pm
$ 157
- 4 Virtual Keynotes/Workshops
Optional Networking 5:30-6pm - CliftonStrengths Workshop*
*Ticket Includes over $240 in Gallup resources and coach-only reports including CliftonStrengths assessment, ebook, and 4-6 custom reports, tailored to YOU.
VIRTUAL
Saturday
April 30th
10a-6pm
+
Sunday
May 1st
1pm-5pm
In-Person & Virtual Sessions $ 167
- 4 Virtual Keynotes/Workshops*
- CliftonStrengths Workshop**
Limited Seating
*In-person viewing of the virtual event in Tyson's, VA. Lunch is provided.
**Ticket Includes over $240 in Gallup resources and coach-only reports including CliftonStrengths assessment, ebook, and 4-6 custom reports, tailored to YOU.
*In-person viewing of the virtual event in Tyson's, VA. Lunch is provided.
**Ticket Includes over $240 in Gallup resources and coach-only reports including CliftonStrengths assessment, ebook, and 4-6 custom reports, tailored to YOU.
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Register before the clock runs out to receive a printed workbook
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What makes the Evolve Retreat unique?
We get it! Setting aside time to attend an event isn’t always easy. But, prioritizing your personal development and calling in the cavalry so that you can take this time for yourself, is important. We know you are worth it!
Gather
Virtual or In-Person Attendee Gathering
If you want to attend Evolve from your sofa, there’s a virtual option just for you! But, if you want to gather with other spouses in the DC area, and view the workshop together, we’ve got you covered. Think of it like a watch party, where both the virtual and in-person attendees experience the same content, but build community with local spouses.
Learn
Live Speakers
All speaker presentations are virtual and live, but highly interactive with elements of reflection and discussion.
Collaborate
Fun Technology
Our virtual workshop platform supports a unique & interactive experience. This is definitely not your average zoom.
Connect
Small Groups
We want you to feel seen and heard. Opportunities for small group conversations and speaker-led discussions will give you a chance to see yourself in and build community with other seasoned spouses.
Grow
Reflective Workbook
Grab your ticket before April 1st and receive a printed and bound copy of our event workbook. This will allow you to participate in workshop reflections and capture your learnings.
Retreat Speakers
This incredible collection of talented speakers can’t wait to pour into you during Evolve weekend.
All of our speakers are either current or former military spouses or military children. They’ve been there and they get it.
Dr. Patrice Carter
Owner, Breakpoint Coaching Collective
Board Certified Life Coach
Certified Professional Christian Life Coach
Military Veteran Spouse and U.S. Army Reserve Veteran
Board Certified Life Coach
Certified Professional Christian Life Coach
Military Veteran Spouse and U.S. Army Reserve Veteran
Jenn Whitmer
Master of Arts in communication and culture
Graduate certificate in theology and leadership
YEC certified Enneagram coach
Military child
Graduate certificate in theology and leadership
YEC certified Enneagram coach
Military child
Tammy Meyer
Certified Life Coach
Certified Purpose Clarity Coach
Certified Yoga Instructor & Meditation Facilitator
Seasoned Military Spouse
Certified Purpose Clarity Coach
Certified Yoga Instructor & Meditation Facilitator
Seasoned Military Spouse
Leah Brown
Certified Life and Leadership Coach for Executives & Teams
Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator
CDC Certified Divorce Coach®
Former Seasoned Military Spouse
Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator
CDC Certified Divorce Coach®
Former Seasoned Military Spouse
Jennifer Pasquale
Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach
20-year Corporate Trainer & Facilitator
Seasoned Military Spouse
Founder, Pride & Grit
20-year Corporate Trainer & Facilitator
Seasoned Military Spouse
Founder, Pride & Grit
Don't miss out. Grab your tickets soon.
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Your investment in YOU!
Limited Seating.
The Evolve Retreat is a one or two day event, it’s up to you. Choose the ticket that fits your schedule and your budget.
Saturday, let our four amazing military-connected experts propel your growth journey forward.
Sunday, back by popular demand, is a CliftonStrengths workshop. Using the CliftonStrenghs tool, this workshop will give you the language to confidently step into your life, clear on your superpowers and how you’re showing up for yourself and others. Sunday’s workshop will be recorded for two day ticket holders unable to attend.
One Day
Virtual
April 30th 10a-6pm (ET)
$ 97
- 4 Expert Speakers Streamed Live
- 4 Live Speaker Q&A
- 4+ Guided Discussions with Attendees
- Virtual Networking
- Access to Private Facebook Group
- Guided Discussion Workbook
- Opportunity for Event Giveaways
- 6 Hours of Additional Content Via the Stories of Transition Podcast
Virtual
One Day
In-Person
April 30th 10a-6pm (ET)
$ 107
- 4 Expert Speakers Streamed Live
- 4 Live Speaker Q&A
- 4+ Guided Discussions with Attendees
- In-Person Networking
- Access to Private Facebook Group
- Guided Discussion Workbook
- Opportunity for Event Giveaways
- 6 Hours of Additional Content Via the Stories of Transition Podcast
In-Person
Two Day
Virtual
April 30th 10a-6pm &
May 1st 1-5pm (ET)
$ 157
- Everything in the One Day Retreat Pass
- PLUS
- Day Two - CliftonStrengths Workshop
- CliftonStrengths Full 34 Assessment
($49.99 Value) - Guided Discussions
- Now, Discovering Your Strengths eBook
($39.99 value) - Four Personalized Reports for Your Unique Talents
- Additional Certified-Coach Only Talent Reports
($150 value)
Virtual
Two Day
Hybrid
April 30th 10a-6pm &
May 1st 1-5pm (ET)
$ 167
- Everything in the One Day Retreat Pass
- PLUS
- Day Two - CliftonStrengths Workshop
- CliftonStrengths Full 34 Assessment
($49.99 Value) - Guided Discussions
- Now, Discovering Your Strengths eBook
($39.99 value) - Four Personalized Reports for Your Unique Talents
- Additional Certified-Coach Only Talent Reports
($150 Value)
Hybrid
Already have your CliftonStrengths report but want to attend to learn more? Email jen@prideandgrit.com for discounted pricing.
"I loved connecting to the other seasoned spouses...and sharing our current stories and future fears. It was refreshing to not be the oldest person in the room."
Evolve 2021 attendee
Two Day Retreat Agenda
Learn more about the topics our speakers will cover during our two days together.
Saturday April 30th
Sunday May 1st
Saturday April 30th
Mapping Your Journey
Speaker: Dr. Patrice Carter
Knowing where you want to go is often rooted in a solid understanding of where you’ve been. What was the blueprint, or map, you came into military life with? What layers of life have been added to your original blueprint – career pivots, expectations, roles, stories, burnout. Join Dr. Patrice Carter as she empowers you to have those honest conversations with yourself and others that help you peel back or adjust the layers keep you from stepping into the best version of yourself.
Managing the Burnout Cycle
Speaker: Jenn Whitmer
As a seasoned spouse, chances are you’ve experienced burnout once or twice (or too many times to count). Burnout can look different for everyone who experiences it, and its quiet impact can sneak up on you. Join industry expert in self-awareness and leaning into hard conversations, Jenn Whitmer, who will share tools to help you keep burnout from getting in the way of showing up for yourself.
Defining Your Identity
Speaker: Tammy Meyer
Military life’s personal and professional reinvention can result in a lost connection between you and your dreams. Whether you’re defining new goals after military life or working to recapture (or reinvent) the ones you pushed aside, join Tammy Meyer as she provides a life cycle perspective of your identity journey. How did you get here? What does the path back to you look like? This workshop will provide the tools and conversations to help you jump-start your outcomes.
Using Stories to Move Forward
Speaker: Leah Brown
Whether it’s about military life, your career path, your dreams, or even your identity – stories can be at the heart of remaining stuck or moving forward. Leah Brown, a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator of Brené Brown’s Dare To Lead™ curriculum, will help you evaluate whether your stories are leading you or limiting you. And provide some tools for taking control of your journey through your stories.
Sunday May 1st
Fall In Love With Your Strengths
Workshop Host: Jen Pasquale
Focusing on our strengths can be a powerful tool in our identity journey. Identifying your talents or strengths is an important first step. Using that information is how we impact our journey.
Join Jen as she walks you through your CliftonStrengths® report, explains how your talents and strengths may be showing up in everyday life. Together, you’ll explore, in community with other seasoned spouses, how you can learn to align your life to the parts of yourself that bring you the most joy.
This workshop is dependent on the completion of Gallup’s CliftonStrengths® assessment tool. If you have taken the assessment before, please reach out to events@prideandgrit.com for special pricing.
"Having the words and tools to better understand who I am I think are really going to change my life and the struggles I've been in."
Evolve 2021 attendee
You are curious
You’re a battle-tested seasoned military spouse, but you’re more than that.
You’re at a point in life when your curiosity about your future, values, and growth is top of mind.
You want to tap into your potential, own your identity, and align your future to your values.
You need a guide, and maybe a cheerleader, as you peel back the layers of who you are and what you want.
You value community
As a seasoned military spouse you’ve seen the benefit of community. But, you struggle to find others that understand the season you are in.
You appreciate hearing others’ struggles, because you know you’ll see yourself in their challenges and in their solutions.
You enjoy sharing what you’ve learned, knowing you don’t have all the answers, but you do have experiences all your own.
You want to act
Military life has made waiting your superpower. But, so is taking action.
Investing in others is easy, investing in yourself is harder. But, you know it’s what you need.
You are ready to write a new chapter, whether at the next duty station, on the journey to retirement, or just in daily life.
You believe that showing up for yourself is an important next step in your life.
"I normally don't really enjoy virtual formats for longer periods of time, but the flow of the event and platform used was great and made time fly by."
- Evolve 2021 Attendee
Our Sponsors
We could not offer this event, at this price, without the support of these sponsors.
This retreat was tailor-made for you if:
- Your identity journey has been a long and winding road
- You are curious about your identity beyond military life
- You feel like you’ve given so much to each military-directed pivot that you’ve lost yourself
- You wonder how burnout might impact showing up for yourself or others
- You sometimes struggle to be honest with yourself and others about what you need or want
- You enjoy connecting with like-minded military spouses, going through a similar season of life
This retreat isn't for you if:
- You know who you are and haven't experienced the personal identity pivots that you've seen in your peers.
- You've maintained a distance from military life and retained your professional identity
- You are uncomfortable with honest dialogue about life's challenges and how it impacts our identity
- You and your service member are only a few years into military life
- You aren't looking to add to your community, for support or connection
Still Have Questions?
If your questions aren’t answered here, use the form below to ask your question.
Saturday April 30th schedule runs from 10 am to 6 pm ET.
Sunday May 1st schedule runs from 1-5pm ET
To gain the most from the event you’ll want grab the two day event pass and block both days on your calendar.
While we’d never prevent a new spouse from attending, the discussions and learnings will resonate most with those living in their final season of military life – whether that is 2 months or 5 years. It’s an event dedicated to seasoned military spouses. If you’re not at least a little weathered, this probably isn’t the event for you.
Remo is best viewed from a computer. Chrome is the preferred browser. During the small group portion of the retreat, you will have the opportunity to be in a mini-video conference with those at your “table.” To get the most out of this portion, having a web camera available is recommended but not required. If necessary, you can join the conversation on audio-only, though we highly encourage you to attend with video.
The content from Day One is not recorded. We know recorded sessions provide some flexibility that live sessions do not. But, we also know that getting the most out of the event and evolving together means attending live, connecting with others, and contributing to the conversations we know will be impactful. The content from Day Two will be recorded and made available after the event for two weeks.
Tickets are not refundable but are transferable. We get it, life happens. So, feel free to gift your seat to a friend who might benefit if you are unable to attend. Please ensure we know of the change so we can invite them to the Facebook group.
There will be four presenters on day one and one presenter on day two. The entire event will be produced via Remo, our virtual event platform. If interested, you can opt to attend Saturday’s event in person at our Tyson’s Corner, VA location.
This year’s event will have both virtual and in-person options.
On Saturday, April 30th, there is an option to attend virtually or gather with other spouses at our Tyson’s Corner, VA location to view the event. This in-person option allows you to build community in-person. All speakers will present virtually.
On Sunday, the workshop will be 100% virtual for all participants.
Select the ticket that corresponds to your preference.
For those attending Evolve 2022 via the in-person option, being able to connect with those in the conference room will be a unique experience. While the speakers will present virtually, in person attendees will watch the presentations together and then have an opportunity to discuss the content. Think of it like a “watch party” but with attendee participation and engagement with the speaker.
Yes. To protect the opportunity for networking and event integrity, the event cap is 150. Our in-person venue can accommodate 50 people. Once we hit the 50 cap, the in-person option will be removed from the website.
Friend, that is up to you. We feel strongly that knowing your bottom 5 can have as significant an impact on your life as knowing the top 5, so we’d love you to join us and do the full 34 assessment, included with your ticket. That alone usually costs $49.99. Just sayin’
Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we will ever do.
-Brené Brown
-Brené Brown
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