The SDBC Thrive Retreat
Investing in You,
Advancing Your Business
November 13 - 14, 2025
Granite Bay, CA
The SDBC Thrive Retreat is your space to pause, reflect, and realign—surrounded by powerhouse women who understand the unique challenges of the interior design industry. Whether you’re scaling your firm, leading a growing team, or seeking more clarity and control as you prepare for 2026, this retreat is designed to help you elevate both your business and your life with intention.
Spots are limited, so register early and save!
Schedule
Thursday - Creating A Common Language for Success
8:30 AM – Arrival & Breakfast (included)
9:00 – 12:00 PM – AM Workshop
12:00 – 12:30 PM – Lunch (included)
12:30 – 2:00 PM – PM Workshop
2:00 – 5:00 PM – Breakouts + Roundtable Discussions
5:15 PM – 6:15 PM VIP Happy Hour (if VIP package is purchased)
6:15 PM – Optional Dinner (not included)
Friday - Designing a Balanced & Intentional Life
8:30 AM – Arrival & Breakfast (included)
9:00 – 12:00 PM – AM Workshop
12:00 – 12:30 PM – Lunch (included)
12:30 – 1:30 PM – PM Workshop
1:30 – 4:15 PM – Breakouts + Roundtable Discussions
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM – Reflection & Next Steps
Dates: November 13 - November 14, 2025
Hosted by: Rebecca Ward & Cathy Tonks
Keynote Speaker: Sierra Collins
Location: Designs With You In Mind, Inc.
4208 Douglas Blvd, Suite 300, Granite Bay, CA 95746
Our Speakers
Rebecca Ward
Co-Host
Rebecca Ward is the Founder and Principal Designer of Rebecca Ward Design, an award-winning Sacramento firm known for creating timeless, functional spaces. A Certified Interior Designer and NCIDQ-certified pro, she combines over 15 years of experience with a passion for helping others thrive.
Rebecca also hosts the Design Curious podcast and leads My Design Mentor, a platform empowering aspiring designers to grow their careers with clarity, confidence, and community.
Cathy Tonks
Co-Host
Cathy Tonks is the Founder and Principal Designer of Designs With You in Mind, Inc., a California-based firm specializing in full-service interior design and design-build projects. With a background in both fashion and construction, Cathy blends creative vision with practical expertise—especially in kitchens and baths.
Known for her intuitive design sense and leadership, Cathy mentors fellow designers through a national buying group and was recently honored as a 2024 Woman of the Year in Interior Design.
Sierra Collins
Keynote
Sierra Collins is the Founder and CEO of Sierra Learnership Collaborative, LLC. A certified Leadership Coach, DISC Consultant, and Full Focus Planner Pro, she helps creative professionals lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose. After a decade in public education and global experience with design firms, Sierra brings a unique blend of structure and strategy to the fast-paced world of interior design.
From effective delegation to team communication and hiring, Sierra equips designers to lead intentionally, reduce overwhelm, and grow sustainably. Her use of tools like DISC and Emotional Intelligence helps clients strengthen relationships, set clear goals, and thrive both personally and professionally.
Workshops
What we will be covering during the two days of workshops.
DISC Workshop: Understanding Your Communication & Personality Style
Success in any professional or personal setting starts with effective communication. In this session, we’ll explore the DISC Model, helping you identify your natural communication and personality style and recognize the styles of those around you. Whether you're working with colleagues, vendors, trades, clients, or partners, understanding DISC will allow you to adapt your approach, improve collaboration, and reduce misunderstandings. By the end of this session, you’ll have a shared language for more effective and productive interactions across all areas of your work and relationships.
Working Genius: Discover Your Strengths & Maximize Your Efficiency
Why do some tasks energize you while others leave you drained? The Working Genius framework helps you identify your natural strengths while recognizing areas that may slow you down. Whether you work solo, lead a team, or collaborate with other businesses to execute projects, this session will help you:
>> Clarify which parts of work fuel your energy and which create frustration
>> Strategically align yourself with the right people and resources to complement your working style
>> Optimize how you contribute to projects—focusing on your genius while ensuring other key areas are covered
By the end, you’ll have a better understanding of where you thrive and how to structure your work and partnerships for maximum impact.
Crafting Your Ideal Day: Designing a More Balanced Life
True success isn’t just about productivity—it’s about balance. In this session, we’ll go beyond scheduling tasks and focus on creating a daily structure that nurtures both personal and professional well-being. You’ll learn how to:
>> Prioritize time for work, rest, relationships, and personal growth
>> Identify and eliminate energy-draining habits
>> Structure your day in a way that supports a well-rounded, fulfilling life
By the end, you’ll have a customized blueprint for a balanced day, helping you manage responsibilities without sacrificing joy, health, and personal time.
Goal Setting for the Year Ahead: A Roadmap to Success
Success doesn’t happen by chance—it happens by design. This session is focused on creating a clear vision for the year ahead and mapping out the specific actions needed to achieve it. You’ll:
>> Define success both personally and professionally
>> Set SMARTER goals that align with your vision
>> Break down big goals into actionable steps to maintain momentum
By the end of this session, you’ll have a strategic roadmap for success—one that ensures you stay focused, aligned, and intentional in both your personal and professional growth throughout the year.
Top Tips for Increased Productivity: Work Smarter, Not Harder
Feeling overwhelmed by competing priorities? This session is packed with high-impact strategies to boost focus, eliminate distractions, and optimize your time. Learn practical techniques to prioritize effectively, increase momentum, and get more done—without burnout. You can achieve more in less time while leading a more balanced life.
Register Below
SIGN UP EARLY FOR SAVINGS & TO SECURE YOUR SPOT.
Use code SDBC to save $500 through midnight on July 31st.
LIMITED SPOTS.
General
Light breakfast and boxed lunch both days
DISC & Emotional Intelligence Assessment
Working Genius Assessment
Retreat binder and all session materials
Full participation in all retreat sessions and experiences
$2,750 $2,250 (Early Bird)
$2,750
VIP
Everything in general, plus:
A private 45-minute DISC debrief session
Three months of group accountability
(January–March 2026)
VIP-only happy hour on Thursday night
Special gift
Bonus: The first four participants to register as VIPs will have their one-on-one debrief session conducted on-site during the retreat as a private breakout session. All additional VIPs will be scheduled for a virtual session post-retreat.
$3,250 $2,750 (Early Bird)
$3,250
Hear From Our Clients
“Sierra provided our team with an inspiring work session for goal setting. Her facilitation was concise, efficient and thought provoking. I was impressed with the amount of work we each accomplished. She also provided next steps for us to develop clear plans of action for each of us to refine and achieve our goals in the upcoming year.”
Cynthia Schneider
“Sierra is an amazing coach with so much knowledge and insight. She is instrumental in helping me develop the best team to work with and for me to be the best leader I can be! I can’t wait to continue to work with her and have her alongside as I grow my team.”
Rebecca Ward
"Sierra is absolutely amazing! She goes above and beyond to provide insightful information, kindness, and efficient professional and personal growth tips. Working with her has truly been a game changer in improving all aspects of my life, making the most of every meeting. Sierra can make the best team ever even better!”
Vanessa Conklin
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Schedule
November 13-15, 2025
Granite Bay, CA
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