Part community, part life, part business. — An intimate room of women who see your vision not as too big or too different, but as absolutely possible. Where the way you think about yourself, genuinely shifts and the clarity you have been searching for finally comes through.
The woman you are becoming deserves a room.
the collective woman | charleston, NC | September 29 & 30
Guess what?
That room finally exists. For you.
Imagine an intimate room where it only takes ONE conversation with someone to feel seen and finally understood. Where you finally speak the ideas that have only lived in your head. Where the other women see your ideas not as too big or too different, but as absolutely possible.
But you don't have to do it that way anymore.
And not because you are not ready, but because you have been trying to figure it out alone. Ideas come and go because there is no space to think them all the way through. You second-guess the same decisions, and talk yourself out of them because doubt is loudest when you are the only one in the room.
There is a version of your business you have not yet stepped into.
It's intimate. On purpose.
This is that safe space where you can openly share what is actually going on in your business and in this season of life — over morning coffee. Where you talk about what's working and what you're struggling with. Where conversations you haven't had yet, will lead to your most important decisions.
The goal here is not to meet as many people as possible. The goal is depth and real connection while sitting on the porch. The kind that doesn't happen at a conference or inside a Facebook group.
this is not a conference FULL OF PEOPLE
It's also not a workshop, and it's not a course.
You know that feeling when you walk into a room full of old friends you grew up with? Where you can just say what's on your mind with no fear? And you know they just get you?
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you tend to hide 'in the back'
You find yourself in rooms where you have a deep desire to learn and connect, yet you never feel comfortable enough to ask the questions or say your thoughts out loud.
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you feel behind
You haven't had an uninterrupted space
you're craving community
you're evolving
And the right circle, where chats about this season of life matter as much as the conversations about business.
You haven’t made time or given yourself permission to work on what’s actually calling you, instead, you fill your time with minuscule everyday tasks that don’t move the needle.
You feel it. But your business still feels like the woman you were five years ago — and you don't know how to bridge that gap.
You scroll past women in your industry and feel that quiet sting of am I behind? Even when you know their highlight reel is not the whole story.
IF YOU'RE NODDING AT ANY OF THIS...
This is the part nobody talks about
"Through conversations with Maria and the other women, I was able to step back and look at my business from a completely different perspective."
— Trisha
"Maria was incredibly invested in my success and truly took the time to understand my goals and vision."
I know what happens when the right women come together to support each other and give space to speak out loud. This is where we finally remember who the 'F' we are!
And I built it for you.
I built The Collective Woman not because I have all the answers — but because this is the safe space I wish had existed earlier in my journey.
Hi, I'm Maria. And confidence? Whew! It has been a journey.
Finding a space where I felt comfortable enough to use my voice — where I actually felt like I belonged — was not easy. I was the woman who looked around but had no where to turn to. It wasn't until I found myself sitting at a table with other women who looked at me and said 'this is how I see you' and 'this is what stands out about you' that I realized I was so much more than I had been capable of seeing in myself.
In that moment something shifted. I could finally identify my strengths and envision the woman I wanted to show up as — every single day.
How many other women were walking around carrying the same blind spots?
And we stay there because it's familiar. Not because it feels good — it's just what we know. And getting out of there alone can be the hardest part.
Being stuck is a choice.
"One unexpected benefit was the connections I made. I've also gained confidence, clarity, and a community of women who will continue cheering each other on. As I look ahead, I feel more prepared, more intentional, and more excited about the future of my business than ever before."
" The relationships alone have been incredibly valuable!"
the collective woman
if you're ready, there is a seat for you at
We are giving you the space you never give yourself permission to take.
An all-inclusive and deeply intentional two-day, business & personal experience where the work is real and hands on, the connections go deep, and the personal shift that happens is momentous.
Here, there's no pressure to be further along than you are. There's no room for the version of you that has it all figured out — because she's freaking exhausted, and she just deserves a few days off. Mm-kay? We're getting clear on your future self. How does she think, move and make decisions?
Here, the noise stops.
There is a reason your best ideas come in the shower.
Or on a morning walk. Or somewhere in the middle of a long drive with no agenda.
It is not a coincidence. It is what happens when your mind finally has room to breathe.
We spend so much of our lives in reactive mode, that our best thinking never gets the space it needs to surface.
The ideas are there — stuck in your head. You just haven't been able to hear them over the noise.
We're coming together in a space that feels like exhaling. Where the calming environment itself gives you permission to slow down, think clearly, and finally hear yourself again.
Why here?
about the charleston venue
For two full days, we do the work.
Together.
We define your why, your vision and those big dreams are finally spoken out loud. Today, clarity starts to happen and you begin to feel unstuck.
DAY 1 | part one
The Woman & Her Business
WHAT's happening in the next two days?
Conversations that center around your purpose. Where the room focuses on your specific challenge(s) and we'll help you uncover your unique expertise and strengths.
Day 1 | part two
Focus & Clarity
Today, you are ready to stop letting your lived experience be just the backstory and start letting it be the strategy that moves your business forward.
Day 2 | part 0ne
The Momentum
A 1:1 business support with me where we map your exact next actionable steps so you'll know exactly what to work on when you head home. We'll go in-depth about where you are now and more importantly, where you're headed and why.
Day 2 | part two
1:1 Strategy Session
This is where your "normal" starts to feel too small.
30 minutes to be your full unapologetic self. These photos are strategically placed on the second day after doing your deep work. Use this time to update your headshots, or hey, to simply celebrate how much of badass business owner you are! Time to step into the woman you're envisioning.
Day 2 | bonus
Your New Branding Photos
— Jen K.
"Maria is so open and honest and has a keen ability to help you identify and summon your own strengths."
When you realize the woman you have been waiting to become is already you — and you walk out with the clarity and belief in yourself to prove it.
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When you stop building for who you think you should be — and start building for who you actually are.
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When you see yourself through the eyes of women who believe in you before you fully believe in yourself.
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When you finally hear yourself say something out loud that's been inside for too long and *gasp* because you realize it's true — and doable!
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transformation?
But the real
“Maria helped me gain so much clarity around my business goals. She’s the perfect blend of strategy, support, and that 'let’s get this done ' energy. I left feeling focused, fired up, and ready to take action with a solid plan.
— Shawna
"I didn’t even realize how stuck I was until Maria started asking the right questions."
Fly Home or stay in Charleston on your own. You've earned it! Stay in touch with the amazing women as they are your biggest supporters for your next moves.
After the Retreat
Thursday, Oct 1
The Momentum Day where we create a roadmap for your next key move. Your 1:1 with me, branding photos and the kind of conversations you'll be thinking about for months.
Day Two
Wednesday, Sept 30
The Deep Work Day. Your why, your vision, your story. Where are you right now? Where do you want to go? What is stopping you? Clarity starts to happen.
Day One
Tuesday, Sept 29
Get settled, meet your people. Rest up for Day 1. This is where it begins.
Arrive & Settle In
SEPTEMBER 28TH
WHAT TO EXPECT
2 days | 3 nights in a beautiful & chic Charleston home
2 Intensive Deep Work Days to get clear on where you're headed next
Your own private bed/room
Nourishing Meals (all meals on both working days)
2 gourmet dinners on and off-site
Healthy snacks & premium coffee throughout
Confidence Posing Exercise + Branding shoot with Alejandra Escalante Photography
One on One Deep Strategy Session with me to get specific about your next steps
and a few more exclusive surprises and bonuses!
BONUS 3
Hit me up for a surprise coupon code when you book a call or a DM chat with me!
BONUS 2
BONUS 1
1 Group zoom call with me a month after the retreat This is the perfect time for a check-in, group accountability, figuring out where you may still be stuck and continuing with the momentum you left the retreat with.
1 full day of Telegram messaging access with me the month before the retreat. Bring your questions, your ideas, your second-guessing. I'm here for you as you prepare.
Plus these bonuses!
All of this included:
Payment plans available at checkout
NOT INCLUDED: Airline ticket & arrival day dinner (No rental car needed. The house is only 20 minutes away from the airport!)
Join Me In Charleston!
$ 2900
✓ You can't remember the last time you had uninterrupted time to focus on yourself and your business growth.
✓ You compare yourself to other women in your industry and wonder if you're behind. P.S. You're not.
✓ You're craving community because doing business alone is feeling way too lonely.
✓ Your ideas feel too scary to say them out loud, so they live rent-free inside your head and you've been stuck for years.
Does any of this feel familiar?
frequently
asked questions
HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT THAN OTHER CONFERENCES?
HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT THAN OTHER CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS?
Most conferences put an expert at the front of the room and send you home with a ton of notes and inspiration. And yes, it has its rightful place in your entrepreneurship journey. However, at The Collective Woman, conversations are centered around your purpose. It is intentionally small, deeply personal, and designed around real conversations and a unique strategy plan — not content consumption.
I'M ALREADY ATTENDING A CONFERENCE IN THE FALL, could I attend both?
I'M ALREADY ATTENDING ANOTHER CONFERENCE IN THE FALL, HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT?
Ofc! As I mentioned, conferences are great for information. This retreat is for transformation on site. You won't leave with a notebook full of notes that ends up in a drawer and freebies you never implement because you feel stuck and life gets in the way...how dare she? Here, you will leave with clarity on where you're headed, a plan with actionable steps, and a circle of women who believe in you and are invested in your growth.
IS THIS RIGHT FOR ME?
IS THIS RIGHT FOR ME?
Yes, if you are a woman business owner who knows she is evolving and is ready to figure out what that means for her business and her life. Or maybe you have outgrown the version of yourself who started this business, whether that was three years ago or fifteen. But If you're looking for a step-by-step program, this isn't it.
I'M AN INTROVERT & tend to hide behind the crowd, WILL I FEEL COMFORTABLE?
I'M AN INTROVERT & tend to hide behind the crowd, WILL I FEEL COMFORTABLE?
This room is intentionally small and intimate. It was built for the woman who is tired of feeling like she doesn't have a space for her voice. You will not be pushed beyond your comfort zone, but you will be stretched. The intimacy of this setting actually makes it easier — not harder — to open up.
HOW DO I RESERVE MY SPOT?
HOW DO I RESERVE MY SPOT?
Spots are limited and filled through a personal conversation with me. Send Maria a DM on Instagram or reply to any of my past emails to get started (maria@mariaortizphotography.com).
WHAT IF I NEED 1:1 SUPPORT?
WHAT IF I NEED 1:1 SUPPORT?
Every participant receives a 1:1 strategy session with Maria during the retreat. If you feel called to continued support after, we can talk about what that looks like for you. As part of the bonuses, you also receive a 1 day telegram voice message support before the retreat and will have access to crazy discounted 1:1 calls through the end of the year.
ARE TRAVEL AND LODGING INCLUDED?
ARE TRAVEL AND LODGING INCLUDED?
Lodging for the three nights and two days is included, as well as all food and any additional activities that may be planned. Travel to and from the retreat are your responsibility. A rental car is not needed as the airport is only about a 20 minute uber/taxi drive away.
DO YOU OFFER PAYMENT PLANS?
DO YOU OFFER PAYMENT PLANS?
Yes! Several payment plan options are available at checkout.
If you've been reading and something keeps pulling you forward — that's not coincidence. That's your gut. Trust it.
And here's what I want you to know before you even walk through the door: the fact that you're even considering this — that you're willing to put yourself in a position of vulnerability, to show up honestly, to do something just for you and your growth, and to show compassion for others — is the bravest thing a woman can do.
The permission you've been waiting to give yourself? It happens here.
Let's talk. Find me on Instagram @mariaortizphotography and send me a DM. I answer each one personally. Or hit reply to any of my emails. Either way, the conversation starts with you.
will I see you there?