Taylor Strecker Show & Kenny Zimlingshow Fans » Goddess Getaway

Virginia · 8/11/2016 10:51 am

Siggy has been my favorite so far. I really liked Luann and Jacqueline as well.

Natalya07 · 8/11/2016 11:13 am

LOVE Siggy today!!

lydia delainey · 8/11/2016 11:46 am

I found Siggy a bit annoying. There was way too much screeching during Carin's segment. Awful.

DontDoItGal · 8/11/2016 4:41 pm

WeddingBitch wrote:
I know I am a negative Nancy, HOWEVER, I just looked at the blog post. The women paid in $27,000 for that weekend. Paid for their own rooms, travel etc... Make the girls a God Damn photo book for like 8.00 You are trying to SELL prints to them from T2s Shutterfly account???? Really? Really? Just Gross.

Omg! Shameless!

Goldclutch · 8/11/2016 6:18 pm

You couldn't pay me enough to sit around with a group of strangers all weekend talking about feelings and shit.

Kicked_off_the_trampoline · 8/11/2016 6:25 pm

Goldclutch wrote:
You couldn't pay me enough to sit around with a group of strangers all weekend talking about feelings and shit.

Seriously. I'd rather put a cigarette out in my eye.

SoftPretzels · 8/12/2016 3:01 am

WeddingBitch wrote:
I know I am a negative Nancy, HOWEVER, I just looked at the blog post. The women paid in $27,000 for that weekend. Paid for their own rooms, travel etc... Make the girls a God Damn photo book for like 8.00 You are trying to SELL prints to them from T2s Shutterfly account???? Really? Really? Just Gross.

Ummmm what? She's selling prints? As in trying to nickel and dime the people who helped make her, Carin and her GF a cool 24k? Or am I misinterpreting this.

Feminist Hero · 8/12/2016 6:33 am

SoftPretzels wrote:
WeddingBitch wrote:
I know I am a negative Nancy, HOWEVER, I just looked at the blog post. The women paid in $27,000 for that weekend. Paid for their own rooms, travel etc... Make the girls a God Damn photo book for like 8.00 You are trying to SELL prints to them from T2s Shutterfly account???? Really? Really? Just Gross.

Ummmm what? She's selling prints? As in trying to nickel and dime the people who helped make her, Carin and her GF a cool 24k? Or am I misinterpreting this.

The way I read it, attendees will be getting a digital copy of all pics for free. It looks like they've also set up an affiliate link for anyone to print from Shutterfly. I don't think this is a big deal. I've attended retreats and I would never expect printed pictures to be included unless that was offered in the package.

Virginia · 8/12/2016 6:47 am

Feminist Hero wrote:
SoftPretzels wrote:
WeddingBitch wrote:
I know I am a negative Nancy, HOWEVER, I just looked at the blog post. The women paid in $27,000 for that weekend. Paid for their own rooms, travel etc... Make the girls a God Damn photo book for like 8.00 You are trying to SELL prints to them from T2s Shutterfly account???? Really? Really? Just Gross.

Ummmm what? She's selling prints? As in trying to nickel and dime the people who helped make her, Carin and her GF a cool 24k? Or am I misinterpreting this.

The way I read it, attendees will be getting a digital copy of all pics for free. It looks like they've also set up an affiliate link for anyone to print from Shutterfly. I don't think this is a big deal. I've attended retreats and I would never expect printed pictures to be included unless that was offered in the package.

That's the way I read it too. Once TD sends the digital copies, they can be printed from anywhere. I seriously can't remember the last time I printed a picture though.

Knt · 8/12/2016 7:58 am

Feminist Hero wrote:
SoftPretzels wrote:
WeddingBitch wrote:
I know I am a negative Nancy, HOWEVER, I just looked at the blog post. The women paid in $27,000 for that weekend. Paid for their own rooms, travel etc... Make the girls a God Damn photo book for like 8.00 You are trying to SELL prints to them from T2s Shutterfly account???? Really? Really? Just Gross.

Ummmm what? She's selling prints? As in trying to nickel and dime the people who helped make her, Carin and her GF a cool 24k? Or am I misinterpreting this.

The way I read it, attendees will be getting a digital copy of all pics for free. It looks like they've also set up an affiliate link for anyone to print from Shutterfly. I don't think this is a big deal. I've attended retreats and I would never expect printed pictures to be included unless that was offered in the package.

Exactly.

chelchel · 8/12/2016 9:03 am

I don't know why it's such a big deal that they made money off of this. Of course they did. I'm sure Carin took the biggest amount because she spent so much time and effort planning it. And wasn't their lodging included in the price? I know their travel wasn't but that's pretty typical for any retreat.

SoftPretzels · 8/12/2016 2:38 pm

chelchel wrote:
I don't know why it's such a big deal that they made money off of this. Of course they did. I'm sure Carin took the biggest amount because she spent so much time and effort planning it. And wasn't their lodging included in the price? I know their travel wasn't but that's pretty typical for any retreat.

The lodging was not included from what I understand. They spent a day at the Versace mansion to hang out, a "goodie bag", and some wine covered but I don't believe they had much of anything else covered...however I could be wrong and will willingly apologize if I am.

I don't care that they made money....what I think is an issue and a turn off from wanting to go to one of these is if I'm shelling out money for travel, room, food and then 1K to hang out with them and then they take it another step further and try to sell even more while people are there and, IMO at a very vulnerable place psychologically and emotionally..... It's a sales tactic to give off a sense of bonding or build a relationship to get your target to spend more money.....

This is reminiscent of the $2.99 video she tried shilling as "cheaper than a cup of coffee" and the Wakeup with Taylor merch that I don't believe ever made it to their website...and every one of her "last minute gift guides"... I appreciate her wanting to earn money.... the fact that she's decided to monetize as much as she can out of the listeners is pretty gross. And it's lazy.... Why hasn't she gone and found sponsors to post on her blog and social media....she has the following for it...but it would require work and effort being put in. She wants to be a hustler so bad and she's doing it backwards....

chelchel · 8/12/2016 2:58 pm

SoftPretzels, you are right. Hotel was not included. That's kind of crazy.

I think Carin overvalues herself quite a bit. Listed on her website as part of what the weekend included:

A weekend of Empowerment Coaching with Carin (A $3000 value)

Ummmmm....$3000 seems pretty excessive to me.

chelchel · 8/12/2016 3:09 pm

She also has another one on her website in Sonoma in November. It's $2500 but is a day longer and includes lodging. And only 8 people can go.

But $2500...that's A LOT of money...

SoftPretzels · 8/12/2016 3:41 pm

chelchel wrote:
She also has another one on her website in Sonoma in November. It's $2500 but is a day longer and includes lodging. And only 8 people can go.

But $2500...that's A LOT of money...

That is a lot of money....but I guess I can understand (a little) since lodging is covered and because it's only 8 people. That makes it a little more intimate for whatever it is that she does for these trips. 27 people (24 not including Carin or the Taylor's) is excessive and I don't know how any real bonding or work was accomplished. I know Tay says she made lifelong friends but I am willing to bet she can't remember even 5 of the women's names (not including Carin or her Taylor) let alone claim they are her friends now. I bet Carin can't either.

ETA $2500 ?!?!? lol that could buy me a new iPad, a long weekend at a B&B and a spa treatment plus food and wine and still have money left over.

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chelchel · 8/12/2016 3:50 pm

It reminds me of youth church camps. You come back thinking you love Jesus sooooooo much and had a life changing experience....for a week or two. Then it's back to normal, being a grumpy sinner.

Cosmolover · 8/12/2016 5:34 pm

lydia delainey wrote:
I guess I'm in the minority, but I've been enjoying the show this week too(with the exception of the stupid games). Taylor is laughing so much, and seems to be having a lot of fun. I feel like Kenny wasn't giving her anything back-she finally has co-hosts who are engaged and want to be there. I loved The Almost Hitched Bitch segment with LuAnn. I hope they have her back for future segments like they suggested.

You're not alone. I miss Kenny for realz, but I love Tay and still enjoy listening everyday.

Knt · 8/12/2016 5:40 pm

I've never watched any of the housewives shows but I still enjoyed this week. Taylor is great at connecting with female guests. It's fun to listen to.

meepmeep · 8/16/2016 9:30 pm

Carin's clients are going to the goddess getaway to hang out with Taylor. Not for the life coaching Carin can offer. Remove Tay from the equation and I'd be curious to see how many women sign up. I'm sure she is a good life coach, but in that price range you can use a Martha Beck coach, who are the best of the best.

Husbandpillow · 8/17/2016 8:12 am

God, can you imagine spending that much time with Carin? I would stab myself in the eardrums.

CoolBreeze · 8/17/2016 9:26 am

I luv Tay but Carin drives me bat shit crazy!!! Anyone that makes money off people by telling you everything you've been told since you were 5 yrs. old. Basically common sense cheerleader bull shit.

meepmeep · 8/17/2016 7:29 pm

Coolbreeze that is not at all what a life coach does and not all of us have had those wonderful messages growing up. A coach will try to change your thought process or enable change in your life. I can tell you from experience that they are extremely helpful in a one-on-one setting. I can't speak for a group setting.

LilEffer · 4/06/2017 1:02 pm

Anyone going to this years goddess getaway
I checked the website:
$1295
Travel (transportation to/from Miami) and hotel are not included

Last edited by LilEffer (4/06/2017 1:05 pm)

micdrop · 4/06/2017 1:13 pm

If hotel and travel aren't included then what exactly is the nearly 1300 for? Just for the seminar with Carin and Tay? I like in Kansas and feel slightly out of touch sometimes but that seems outrageous just for the time and seminar.

LilEffer wrote:
Anyone going to this years goddess getaway
I checked the website:
$1295
Travel (transportation to/from Miami) and hotel are not included

SoftPretzels · 4/06/2017 1:21 pm

Is this a $300 increase from last year?!

I legit can't stand listening to Carin on WUWT because it sounds like such a sales pitch every time.... I don't think I gain anything of value from her segments other than hearing her say "I've helped all these people. Aren't I great."

micdrop · 4/06/2017 1:46 pm

THREE DAYS! 1295 for THREE DAYS! God, that is a HUGE paycheck for them.

Wakeupfan420 · 4/06/2017 2:04 pm

micdrop wrote:
THREE DAYS! 1295 for THREE DAYS! God, that is a HUGE paycheck for them.

But it was SO special....didn't you hear how much they bonded???

micdrop · 4/06/2017 2:05 pm

Right, I'd like to hear from someone who actually went last year.

Wakeupfan420 · 4/06/2017 2:10 pm

I can't believe the hotel at the very least isn't covered in that $1300..
That shit is 🍌🍌🍌

LilEffer · 4/06/2017 2:12 pm

micdrop wrote:
Right, I'd like to hear from someone who actually went last year.

I'd like to know if Taylor was open about TD during last years retreat