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Thrive Summit,
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Feb. 20-23, 2025
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Thrive Summit, Costa Rica, 2025 Agenda
Thursday, Feb. 20th:
4:30pm - 5:15pm Welcome Table Open - pick up your name badge, confirm you paid for the catamaran cruise and boxed lunch option for that day. Meet Megan, Summit Speakers and the Summit Planning Committee.
Location: Conference rooms (near hotel lobby / registration desk)
5:30pm - Opening Session with Megan Gunnell - "From Burnout to Breakthrough; Where Strategy Meets Innovation”
Location: Conference rooms
6:30pm - Cocktail Reception on the Beach - Enjoy a Signature Complimentary Drink and Roaming Apps. Mix and Mingle with other Thriving Therapists! This is only open to Summit Attendees. Please wear your name badge for entry.
Location: Beach Shack Bar and Ocean Terrace Area - where the end of the resort property meets the beach
7:30pm - Enjoy dinner at any of the resort restaurants (we recommend that you make reservations in advance using Open Table - see section below)
Friday, Feb. 21st:
6:30am - 7:00am, 30 min. Yoga Session
Location: Open air yoga deck above the new Malu Restaurant (by the terraced pools). Use stairs or elevator to access. Bring a towel or yoga mat with you if you have one. We have about 20 mats available.
8:30am - Main Stage Keynote Speakers - See schedule below for more details.
Snacks will be provided mid-way through these sessions. Coffee, tea and water provided during all conference sessions.
1:15pm - Quick Sack Lunch Option available for anyone registered for the Catamaran Boat Cruise. All other guests not going on the Catamaran can enjoy lunch at one of the resort restaurants or poolside! The cost for the Box Lunch is $30+tax per person. You have 2 options to choose from:
- The Cuban Sandwich - roasted pork, ham, mustard, gravy mayo, butter, swiss cheese pickles or
- The Garden Salad - mixed lettuce, cherry tomato, red onion, dried cranberry, toasted almonds, beetroot, goat cheese and lemon dressing.
- Both come with chips and a bottle of water or soft drink.
There are no substitutions allowed. We cannot accommodate food allergies for this. If you want the boxed lunch option, you need to preorder it. If you do not want this option, you need to plan ahead - we recommend you order something well in advance due to time constrictions.
The boat leaves from the beach at 2:00pm sharp!
2:00pm - 6:00pm Catamaran Cruise. The boat leaves from the shoreline on the beach in front of the resort. Includes snacks, drinks and a chance to swim and snorkel too. There are bathrooms on the boat. Wear your swimsuit, bring cover up, sunscreen and bring your own towel for swimming.
Dinner at any one of the resort restaurants (we recommend that you make reservations in advance using Open Table - see below)
Saturday, Feb. 22nd:
6:30am - 7:00am, 30 min. Yoga Session
Location: Open air yoga deck above the new Malu Restaurant (by the terraced pools). Use stairs or elevator to access. Bring a towel or yoga mat with you if you have one. We have about 20 mats available.
8:30am - Breakout sessions (2 concurrent speakers to choose from from 8:30am - 1:15pm). See schedule below for more details.
Location: Conference Rooms
Snacks will be provided mid-way through these sessions. Coffee, tea and water provided during all conference sessions.
1:30pm - VIP Elevate Member Lunch, you're invited to join Megan at a Private Table (the glass room directly across from the gift shop) for a Members only 'Elevator' Luncheon. We’ll get a chance to review our goals for our business for 2025 and network with other members! Not a member of Elevate yet? Join here!
1:30pm - Lunch for all Non-Elevate Members - choose to eat at any resort restaurant or poolside.
Dinner at any resort restaurant (reservations recommended - see below).
Sunday, Feb. 23rd:
6:30am - 7:00am, 30 min Yoga Session
Location: Open air yoga deck above the new Malu Restaurant (by the terraced pools). Use stairs or elevator to access the 2nd floor yoga deck above the restaurant. Bring a towel or yoga mat with you if you have one. We have about 20 mats available.
8:30am - Main Stage Closing Keynote Sessions - See schedule below for more details.
Location: Conference Rooms
Snacks will be provided mid-way through these sessions. Coffee, tea and water provided during all conference sessions.
1:15pm: Closing Remarks from Megan Gunnell
Summit Agenda
Note: The opening session offered by Megan Gunnell does not include a CE credit.
Issues with your CE's?
For questions about, or problems with, obtaining your CE's or CE certificates, please reach out to our CE Director, Andrea Brognano directly at: [email protected]
Restaurant Information and Reservations Links
You can only make a reservation 1 month ahead.
Click here for general information about the El Mangroove Restaurants
Click here to make Open Table Dinner Reservations for Makoko
Click here to make Open Table Dinner Reservations for Matiss
Click here to make Open Table Dinner Reservations for Malu
Catamaran Cruise Info and Tickets
Catamaran Cruise
$165/person - Includes an open bar of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, snacks and snorkeling.
Join us for a spectacular way of exploring The Gulf of Papagayo on this private boat cruise open to all Thrive Summit attendees and their guests. We will depart the resort at 2:00pm to a private beach, Huevo Beach where you can enjoy the white sand, clear water for snorkeling or just chill on the beach and capture a breathtaking sunset upon returning to the resort at 6:00pm.
You won't want to miss this excursion! You are welcome to purchase a ticket for yourself and your guest if you're traveling with someone who is not attending the summit.
Space is limited so save your space now.
Photography Portrait and Branding Sessions
Our team photographers are offering mini portrait and branding sessions for any guest or speaker of the Thrive Summit!
Thrive your brand with some fresh new photos in these professional mini sessions with Michael Kent of Allen-Kent Photography!
Thrive your brand with some fresh new photos in these professional mini sessions with Michael Kent of Allen-Kent Photography!
Follow up with Megan - Book a Free Call
Got questions? Need more support? Email Heidi Schindlbeck, TWI business manager: [email protected]
When the Thrive Summit, 2025 is over....
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Join Us This Summer!You're invited to join us in Northern Michigan this summer for the Restoration Retreat at Megan's home. This exclusive 4-day, 3-night retreat, co-hosted with Alex Castro Croy, is a restorative sanctuary designed for therapists, helpers and healers to heal burnout, restore their spirit, and reconnect with their purpose.
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Thriving Well Institute, LLC
Megan Gunnell, LMSW
Founder
Megan Gunnell, LMSW
Founder
