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Frequently Asked Questions

Table of Contents

Frequently Asked Questions

THE DASH is a dream planning retreat held in luxurious spaces around the world where we gather to activate your dreams, map a plan to get you there, and plug you into a community of like-minded dreamers who hold you accountable with love and care. Have questions about joining us? Check out this FAQ to learn more.

1. WHAT DO I GET, EXACTLY, WITH THE DASH EXPERIENCE?

BEFORE SIGNING UP

You get to have a conversation with DASH team members about our intentions, what we curate, how we hold communal space, and what we look for in DASHers. We’ll listen to what intrigues you about THE DASH and talk honestly about how this experience could be transformational for you and what you’d have to bring in terms of commitment and readiness to receive it.

ONCE YOU’VE COMMITTED AND REGISTERED

You will get logistics support, ground transportation arrangements, and asked about dietary needs, allergies, and emergency contacts so that we are fully ready for you.

DURING THE RETREAT

You get to first be amazed at what we will set up for you. We’ll continue to center your care and needs. We know that there will be intense moments. You have three full, uninterrupted days to excavate what you want to be doing, confront the behavioral patterns you have to break, and decide where you must say NO to say YES to things that you are doing in your life. That’s hard. Our job is to ensure you have a
well-conceived process in an inspired environment to dream, plan, and connect with others also mapping out their dream.

Thus, you get guidance, a template, motivation, and a community to focus on what you want to manifest in this life and what you have to let go of to get it. DASH team members will guide you through a process that results in a road map for you to follow and execute toward your dream. We will also help you identify an accountability cabinet within your network.

And of course, in addition you get luxury accommodations, chef-prepared meals, one-on-one coaching, a personalized action plan and Accountability Cabinet, a digital photo and video album, post-retreat progress check-ins, and a community riding with you on this manifestation journey.

AFTER THE RETREAT

After THE DASH, you will get up to four hours of checking in with us on your progress. These can be in 20-minute, 30-minute, or one-hour slots spread over a year. Our sole (and soul) purpose is to help you name what you want to be doing in this life, unlock what’s getting in the way, guide you through a process that results in an achievable plan to get there and support your follow-through on that plan.
Our win is for you to win.

2. WHAT ABOUT ACCOMMODATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION?

We identify, check, and secure beautiful spaces that inspire levity and imagination. Each participant will have private accommodations. THE DASH team arranges transportation from the destination’s arrival airport to the place where we are convening and back to the airport on the final day.

3. ARE FLIGHTS INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

FLIGHTS ARE ONLY INCLUDED in the $14,000 package. All other participants are responsible for their own flights to and from the destination city.

4. CAN YOU GIVE ME AN OVERVIEW OF WHAT’S INCLUDED AND NOT INCLUDED?

INCLUDED

NOT INCLUDED

5. WHO LEADS THE DASH?

THE DASH was created and is led by Lisa Yancey, a strategist, entrepreneur, lecturer, and senior advisor to founders, creators, and institutional leaders across the United States. This concept emerged from a life lesson gifted to Lisa by her mother, Betty Yancey.

When Lisa was at a directional crossroads, deciding whether to follow her passions or a logical course given the training and degrees she had garnered up until that point, her mom said, “Life is the dash. You have your birth date, and you will have a death date. Life is the line in between. You must decide what you want your dash to be,” her mom punctuated.

That wisdom has led Lisa around the world. Her consulting firm has advised hundreds of organizations and countless individuals since 2001—many with repeat engagements. She’s currently a lecturer of strategic dream planning at Yale University’s David Geffen School of Theater Management. She has devised many templates, frameworks, and processes that have manifested bold visions.

6. WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE DASH?

THE DASH is for those ready to name the thing they most want to be doing in their lives and are poised to go after it without abandonment. It’s for those who are prepared to step up, confront their fears and doubts, and push past any inhibitors that get in their way. With a plan and accountability community, this person seeks to be among others stepping into the light of their purpose. It’s beautiful, but it’s work. The work will get organized through THE DASH experience and implemented afterward over the time horizon set. We will focus on critical actions over the next two years and name desired milestones for year three.

7. WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

FOR SELF

Your will, determination, honesty, and authenticity. Be ready to experience a blend of truth-telling, fear, anxiety, exhilaration, peace, relaxation, and triumph. We will do our job to ensure you are comfortable and feel seen, heard, and loved to the best of our abilities. Bring any allergy medicine or prescriptions needed.

FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Check the weather forecasts and bring comfortable attire appropriate for those weather conditions. If the environment is known for mosquitos and other pesky insects, we will have repellant available for your use. If you have a preferred brand of repellant that you use, bring that as well.

8. IS THE DASH LOCATION ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES?

Yes. We curate all DASH experiences with care and consideration of people with disabilities. We will work with confirmed participants to determine how best to accommodate accessibility needs.

9. WHAT ARE YOUR PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICIES?

In celebration of our first DASH anniversary, we offer a 30% discount. The cost to attend THE DASH in Koh Samui, Thailand is $10,850 USD without airfare OR $14,000 including Economy airfare. Payments can be made by credit card, ach debit/wire transfer, or over time with Affirm®.

You can cancel your reservation within 72 hours of booking your registration for a full refund. After the three-day full refund window, you have up to 45 days before we convene on the date selected to receive a 75% refund of payments submitted as of the date of the request. Any funds received within 45 days of the event are non-refundable. Extenuating circumstances or medical emergencies will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.

10. WHAT IF MY CANCELLATION IS DUE TO AN EXTENUATING
CIRCUMSTANCE?

If you are unable to attend THE DASH due to an extraordinary circumstance or medical emergency, you may request to have your DASH experience transferred to a different date. These requests will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by THE DASH team.

11. WHAT ABOUT COVID-19?

We realize COVID-19 persists, and thus, we ask you to continue to follow precautions recommended by the Centers for Disease Control before and during the retreat.

If you– or someone you have been in close contact with– is experiencing flu-like symptoms or has tested positive for COVID-19 within seven days of the start of THE DASH event, we ask that you withdraw your registration. We will work with you to transfer to a future DASH experience date.

THE DASH team and the event venue aim to provide a safe and healthy experience during our time together. We ask you to share in this responsibility as well.

12. WHAT IF THE DASH TEAM CANCELS THE EVENT?

You will receive a full refund or have the option of joining a future event if spaces are available.

13. WHAT HAPPENS IF I’M WAITLISTED FOR A DASH EXPERIENCE?

If you receive a notice of being waitlisted, we have reached capacity with paid attendees for that specific DASH experience. You will be placed on a list in the order we received your request. We waitlist only for up to ten slots. We will contact you to share where you fall on the list and determine whether you want to remain on the list and attend a future DASH event. If a spot becomes available, you have 24 hours to confirm whether you will attend. We also will inform the next person in the queue of the 24-hour hold period. In the event a spot does not become available within a reasonable time to make travel accommodations for the event, THE DASH team members will work with you to identify a different DASH experience location and date.

14. HOW DO I REGISTER AND PAY FOR THE DASH?

The registration process begins with a conversation with THE DASH team. This conversation is important to ensure we curate cohorts of DASHERS ready to activate real personal change. If everyone is excited to proceed after the conversation, you’ll receive a link to the payment portal. The cost for the DASH experience is $10,850 USD without airfare or $14,000 including Economy airfare. Payments can be made by credit card, ach debit/wire transfer, or over time with Affirm®.

15. WHAT IS THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR THE DASH?

THE DASH is first come, first served. You may sign up for THE DASH anytime you want. We welcome participants up until we reach capacity from confirmed DASHers. Once space is no longer available for the requested date, we initiate a waitlisting process.

We’re so excited that you’re interested in THE DASH experience!

One of our DASH team members will be in touch with you about reserving your spot.

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