Lifestyle Design Program Description

LIVE THE LIFE YOU DREAM OF

AND enjoy the journey to get there

... without selling your soul or blowing up the things that are working.

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Successful, but still unfulfilled? Striving, but not thriving?

You can’t wish your way out of it, but you can decide to change it.

Ready for clarity, confidence, and aligned support to design your best life?

If you haven’t seen my talk about the 5 big shifts that make it possible to create a lifestyle with more freedom and joy, you can watch them here.

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PEOPLE THINK IT’S A RISK TO GO FOR A LIFESTYLE THAT THRILLS THEM.

THE REAL RISK IS IN NOT EVEN TRYING.

Live Better, Healthier,

& True To You

It’s good for your health to live authentically. The more you stuff down your true feelings and desires, the more they metastasize inside and create mental and physical conditions that can cost you years of your life (and thousands of dollars). Vulnerability and authenticity are daunting at first, but they ultimately impact your well-being and happiness.

The Sky Really

is the Limit

When you break free from your own glass ceiling, the sky is the limit. I changed my life so I could see the world without sacrificing the comforts of home or the service work I loved. I didn’t expect I'd earn more money while working fewer hours, but that was a perk of designing an intentional lifestyle. When I lived a "safe," status quo life, I limited my potential. You can break through your glass ceiling too.

Don't Regret What

You DIDN’T Do

I’m going to get morbid here for a moment … People on their death beds rarely regret the things they did to pursue what they really wanted. They regret what they didn’t do. They regret not being themselves. They regret settling for less than what they desired.

How will you feel if you never invest in your deepest dream for a life you love?

Have you done the obvious things and checked all your "adulting" boxes?

Had the "secure" job and the house, but you still long for something uniquely yours?
Got the checklist of things to do to get you to your dream life but it never quite worked?
Out-performed what is expected of you (and poured yourself into your job, family, and responsibilities), but still have that nagging feeling that there’s something more?
Tried to “fit-in” and “have fun” when you can, but your connections are lacking?
Managed to get to a certain level of success but now feel stuck and uninspired?
Know that you are living outside of your own alignment and are ready to break free?

We all think we need to do things in a certain way to be successful ...

that if we work super hard for a few decades, hopefully we’ll be able to have some fun at the end of it all. Unfortunately, this doesn’t work out for everyone.

The fact is, most people don’t get to a point where they’re living their own version of success … unless they take supported action.

And more often than not, people really just wish for a lifestyle they designed for themselves that allows them to enjoy more autonomy over their time … without selling their souls or compromising their values.

In the end, what really matters is much bigger than what we are told matters. What really matters is how we live our truths.

Living life according to how you design it is the boldest thing you can do. It’s also 100% achievable. Here’s what keeps most people stuck:

1: Most people are afraid to try.

They’re afraid of what coworkers, friends, and family will think if they go against the grain in their lifestyle choices … afraid they’ll try and fail … afraid they’ll achieve the dream and still won’t be happy.

Fear is natural and courage is essential. This is your life and it may be the only one you get. Do other people’s opinions really matter more than living your best life? No success comes without a degree of failure, so it’s critical that you change how you view those failures and keep going.
2. They want to stay safe and secure.

What could be more natural than a desire for safety? It’s normal to want this and it’s a natural reaction to the aforementioned fear! It’s just a misconception that sticking to the status quo guarantees security.

Have you heard the commencement speech by Jim Carrey where he talks about how his dad gave up his own comedy career to maintain a secure job? … but he ended up losing that job in an unexpected turn of events anyway. Jim’s takeaway was that he might as well do what he loved because there was no guarantee in the “safe” route anyway.

3. They don’t think they can invest in a different life.

Yes, it can require quite a bit of time and money to create a handmade lifestyle that excites you. But the truth is that everything comes with costs. You’re already investing so much time, energy, and money into maintaining the status quo but you’re not any closer to living YOUR vision for your life.

It’s a bold move to pivot away from building someone else’s dream toward building your own, but it’s so worth it when the changes start to materialize.
4. No one in their life is doing it.

When everyone in your life is striving for the American dream, it may feel dangerous to have a different kind of dream. People may not understand when you tell them what you want to build, which can feel isolating.

It’s critical that you find people in your life who can dream big with you, who are building interesting things in their own lives, and who understand the call to something more.

This camaraderie is one reason small group coaching is such a valuable tool.

Your life starts, and ends, with you.

The outside world doesn’t change until you commit.

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“Loved it! We took something overwhelming and potentially unobtainable and made it possible.” – Jada

LIFESTYLE DESIGN

A Complete A-Z group program for determined humans who are ready to go from stuck, bored, and burned out to living a badass, autonomous lifestyle they love.

The Format:

Ready for a community-based transformational experience? Yes, you’ll learn the strategies, but more importantly, you’ll transform into someone who knows how to live by your own design and enjoy the journey toward achievements.

The Process:

Total life transformation is rarely achieved without deep, holistic, professional support. I serve my clients by helping them:

reconnect to who they are under all of their current circumstances,
stop following other people’s plans and create their own,
quiet the fears and confidently move toward personalized next steps,
identify, process, and break the habits that sabotage them,
cultivate self-trust and build momentum on turning daydreams into reality.

The Results:

It’s one thing to write down a plan for yourself, but it’s something totally different to completely understand what is keeping you stuck, reconnect to your inner soul’s desires, develop unwavering self-trust, and design and implement a personal process that is custom built with you, not given to you by a “guru” who has no idea what’s really happening in your life.

At the end of this program, you’ll have a clear design and action strategy to create the lifestyle of your dreams … AND you'll cultivate mental and emotional fortitude to breeze past obstacles that arise along the way along with experiencing the indescribable benefits of sharing the process with a like-minded community of other people who are taking the same bold steps to invest in their ideal lifestyle.

That, my friend, is what it truly means to design your life.

Hi, I'm Andrea Shipley. I'm an adventurer, psychotherapist, entrepreneur, and nomad and I’ve taken everything I’ve learned from my years as an artist/designer and therapist … combined it with life experience as a wilderness guide and world traveler … blended with decades of self-study about personal development … and created this program:

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LIFESTYLE DESIGN is the first program of its kind that ...

walks you through each step you need to take in order to claim the dream life you’ve always wanted to live. You may not know where to start, but you will be guided and will always know where to focus your energy next, because each weekly module builds on the last.

commits to 10 weekly Q&A support calls where we delve into your questions, mindsets, roadblocks, and dreams. During these calls we connect with our peer community and deeply discuss realizations and resistances so we can process, handle obstacles and make progress. You’ll be surprised how valuable it can be to hear what others are facing on their journey. This is a favorite part of the experience for many. Madeline said “I loved meeting on Zoom for our group meetings each week.” Really, it’s a place where we deeply share, expand, explore, and redirect ourselves so you don’t lose your way.

provides you with one-on-one attention, so all your questions get answered and you can get coached toward the best options for your particular lifestyle design.

This is what deep support looks like.

HERE’S HOW IT ALL BREAKS DOWN:

Making your Lifestyle Fit You

This is where we dig into YOUR authentic values and desires and establish foundational tools that will guide you throughout the program.
Identifying New Possibilities

The first idea is rarely the best one, but it's easy to get stuck there. We break past limiting ideas that keep you stuck and learn to explore new possibilities.
Aligning with Your Design

Identify how you get in your own way and learn to break free from those old habits while you solidify the design you will bring to life for your future.
Plotting the Course

Learn how to turn your desires into a useful strategy that you can follow step-by step to achieve your desired outcome and also enjoy the journey.

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Taking the Right Action

Not all actions are created equal. Learn how to take the most effective actions so you don’t waste more time beating your head against the wall.
Accountability to the Vision

Deepen your commitment and build a strong foundation that will support you in challenging times.
Building Resilience

Learn to get into flow and stay the course by upgrading your inner guidance system for optimal results and the confidence to carry on.
Putting it into Practice

Synthesize all the elements you’ve learned throughout the program and develop a clear path forward so you’re prepared for the ongoing journey toward the lifestyle of your dreams.

Imagine what your world would be like if …

You loved your LIFE and felt free BEFORE retirement.
You were totally clear about what you wanted and had the skills to LIVE it.
People asked how you took an improbable goal and made it real.
You enjoyed the journey of life and got past obstacles more easily.
You had more fun and owned your identity responsibly & unapologetically.
You had tools and mental resilience while building your dream lifestyle.
You had support, not skepticism, as you built your lifestyle vision.
You were organized and knew how to stay accountable to your dream.
You knew precisely what to do to stay on track.

That’s exactly what we aim to achieve with Lifestyle Design!

Here’s what people are saying about Lifestyle Design:

“Loved it! We took something overwhelming and potentially unobtainable and made it possible.” -Jada

“It's about time we all start to line up with our North Star and put intention into our lives and lifestyles. This course really helps one be the captain of their ship, to work with the elements of the universe and start to steer oneself towards their dreams and desires for a quality of life that fits them instead of hoping someone else will do it for us.

I grew a lot in this program, it challenged me to have integrity and follow my inner guidance, while becoming aware of the ways I sometimes block myself from a lifestyle and life that would be better suited for me. I highly recommend this program to those wanting to make a change in how they live. Andrea's tools and resources are fantastic and you will be more prepared to make your life the way you want it, once you have gone through her program!”

-Madeline

Therapy Student

“A designed lifestyle is a big topic that many may think is out of their reach. Well, it isn’t. Andrea helps to break down your lifestyle’s big picture into snippets that can be handled and explored. Each week builds upon the next. Her program zeros in on your specific plan and works with your goals, values, capabilities and life. As much as I thought this program would tighten up where I was already headed, it completely blew that lame plan out of the water and opened up the universe to me. My soul and heart so appreciates this safe and organized push out of my comfort zone into the life of my dreams. Thank you.”

-Jada

Pottery Teacher

“I loved meeting on zoom for our group meetings each week. I enjoyed the homework and having to do a lot of self-reflection. The content also was a lot and it felt like it touched all the facets of design and aligning one’s life up with a lifestyle that fits them, so all in all, very helpful and tools I can use for my future and continuation of designing my life.”

-Tara

Therapist

To make sure you’re supported every step of the way, you’ll also get access to:

Exclusive Bonus: 10 weeks in Untamed Self: Members only Facebook Community ($1,400 VALUE)

Build relationships with other people in the Lifestyle Design community.
Feel bolstered by these connections.
Get answers to your pressing questions between Q&A calls - you’re never alone on your journey.
Share celebrations with other members and get a sense of what other people are designing for themselves. You’ll get good ideas for yourself.
I’ll also be checking into the group with support, challenges, and surprises.

Exclusive Bonus #2: Lifetime access to the Graduates Only Facebook Community ($2,000 VALUE)

You won’t be on your own after you graduate from the 10-week program. You’ll be moved to the graduates-only group so you can keep in touch with the community you’ve grown so much with.
Accountability with like-minded people who share similar goals is paramount to long-term success.
Get ongoing support and feedback from the community as you continue to build your new lifestyle.

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FEATURES

Join Lifestyle Design Today and get…

The Full Lifestyle Design Program

a $12,000 VALUE – but let’s be real, it’s absolutely PRICELESS

to live with the freedom and autonomy this program helps you attain

Get access to:

8 Online Modules

Watch on your time

Learn how to design and redesign the next chapter of your lifestyle so it fits who you are as an individual, living on your terms. It includes weekly mindset support to help you build resilience to move more easily through obstacles that arise on the journey. All the content is recorded and remains available beyond the 10 weeks. ($3,000 VALUE)

*note*: If I covered all this material with you in one-on-one coaching sessions (which is not an option), it would take over 30 hours and would cost about $10,000!)

PLUS:

8 Guided Visualizations so the transformation sinks into your bones and doesn’t just remain conceptual. ($2,000 VALUE)

10 Q&A Calls

Weekly Support

10 weekly group Q&A coaching calls with me so the group members can celebrate as a team and you get regular coaching and feedback about your personalized lifestyle design and action plan.

($3,000 VALUE)

1:1 Coaching

Personal Support

Three 25-minute one-on-one coaching calls with me for even more personalized support. ($600 VALUE)

BONUS: Before I invite you to enroll in the program, you get a 45 minute coaching call with me for FREE. We do this to help you get clarity about your vision, identify the key obstacles that stand in your way, and make sure that Lifestyle Design can help you before you enroll.

($300 VALUE for FREE)

Bonus FB Groups

Community Support

Plus an EXCLUSIVE BONUS: A private Facebook community of other program members who have committed to designing lifestyles they’re passionate about too. This is a great place for community and accountability, so you aren’t taking these big leaps alone.

($1,400 VALUE)

And another EXCLUSIVE BONUS: A post-graduation Facebook community so you can maintain connections and support beyond the 10-week group program.

($2,000 VALUE - Lifetime access)

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WHEN YOU ADD IT ALL UP, THAT’S A

TOTAL VALUE OF MORE THAN $12,000!

This is a ridiculously low investment when you consider how much it costs you in time, money and energy to stay stuck in a dead-end lifestyle that feels like a chore.

And consider how much you'll gain from living a designed life that helps you to reach your professional goals AND enjoy your lifestyle outside of work too.

I speak from experience when I say it’s priceless!

(I've been earning more than I did at my last full-time job ... while working fewer hours

... over 5 years, that's more than $100,000 in increased income!)

But I won’t ask you to pay $12,000 … or $100,000. So don’t worry.

The total cost for Lifestyle Design, the A-Z course, small group coaching experience,

and all these bonuses is

just $8,000.

The program is offered by invitation only because I want to make sure the program is a good fit for you before you enroll.

You’re invited to enroll for a free Breakthrough call with me now so we can talk about your lifestyle dreams and make sure we’re a fit to work together.

Just so you know what to expect, payment plans are provided and we can discuss that more on the call.

AND for those who are truly ready, I offer same-day enrollment pricing on the calls that's less than the full investment!

Payment Plans Available

All enrollments are by invitation only.

VALUE $12,000

Regular Price $8,000

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You're READY to design your life and want to learn about coaching with Andrea.
One-on-one attention to find best route forward.
ID what's not working, what you want, and what's holding you back in your lifestyle.

Book 1:1 - I'm ready to invest!

This is Absolutely for You if ...

Is this you?

Lifestyle Design is for you if

You cannot and will not continue to live in the way you’ve been living and you have to make some bold changes now in order to feel good about your lifestyle.
You’re willing to do whatever it takes to design a lifestyle you love that helps you bring your skills and talents to the world.
You need help getting clear about what you want to create and/or how to actually make it happen.
You get stuck with tunnel vision about how you have to live.
You know that it would be easier to improve your lifestyle if you had a community of like-minded people to help you stay on track.
You know it’s up to you to create the lifestyle of your dreams and you accept full responsibility for it.
You can get caught up in negative self-talk that keeps you stuck.
You want to enjoy the journey as much as possible.
You know that you can make it happen with the right help.

Please enroll for your call now!

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This is NOT for you if ...

Keep in mind, this isn't a fit for everyone.

Lifestyle Design is not for you if

You just don’t care that much whether or not your lifestyle changes.
You’re not willing to show up to the Q&A calls or watch the modules.
You’re busy blaming others for how your lifestyle is.
You want to get rich quick.
You don’t provide a helpful skill or service that enriches the lives of others or has the potential to help the planet in some way.
You’re not willing to invest time and money into creating a lifestyle that you’re stoked to live.

Frequently Asked Questions

You might have questions. Here are the answers to the most common ones I get.

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How Much Does the Group Program Cost?

The value of the program is priceless. Not only will it help you LOVE your lifestyle, it has the potential to break your glass ceiling (for me, that's more than $100,000 in added income over 5 years)

The program content is valued at more than $12,000, but in order to make it available to more people, the retail price is just $6,000.

How will this program help me?

Lost, stuck, confused? If you want to live in a more interesting way but you’re not sure how to make life any different than it has been for ages, then this program will help you get really clear about what you actually want to change about your lifestyle.

On top of the clarity, it’ll help you design and strategize so you know what steps to take in order to finally achieve your lifestyle goals and become the version of yourself who can enjoy it. We’re shooting for joy and sustainability.

Why Is It a Group Program Instead of One-on-one Coaching?

I used to think group programs couldn’t possibly be as valuable as one-on-one coaching, but experience has made me change my tune.

In a group, the coach can say something once to everyone instead of a hundred times to a hundred people. This means that time can be used way more efficiently. When you do your coursework and homework, then come to a group call, you’ve already had time to process the information and formulate your questions.

When you work in a group, you have access to more perspectives and information. Others will ask questions that are relevant to you but you didn’t think to ask. Other people will be handling obstacles in ways that inspire you to do your own thing differently.

Groups are awesome!

Plus, you’ll get three 25-minute one-one-one coaching sessions that are all about you and your lifestyle design.

What is the Format for the Program?

You’ll get access to:

8 online modules that teach you how to design and redesign the next chapter of your lifestyle so it fits who you are as an individual, living on your terms. All the content is recorded and remains available well beyond the 10 weeks. ($3,000 VALUE)

*note*: If I covered all this material with you in one-on-one coaching sessions (which is not an option), it would take over 30 hours and would cost over $10,000!)

Modules include:

- Making your Lifestyle Fit You
- Identifying New Possibilities
- Aligning with Your Design
- Plotting the Course
- Taking the Right Action
- Accountability to the Vision
- Building Resilience & Adaptability
- Putting it into Practice

8 Guided Visualizations so the transformation sinks into your bones and doesn’t just remain conceptual. ($2,000 VALUE)

10 weekly group Q&A coaching calls with me so the group members can celebrate as a team and you get regular coaching and feedback about your personalized lifestyle design and action plan. Calls happen on Tuesdays. ($3,000 VALUE)

2 one-on-one coaching calls with me for even more personalized support. ($600 VALUE)

Plus an EXCLUSIVE BONUS: A private Facebook community of other program members who have committed to designing lifestyles they’re passionate about too. This is a great place for community and accountability, so you aren’t taking these big leaps alone. ($1,400 VALUE)

And another EXCLUSIVE BONUS: A post-graduation Facebook community so you can maintain connections and support beyond the 10-week group program.

($2,000 VALUE - Lifetime access)

What if I’m Busy During the Q&A Calls?

All the Q&A calls are recorded and posted to the member’s portal so you can access the replays. You can email your questions to me before the call so I can be sure to address it.

Can I Try it For Free Before I Buy it or Only Buy One Part of the Program?

Nope. If you can’t invest in building your dream future, then neither can I. Instead, we need to all show up fully together for the best results.

It's also not possible to purchase only one segment of the program. It is a package because all the elements are designed to work together for the most transformative experience. The only exception is that you can sign up for 1:1 coaching with me (if my schedule allows) at a rate of $300 per session.

Ask yourself…

How do I want to spend the next 10, 20, 30 years of my life?
Do I want to change and learn along the way?
Am I committed to understanding how to better navigate unfamiliar terrain so I don’t end up at square one?
Do I want to know how to move and make peace with the obstacles that come up?
Am I able to really design my life so it is more beautiful, rich, and accomplished based on my own goals and dreams?

And most importantly…

Can I break free of following the path that most people follow and forge my own successfully?

With the right support, I know that answer is YES.

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Andrea Shipley

(Licensed Professional Counselor in Private Practice and Nomadic Lifestyle Design Coach)

I’ve always designed my life. I’ve always dreamed big and wanted to have big experiences. But what led me to do it differently, and help others design their lives too, is that I know what it’s like to be stuck and to feel out of control of my time and my life. I had notebooks of ideas, but I felt completely unable to pursue the dreams I had for myself. I tried everything I should do…but then decided to try something completely different…and these shifts were born.

I let go of the heaviness, the dread of the day, the low-energy & dissatisfaction…and discovered how to live happily, freely, and according to my design.

Our lives start, and end, with us. The outside world doesn’t change until we commit.

No, we can’t change the whole world today, but we can change our systems and how we approach and design our lives. Right here. Right now.

And, spoiler alert, eventually that will change the systems that exist, too.

Creating your life, instead of just accepting what is handed to you, is the boldest thing you can do. It’s also 100% achievable.

Alexandria Virginia, United States
lifedesign@aliveexplorations.com
(804) 404-5593

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