NOVEMBER 2026 – SEPTEMBER 2027
Soul School
Ten months. Up to ten women.
You won’t become someone new. We’ll find the version of you who wanted to light the world on fire. She’s there. She’s ready, and she has work to do.
Two weekends in LA · the rest on Zoom
Your life might look pretty good but…
A lot of people think that the reason they have underlying dissatisfaction or unhappiness with their life, even if life looks really good from the outside, is because they're in the wrong job, or the wrong relationship, or the wrong city.
Or that if they just work a little bit harder, or lose a little more weight, or have that facelift they've been thinking about, then everything will change.
They put things in front of them to accomplish, thinking that that's going to shift the way they feel inside, but that fleeting sense they get when they make something happen? That's just a cheap substitute for feeling on purpose.
In fact, I bet that if you’re on this page, you’ve already changed several of the things you thought were a problem and your life continued to look the same. This could look like keeping yourself so busy that you’ve forgotten how to just sit with a cup of coffee and look out the window.
If you’d rather clean out the jewelry drawer than be with yourself? If you reach for a glass of wine every single night at 6 pm? If you flick on the television and scroll Instagram every night? If you pack your work calendar so full that you’re regularly double-booked?
You are hiding from something. You are hiding from you.
I used to keep myself so busy that I didn’t have time to look at what I wanted or what was actually wrong. I realized one night when I got home early and opened that bottle of wine that I didn’t know how to be silent. I didn’t know how to be alone.
I was keeping busy to exhaust myself so I wouldn’t have to face the fact that I was desperately lonely.
No amount of hiding or numbing made that go away. That change you’re not-so-secretly looking for?
It isn’t about external factors. It’s about having the willingness to understand who you are and why you’re here.
AND- to have some fun along the way.
Do you understand how much energy it takes to be someone other than the real you?
The checking, the rechecking, the asking: Am I doing this right? Am I doing that wrong? What are those people thinking of me? Along with the constant pushing yourself forward and saying, “If I can just white-knuckle my way through this, maybe I can rest on the other side.”
It can look like second-guessing yourself and ruminating about something before you raise your hand in a meeting where you are actually the expert, rather than just speaking.
It costs you depth in your relationships and intimacy with people you really love. You think you’re trying to keep it all together for them. The truth? They aren’t getting the real you, so they’re always going to feel a disconnect, whether they are aware of it or not.
And this disconnect? It’s heartbreaking.
If you're tired all the time, it's not just about the fact that you're not exercising or that you're not getting enough sleep, although that may contribute to it. One of the major factors in you being tired all the time is that you are constantly pretending to be someone you're not.
If you were able to take that energy back and not have to think about how you're being in the world because you are just you, can you even imagine how everything might shift? How much capacity you could reclaim? How much joy?
The main thing that pretending is costing you? Trust in yourself.
“I came into this program laying things on the table with strangers that I had never shared with, or had conversations about, with my friends or family… I asked for a raise and got a 12% increase without any additional responsibilities. That conversation with my boss alone has already paid for much more than this program."
- Lauren Sciascia, Sr. Manager, The New York Times
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What solves it is a willingness to understand who you are and why you’re here.
What is soul work?
Here’s what I’ve seen in myself and in the hundreds of clients I’ve worked with. No amount of external fixing will solve the exhaustion and the busyness and the separation from intimacy with those you love, and your own self-trust.
Because what’s really going on is that you’re separated from the spark inside you that brought you here to play, to love, to enjoy.
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What solves it is brutal honesty.
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What solves it is soul work.
By soul work, I don’t mean you need to sit on a sheepskin meditation cushion with your crystals strewn around you and a lit Diptyque Baies candle on your altar, chanting mantras while focusing on your third eye. I also don’t mean work in the traditional sense of physical and mental exertion.
I mean devotion.
Devotion to connecting with yourself on the soul level to listen to what it has to share with you, to discover why you're here, on this earth, in this body, at this time. Devotion to building the muscle to hear your own inner wisdom and to being bold enough to take action on what you hear.
And in the end? It looks like being on your deathbed knowing that you did what you came here to do. This is the path this program is designed to help you walk. We’ll all walk it together.
There's a common misconception that doing our soul work needs to be tied to a grand vision or two hours of spiritual practice every morning. It can be. But it doesn't have to be.
It can also live in the humblest of moments.
“I am actually earning the most money I've ever earned in my life. That was never my goal, but showing up as ME has had such a great impact, and I can do that because of my work with Laura and all the amazing women I’ve met in these groups.”
Makiko Nagakura · Principal Value Consultant, Adobe
What this is and what it isn’t
What it isn’t
Soul School isn’t school in the traditional sense. You won’t need graph paper and a Texas Instruments calculator. There won’t be pop quizzes and graded essays. Your brain will not be in charge here.
I am not a guru. We don't look to gurus. We don't work with a 100-step process toward becoming enlightened.
It’s not about religion or standardized views on concepts that are deeply personal to each of us.
It’s not a place of hierarchy. We are all walking this path together. Nobody is above or below anyone else.
And, more than anything, it’s not the place where you’ll hang out in acting or performance mode. We will see right through you.
What it is
This is an intimate ten-month program for women who are committed to themselves and their growth, who want to both support and be supported by other women doing the same.
It is a coaching container. I'm not here to tell you what to do or what to think. I'm here to hold you while you find out what you already know. Does it still take time? Yes. But alone, it takes a lifetime.
It is a safe space for you to share everything going on in your life, your wins, your challenges, and all the things that impact your work, your life, and your relationships with people who will hold it as sacred.
This is the place to share the parts of you you haven’t wanted anyone else to see. The messy, unsanitized you. Because doing this is the only way to create the intimacy and fulfillment you’ve been yearning for your entire life.
It’s where magic isn’t something that happens on a stage with a man in a cape and a dove in a cage. It’s where magic happens every single day when you learn how to slow down and witness it.
It’s where you will remember who you are and why you’re here. It’s the program where you learn to show up in every circumstance in your life as… you.
And I want you to know that I’m on my own path. I am not an enlightened being who has reached the end of my spiritual journey. I am right along with you. I have dedicated the last fifteen years of my life to this, and I’m not stopping anytime soon.
It’s about remembering.
It’s about discovery.
It’s about the radical act of being you.
I am not a guru.
I’m not here to tell you what to do or what to think. I am someone who has been on the path of understanding and trying to find devotion and loyalty to my own soul my entire life, especially in the last fifteen years.
I have a long history with the heartbreak of Catholicism and judgment around new age practices. I swore off religion as a teenager when I switched the wording around in the Lord’s Prayer from “Lead me not into temptation” to “Please, lead me into temptation.” I desperately wanted to know what a fully alive life might look like.
I had the idea for Soul School at least two years ago. It’s not religion, and it’s not really a school. I tried to ignore it. I ran adjacent programs that had aspects of this course but seemed more palatable to me at the time.
At a business retreat six months ago, I mapped out my vision for this program. My mother had Alzheimer's, and as each birthday comes and goes, the question of how much time I have left becomes more and more urgent. My coaches looked at me and said, “If you only have 5 years left, I really hope you do this.”
I’d been coasting in my business for years, and I wasn’t happy with it. I knew in that moment that I couldn’t wait any longer. The time is now.
I do have a Master's Degree in Spiritual Psychology along with a bunch of other trainings, but more than anything, I’ve been willing to look at what it actually means to align with my soul and why I’m here. There isn’t a doubt in my mind that running Soul School is part of my Soul’s path.
Again, I am not a guru. I’m a guide. I’m a witness. I’m someone who is willing to get down in the trenches with those who are willing to grow. Ultimately? I’m a human just like you, doing the best I can to find and fulfill my divine purpose.
Want more? There’s more about me and my journey to coaching here.
And here’s the secret
I didn’t do it alone.
I had the support of coaches and community. Not just any community, but a space where I could be honest about the messy middle of transformation. Where I didn't have to pretend I had it all figured out.
That community changed everything for me. Here’s why community is at the heart of this program.
Why do this work in community?
I firmly maintain that 1:1 coaching is the gold standard when it comes to tangible change over time. That being said, many of my clients have done both 1:1 and groups with me, often at the same time. What I find with clients who do both is that it’s like rocket fuel for transformation.
The group coaching format works because people see themselves in other people’s shares. When one person takes a risk and gets more vulnerable, the entire group gets permission to be more vulnerable. The depth of sharing compounds over time, and women can’t help falling in love with each other (and with themselves!)
Most people in your life see the bright, shiny highlight reel of your life. What they don't see is the restlessness or the lingering dissatisfaction underneath. And when you try to talk about it, they are biased. They have a vested interest in what you decide to do, so they try to fix it or correct it or give you their opinion. Having people outside your inner circle to talk to? It’s a game changer.
Women in my groups have said things in the room that they weren’t telling their husbands, or their friends, or their family. That level of safety is rare.
We all get to show up as the full versions of ourselves, even on our worst days, and still be accepted and seen. You are not expected to come on camera with a full face of makeup and a tasteful floral print blouse. Come as you are. Literally. Messy hair, sweats you slept in last night, frazzled from a Costco run. It’s all welcome.
And this? This is how relationships get more intimate, when we’re witnessed in the messy parts and realize that we won’t get kicked out of the group or out of the relationships that we’ve grown to cherish.
Here are direct quotes from participants about the power of being in a room, virtual or in person, together.
IN THIER OWN WORDS
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The Arrival
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What’s possible with this work?
Picture this:
It’s September of 2027.
You enter Manuela restaurant in the Arts District of LA to meet the women you’ve spent the last ten months with in Soul School for brunch at the final retreat. As you’re walking to the table, you do a little twirl in the middle of the restaurant just because you think it might feel good. It does feel good.
The Order
You sit down, order a mocktail and coffee and orange juice and mull over the menu. You don’t ask anyone else what they’re ordering, you order exactly what you want, and you tack on the peach cobbler brioche French Toast because you want a taste.
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“Who Are You?”
When you’re asked the question, “Who are you?” you answer without your job title or your relationship status. You say, “I am someone who…” The rest of that sentence would never have occurred to you a year ago, but now? It’s a grounded part of who you know yourself to be.
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The Weekend Before
You spent the weekend before you flew to LA journaling and preparing yourself to close out this important chapter in your life. When you finished, you made yourself another cup of coffee and looked out the window in silence even though there were dirty dishes in the sink. You know how to just be with yourself.
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At Work
You’ve made some big changes in the way you work. You no longer wait for permission; you use your voice and your position to advocate for what matters to you. Even if the work you do for money isn’t your soul work (and it’s often not), you’ve found the way to show up as your best self while keeping the boundaries required for you to have a life outside of work.
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At Home
You know the difference between listening to understand and listening to fix or give advice. You were brave enough to show all the parts of yourself to the people closest to you in your life. Your relationships are richer and fuller than you ever imagined because you’re finally honest about who you are. You’ve had some hard conversations in the last year, both at work and in your personal life, but you now know you have your people.
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Your Mission
And, more than anything, that secret project you’ve been dancing around all your life, whether you were aware of it or not? You remembered what it was. You spoke it out loud to women who earned the right to hear the whisperings of your soul and know how important it is. You’re no longer waiting. You no longer say, “If only…” or “I wish…”
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Your Champions
As the brunch closes out, you look at the women around the table. They have become some of the most important people in your life. You know that they have your back, that they will champion you no matter what, and they will help you remember who you are and why the work of your soul matters in the world.
Several of my coaches have told me this may seem too aspirational for some people, but I’m here to tell you everything in this vision is entirely possible.
Is there someone in your life you know who is so magnetic and so on purpose that people drop their forks in restaurants to watch them walk across the room? I have some.
And here's what I know about these people. They are not pretending to be someone else. They are them.
Nobody needs another Stepford wife.
The people in your life, they are yearning for you. The real you, the you with the magic.
I’ve witnessed every single thing I reference above in either my clients or in myself. I don’t know what parts will be true for you, but what if they aren’t only possible, but inevitable?
This is proven work. I’ve run sold-out versions of similar programs a dozen times.
The women in my programs keep coming back to work with me. Because they get results. And because they start to understand that anything is possible with the right support.
All the details
November 2026 to September 2027. Two weekends in LA, the rest on Zoom. Up to 10 women.
Two In-Person Retreat Weekends
The first retreat is in LA on December 5-6, 2026, and the final retreat will be in Southern California in September 2027 (dates TBD). Part of each retreat can be done on Zoom.
Private Community
We’ll have a private Circle group for communication with me and the other women between calls. There are sections to share wins, resources, and requests for support.
Twice Monthly Group Calls
We meet as a group twice a month on Zoom from 5-7 pm Pacific on Wednesdays for a total of 20 group calls. We begin on 11/18/2026. All calls will be recorded.
Bonus Calls
We’ll rotate each month between an open coaching call and an embodiment call. We also have a bonus integration call scheduled after the final retreat. Expect guest teachers and new experiences!
Private Coaching
Sessions
As a member of the group, you’ll receive four one-hour private coaching calls with me. Additional calls can be added for a reduced fee.
Monthly Partner Calls
Each month, you’ll be partnered with a different member of the group to give and receive support and deepen connection.
This program is a fit if:
— Your life looks pretty good from the outside, but inside? You want more.
— You've already done your fair share of personal development work, and you realize there’s more to do.
— You're done doing this alone. You want a community of women who get you, challenge you, support you, and keep you focused on your soul’s vision.
— You're willing to do the work. This isn't passive consumption; it's active transformation.
This program is NOT a fit if:
× You're in crisis mode and need immediate intervention.
× You're looking for a quick fix.
× You want someone to tell you exactly what to do, or a guru to hand you a roadmap.
× You're not ready to look honestly at what's been holding you back.
× You’re not willing to forge the type of deep relationships required for sustained, lasting change.
The investment
Ten months.
One decision.
There’s no buy now button here. Every group I run is carefully curated. Let’s start with a conversation and go from there. My promise is to tell you honestly if I believe this is the right fit for you once I have a better idea of where you are and what you’re looking for.
FAQs
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I've run over a dozen programs over the years. Each one focused on one part of your life: what you want, your goals, your creativity, your emotional capacity, your leadership, or the big idea for your life or business.
Soul School doesn't ask you to choose a part of your life. It’s about your whole life. It’s about learning to show up in every circumstance as you.
And here's the thing: you've changed since the last time you did this work. Many women have participated in multiple group programs with me, with several doing four or five or more. Each program brought new transformation. If you're feeling the pull to come back, I am SO ready for you.
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I get it. You're busy! This program requires 2-4 hours per week. But think about how much time you're currently spending worrying about what's missing, second-guessing your decisions, or doing things out of obligation. This is about reclaiming that time and redirecting it toward what actually matters to you.
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ItemNo. There are no religious connotations to this whatsoever. Is it about spirituality? It is, because I think everything is about spirituality. But it doesn't need to be overt.
Soul School is about remembering who you are and why you're here. description
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You'll get coaching with me twice monthly on our group calls and on our bi-monthly open coaching calls. I'm also available weekdays in our Circle community. Four private one-hour sessions with me are included, and you can add more at a reduced rate.
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This program centers on women's experiences. If you identify as female or resonate deeply with the female experience, you're welcome here.
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I get asked this question all the time! I take time with each and every woman who comes in to ensure this is the right fit. This is a consciously curated community of accomplished, intelligent, and compassionate women in various seasons of work and life. You can expect to be challenged by them, and to challenge them in return.
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I intentionally keep this group small, up to 10 women, so everyone gets meaningful coaching time and we can build real community.
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All calls are recorded and posted within 48 hours, so you can catch up on anything you miss. That said, the real magic happens in the live conversations and community, so plan to be present when possible.
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Both retreats include virtual participation options. You'll join via Zoom for the main coaching sessions and group work (2-4 hours daily), though you'll miss any excursions and the informal connection time that happens over meals and between sessions. Many participants have attended virtually and still experienced powerful breakthroughs.
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You will be responsible for all travel, food, and lodging for both retreats in Los Angeles. In the past, participants have often gone together and rented Airbnb accommodations to bond and share costs. If you choose to add additional private coaching sessions beyond the four that are included, they will be available at a discounted rate.
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I don't offer refunds once you've enrolled. This protects the integrity of the group and ensures everyone is committed to the full journey. It's also why there's no buy now button. Every woman talks with me first.
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Book a call with me using the button below. We'll talk through where you are and what you're looking for. I'll be honest with you about whether this is the right fit, and if it's not, I'll tell you.
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Many of the women I work with have professional development budgets. I'm happy to provide a PDF detailing the program that you can take to your company to see if you can get reimbursement.
She’s there.
She’s ready.
Intrigued? Nervous? A little terrified? This is so normal. If you’re still on this page, I believe it’s because you’re on the precipice of something new.
Click the link below and schedule a call. Let’s talk through where you are and what you’re looking for. I’ll be honest with you about whether this is the right fit.
Can’t find a time? Email me. Laura@LauraFosterCoaching.com