#45 Why Retreat? Transformative Insights, Mindset Shifts & the Journey of Foundership with Hector Hughes

Hector is the co-founder of Unplugged, a startup on a mission to help people live happier lives by providing digital detoxes at beautiful off-grid cabins. The idea came about when Hector burnt out from working as an executive at a tech startup. This led him to a silent retreat in the Himalayas in September 2019. He came back feeling renewed and a week later he quit his job to start Unplugged with Ben, an old friend from the tech startup. Today Unplugged has 16 cabins across the UK with big plans for further expansion. In this episode, Hector and Alexi share their transformative experiences on silent retreats and how they have shaped their personal and professional paths. They delve into the profound impact of awareness and mindset shifts on effective foundership, and how giving ourselves space to think is key. They explore the importance of embracing changing routines, showing compassion towards themselves, and channelling energy into what they"re trying to do with our business, rather than what they want it to be. Alexi also shares why he is creating NUMA and the profound benefits of immersive experiences. KEY TOPICS OF DISCUSSION:How Unplugged startedHector & Alexi’s transformative experiences on silent retreats Why awareness & mindset shifts are key to foundershipThe 2 reasons why we retreatWhy Alexi founded NUMA (wellness retreat)Why it’s important to accept and allow our routines to changeHaving compassion towards ourselves if we don’t stay “on track”Starting a business: focus on what you’re trying to do rather than what you want to beWhat brings Hector & Alexi true joyWhat’s next for Unplugged WHERE TO FIND HECTOR:Hector’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hector-hughes-10082195/Hector’s Blog - https://unplugging.substack.com/Unplugged Cabins - https://unplugged.rest/ - - - If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the pod for release updates. You can also follow me on LinkedIn & email any enquiries to hello@theconsciousfounder.co.uk