“This exceeded my expectations! I am left with an overwhelming feeling of gratitude to Caryn and Kelley for their willingness to share their many gifts. I gained as much from my fellow participants as well.”  – Pete Ferrell, musician, rancher, businessman, Flints Hills of Kansas

“This is, by far, one of the kindest, loving things I’ve ever done for my creative heart, where the very best of what we have to do here has a beautiful place to flourish.” — Dianna Burrup, singer/songwriter, Tulsa, Oklahoma

“Brave Voice is the delicious creme de la creme of retreats for the creative soul.” — Dixie Lubin, outsider artist, workshop facilitator and poet, Lawrence, Kansas

“It was a true gift to be able to spend time learning from these two very gifted artists. The combination of Kelley’s experience as a performing singer/songwriter and Caryn’s literary expertise provided an especially unique environment in which to explore creative expression. The workshop was both validating and inspiring, in deeply meaningful ways. Thank you, Kelley and Caryn.”  – Cindy Novelo, singer/songwriter and performing musician

“This is the best thing I’ve done for myself in a really long time. I’d love to come back and re-“treat” myself again. Kelley and Caryn provide insight into one’s heart and soul, and I’ve made some new friends that I expect to be life-long friends. What a breath of fresh air! I’m back in the saddle again!”  – Mo Howe, blues harmonica player and musician, Iowa City, IA.

“If you want to see just how powerful your gift is, come enjoy the Brave Voice experience. You won’t leave the same way you came.” — Amy Jantz, singer, business owner/manager

“Your hearts holding the space, your permission-granting (in words and by example) are the backbone of the experience. All the writing prompts, the sharing, the singing — so powerful and enriching.” — Barbara Aglaia, poet and adventurer, Arizona

“Caryn & Kelley, you are both excellent workshop facilitators. Your abilities to focus, listen, and respond to individuals while guiding the group w/ apparent ease never cease to amaze me. Your simultaneous embodiments of energy & calm seem like magic tricks to me!” — Maria Johnson, blues musician and songwriter, and professor of musicology, University of Illinois

“My experience at Brave Voice was completely perfect – inspiring, nurturing, informative in a beautiful setting with some really talented, generous, loving folks.”  – Paula Robinson Tyner, musician/budding songwriter, FL.

“This was the greatest gift I’ve ever given myself. The experience has been mind-blowing, self-nurturing, awe-inspiring, soul-enhancing. I have never before felt as I belonged in such a warm, all-encompassing way. Caryn and Kelley, you have changed the way I view the world, and I love the vision.”  – Kristi Thomson, mortgage broker/corporate owner/real estate agent by day, poet by heart, Minn., MN.

“Caryn and Kelley were generous in sharing their time, talents and experience. It’s a wealth of support to a writer of any kind at any stage.”  – Jane Mailand, songwriter/keyboardist, NE.

“This retreat allows me to express myself creatively in one of the most nurturing, beautiful and non-threatening environments I’ve ever been in.” – Karen Seibel, yoga instructor/RN, Lawrence, KS.

“I was surrounded by creativity and joy and my brave voice could do nothing but sing out! For those in love with words and song, this is a piece of heaven.” — Deborah Altus, Ph.D., Professor, Washburn University, and Editorial Review Board, Fellowship for Intentional Community

“Brave Voice has opened up, for me, so many possibilities as a writer and songwriter. I’ve come away with a feeling that my work is so important, so vital, and that I am supported by so many other writers, including all I connected to so deeply with here. I’ve come away feeling lifted up and inspired!” – Lana Pratt, songwriter, Lawrence, KS.