Unconventional Life
Japan
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Rated #1 event for entrepreneurs by inc.
5-day business & life accelerator
dec 5-9 2024
dec 5-9 2024
OKINAWA BLUE ZONE
the business accelerator
of a lifetime
Join us for the business accelerator of a lifetime as we embark on an epic adventure in Okinawa, Japan, one of the five Blue Zones—unique locations around the world where people routinely live to 100. This 5-day, 4-night Unconventional Life hivemind is a vortex of high-powered networking, inspired action, creative rejuvenation, and intimate connection. Experience the health, wealth, and rejuvenation that this extraordinary place has to offer.
this event will be a
defining moment of your lifetime
- Create breakthrough results in your business and life
- Network with international leaders on a bucket-list Japanese backdrop
- Unleash your creative expression and take rapid action on what matters to you
- Push the upper limit of your growth and expand into the next version of your leadership
- Elevate your brand through strategic connections and concrete tools
- Electrify your energy with the force of epic adventure and community
- Unblock any sh** in your way to achieving your most aligned “HELL YES” future vision
- Surround yourself with humans that uplift and inspire you
Unconventional Life is a sought-after live experience for entrepreneurs, influencers, professional athletes, creatives and thought leaders from all over the world.
There’s a reason we were rated the #1 event for entrepreneurs by Inc. Magazine— our unique methodology creates a cellular shift that elevates the way you show up in every domain of your life.
There’s a reason we were rated the #1 event for entrepreneurs by Inc. Magazine— our unique methodology creates a cellular shift that elevates the way you show up in every domain of your life.
It all started when founder Jules Schroeder awoke with the words “Bali” on her tongue. In less than two months, she sold out her first event, and Unconventional Life community was born. Jules is a master event facilitator, real estate investor, serial entrepreneur, and host of the Unconventional Life Show podcast. Our events have made waves all over the world including: Nicaragua, Croatia, Bali, Italy, South Africa, and Fiji.
here’s how unconventional life
is different from every other event out there
We Curate on the Mutual F*** YEAH
We consistently attract industry leaders who trust us to bring together groups of fellow, high-caliber trailblazers. We personally speak to each attendee to ensure that each participant is a match for the container, and only extend invites when there is a 10/10 mutual alignment. Every attendee arrives ready to catapult their success in every life area: relationships, health, business/money, and connection to passion and purpose.
We Value Energetic Integrity
We believe that event facilitation is an art that requires intuition, execution, and masterful energetic holding of the container. We meticulously craft every detail—including the land, the food, the guest list, and the facilitation team. That’s why we’re known for creating the space for rapid results and quantum breakthroughs.
We Believe Event Facilitation Is An Art Form
Our genius is getting strangers to cut through the small talk and develop meaningful connections in short periods of time. As soon as you arrive, you’ll receive a connection card with 3 names of people we believe hold a key to your success. We’ll personalize your experience so you meet people who will move the needle for you in your life and business.
We Prioritize Local Communities
At every venue we hold events – from Bali, Nicaragua, Italy, Croatia, Fiji, to South Africa – we incorporate local culture into the experience. We don’t stay at chain hotels and support local artisans in the fair trade manufacturing of our event swag.
take a peek inside the magic of our events
Feel the Unconventional Life spirit through the words of our founder, Jules Schroeder.
Filmed at our 2022 Unconventional Life event on a private island in Fiji.
Filmed at our 2022 Unconventional Life event on a private island in Fiji.
the okinawa experience
a day in the life
7:30 AM
MORNING MOVEMENT
Join us for yoga, meditation, and other dynamic exercises, or sleep in!
12:00 PM
CONNECTION AND RELAXATION
Enjoy the Japanese landscapes and get to know friends from all over the world.
4:00 PM
EXPLORE AND ADVENTURE
Unconventional Life takes place all over the world. Experience the rich local culture with an amazing pre-planned cultural excursion with the group.
9:00 AM
BREAKFAST
Indulge in a healthy, chef-cooked breakfast that will energize you throughout the morning.
1:00 PM
LUNCH
Enjoy a full service, delicious, and energizing lunch buffet!
7:00 PM
DINNER
Gather around for traditional meals inspired by the local cuisine.
10:00 AM
CONTENT SESSIONS
Learn life-altering strategies from successful practitioners who are putting them into practice today.
2:30 PM
CONTENT SESSIONS
Enjoy the second segment of content for the day!
9:00 PM
EVENING FUN
Bond with fellow attendees and enjoy some time to unwind.
7:30 AM
MORNING MOVEMENT
Join us for yoga, meditation, and other dynamic exercises, or sleep in!
9:00 AM
BREAKFAST
Indulge in a healthy, chef-cooked breakfast that will energize you throughout the morning.
10:00 AM
CONTENT SESSIONS
Learn life-altering strategies from successful practitioners who are putting them into practice today.
12:00 PM
CONNECTION AND RELAXATION
Enjoy the Japanese landscapes and get to know friends from all over the world.
1:00 PM
LUNCH
Enjoy a full service, delicious, and energizing lunch buffet!
2:30 PM
CONTENT SESSIONS
Enjoy the second segment of content for the day!
4:00 PM
EXPLORE AND ADVENTURE
Unconventional Life takes place all over the world. Experience the rich local culture with an amazing pre-planned cultural excursion with the group.
7:00 PM
DINNER
Gather around for traditional meals inspired by the local cuisine.
9:00 PM
EVENING FUN
Bond with fellow attendees and enjoy some time to unwind.
vouched by influencers
BRIAN KELLY
Founder & Lead Coach of Breath Masters & Co-Founder, YogiLab
This is the definition of a world class experience. I’ve done a lot of retreats in my life. I’ve been all around the world. I’ve seen pretty much everything. And what I’ve seen here has blown me away on every level, the quality of the organization, the caliber of the people that are here, the quality of the experiences, and the quality of the venue. Literally, I’ve been looking for things to be able to give constructive feedback on, but I haven’t been able to find anything. It’s been literally that good. If someone says life changing experience, usually they’re blowing smoke, but this has literally been a massive, life changing experience, not only for me but for everybody here. I will come back and literally do this year after year after year. For anybody who’s looking for more meaning, more purpose, more impact, and more aliveness in their life, Unconventional Life has been doing this everywhere in the world. Whenever these guys have a retreat going, it would be an absolute must do for anybody that’s out there that’s looking for more. Unconventional Life, well done. Looking forward to the next one!
GARY GOLDSTEIN
Author, speaker, consultant & Hollywood film producer
Unconventional life is being bold enough to lay down the stories that don’t serve you, not worrying about other people’s expectations or judgments, being kind and caring toward yourself. So you can be kind and caring toward others. Trust that you know what’s best for you. And the difference between what belongs to you and what doesn’t is self love. Because the absence of that diminishes and keeps so much humanity in check. Know your truth and live life on your own terms. And invest heavily, like really heavily in your friends and your relationships in the work that feels deeply aligned and significant in your health and well-being.
ALISON ARMSTRONG
Bestselling author, speaker, & founder of PAX Programs
An unconventional life would be a life that doesn’t have the word “because I am this way, because of what happened to me, I was born this way because of a religion would be right” instead of “what I’ve invented myself, I’ve created myself, I have chosen to be this person, I’ve chosen this life.” And it might look conventional to somebody else. But if you chose every part of it, which is actually the definition of exquisite, carefully chosen, it’s the definition mix. You choose every part of your life and it will be exquisite. And that is unconventional. Most people’s lives are a mishmash.
CARRIE GREEN
Founder, The Female Entrepreneur Association
Living an Unconventional Life means being able to do the things I want to do when I want to do them. It means having the freedom to turn my ideas into reality and to live a wildly successful life. It’s awesome.
JOEL BROWN
Founder of #1 motivation website, Addicted2Success.com
Living an unconventional life really means being unreasonable, breaking the rules, because you know, the rules are shithouse. And that for us to move forward as a human race and to innovate and to create new things, we have to shatter old paradigms. I’m huge on this. I like, I live and breathe this, like my life has absolutely changed. And I’ve just seen so many people that break the rules that are now just moving mountains. So living an unconventional life is so damn necessary for each and every individual.
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MEET OUR lEADERSHIP TEAM
RHONDA SWAN
Founder, Unstoppable Branding Agency
Rhonda is a dynamic and accomplished business leader, women’s empowerment advocate, and author. As the CEO of the Unstoppable Branding Agency, a woman-owned and 85% women-run company, Rhonda has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as a woman of diversity to watch in 2021, and her company was ranked among the top 10 PRN branding firms for entrepreneurs in the same year.
JULES SCHROEDER
Founder, Unconventional Life
Musician & Creator of Unconventional Life, a bucket list events company and top-ranked podcast for entrepreneurs that has reached millions of people in over 75 different countries that features the stories of people following non-traditional paths. Jules is also a real-estate investor, 2x Tedx speaker, author, and high-level business consultant & coach.
LISA THOMAS
ENERGY EXPERT &
INTUITIVE COACH
Lisa is a sought-after epigenetics expert, speaker, author, and transformational leader. She’s helped thousands of people worldwide achieve their business and life goals by releasing Inherited Emotional DNA, such as fear of success, fear of failure, anxiety, procrastination, fear of public speaking, money and beliefs, and relationships.
ESTHER WILDENBERG
Co-Founder, CODEBREAKER Technologies
Esther Wildenberg is committed to empowering women and creating a sustainable legacy for future generations. As Co-Founder and President of Codebreaker Technologies, she leads in personality coding technology. With over two decades of international experience, Esther is a seasoned consultant, coach, and speaker, known for her expertise in leadership and inclusion. Her passion lies in helping people manifest their greatness in business and life, guiding them through spiritual intelligence to unlock their purpose and drive lasting growth across industries and continents.
BRIAN SWAN
Entrepreneur, Journalist, Engineer, Author
Brian is a former robotics engineer turned entrepreneur while traveling the world non-stop with his family since 2008, living in 50+ countries and building 7+ figure businesses. He is a semi-pro surfer, co-founder of the Unstoppable Branding Agency, speaker, author and founder of Unstoppable Beard men’s grooming line. He’s on a mission to guide other men to live their perfect day every day and is doing so with the launch of his new book “On The Brink.”
SALIM NAJJAR
FOUNDER, SOUND BEVERAGEs
Salim Najjar is an inventor and entrepreneur passionate about nervous system regulation. After earning a dual engineering degree from RPI, he co-founded Sound Beverages during the “Biohacking” movement, spending 5 years experimenting with cutting-edge technologies. He then shifted to exploring ancient spiritual practices, focusing on HRV (Heart Rate Variability) as a key marker for longevity and well-being. Salim’s mission is to educate others on the importance of a well-regulated nervous system, helping people become emotional athletes.
STEPHANIE SINGLETON
Yoga Therapist, International Speaker, Motivator in Chief at Prana Wellness
After 7 years as a CNN producer, she pursued wellness, studying yoga in Rishikesh, India. Specializing in anxiety, chronic pain, and gut health, Stephanie is a C-IAYT Clinical Yoga Therapist and NASM Behavior Change Specialist. She has spoken at conventions like IDEA World Fitness and Okinawa Leadership Seminar, and has been featured in Essence, BNC News, and on the cover of “Yoga for Dummies.”
DR. LEYBELIS PADILLA, MD
Gastroenterologist and Lifestyle Medicine physician
Dr. Leybelis Padilla, MD, is a Gastroenterologist and Lifestyle Medicine physician dedicated to empowering individuals to become the CEOs of their health. She founded Unlocking IBD, a whole-health program emphasizing lifelong habits and lifestyle changes for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Alongside her husband, Prince, she co-founded Game Beyond the Game, curating transformative luxury experiences for athletes, entertainers, and high performers to elevate their health, wealth, and vision.
PRINCE DANIELS, JR.
author and
entrepreneur
Prince Daniels, Jr. is an author and entrepreneur who lives by the mantra: ‘Nothing is impossible unless you believe it is.’ His journey from a walk-on at Georgia Tech to a two-time All-Conference tailback and NFL player is a testament to his determination. After his football career with the Baltimore Ravens ended in 2009 due to injury, Daniels used meditation to overcome depression and loss of identity, discovering his purpose in helping others find theirs. His book, Mindfulness for the Ultimate Athlete: Mastering the Balance Between Power and Peace, guides athletes to excel both on and off the field. Alongside his wife, Dr. Leybelis Padilla, he co-founded Game Beyond the Game, offering transformative luxury experiences to amplify the health, wealth, and vision of athletes, entertainers, and high performers.
JOSH LEE
Peak Performance Coach
Josh is a peak performance coach who has helped hundreds of individuals unlock their highest potential by optimizing physical and mental performance, along with spiritual fortitude. Utilizing tailored systematic strategies, he guides clients through personalized plans that enhance overall well-being. Whether working with athletes, executives, or anyone striving for excellence. His approach blends simplistic and practical tools to foster sustainable growth and peak achievement in all areas of life. He’s on a mission for equipping coaches with the expertise to create meaningful business practices.
welcome to a tribe of
game-changing leaders
In Okinawa, you’ll be just as inspired by the person sitting next to you as the person speaking. That’s because we attract some of the world’s most amazing leaders, thinkers and doers.
Get ready to redefine your experience of networking by forging raw, strong bonds in an adventurous paradise setting. This once-in-a-lifetime event is your success launchpad— fueled by inspiration, connection, and epic collaboration.
Get ready to redefine your experience of networking by forging raw, strong bonds in an adventurous paradise setting. This once-in-a-lifetime event is your success launchpad— fueled by inspiration, connection, and epic collaboration.
you know something more is possible…
and you’re ready for success to rapidly click into place
You have a nagging internal knowing that you are ready for big creation. You can already see yourself in the future…thriving, leading a community you built, impacting others, and standing in your self-expression.
That feeling will only get louder if you ignore it. Acknowledging your desire for more— and taking action on it— initiates the velocity of transformation and ignites your future in ways you can’t even conceptualize in this moment.
See yourself there— with the island breeze on your skin, the sun entering each pore, held by a team of world-renowned business, lifestyle, and relationship practitioners all advocating for your vision to come to life.
Your body vibrates with the expansive, internal harmony of clear direction and aligned purpose. You are refreshed, inspired, and buzzing with possibility.
That future is waiting for you in Okinawa if you choose it.
Whether you are a new or seasoned entrepreneur, Okinawa holds the key to the magic your soul is already begging you to express.
That feeling will only get louder if you ignore it. Acknowledging your desire for more— and taking action on it— initiates the velocity of transformation and ignites your future in ways you can’t even conceptualize in this moment.
See yourself there— with the island breeze on your skin, the sun entering each pore, held by a team of world-renowned business, lifestyle, and relationship practitioners all advocating for your vision to come to life.
Your body vibrates with the expansive, internal harmony of clear direction and aligned purpose. You are refreshed, inspired, and buzzing with possibility.
That future is waiting for you in Okinawa if you choose it.
Whether you are a new or seasoned entrepreneur, Okinawa holds the key to the magic your soul is already begging you to express.
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what past attendees are saying
what you’ll get
- Delicious meals catered by gourmet local chefs
- Exclusive access to luxurious accommodations immersed in an untouched heaven and abundant wildlife.
- Adventure on your terms… Stay with the group or go off and explore on your own!
- Curated workshops taught by industry leaders who have the availability for 1-1 personalized assistance.
- A high-vibe group of creative and inspiring entrepreneurs from around the world. AKA your future best friends 😉
- All-inclusive room, food, and beverages. Access to all workshops and resort facilities, exclusive discounts on spa services and a complimentary excursion field trip.
- Unimpressionable accommodations you’ll forget about
- Unsatisfying, bad, or boring food
- Mandatory activities and one place to be at one time
- People you don’t click with and surface level conversations
- One-size-fits all information you can find online and unapproachable workshop leaders
- “Hidden Fees” and additional expenses
YOUR VISION STARTS NOW
APPLY TO ATTEND
In Okinawa, you’ll unleash your innate creative superpowers and join a global community of change-makers and visionaries. In this Japanese vortex, you’ll get the codes to leverage business to build global impact. Take the first step towards your new future by applying for your invite below.
“I walked away from the event with actionable steps for my business and I would absolutely refer. There is nowhere else where you can get all this kind of information in one place. It combines the best of everything business, relational, and spiritual all at once!”
Darrah BrusteinWriter & Networking Business Founder 
“It was a life-changing experience with an amazing group of entrepreneurs who live their lives passionately and inspire you to be the best version of yourself!”
Florence TuriafFounder, Global Island Girl 
“Never before have I been in the presence of such authentic diversity. Each individual I connected with had their own gift, and extended that value openly. It was the most remarkable collection of people I have ever been a part of.”
Kyle PajorBody Builder & Mens Coach 
“Amazing structure and amazing new friends! I learned how to build a passive income business. I was literally able to take the content and apply it into my life so I could start something immediately.”
Anoop KansupadaTravel Hacking Entrepreneur 
“F@*k yeah!!!! Probably the coolest thing I’ve ever done in my entire life! Not even kidding!”
Margie PargieAerial Yoga Business Founder 
“I expect to be invited to every person’s wedding here.”
Alexis CourtneyFranchise Consulting Business Founder 
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All inclusive ticket
all you have to do is show up
DELICOUS
MEALS
Enjoy healthy, local and traditional Japanese food to accommodate any dietary needs. You will appreciate the scents from the garden as you enjoy fresh and flavorful cooking.
BEAUTIFUL
ACCOMMODATIONS
Treat yourself to luxurious accommodations with spacious interiors and indulgent comforts. You’ll feel right at home, and you won’t want to leave!
EPIC
EXCURSIONS
Venture into the rich local culture on our all inclusive pre-planned cultural excursions in Japan. Immerse yourself in the local culture and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime.
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