Discipline gets the glory, but devotion is what sustains us.

Discipline says: Push through. Be consistent. Don’t stop until you achieve the goal.
Devotion says: I’m committed because I love myself enough to keep showing up, even when it’s hard.

This Salon explores the difference between discipline and devotion—and why devotion fosters sustainable rhythms for ambitious women who refuse to abandon themselves in pursuit of their goals. We’ll examine how to build a life that truly supports you, create practices rooted in love rather than self-punishment, and untangle rigidity from genuine commitment.

As we move into fall, a season of harvest and preparation, this conversation invites reflection: What have you been devoting yourself to, and is it giving back what you need?

Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026

Location: Private venue in the DC metro area (exact address provided upon registration)

5:30 PM — Social Hour
Arrive as summer fades into autumn. Settle in with warm beverages and ease into conversation.

6:30 PM — Opening & Grounding
Begin with a centering practice to explore the quality of devotion versus discipline.

7:00 PM — Facilitated Conversation
Dive into the difference between devotion and discipline, and why it matters. Discuss how to recognize when practices are rooted in love rather than obligation or self-punishment, what it means to build a life that truly holds you, and how to distinguish rigidity from genuine consistency. Explore ways to stay devoted to yourself amid relentless external demands.

8:15 PM — Integration & Closing
Reflective practice and personal commitments to devotion.

8:30 PM — Departure

• 3-hour intimate gathering with up to 25 women

• Light refreshments and beverages

• Guided embodiment practice

• Facilitated conversation led by Esther Boykin, LMFT

• Frameworks for creating sustainable, devotion-based practices

• Connection with women building lives that honor their full humanity

• You’re exhausted by “discipline at all costs” narratives and ready for something more sustainable

• You want to explore commitment rooted in self-love, not self-punishment

• You’re building something meaningful—a business, practice, relationship, or life—and need frameworks to stay consistent without burning out

• You’re curious how devotion can create the structure discipline promises but rarely delivers

• You seek community with women who understand that sustainable success requires tenderness

Space is limited to ensure an experience that is both personal and communal.

Registration opens Spring 2026. Join the waitlist to be notified when seats become available.

Cancellation & Refund Policy
Salon tickets are non-refundable. If you’re unable to attend, you may request a credit toward a future Salon by emailing us at least 7 days in advance.