You Have Something Worth Saying.
So Why Doesn't It Always Land?
You've spent years accumulating insight, experience, and hard-won perspective. People trust you. They value what you bring. Yet when you step into a larger conversation, whether that's leading a community, sharing your message online, speaking to a group, or expanding your impact, it can feel harder than it should.
Not because your message lacks value.
Because expressing it with clarity, confidence, and connection is a skill all its own.
What Liberated Actually Is
Liberated is a live virtual experience designed to help people communicate with greater authenticity, trust, and impact.
This is not about performing confidence or learning a formula for influence. It is about developing the internal steadiness and practical communication skills that help your message land the way you intend it to.
Together, we'll explore the foundations that create meaningful connection: self-trust, emotional security, authentic presence, clear communication, and the ability to build genuine relationships and community around your message.
The current Liberated cohort is being co-facilitated by six leaders from within the Sovereign Acres authors community, each bringing a distinct area of expertise and lived experience. Through teaching, reflection, conversation, and practical application, participants are developing skills they can use immediately in their personal and professional lives.
Your Coaches
Expert voices. Real conversations. Deep transformation.
Our guest coaches are a core part of the Liberated experience.
Alana Joy Newton
Reconnection Guide
Psychospiritual Guide | Therapist
Author in The Sovereign Volume 2, and Lead Author of A Tapestry of Grief
Mike Prince
Men's Leadership Coach
Mindset | Habits | Breathwork
Co-Author in The Sovereign Man
Kevin McNee
Men's Coach
Emotional Mastery | Self Leadership
Lead Author of The Sovereign Man
Wendy Lund
CEO & Founder
Wellth Management Inc. | Good Grief Academy
Co-Author in A Tapestry of Grief
Nicole Murphy
Creative Mentor
Writer | Producer
Lead Author of Journey to Jesus
Corrie Bignell
EmpowerHER Coach
The Unregistered Nurse
Co-Author in The Sovereign Volume 2, and Lead Author of Women Who Rose From Ashes Volumes 1 & 2
HOSTED BY
Holly Schefold - Sovereign Acres Lead Ambassador, Co-Author in The Sovereign Volume 1, and Lead Author of The Sovereign Volume 2
Holly hosts Liberated and holds the space across each facilitator's session, opening the calls, setting the tone, and guiding the flow so the work stays grounded, clear, and integrated.
Program Timeline (3 months)
Explore the framework and progression of the current cohort.
Month 1: Self — Identity & Internal Safety
Before expression or connection can be grounded, there must be clarity and stability within self.
Session 1: Getting Honest About Who You Are
- Led by Alana Joy Newton
- Wednesday June 3rd at 10 am MT
Session 2: Building Self-Security & Self-Trust
- Led by Mike Prince
- Wednesday June 10th at 10 am MT
Month 2: Expression — Regulation & Communication
Expression becomes powerful only when it is regulated, not reactive.
Session 3: Nervous System Capacity for Resilience
- Led by Kevin McNee
- Wednesday June 24th at 10 am MT
Session 4: Reactive Expression vs Grounded Expression
- Led by Wendy Lund
- Wednesday July 8th at 10 am MT
Month 3: Connection — Trust, Credibility & Embodiment
Connection is the natural result of consistency between truth, presence, and action.
Session 5: Building Trust Through Truth-Telling
- Led by Nicole Murphy
- Wednesday July 22nd at 10 am MT
Session 6: Embodied Integrity - Becoming What You Say You Are
- Led by Corrie Bignell
- Wednesday August 5th at 10 am MT
2 Bonus Sessions led by Sarah Swain
What You'll Learn to Do
Find your voice...and know it's actually yours. Not the polished version. Not the voice you think people want to hear. The one that's specific enough to be unforgettable and grounded enough to help you build your presence.
Communicate with clarity and conviction. Learn why vague messaging repels the very people you're trying to reach, and how to say what you mean in a way that cuts through.
Build credibility that isn't borrowed. Credentials get you in the door. Credibility keeps people in the room. We'll show you how to establish authority through the way you speak, not just what you've done, or what you've experienced.
Stay grounded under pressure. What happens to your voice when you're challenged, dismissed, or suddenly in front of a much bigger audience? We'll build the kind of internal stability that doesn't collapse when it's tested.
Create genuine engagement, not just followers. There's a difference between people who follow you and people who belong to what you're building. We'll teach you how to close that gap.
Read the room and adapt without losing yourself. Connection isn't about performing. It's about presence. Learn to meet people where they are without abandoning where you stand.
Join the Liberated 2026 Waitlist
SPECIAL GUEST
Sarah Swain - Entrepreneur & Founder of Sovereign Acres Publishing
Sarah joins as a special guest for bonus sessions, with live hot-seat coaching opportunities. She brings depth into conversations and growth around identity, leadership, and embodied presence, with a focus on congruence in how we live, speak, and lead. She knows what it is like to rise and fall as an entrepreneur, while still growing a sense of deep connection and trust with her audience & community through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.
A message from Sarah
"I have spent years working with both authors and entrepreneurs...We're talking thousands of people across books, programs, communities and events. I know that one of the biggest setbacks people have to creating true connection, credibility and impact is the "how" behind showing up. The timeline of "branded" content is sooo over. We're entering into a timeline of truth, trust and connection which means you get to put down the mask. What a relief! But here's the catch, this isn't about willy nilly authenticity where people use "their truth" as a green light to socially vomit. This is about grounded voice. This is about impactful communication. This is about honest authenticity. This is about leadership that attracts.
And guess what? This world needs more effective leaders, so it's time for you to step up and claim that role."
Who This Is For
Liberated is for the person who knows they have real value to offer or a message to share, and is tired of trying to figure out why it isn't translating.
You might be an author, a teacher, a practitioner, a leader in your field, or someone building a community around a mission that matters. You don't need more motivation. You need more skill.
If you've ever walked away from a conversation, a session, or a post wondering why didn't that connect, this series was built for you.
Join the Fall 2026 Waitlist
Liberated is currently underway, and registration for this cohort has closed. Join the waitlist to be the first to hear when fall registration opens and receive updates, insights, and early access opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the program?
Liberated is currently a 3-month experience designed to help you build greater self-trust, emotional steadiness, and authentic communication. The investment for the most recent cohort was $297. Join the waitlist to be notified about future enrollment opportunities.
Are the sessions live?
Yes. All sessions are live and designed for real-time integration, reflection, and application.
Will there be replays?
Yes. All sessions are recorded and made available to participants who are unable to attend live.
Who is this for?
Liberated is for anyone who wants to communicate more clearly, feel more grounded when speaking, and build greater trust and connection in how they show up personally or professionally.
What makes this different?
Most programs focus on what to say or how to present yourself. Liberated focuses on developing the internal safety, self-trust, and authenticity that create lasting confidence and credibility.
Do I need to be confident already?
No. Liberated is designed to help you develop the internal steadiness that confidence grows from.
What's the format?
Liberated includes:
- Live virtual sessions held every two weeks
- Bonus sessions with Sarah Swain
- Guidance from expert facilitators
- Integration practices between sessions
- A supportive community experience throughout the program
When will registration open again?
The current Liberated cohort is underway. Join the waitlist and you'll be among the first to hear when registration opens for the next experience.
