THE COLLECTIVE
A 12-month transformational experience for women who want deeper support, higher standards, and a community that refuses to let them play small.
Nothing like this exists in the Great Lakes Bay Region until now.
If you’re reading this, you already know that something has been missing.
Not motivation.
Not discipline.
Not desire.
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Support.
Community.
Women who get it.
You’ve been leading, building, and showing up for everyone else, often on your own.
And you know you are ready for a room that expands you, strengthens you, and reflects back the version of yourself you keep growing into.
Welcome to The Collective.
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THIS IS NOT A NETWORKING GROUP
This is not a casual accountability circle.
This is a mastermind.
A mastermind is:
âś” a private, high-standard group of ambitious women
âś” committed to personal growth, leadership, and expansion
âś” facilitated by experienced leaders who can challenge you, support you, and guide your development
It is where you go when you are done carrying everything alone and ready to elevate how you lead, work, and live.
Think support, strategy, community, and expansion, all inside one intentional space.
We meet once a month because we know you're focused on quality over quantity.
WHY THIS MASTERMIND IS DIFFERENT
Because it is led by two women who are already shaping the Great Lakes Bay Region.
Christiana Malacara
Senior news reporter, media host, community leader, and visibility expert who elevates women and amplifies their stories.
Katie Volk
Life coach, leadership mentor, and nervous system specialist helping women step into their authority, boundaries, and self-trust.
Together, we are creating a room that is high-support and high-standard.
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WHY THISÂ MATTERS
Most women have never been in a room like this.
A room where you can:
• ask the questions you’ve been nervous to bring up
• get high-level support
• be challenged and expanded
• learn a leadership style that feels natural and empowering
• connect with women who get it without worrying you’re going to be “too much”
• be held accountable with compassion
• stop doing everything alone
This is your seat at the table.
WHAT YOU GET INSIDE THE COLLECTIVE
âś” Two 90-minute Zoom sessions per quarter
âś” One 5-hour in-person retreat per quarter
âś” Private community and group chat
âś” Coaching from two established leaders
âś” Guest experts chosen by the group
âś” A curated small-group environment
âś” Leadership, identity, and personal growth coaching
âś” A year of direction, clarity, and emotional support
This is holistic transformation, not business only.
This touches your career, your relationships, your energy, your self-worth, and the way you show up every day.
The Structure -
A full year of support, connection, and expansion.
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Twice Quarterly Mastermind Sessions (Zoom)
Guided by Katie and Christiana. Deep conversation, leadership development, personal growth, reflection, and high-level support.
Quarterly In-Person Retreats
A full-day experience focused on personal growth and nervous system support.
Includes reflective exercises, holistic practices, and immersive community connection.
Community + Group Chat
A private space for ongoing support where members can share wins, ask questions, connect, and stay accountable between sessions.
This is high-touch, high-support, and deeply intentional.
2026 Curriculum
Your roadmap for personal growth and powerful leadership.
Quarter 1: Vision + Leadership + Identity
• Confidence
• Vision
• Beliefs
• Boundaries
• Leadership
Quarter 2: Visibility + Influence + Presence
• Brand
• Storytelling
• Being seen
• Communication
• Collaboration
Quarter 3: Money + Systems + Structure
• Pricing
• Financial clarity
• Systems
• Delegation
• Stress reduction
Quarter 4: Legacy + Expansion + Impact
• Scaling
• Partnerships
• Community impact
• Networking
• Long-term planning
This Is For You If
You want to stop leading alone.
You crave deeper conversations and higher standards.
You want emotional, mental, and leadership support you cannot get in your current circles.
You want to build a life that feels aligned with your identity and purpose.
You want to be surrounded by women who push themselves and inspire you to do the same.
You want a room that elevates you.
Investment for The Collective
$4,000 for 12 months
Payment Options:
1 payment of $4000
6 monthly payments of $717 (total $4,302)
12 monthly payments of $367 (total $4,404)
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Referral Bonus:
Receive $200 for each qualified referral.
We love women who open doors for other women.
If you refer a woman who would not have found The Collective without you, is not already on our radar, and applies, joins, and is accepted, you'll receive $200 as a thank you from us!
Apply Now
The Collective is application only.
We curate the group intentionally to protect the culture, the experience, and the standard of the room.
If you are feeling a pull toward this space, trust the part of you that wants to grow in ways you cannot do alone.
Being in rooms like this will change you.
And the shift begins the moment you decide to step inside.
What is a Mastermind?
Do I need to own a business?
Is this only for women in the GLBR?
Do I need to attend every session?
When does it begin?
What time will we meet?
Why application only?
Meet Your Facilitators
Christiana Malacara
Broadcaster • Entrepreneur • Speaker • Community LeaderÂ
Christiana Malacara {MAH-lah-KAD-ahh} is a Senior News Reporter for WSGW, Alpha Media, and the creator and host of That’s What She Said!—an award-winning podcast amplifying women’s voices across the Great Lakes Bay Region. She also hosts Somos Hispanos on PBS Delta Broadcasting and leads Third Eye Marketing, her digital media business serving education and community-driven organizations.
A passionate advocate for growth and inclusion, Christiana served as Chairwoman of LLEAD Saginaw and sits on the board of MI ALMA, representing the Great Lakes Bay Region. She’s also a board member of the Saginaw Community Foundation, a member of Saginaw Valley Rotary Club, an advisor for the Saginaw career complex entrepreneur development, and active in the Saginaw Chamber of Commerce YPN, Midland’s MyPros, and Bay City’s Energize groups.
Most recently, Christiana earned the Michigan Association of Broadcasters’ awards for Best Feature Story and Best Podcast. Her work reflects her belief that storytelling, culture, and media are powerful tools for positive community change.
Katie Volk
Life & Mindset Coach • Women’s Leadership Mentor • Organizational Growth Partner
Katie Volk is a Life and Mindset Coach who helps women stop overextending, reclaim their confidence, and lead with authenticity and ease. She’s known for helping women trust themselves, create space for what matters, and make their work and lives feel lighter and more aligned.
With experience in schools, leadership programs, and teams like Rob Dial's Business Breakthrough, Katie bridges emotional intelligence with strategy to help women and organizations grow with more grace, clarity, and confidence.
