The Voyagers
By Raise the Tide™
Rewriting The Rules Of
Independence, together
Designed for women entrepreneurs in communications ready to gain clarity, momentum, and confidence as they grow the next evolution of their business.
The Voyagers
By Raise the Tide™
Rewriting The Rules Of Independence, together
Designed for women entrepreneurs in communications ready to gain clarity, momentum, and confidence as they grow the next evolution of their business.
You’ve Said Goodbye To Corporate
… Now You’re Wearing All The Hats (At Once)
You’re all the things (the CEO, CFO, COO, CMO, Head of Sales, the list goes on)
… All while doing your thing as a Communications expert.
If you’re feeling like it’s a lot, that’s because it is a lot.
You’re in the right place if you:
- Need more clarity and alignment as you move your business forward.
- Want mentorship and practical advice from someone who’s been where you are.
- Crave a crew again (people who *actually* understand the comms world and building business).
- Want a safe space to ask all your questions (without judgment).
- Wish you had a go-to place to bounce ideas and gut-check decisions.
- Value collaboration over competition and want to grow alongside others in a similar boat.
- Desire to grow your business without sacrificing the life you want.
Because starting your own consulting or agency business, or being an independent contractor,
doesn’t mean you have to do it alone.
The Hardest Part of Entrepreneurship Isn’t The Work
It’s trying to figure out all of the things on your own, especially in a field few truly understand.
Maybe you’ve…
- Tried a general business coach. (Comms is its own beast. IYKYK.)
- Thought you could figure it out alone. (Can you? Sure. But you don’t need to.)
- Figured this kind of support for women entrepreneurs in Comms. didn’t exist…
But (finally) it does exist…
A place for you to:
- Gain more confidence and clarity as you refine your strategy and direction.
- Build momentum to grow or evolve your business with greater alignment and purpose.
- Access practical guidance, peer support, and a community to cheer you on.
- Establish a path forward that feels more sustainable and more you.
Welcome To The Voyagers by Raise the Tide™
A space where women entrepreneurs in communications come together to clarify their vision, strengthen their strategy, and find the momentum to build the business they’re meant for—all with guidance from a fellow consultant who has made a successful transition into business ownership. (Hi, it’s me, Tara McDonagh.)
Here’s What You Can Expect
Here’s What You Can Expect
Judgement? Competition? Gate-keeping?
We don’t do that here.
The Business Planning Retreat
The Business Planning Retreat
Spend time working on your business, collaborating with peers, and getting one-on-one guidance from Tara.
Practical Guidance & Mentorship
Practical Guidance & Mentorship
Finally, support from someone who gets comms, understands what it takes to succeed in the space, and helps you unlock your next stage of growth.
Community Support & Shared Learning
Community Support & Shared Learning
It’s more than gaining professional connections; it’s building personal relationships.
Meet Your Mentor
Tara McDonagh
CEO, Chief Communications Strategist, and Founder of Raise the Tide™
With more and more women leaving corporate to go out on their own, Raise the Tide™ Voyagers felt like the right next step in my mission to elevate our field and the women in it.
As a business owner, I’ve learned that running a successful business in this field takes more than passion and communication skills. There are many nuances, decisions to be made, and strategic choices that shape what your business becomes. I’ve been able to grow my company in a way that feels genuine, authentic, and financially strong, while also creating the freedom to live a fulfilling life outside of work.
The Voyagers is my way of helping women grow their businesses in a way that feels aligned, supported, and genuinely sustainable for the life they want to live.
How it works
Voyagers+ supports it before and beyond the room.
Raise the Tide™ Retreats
hit different
The Retreat
A high-impact, in-person experience to refine your business, strengthen your strategy, and connect with other women entrepreneurs in the field.
Join us November 3-5, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts* for The Voyagers’ Raise the Tide™ retreat. It’s an exclusive, high-impact experience designed for women entrepreneurs in the communications space who are building or expanding their own businesses—and want clarity, structure, community, and mentorship while doing it.
Inside the retreat experience:
- A custom personality-based assessment for entrepreneurs to help you understand your strengths—and how to use them to grow a team that will support you over time
- A 3-day immersive environment with mindset work, hands-on business modeling, writing and planning time, and peer collaboration
- One-on-one mentorship with Tara McDonagh for support personalized to your business, pain points, and goals
- Sessions on sales, pricing, positioning, and sustainable growth structures
- Space to reconnect to your work, your mission, and yourself
- A supportive circle of peers who understand the nuances of running a business in a misunderstood field
You’ll have the time, focus, and insights to leave with actionable strategies, renewed clarity, and the confidence to expand your leadership and business with more purpose and authenticity.
*Location specifics and a detailed agenda will be shared with member participants
The Voyagers+
The Retreat Plus Crew and Mentorship
Ongoing mentorship and community for those looking to carry the clarity, confidence, and momentum all year long.
The retreat is only the beginning of what’s possible for you and your business. While the retreat offers a valuable strategic reset, the nuances of running a business keeps on keeping on. If you want to embrace the power of the Voyagers crew, we invite you to join the Voyagers+ experience for a full year of community, coaching, support, and alignment.
You’ll gain access to:
Mid-Year Virtual Mini Retreat (3 hours)
Facilitated by Tara to:
- Revisit goals, progress, and challenges in your business
- Refresh your focus for the rest of the year
- Adjust your business plan with real-time support
Voyager Crew Quarters (Private Online Community)
A private, members-only forum designed for:
- Asking tactical questions
- Getting feedback from Tara and fellow Voyagers
- Sharing wins, challenges, tools, and best practices
- Access to video guidance from Tara on key topics
Shoreline Community Access (For Free)
Complimentary access to Shoreline, the broader Raise the Tide™ community space. Ideal for those seeking ongoing conversations, resources, and learning opportunities for women across all Raise the Tide™ programs.
Choose Your Experience
Voyagers Retreat
Access to the 3-day Voyagers’ Raise the Tide ™ retreat November 3-5, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.-
Early decision pricing is $6,500, the standard price is $7,000.
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This retreat is intentionally small and limited to ten women.
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Participants are responsible for their own travel and lodging.
Voyagers+
For women who want continued proximity, accountability, and support beyond the retreat itself.-
Participation in Voyager+ for 12 months
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Full access to the Voyagers Retreat
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Contracts are for one year minimum, non-refundable.
Real People. Results. Impact.
Feel Like Now Isn’t The Right Time?
If you know this isn’t your moment to join the Voyagers crew, I respect that. We’ll be here when it is.
But if you’re thinking, “I’ll join once…”
…you land your next big client.
…you hit $X in revenue.
…your schedule magically opens up.
…life gets a little less busy.
Take it from someone who’s been there; There will always be a reason to wait.
But the clarity, support, and direction you need to build the business that will give you the life, income, and freedom you want?
That’s worth prioritizing now.
We’re Raising The Tide For Women Entrepreneurs In Communications
Women-owned businesses are on the rise—14.5 million and counting.
Only 12% earn six figures.
Less than 2% hit seven.
Most are building alone, earning $50K or less.
We’re here to change that.
Not What You Need?
It doesn’t matter if you’re an emerging leader, a CCO, or somewhere in between.
If you work for a small company, a large company, or your own business.
If you’re a woman in the communications field,
there’s a place for you in Raise the Tide™.
