Discovery Programs

“I trusted the program and the process, and I feel way better today than when I was scared to come. Ascent truly does give practical tools that I know will help me when I fall into traps.” -Sarah

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Ascent is a weekend program designed to help you further address difficulties in your daily life, allowing you to move forward on your path with clarity and resolve.

As you travel your new path, the day-to day journey can be fraught with challenges. Whether you’re navigating difficult work dynamics, family struggles, or drama among friends, you may sometimes find it difficult to see the way forward. Ascent builds upon the tools you gained in Base Camp, further honing your innate navigational sense. During this weekend, you’ll explore daily habits and thought patterns, gaining skills to face everyday challenges, allowing you to simply dwell in the moment.

Meet your Ascent Facilitators

Misti
Seay

Misti Seay, a Texas native, is married and has six children and nine grandchildren. She earned her BS from UT Tyler and her master's degree in Educational Administration from Lamar University, and she also holds a principal's certificate. She worked in education for 17 years before pursuing her new passion, working with the foreign exchange program. Misti enjoys traveling, roller skating, chasing tornadoes, and spending time with family. She has been a Discovery volunteer since 2010.

LisaBeth Thomas

LisaBeth “LB” Thomas is known as a brilliant marketer, an award-winning producer, and a motivational speaker. She is the founding president of Texas Women in Business, and she was named a “Woman of Influence” by the Austin Business Journal. Currently, LB has teamed up with the governor’s office to spearhead Not on Our Watch (N.O.W.), a grassroots movement to bring awareness, education, and prevention to the issue of child sex trafficking. Ask LB why she has volunteered for Discovery since 2013, and her answer always comes quickly: “Discovery helped me find the freedom from fears that were holding me back from having the life and relationships I only dreamed of.” She volunteers each month to help others find that freedom too.

Bryan

Smith

Bryan Smith has worked in software technology for over 30 years and holds 13 US Patents. He attended Discovery in 2014, and he thinks about Discovery every day. He spends time volunteering for other organizations like CASA, Austin Blessings Co-Op, and the Lake Travis Community Library. He holds a master’s degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from Cal Poly, and he served as a Major in the US Army Reserves. He enjoys hiking, home improvement projects, and tech gadgets. Bryan and partner Angie enjoy Town Lake and hanging with their adult children.