“I love that I will take and use what I learned in Summit for the rest of my life. But I couldn't have gotten to the end of Summit without the experience of Base Camp and Ascent. I feel happy and loved, and excited about my life. I can't wait to put my mission into practice.”
- A.N.
“I love that I will take and use what I learned in Summit for the rest of my life. But I couldn't have gotten to the end of Summit without the experience of Base Camp and Ascent. I feel happy and loved, and excited about my life. I can't wait to put my mission into practice.”
- A.N.
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.
Schedule
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Friday: Check-in opens at 5:30 PM. Program runs 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM.
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Saturday: 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM.
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Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
This is a fully immersive weekend designed to give you the dedicated time and space needed for reflection and growth.
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
LisaBeth Thomas
LisaBeth “LB” Thomas, having earned a BS in marketing, is a brilliant marketer, producer, and motivational speaker whose vibrant energy and creative spirit infuse enthusiasm into the Discovery Program and the lives she touches. Her remarkable ability to connect with, inspire, and positively impact others is evidenced in her many achievements as founding president of Texas Women in Business, recognition as a “Woman of Influence” by the Austin Business Journal, and her work with the governor’s office in child advocacy. LB has served on the Discovery Team since 2013, currently facilitating on the D2 Ascent Team helping people find freedom from fears and to find the life and relationships they want.
Greg
Phillips
Greg Phillips holds a degree in music education and is currently an Account Manager in the Federal Government segment at Dell. Since 2011, he has served on the Discovery Team in each of the Discovery core programs. Greg currently facilitates on the D2 Ascent Team bringing an easygoing, supportive, approachable, and willing to help anywhere demeanor to the team.
Amanda
Lewis
Amanda Lewis is a seasoned community leader who has served on several boards and brings extensive experience across corporate settings as Senior Corporate Counsel at Texas Mutual Insurance Company. She is driven by her passion for inspiring people to lean into life’s setbacks with a heart tuned to growth. She believes deeply in facing life with hope, humor, and humility—values that define her approach to facilitation. Known for being steady and reliable, she has a natural ability to listen deeply and bring out the best in others. Her facilitation style centers on authentic connection and growth-minded leadership, creating environments where people feel safe to be vulnerable, take risks, and learn from both successes and setbacks.