When Nap Time Doesn’t Go to Plan (and Neither Does Life)
This conversation was one of those last-minute, everything-went-sideways kind of recordings. I had planned to sit down and record this ahead of time, but life (and my four-month-old) had other ideas. But the beautiful twist is that the disruption actually gave me the clarity I didn’t know I needed. What started as a rushed attempt to tick something off my to-do list, turned into a deeper reflection on clarity, rest, and redefining productivity. This is something I think so many of us need to hear: maybe it’s not that we’re behind, maybe we’re just not still enough to hear what we need.Keep listening to hear me chat about:00:48 – The irony of rushing to record a podcast about slowing down03:46 – Why you can’t force clarity, but you can make space for it06:24 – How emotional regulation starts with choosing to “be” rather than “do”08:14 – The illusion of urgency and asking yourself: what are you really rushing toward?10:31 – Reframing the five-year plan and leaning into consistency instead13:54 – Ambition vs. presence and why I’m choosing sustainable forward motion over burnoutThis episode is a love note to myself and to anyone who is also in the thick of things, trying to do it all. If you’ve been moving fast and still feel like you’re not getting anywhere, maybe it’s time to stop, even if it’s just for a moment. You might be surprised at what clarity comes through. I’d love to know where this one finds you! Leave a quick review and come say hi over on Instagram @RachelleSaevil. I’ll see you next time! Let's Connect!Instagram @RachelleSaevilSaevil Row Branding Agency - WebsiteLinkedInSaevil Row - YoutubeWant to launch a podcast or need your podcast edited? I work with The Social Snippet https://thesocialsnippet.com, and you can get $500 off your launch or 10% off your services by using the code RACHELLE!
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“Overthinking Keeps You Stuck, But Trust Moves You Forward” with Embodiment Mentor Shauna Hawkes
When life feels noisy and the next step is unclear, how do you know which voice to trust? I’m joined by my dear friend Shauna Hawkes: women’s embodiment mentor, Gene Keys guide, mother, and yoga teacher. Together, we enter a deep dive into the transformative power of self-trust. This episode is for the women who feel stuck at a crossroads, whether in motherhood, identity, or career, and are seeking clarity and alignment from within. Shauna shares her personal journey of becoming a mother before finding her purpose, how healing childhood trauma reshaped her parenting, and how Gene Keys became a tool for understanding and expansion. It’s time to release the pressure to have it all figured out! Get cozy and listen to hear more on:05:15 - How motherhood and career shifts became the unlikely portals that propelled Shauna to heal her past pains and trust her inner voice11:58 - Why pushing forward without clarity leads to resentment, and how slowing down to let the body catch up to the vision is the real power move19:07 - The transformational system of the Gene Keys, and how understanding your personal “shadow gifts” can unlock more aligned decision-making26:14 - How comparison pulls us away from our truth and why learning to sit with the discomfort of the “in-between” can lead to powerful clarity34:42 - Rethinking decision-making: why there is no right or wrong choice, only feedback from life that nudges you toward alignment This conversation has been echoing in my mind ever since we recorded it. Whether you’re in a major transition or simply questioning what’s next, I hope this episode reminds you that clarity doesn’t require certainty, it only requires your presence. I’d love it if you shared your thoughts with me! Leave a review or reach out over on Instagram @rachellesaevil. See you next time!Connect with Shauna:Take Shauna’s free archetypes quiz at: https://www.shaunahawkes.com/Book a Gene Keys session: https://www.shaunahawkes.com/psychic-readingsInstagram: @shaunaembodimentmentorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shauna-hawkes-50058840?originalSubdomain=auLet's Connect!Instagram @RachelleSaevilSaevil Row Branding Agency - WebsiteLinkedInSaevil Row - YoutubeWant to launch a podcast or need your podcast edited? I work with The Social Snippet https://thesocialsnippet.com, and you can get $500 off your launch or 10% off your services by using the code RACHELLE!
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The Power of Asking: Why Clarity Creates Opportunity
This week, I’m sharing the surprising shifts that have come from simply getting clear and asking. Whether it’s in motherhood, business, or the everyday, clarity has created the space for abundance in ways I didn’t expect. From micro-manifestations to bold requests, this episode is a practical nudge to claim what you need, without guilt, without waiting.Here’s what I unpack:• 02:52 – Recognising people-pleasing in real time and reclaiming peace through boundaries• 06:40 – The small manifestations that came to life months after writing them down• 11:24 – Why asking directly created more flow, support, and abundance than I expected• 18:26 – A simple clarity practice to identify what you need and begin asking for itIf you’ve been shrinking your asks or hoping someone else reads your mind, remember that it’s not selfish, it’s strategic. Come share what you're calling in over on IG @rachellesaevil! I’d love to hear what this opens up for you!Let's Connect!Instagram @RachelleSaevilSaevil Row Branding Agency - WebsiteLinkedInSaevil Row - YoutubeWant to launch a podcast or need your podcast edited? I work with The Social Snippet https://thesocialsnippet.com, and you can get $500 off your launch or 10% off your services by using the code RACHELLE!
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Legacy, Business, and the Ripple Effect with Global Marketing Strategist Mia Fileman
Welcome back to Behind the Fold! In this episode, I sit down with global marketing strategist Mia Fileman: founder of Campaign Del Mar and co-founder of Ripple Festival. Mia has built a reputation on cutting through the noise with practical, no-fluff marketing strategies (I highly recommend checking out her newsletter!), and today she shares a candid look behind her next big leap of launching a small business festival from the ground up. We talk about what it really takes to build a legacy-led business, why community matters more than ever in a world of AI overwhelm, and how motherhood continues to shape her decisions as a founder. This conversation reminded me that growth doesn’t always mean doing more, it’s often about doing less, with intention.Stayed tuned as we chat about:06:16 - How Mia ran her business and parented while living abroad for 10 months and why that year of “maintenance” actually led to growth.10:22 - What’s changed in the four years of momentum behind Campaign Del Mar and how sustainable systems now give more freedom.12:41 - The vision behind Ripple and why Mia risked it all to create a purpose-led event that fosters real connection, creativity, and legacy in an increasingly disconnected digital world.28:30 - Why legacy matters not just in business, but in family too—how Mia brings her kids into the brand and built a flexible life that supported a year abroad.42:16 - The art of strategic sacrifice and why Mia believes this is the key to sustainable success in both business and parenting.This episode couldn’t have come at a better time for me, three months postpartum and working in the in-between. I’d love to know what resonated most with you and what kind of phase you’re in. Send me a message over on Instagram @rachellesaevil, or leave a quick rating and review. If today’s conversation with Mia inspired you to think differently about legacy, balance, or the power of doing less with more intention, share this episode with a fellow entrepreneur or working parent who needs to hear it. Connect with Mia:Sign up for her newsletter: https://www.campaigndelmar.com/roundupInstagram: @campaign_del_mar / @gotmarketingpodcast / @ripple_festivalWebsite: https://www.campaigndelmar.com/Listen to her podcast, Got Marketing?: https://www.campaigndelmar.com/got-marketingRipple Festival: https://www.ripplefestival.au/Let's Connect!Instagram @RachelleSaevilSaevil Row Branding Agency - WebsiteLinkedInSaevil Row - YoutubeWant to launch a podcast or need your podcast edited? I work with The Social Snippet https://thesocialsnippet.com, and you can get $500 off your launch or 10% off your services by using the code RACHELLE!
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What Saying Yes is Costing You
This week, I’m pulling back the curtain on a conversation that hit me right between the eyes: a tough-love truth about my people-pleasing patterns from my best friend. We’re talking about the kind of people-pleasing that sneaks into our days without us even noticing, especially in motherhood and business, and how it quietly erodes our peace, our connection, and our sense of self. This isn’t a polished, tied-up-with-a-bow kind of episode. This is me, in the thick of things, processing where I’ve been abandoning my own needs, why it’s so hard to stop, and what it might look like to finally choose myself without guilt. I hope what I’m processing here reflects something in your own story and gives you permission to change it. Here’s what I’m getting into:02:52 - The moment my best friend called out my people-pleasing and made me realise that saying “yes” from guilt isn’t kindness, it’s the quickest way to drain your peace.06:02 - The deeper roots of people-pleasing as an emotional survival mechanism from early life.07:41 - The quiet cost of keeping everyone happy: burnout, resentment, and eroded boundaries at home and in business.08:25 - How brain chemistry wires us to equate approval with safety.11:25 - How to break the cycle by holding onto your own truth, even if it means disappointing someone else.14:54 - Small, intentional shifts you can make to release guilt and reclaim your freedomI’m inviting you to take a hard look at where you’ve been over-giving and try out a “no” that protects you energy. This is such a universal conversation, and I’d love to hear how it’s showing up for you, so come share your thoughts with me over on Instagram @rachellesaevil. When we stop performing for love and start standing in our truth, we create space for deeper connection, with ourselves first, and then with everyone around us. I’ll see you next time! Let's Connect!Instagram @RachelleSaevilSaevil Row Branding Agency - WebsiteLinkedInSaevil Row - YoutubeWant to launch a podcast or need your podcast edited? I work with The Social Snippet https://thesocialsnippet.com, and you can get $500 off your launch or 10% off your services by using the code RACHELLE!
Behind every success story is a woman balancing the beautiful chaos of motherhood and a career – and “Behind the Fold” is here to share the raw, unfiltered truth of what that really looks like. Hosted by Rachelle Saevil, this podcast is for ambitious women who are navigating the highs and lows of being career-driven mothers. It’s not about perfection; it’s about embracing the mess, letting go of unrealistic expectations, and finding a sustainable path to success — without sacrificing your sanity.Embrace the raw, candid conversations with women who are redefining what it means to "have it all” - not by following a cookie-cutter formula, but by making it work in their own way. Whether you're a career-driven mom, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone navigating the challenges of family life, this podcast offers real stories, practical advice, and a supportive community for women who are in the trenches and thriving, imperfections and all.Join in each episode for inspiration, advice, and a community of women who understand the struggle and the beauty of balancing it all. Whether you’re trying to climb the corporate ladder, launch a business, or simply balance the demands of both motherhood and professional life, “Behind the Fold” is your go-to space to reflect, learn, and grow.
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