Maybe A 'Half Finished' Season Isn't Something For You To Fix
Welcome back to Behind the Fold! This week’s episode is short, but soul-nourishing. With my parents on their way back to Canada, I’m reflecting on these transitional periods and what it means to live in the “half-finished” season of life, where motherhood, business, and personal identity all seem to be in progress at once. Rather than resist it, I’m exploring what it means to reframe this state of incompletion as a metaphor for growth, grace, and real-time living. If you’re feeling like me, I hope you can use this episode as a gentle reminder that unfinished doesn’t mean unworthy, it means you’re alive! Keep listening as I share:• 00:54 – What it feels like to live in a season of half-finished: from coffee cups to career plans• 02:33 – Reframing the messiness as beauty and why embodying that middle ground feels frustrating • 08:04 – Micro rituals to help ground yourself• 09:07 – Why focusing on one priority is more powerful than writing out a list of priorities• 10:14 – Celebrating fragments as connections and finding genuine meaning in the fact that we’re showing upIf this episode speaks to your current season, please share your thoughts with me! Leave a review on this episode or DM me over on Instagram @rachellesaevil. Whenever you are, you’re not alone in this. Let’s keep finding beauty in the in-between.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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From Brand Strategist to E-comm Founder: Jamie Han on Creating a Community-First Brand
This week on Behind The Fold, I’m joined by Jamie Han, founder of Hamkke Home, a modern dinnerware brand born from her love of storytelling, gathering and beautiful design. Jamie’s journey is a full-circle story of leaving behind 17+ years in strategic communications, to building a brand with meaning, all while raising two kids and redefining success on her own terms. As a former client and now a friend, I was thrilled to bring this conversation to life. We talk through everything from building community-first brands and navigating partnerships with big name retailers, to what it really means to juggle motherhood and business without losing yourself in the process. Jamie brings such clarity and intention to everything she does, and this episode is a masterclass in starting before you’re ready, trusting your intuition, and building something lasting.What you’ll hear in this episode:06:46 - What sparked the idea for Hamkke Home 09:34 - How building a flexible career laid the groundwork for motherhood and the tools Jamie uses to stay aligned in both business and personal life16:03 - What’s actually working in influencer marketing and the importance of leveraging your zone of genius22:50 - The power of face-to-face connection: how in-person events and bold outreach landed Jamie in Nordstrom25:53 - How a clear vision and embracing discomfort allowed Jamie to grow a brand rooted in intention, while staying present as a mother.32:12 - Why she believes a clear “why” and real community are the foundations of lasting growth.34:56 - Playing the long game in business and what’s next for Hamkke Remember that growth takes time, and slowing down helps you stay present for what matters most. If you loved this conversation, I’d be so grateful if you left a rating or review and shared this episode with a friend or fellow founder who’s building something meaningful. If you want to keep the conversation going, reach out to me on Instagram @rachellesaevil. Thank you for being here and for showing up for the version of success that’s true to you.Connect with Jamie:Website: https://hamkkehome.com/Instagram: @hamkkehomeLet'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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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!
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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