How Motherhood Changes Your Style and Your Confidence with The Inarra’s Courtney McIntosh
This week on Behind the Fold, I’m joined by the effortlessly grounded and stylish Courtney McIntosh, founder of The Inarra, a platform redefining modern motherhood through fashion, identity, and storytelling. We explore the evolution of personal style across seasons of pregnancy and postpartum, and how the process of getting dressed becomes something much deeper after motherhood.Here’s what we get into:04:16 – How postpartum depression and feeling unseen in motherhood became the catalyst for building The Inarra07:34 – The disconnect between motherhood and fashion and why Courtney believes the two can and should coexist14:37 – What it’s like to build a brand while raising kids and why Courtney believes that career and parenting can fuel one another20:04 – A refreshing take on postpartum style and how subtle shifts can help you feel like yourself again40:21 – A gentle reminder to embrace each season of motherhood and know that you'll find your way back to yourselfIf you’re in a season of rediscovery, this conversation is a warm, validating place to land. Share your thoughts on today’s episode with me over on Instagram @rachellesaevil or leave a quick review for the show. I’ll see you next time!Connect with Courtney:Website: https://theinarra.comInstagram: @courtney___mcintosh / @theinarraLet'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 Flaw in Personal Development As a Busy Mom
In this week’s episode, I’m reflecting on what it really means to want more while also learning to sit in the “enough-ness” of where we already are. As I ease back into work after maternity leave, I’ve been thinking about how easy it is to fall into the cycle of what’s next, from the next milestone, the next client, to the next big win, without ever stopping to acknowledge how far we’ve come.If you’re a mom, an entrepreneur, or both, this is a gentle nudge to rethink the hustle and consider the cost of constant striving. Can ambition and contentment actually live side by side? I believe they can! Here’s what I get into: • 02:08 – Why the personal development space can trick us into always needing to be "better" • 4:23 – The hidden cost of chasing success without reflection or pause • 6:47 – Goal setting through a new lens: are you still aligned with the person who created the plan? • 9:13 – Why I now view contentment and growth as partners, not oppositesThis is your permission slip to reflect instead of push, to celebrate instead of chase, and to remember: you once dreamed of exactly where you are today. 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!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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Roadblocks Aren’t Stop Signs: Building Self-Trust Through Action
Between the naps, dishes, meetings, and mayhem, there’s always a pause that holds the ideas that won’t leave us alone. Maybe it’s a recurring thought, a full-body feeling that you can’t shake, or a whisper that says “do the thing”. In today’s episode of Behind the Fold, I’m getting into what it means to power through your blockages, build up your self-trust muscles, and actually listen to those inner knowings. For most of us, that means confronting the messy middle of the idea itself vs the follow-through, where self-doubt creeps in and life gets in the way. Get ready for more on:• 2:12 - The importance of creating space in your life to receive and challenging what’s comfortable• 5:10 - Why intuitive nudges lose their voice if we keep ignoring them• 7:14 - A personal, full-circle story that started with a whisper, and the wild signs that kept pointing me toward aligned action• 10:45 - The difference between self-trust and external validation, and why self-trust builds resilience• 13:28 - How our old stories and limiting beliefs can hold us back even after years of growth.• 15:09 - Why we doubt ourselves most right before the finish line and how that resistance is actually a green lightIf you haven’t yet, please leave a rating and review. It helps more women find these conversations and reminds me that showing up (even at night, post-bedtime chaos!) is always worth it. I’d also love to hear your thoughts on this topic, so don't be afraid to keep this conversation going with me over on my Instagram @rachellesaevil. Until next time, keep showing up for yourself!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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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!
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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