Rachael Taylor

In this episode of Shaped, Trent Cotchin sits down with Rachael Taylor — former Olympian, world championship silver medallist, and now a powerful voice for women navigating identity, burnout, and reinvention. From growing up on a cold Ballarat farm to rowing for Australia at the Sydney Olympics, Rachael’s story is one of grit, heartbreak, and ultimately, transformation. She opens up about the hidden cost of chasing gold, the private pain of coming second, and how her entire identity was tied to being “Rach the Rower.” But this conversation goes far beyond sport — touching on motherhood, separation, betrayal, and rediscovering self-worth. Rachael reveals the raw truth about burnout, the danger of living out of alignment with your values, and what it really takes to rebuild yourself from rock bottom. It’s a masterclass in resilience, vulnerability, and learning to define success on your own terms. This episode will make you rethink what it means to “win” — in sport, in career, and in life. You’ll learn: How Rachael rebuilt her identity after Olympic heartbreak and career burnout The warning signs of burnout and how to truly recover your nervous system Why courage, self-compassion, and authenticity are the real measures of success This is one of the most powerful and brutally honest conversations you’ll hear all year. This episode is proudly supported by Ezee Mobile. Stay connected with unbeatable value and flexible prepaid plans designed for every lifestyle. Simple, affordable, and available now at Chemist Warehouse Buy here #RachaelTaylor #ShapedPodcast #TrentCotchin #Olympian #AFL #LifeAfterSport #BurnoutRecovery #WomenInSport #Mindset #Resilience #AthleteTransition #Parenthood #SelfDevelopment #Unfiltered #BrutallyHonest #Inspiration Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Margo chats with Make it in Design Co-Founder, Art Director, Author, Mentor and Print and Pattern Designer, Rachael Taylor. Rachael is a renowned creativepreneur who is most known for her quirky style, daring use of color and unique innovation. Her style is infectious, friendly, honest, informative and motivational and as a mentor she approaches her students and clients with a sense of relatability and her services are often described as "talking to an old friend who has the answers". Rachael has developed an educational online platform, delivered many comprehensive online design courses along with a members' club and taught over 25,000 individual students across 100 countries. Margo and Rachael discuss: Creating work that attracts aligned clients and customers Using intuition and gut instinct while also being a realist Linkedin and other social marketing platforms Scheduling in and making time for creativity Her transition into creative education as a mentor and instructor Her upcoming book, Power Up Your Creativity Choosing the right course or mentorship program as a creative And more! Connect with Rachael: rachael@makeitindesign.com www.instagram.com/makeitindesign www.instagram.com/rachaeltaylor_ www.instagram.com/rachaeltstudio Sign up for the Tantau Studio Newsletter and be the first to receive tips on growing your creative biz, brand, or practice and hear about community events!

Author Rachael Taylor – successful artist, pattern designer, entrepreneur, and the co-founder of the Make It In Design online education platform – shares creative motivation and guidance that will help you achieve your goals and thrive. ➢ Identify how to begin, find, and sustain inspiration and cultivate creative courage ➢ Clarify your vision and consider how you need to evolve ➢ Stay motivated and establish creative longevity ➢ Shift gears to set sights on your next goal as you reach each destination ➢ Create with intention and acknowledge – and embrace – your creative power BUY her book POWER UP YOUR CREATIVITY here or wherever books are sold. Connect with Rachael Instagram https://www.instagram.com/makeitindesign/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rachaeltstudio/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/makeitindesign Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RachaelTaylorDesigns/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rachaeltaylor_/ Twitter https://twitter.com/MakeitinDesign Twitter https://twitter.com/rachael_taylor_ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/makeitindesign/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.co.uk/rachaeltaylor_/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/makeitindesign LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachaeltaylordesigns/?originalSubdomain=uk Make It In Design - https://makeitindesign.com/livehub/ Resources for SCIENCE-based information Susan G. Komen Foundation National Breast Cancer Foundation Memorial Sloane Kettering - Cancer Experts Connect with Marci Website , Patreon , Instagram, Facebook , LinkedIn , Facebook Group . Permission to Heal on YouTube . Permission to Land (memoir) - Hardcover , Paperback , eBook , audiobook Permission to Land: Personal Transformation Through Writing Permission to Heal Bookshop - Buy books from the episodes & support independent bookstores. Support the show

Make it in Design is one of the longest running online design schools in the world. Co-founders Beth Kempton and Rachael Taylor have been business partners and friends for over ten years. During that time, they have helped creatives from across the globe to thrive in the design industry. Together with the rest of the team they love nothing more than to inspire creative people to follow their dreams, grow sustainable design businesses, and do what they love. Rachael Taylor is a renowned surface pattern designer who is most known for her quirky style, daring use of colour and unique innovation. Besides being a prolific print and pattern designer for almost every market you can imagine. She also has her own label and is a much-loved creative mentor to emerging designers. Rachael is the lead tutor on the Make it in Design courses and as taught over 20,000 students for more than 100 countries. Rachael has a real passion for travel and most recently a love for Cuba with it’s breath-taking colour, culture and people. In this very first Make it in Design podcast, Beth puts Rachael in the hot seat to discuss how it all started, how to stay motivated and creatively inspired. Episode 1 includes: Recognising when it’s time for a change Dealing with imposter syndrome Staying open and receptive to new opportunities Having dream projects and making them happen How to make money as a freelance designer How to stay focused and prioritise work New episodes every week. Remember to subscribe to get new episodes as soon as they drop! Find out more at makeitindesign.com

In this week’s episode, I chat with Rachael Taylor, a Creativity Coach that helps women entrepreneurs use online marketing to their advantage. Her mission is to empower women business owners to scale their business to 6-figures and earn passive income by creating profitable digital products and courses without complicated funnels or paid ads. Rachael was diagnosed with fibromyalgia over 10 years ago and built her business in a way that supports her mentally, physically and emotionally. You will learn so many great tips about building a business that is profitable and scalable, without sacrificing your health. Listen in as we talk about: How she navigates entrepreneurship while managing fibromyalgia What scaling to six-figures really means, and why it’s more than a vanity metric The benefits of time and freedom that building passive income brings Rachael’s top tips to starting an online course Why we’re so good at procrastinating and how to work through it Connect with Rachael Instagram www.thecreativerachael.com Want to chat about launching or growing your podcast? Book a free 30 minute discovery call here: https://calendly.com/simonacostantini/30-minute-discovery-call Download my guide to help you launch your podcast in 8 weeks: http://simonacostantini.com/free-resources/ Apply to be a podcast guest: https://forms.gle/rCMfiN8mjY2AySLL7 Connect with me! On Instagram Happiness Happens Podcast on Instagram On YouTube On Facebook Twitter Website

As a business owner, I love my passive income streams. Once I set up my sales funnel, these products continue to create income for me without any extra work. According to my guest for this third REWIND episode, Rachael Taylor, everyone has a skill or knowledge that can be turned into a sellable product to generate passive income. If you want to know how you can use your podcast to scale your business and earn passive income, you need to tune in to today’s REWIND episode. Ps. Season 4 will launch on August 2nd. Until then, follow me on instagram @thepodcastbabes for podcasting tips and strategies. Check out our podcast management packages or book a discovery call . My favorite podcasting tools: - Hosting: Buzzsprout - Editing software: Adobe Audition - Audiograms: Wavve - Transcription: Otter.ai Monetize your podcast in 12 weeks! Visit thepodcastbabes.com for more info and to join the waitlist for Podcast Monetization 101.

As a business owner, I love my passive income streams. Once I set up my sales funnel, these products continue to create income for me without any extra work. According to my guest today, Rachael Taylor, everyone has a skill or knowledge that can be turned into a sellable product to generate passive income. If you want to know how you can use your podcast to scale your business and earn passive income, you need to tune in to today’s episode. For full show notes, visit: thepodcastbabes.com Join my free masterclass: 5 Strategies To Monetize Your Podcast My favorite podcasting tools: - Hosting: Buzzsprout - Editing software: Adobe Audition - Audiograms: Wavve - Transcription: Otter.ai