What if the fastest way to “more”—more impact, more ease, more joy—starts with letting go? Serial entrepreneur and community builder Rachel DesRochers shares how gratitude, grief, and bold pivots fueled fifteen years of purpose-driven growth—from closing a beloved cookie company to leading a women's empowerment movement. This conversation will expand your capacity to build, receive, and lead—without losing yourself.
In this episode, Hannah Chapman, CFP®, APMA®, CRPC® sits down with Rachel DesRochers—founder of The Gratitude Collective, Power to Pursue, Incubator Kitchen Collective, Good & Local Food Show; international speaker, author of The Mourning Light, and host of the Power to Pursue podcast. They discuss practicing gratitude that actually changes your life, scaling community with integrity, and navigating the messy middle with grace.
Learn about
How Rachel knew it was time to close a profitable business (Grateful Grahams) to make room for what's next
The real relationship between grief and gratitude—and why grief expands your capacity
Building events and movements that feel like women's circles (not hustle culture)
Practical ways to increase your capacity (boundaries, seasons, team trust, and micro self-care)
Why “hold it lightly” can transform leadership, parenting, and partnership
Creating “and” moments for yourself and your family during big transitions
How to avoid entrepreneur hamster-wheel work and focus on what actually moves the mission
Daily practices to receive more by noticing what you already have
Connect with Rachel here:
The Gratitude Collective: thegratitudecollective.org | IG: @thegratitudecollective
Power to Pursue: thepowertopursue.org (events + newsletter) | Podcast: Power to Pursue
The Mourning Light (book) & The Shift to Light (90-day gratitude journal) – Amazon & Barnes & Noble
Rachel on IG: @racheldesrochers
Connect with Hannah here:
X² Wealth Planning Website: https://x2wealthplanning.com/
Expansive CEO: https://expansiveceo.com/
Hannah's Website: https://hannahrchapman.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannah.chapman.cfp
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannahchapmanfinancialadvisor/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahrchapman/
