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Cheers, Mama!Coming Home to yourself and the importance of taking the SPACE required for growth.We're changing the game when it comes to women leadership, life strategy and personal development! Here are some of the ways to work together this year!1:1 Support - Join me in my new personalized 8-week coaching program, wonderFULLY You! In this program, we'll work virtually directly together weekly to help you reconnect with yourself, find clarity in your life goals & redefine your measure of success, let go of what's no longer serving you, and take actionable steps towards your goals! (spots are super limited - message me and I'll send you the details!)Live Workshops - I...
2025-03-3133 min
The Gentle CreativeBreathing Room with Erica Elbery and Rachel CamfieldCome slow down and join me for an inspiring conversation today. In Erica’s story, perhaps you will hear some of your own. Back in 2017, Erica was recovering from an emergency c-section. She discovered Yin Yoga for the first time. It was slow paced, meditative, and healing. She knew this is what she needed. Erica ended up attending that class every Monday night for 5 years. What does this have to do with your brand and your life? If you’ve known a life of force, stress, and striving, perhaps a gentle approach could be the “next level” for you. If t...
2025-03-1149 min
wounds to wisdomIntentional SlownessIn a world that demands constant motion, what if the most revolutionary act is to move with intention? This week's episode explores the profound shift from unconscious rushing to deliberate presence through the lens of intentionality—my guide word for the year ahead.
Dive deep into what it truly means to live intentionally in a culture that celebrates perpetual hustle. We explore the sacred practice of slowness, the wisdom of rest, and the transformative power of embracing winter's quiet invitation to pause.
This isn't just about doing less—it's about being more present in everything we c...
2025-01-0922 min
The Gentle CreativeCreatives and TraumaThere’s just no more pretending, y’all. Let’s get into today’s show! Join Rachel for an unplugged hangout if you will where we will chat all things creatives and trauma, when you know it’s time to change the thing that’s working, and a thought about our culture at large and the role trauma has in it. If you’re needing a reset button, click in and listen to this one. We’re just not tolerating anymore pretending We are being refined and our voices are being required There’s just no more pretending sensitivity doesn’...
2024-10-2241 min
Homeward: The Sovereign Business PodcastRachel Camfield on Navigating CPTSD + Building the Bridge Back to WholenessWelcome back to the IGNITE Your Dream Podcast. Today's episode is an extra special one- my best friend + soul sister Rachel Camfield is back on the pod to share all about the healing journey that led her to create her newest work of art, The CPTSD Journal. Rach is a writer, speaker, coach, and author. Her professional work focuses on the leadership path and helping entrepreneurs grow brands and lives that feel like home to them. She cheers for creatives' beautiful, courageous living and has over 13 years of experience in sales, coaching, marketing, writing, and s...
2024-10-2257 min
The Gentle CreativeClear the ClutterHello friends! We are gearing up for the end of the year, and it’s one of Rachel's favorite times to lean in with creatives and entrepreneurs. The fourth quarter is rich with experiences and space if you choose to harness all that is here in our culture at large and inwardly. Come get warm by Rach's coaching fire as she shares part of her private coaching session from this week! In this Episode: Bringing bits, pieces, and important parts of the work Rachel does BTS out into the open For anyone who wants to lean in...
2024-10-1724 min
Beautiful Work Beautiful LifeTo Not Fear the Truth with Rachel CamfieldLaurel Holland welcomes Rachel Camfield to the show discussing their personal journeys towards self-awareness, inner work, and creative expression. They both emphasize the importance of embracing sensitivity, taking action, and prioritizing self-care to overcome reactivity and find fulfillment. Rachel shares her experience in business, highlighting the value of leveraging diverse skills and interests to achieve success and personal growth. Through their conversations, both women offer valuable insights into the importance of self-awareness, self-care, and intentional action in shaping a beautiful life on the inside and out.
1:00 Laurel introduces Rachel
5:00 Rachel shares what started her inner wo...
2024-10-1449 min
The Gentle CreativeI Wrote a Book! Introducing The CPTSD JournalWelcome back to the show! Today’s episode is an exciting one… because I wrote a book! Join Rachel today to hear about becoming a first-time published author and what this dream has entailed. If you are called to create and put your words out into the world, this episode is for you. LEARN MORE Order The CPTSD Journal on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3MiaatD Order The CPTSD Journal on rachelcamfield.com: https://www.rachelcamfield.com/shoppe/p/the-cptsd-journal-by-rachel-camfield Restore: A 30-day tune-up for your healing toolkit mini-course: https://www.rachelcamfield.com...
2024-09-1930 min
The Gentle CreativeStaying in Your Own Marketing Lane with Lindsey BreitwieserIt’s so good to be with you! Tune in to this show for an inspiring, helpful, tactical, and illuminating conversation about how to make compelling marketing approachable and doable for the creative entrepreneur. Lindsey Breitwieser started marketing in New York in the big creative agencies with 8 figure companies. She has worked her way back to individual founders and early-stage startups — bringing the best of what she found to founders. If you’re ready to have a different relationship with your marketing and get off the merry-go-round of questioning what you’re doing when marketing your brand and connecting it to th...
2024-07-2550 min
The Gentle CreativeLiving in a Beautiful Balance as we Build and Grow with Amber LilyestromWelcome back to the show! If you are a current business owner wanting to relax into your business or build for this option, you will love today’s show. Rachel is sharing a session from her vault of coaching sessions from a Special Guest Session with Amber Lilyestrom, longtime friend and biz bestie. Lean in for comfort and confidence as Rach and Amber talk about your momentum and what happens after the newness wears off, getting your business to a point where it’s running on its own, and more! LEARN MORE The Summer Sale! Lear...
2024-06-151h 15
The Gentle CreativeThe Lifecycle of CreativesHi and welcome back to the show! Do you want to trust your brand? Then your creative lifecycle must be addressed. Join Rachel today as she shares the power of seasonality in her own brand and life including a favorite seasonal practice, tapping into the formula for happiness, and bringing awareness to your own lifecycle as a creative. LEARN MORE The Authentic Brand Clarity Journal - Free! https://www.rachelcamfield.com/journal Your Seasonal Brand Plan: https://rachelcamfield.samcart.com/products/your-seasonal-brand-plan Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelcamfield/
2024-06-0723 min
Threshold Moments067 - Rachel Camfield: Cultivating a Gentle BusinessWelcome, dear listeners. Today I'm sharing a slow and steady conversation with gentle business and sales mentor, Rachel Camfield. Rachel's passion is for helping others with creative and profitable ideas, deep devotion, and authentic connections. Together we explore various thresholds that Rachel has traversed on her entrepreneurial journey, including how her 20 years in therapy has played a key role in who she's become along the way. We also unpack how motherhood and her love for being a homemaker have inspired Rachel's gentle approach to building a business that is attuned to every area of her life.
2024-05-2859 min
The Gentle CreativeThriving in Your Own Brand with Monica KovachWelcome back to the show! How do you come through in what you do online and in your business? If you feel like your branding and website is a box you have to check but want it to become an integral part of your life with clients joining and signing up, tune in. My guest today is Monica Kovach, a website designer for therapists and coaches. We get into her story from becoming a therapist and into the evolution of her business it is today. If you feel like a quiet voice in a loud online space and want...
2024-05-021h 00
The Gentle CreativeThe Gentle Creative WayJoin today for a live episode recording for this week's show! To celebrate the launch of the show, a tiny podcast launch party was thrown. Really amazing women joined Rachel to gather, toast, and sit down for a spell to talk about doing life, business, and creativity - gently. Meet the Guests Laurel's Instagram & podcast Laurel & Rachel's Podcast Episode on The Mother's Embrace Molly's Instagram & website Jennifer's Instagram Learn more about a future The Coming Home Retreat for creatives and small brands LEARN MORE...
2024-03-2830 min
The Gentle CreativeWhat in the Montecito (feat. Launch talk)Welcome back to the show! THANK YOU for listening. We reached 100 downloads in the first week! You all are amazing. Today Rachel is sharing a bit of Royal watcher energy coupled with launch talk - how brands make new offers and officially extend their invitations and happenings. From the micro-brand to a royal one, this episode covers the key things that happen with a launch, the number one question someone has when choosing to follow along or be a customer with a new venture, and the job of the person launching. LEARN MORE T...
2024-03-2139 min
The Gentle CreativeTaking on the TradwivesWelcome back to the show! Is Ballerina Farm today’s Newlyweds? Rach takes it way back to the early 2000’s (2003 to be exact) when the first reality television show of its kind set out to "casually" remake the image of pop star, Jessica Simpson. You could say Rachel has been a witness to the influencer industry since that moment as a 14-year-old. Join today’s show for an exposé of the contradiction within the #tradwives movement as entrepreneurial women continue to look for positive examples for inspiration yet are unknowingly absorbing marketing through this movement's strategic simplified living and relatab...
2024-03-1434 min
The Gentle CreativeThe Coaching OneWelcome back to the show! Today’s episode is all about the coaching profession from Rachel’s take. It’s a heart take/hot take show tapping into the greater story of the role of coaching and mentoring and why Rachel set out in 2015 to build a coaching and inspiration studio starting with her own LLC. She invites you to consider who has encouraged you to be who you are in your gifts and cracks open the not intimating at all question of: Why has this been a space that is shrouded in mystery? If you consider yourself a champi...
2024-03-031h 00
The Gentle CreativeJaded and SwitchedWelcome back to the show! Rachel reveals a part of her entrepreneurial journey that she’d rather let float on... only she has her own story to tell of taking on the NWM industry as the affiliate branding partner she saw it could be. The truth is, as a creative and entrepreneur with a product-based background, it made a lot of sense to weave it into her offerings. Yes, she IS someone who jumped in and diversified her income by having an affiliation with a NWM company. Yes, she DID have success. Yes, she DID walk away. Hear her st...
2024-03-0332 min
The Gentle CreativeHello from the Other SideWelcome to the show! Well, this is the inaugural episode so we’re diving into who exactly is this show for? Rachel discusses her background in the wholesale home decor and gift industry, her upbringing and its fork in the road, and her dream to support herself and do work that inspires her. (Is this even a possible dream?) She shares the story of how her gentle approach to sales and business formed and how she learned to be proud of the work she was doing in sales (not always the most popular topic.) If you’ve ever looked ahea...
2024-03-0148 min
Cheers, Mama!*INTERVIEW* The Art of Creating Your Beautiful Life w/Rachel CamfieldConnect with Rachel on Instagram @rachelcamfield and at rachelcamfield.comGrab Rachel's Free Authentic Brand Clarity Journal HERECheck out the details for her bed and breakfast style coaching retreat - The Coming Home Retreat March 22nd + 23rd! ______________ There are so many exciting things happening in the Cheers, Mama! Community! Check out all of our upcoming events and opportunities to learn and connect at katiedragos.com/eventsAre you seeking more joy, more clarity and more support in your ambitious mama/caregiver life, but not sure...
2024-02-1955 min
Pivot on PurposeThe Best People in Life are Permission Slips with Rachel CamfieldIn this episode, Rachel and I walk through her biggest career pivot and discuss:* Looking ahead and not seeing a path that resonates with you* How the best people in life are permission slips for what's possible for us* Being intentional about how we want to design our life* How sometimes peace is disruptive* Investing time and money is imperative for growthand so much more. You are going to LOVE this episode!Connect with RachelInstagram @rachelcamfieldWeb Site rachelcamfield.comComing Home Retreat
2024-02-0742 min
The Mother's EmbraceBack to School JamJoin me for a JAM to celebrate you, lift your spirits, and set a postive intention for the school year ahead! See the video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwNS_wdO-Oi/ Lyrics by Rachel Camfield Background track "For Future Bass" Royalty Free Music Connect with Rachel Instagram: @Rachelcamfield or @themothers.embrace Website: https://www.rachelcamfield.com/
2023-08-2301 min
The Mother's EmbraceLife UpdateWelcome back to the show! I'm sharing a quick life update today. 2:00 If you need a rest or a break for something 2:59 Barnes’s last day of preschool 4:48 Acton Academy 7:00 Professional update 7:50 Bed & Breakfast business coaching 8:21 I’m doing something new! 10:58 We’re created for community Are you ready ditch the DIY and get the support you need? Learn more about my 10-month Biz Mastermind, The Lab https://www.rachelcamfield.com/ Coming Home Retreat, A 2-day haven For Business Owners + Creatives, October 6th & 7th in Richmond, Virginia https://www.rachelcamfield.com/retreat Connect with Rachel
2023-08-1914 min
The Mother's EmbraceSeeing Food as Medicine with Jamie Javed, RN, BSN + Transformational Health CoachWelcome to the show! Today we are sitting down and pulling up a chair with Jamie Javed, RN, BSN + Transformational Health Coach. Jamie had an 8-year career as a nurse in the ER + Critical Care Unit prior to her journey today. She got to experience what the gift of Western medicine can do, but then realized, alongside her husband who is a critical care physician, that there was no instruction for preventing disease and instilling health in the medical model. Today, she lives in California with her 3 children and husband as they put down new roots for...
2023-05-2448 min
The Mother's EmbraceWhere is the Podcast Going? Hey everyone! In today's episode I'm here to give an update. I talk about the future of the podcast, expanding the goals of the community, the pursuit of dreams in motherhood, and the much-needed upcoming break. Tune in this episode to hear more! Let’s dive in! Let’s Write Your Instagram Bio FREE Download Learn more about working with Rachel: rachelcamfield.com The Mother’s Embrace Playlist In this Episode You’ll Learn: [03:03] The podcast so far. [06:31] What’s coming up? [10:35] The pursuit of dreams. [11:57] My dreams. [13:08] Taking a brea...
2023-05-0214 min
The Mother's EmbraceDisrupting the Status Quo with Kate Northrup As an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and mother, Kate Northrup has built a multimedia digital platform called The Origin Company that reaches hundreds of thousands globally. She’s committed to supporting ambitious women to light up the world without burning themselves out. Kate teaches data and soul-driven time and energy management practices that result in saving time, making more money, and experiencing less stress. She’s the author of Money: A Love Story and Do Less and the creator of the Do Less Planner System. Kate’s work has been featured by Oprah Daily, The Today Show...
2023-04-1858 min
Raising Wild HeartsFinding Your Creativity Through Embodiment & AuthenticityWhat is creativity? When do we “learn” that we’re creative (or not!)? And what are some small actionable steps we can take to start tapping into our creativity? What relationship will the next generation have to their creative capacity? Today we're chatting with Rachel Camfield, The Coach for Creatives, to explore some of these questions and more!For detailed show notes and an accompanying blog post, please visit: www.raisingwildheartspodcast.com/episodes/rachel-camfieldFollow Rachel Camfield on IG here !Support The Mission: 📲 If you found this episode inspiring or insigh...
2023-04-0351 min
The Mother's EmbraceBONUS EPISODE: What Do You Need to Grow?We're back for another Bonus Episode! Today, I'm leaning in with you around a very important question if you are growing your business and brand. The question is: "What do you need to grow?" I'm also sharing some real numbers because it's powerful. In 6 months of working 3 days a week, I have made over $10K in sales just from my group coaching program. Now, to some that's what they do in a month or less time, but for me, this has been a game-changer for me and my family, and this is just the beginning. T...
2023-03-1220 min
The Mother's EmbraceBONUS EPISODE: The Vulnerability of Being Seen In Your New WayWelcome to back to the show for this Bonus Episode all about the real real of the vulnerability of being seen in your new way when you make a shift or change. You might be putting yourself in a new place or even just refreshing what you have, and you can get locked up by straddling the line of old and new. As a brand and business educator, I work with the tender-shoot-dream space with my clients and creatives who are needing support in navigating where they are to where they want to go. The tr...
2023-03-1019 min
The Mother's EmbraceTrials, Being Tested & New Levels of Support - Rachel Camfield Hey everyone! In today's episode of the Mother Embrace podcast, we’re doing a catch-up episode! I talk about the inward Spring, using tribulation to produce endurance, and looking at what goes on under the surface. I also talk about how 2023 is the year of support, my exciting new membership, and building a life of our dreams as creatives. Tune in this episode to hear more! Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [02:53] The inward Spring. [06:16] Our light in the dark. [09:34] Using tribulation to produce endurance. [12:44] Unexplainable trials. [14:18] The year of...
2023-03-0730 min
The Mother's EmbraceYour Pelvic Floor: The Foundation of it All - Dr. Alison Gallup With over 14 years of experience in physical therapy, Alison is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics and holds both a Master of Science and Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Texas Woman's University. She began her career in Houston, TX before relocating to Southern California where she received her Pilates Instructor Certification through Body Arts and Science International (BASI). She has an extensive background, working with a wide range of orthopedic cases, including pre/postoperative rehabilitation, sports injuries, and geriatrics, and has completed advanced manual therapy training in the Maitland-Australian technique. Alison values a one-on-one approach when...
2023-02-211h 12
The Mother's EmbraceBONUS EPISODE: Owning Your WorthAre you in the thick of the work of being seen, growing your belief in yourself, and growing your business and brand? Rachel Camfield has over 10 years of experience in writing, design, coaching, sales, marketing, speaking, and teaching. She has worked with the novice up to six-figure and multi-million dollar brands. She lives outside of Richmond, Virginia with her golf-pro, Ted Lasso-ish husband, two children, Rosie and Barnes, and their tiny 4-lb toy poodle, Wally. Her most meaningful accomplishments are creating a family and home filled with respect and love, supporting hundreds of...
2023-02-0926 min
The Mother's EmbraceChoosing Differently with Sandy CritidesWelcome to Season 3! We are diving right in with a very intimate conversation today about creating your life. I am here with Sandy Critides, and we are holding nothing back as we dive into our motherhood and life journeys. If you’re looking for a conversation about having the power to choose differently, this show is for you. Together, we are very transparent about what we’ve chosen for ourselves and in our motherhood journeys. We talk about being the parents we wanted to be and putting a lot of thought and intention into these roles of our l...
2023-02-071h 00
The Mother's EmbraceBeing a Better Companion to Yourself - Rachel CamfieldAfter experiencing an unforeseen illness for 40 days, I am back with you and am so happy to be here. Let’s dive right in. In this episode you’ll learn: 12:09 My top 3 lessons from the 40 days 13:53 Fear of letting people down or disappointing people 17:45 It’s going to take what it takes. 20:07 As horrible as the 40 days were, why I would not go back and change a thing 24:43 Those navigating C-PTSD and adverse childhood experiences know how hard this is 2...
2022-12-0636 min
PullbackBonus: Harbinger Media Network Presents I Know What You Did Last Telethon vol. IV w/ Briarpatch, Invisible Institutions, Unmaking Sask, Pullback, Green Majority & David CamfieldKristen and Kyla join I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST TELETHON, a fun 12 hour Twitch fundraiser for the Harbinger Media Network. Start with Invisible Institutions' Megan Linton and Unmaking Saskatchewan's Sara Birrell talk Briarpatch's 50th birthday with Saima Desai and John Cameron, then join Pullback's Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson who sit down with Green Majority Radio's Lauren Latour to talk with Victor's Children host David Camfield about his new book 'Future on Fire: Capitalism and the Politics of Climate Change'.
Harbinger is excited to launch its 2022 fundraising campaign in partnership with @readBTLbooks. They're sending a free...
2022-11-171h 46
Homeward: The Sovereign Business PodcastRachel Camfield on Revealing Truths + Growing in PlaceGuess who's back on the podcast today?! My bestie, Rachel Camfield, is here and in today's episode, we go all in on what it means to discover our untruths + moving through all of the wobbles in life. We also go deep on over-delivering when it comes to your offers, Rachel shares some big news, and we talk about her exquisite handmade art. I can't wait for you to listen! In this Episode You'll Learn: [12:19] What's Rachel working with these days? [14:30] Rachel's key learnings [18:52] Recognizing untruths [27:01] Rachel's wobble [32:16] Over-delivering [43:02] The big news [46:00] Rachel's de...
2022-11-1553 min
The Mother's EmbraceGetting to the True Path of Empathy, Photographer & Mother - Leah O'ConnellLeah is a family photographer, working mother, coach, and the Founder of Firefly Photography. She focuses on teaching others to blend the intentionality of business with grace and art. Leah holds a Masters Degree in Education. Hey everyone! In today's episode of the Mother Embrace podcast, I'm here with Leah O’Connell! Leah and I talk about finding her deeper purpose through obstacles, telling stories with photography, and combining motherhood with working life. We also talk about Leah’s insights from her own loss, how motherhood informs life, and hear Leah’s theme song. Tune in this episod...
2022-10-0457 min
The Mother's EmbraceThree Lessons from my 33rd YearWhere shall we begin? I loved taking time to tap into my 3 top lessons in the last days of being 33 before I step into year 34. So today, we will dive into those as a lot of things have shifted, big time, for me this year. Also, if you’ve ever felt a little sad around your birthday, you are not alone. I’m opening up about what feels like one of the biggest birthday shifts (kind of ever) …inextinguishable joy. It’s new. And I like it, a lot. So let’s dive in! Cozy up and let...
2022-09-2043 min
The Mother's EmbraceBONUS EPISODE: All About PodcastingI used to think that podcasting was unreachable for me — that other people could do it, but it wasn’t something that I could figure out, afford, or do myself. Well today, I have a Top 10% podcast! So I’m sharing everything I use, my philosophy on podcasting, how I create 2 shows a month, the most frequently asked questions I receive, the benefits I deeply feel from it, and parts from a pop-up studio session in The Lab where members could ask me anything they wanted and we brainstormed together. Here’s a little bit more about me if yo...
2022-09-1428 min
The Mother's EmbraceUnraveling Busy, You Can Remake Yourself - Molly CrouchCould your soul use a warm bath of permission, storytelling, and love? Just in time for the start of September, you will not want to miss today’s show! I'm here with Molly Crouch. Molly and I talk about her experience of realizing the pace of her family’s life needed to change. We dig into making the right decisions for yourself and/or your family regardless of unspoken pressures and expectations. We also talk about Molly’s coaching journey, what it looks like to be an empowered woman, and the slow bleed that is comparison. Tune in to this e...
2022-09-0649 min
The Mother's EmbraceLeading Your Own Micro-Movement with Rachel CamfieldI have a little something to say about this online world of ours because you know what, I believe in you. After a 10-year career in marketing and sales, writing and speaking, teaching and making art, all while growing my family, I can tell you we are living in a very unique time in the world. I believe there are people who want to see you, who want to follow your lead, and who want to come to you as the resource that you are! If you have a twinge of a dream to enter into the...
2022-08-1730 min
The Mother's EmbraceBONUS EPISODE: Creative Entrepreneurs Doing “One Thing”Welcome to this Bonus Episode! I’m Rachel Camfield, and I’m your creative bestie and back pocket cheerleader. I am your host of this special podcast right here, an artist, and a coach. I work with creative entrepreneurs, coaches, and makers, and I believe you can get paid to be yourself as you put your work out into the world, bravely and with joy. I’ve spent the last 10 years learning and growing how to market, monetize, scale, and expand as an artist, writer, coach, and creative entrepreneur. I am working on my own goals, and I’m here to...
2022-08-0620 min
The Mother's EmbraceFor the New Moms + Future Moms, Perinatal and PPD, PPA, and Fighting the Lies - Britt DavisToday's episode is dedicated to the new moms and future moms out there. We are talking about "reinventing who you are" after the baby. We are talking openly about fighting the lies that depression and anxiety tell you day in and day out. This is a mental health episode today, and I always say the same thing: It's sometimes really helpful to hear this, but if you're in a certain place, it might not be, so come back later if that's what's best for you. Britt Davis is a mom of four and lives on...
2022-08-0253 min
The Mother's EmbraceMaking Your Life Your Work of Art, Working for Myself the Past 6 Years - Rachel CamfieldDo you believe your life is and can be your own work of art? Have you ever wondered how a regular, real-life person has worked online for over 5 years? Well in today’s show, I am diving in to what it’s been like working for myself, building out businesses to replace my full-time income within my first month of stepping out on my own, and how I have supported myself for the last 6 and a half years while being home and taking care of my family every day. I will be talking about my journ...
2022-07-191h 05
The Mother's EmbraceSharing Story’s Story, Life and Living with Special Needs & MED12 - Amber Frye“We really feel strongly and passionately that our most important job as her parents is to give her the biggest piece of paper we can find and let her write her own story.” Welcome, everyone! In today's episode, we have the honor and gift of sharing Story’s story. Story was diagnosed with MED12, a very rare genetic disorder that is not commonly presented in girls. Today, Amber talks to us about her experience growing her family, raising Story, shifting perspectives after her diagnosis, Story’s developing personality, having a new experience with her second...
2022-07-0557 min
The Mother's EmbraceBeing Freely Who You Are While Navigating External & Internal Pressure - Shunta GrantYou will want to listen in if you need a dose of FIRE for how you show up in your world and in your pursuits. I see you leaning into the conversations around taking good care of yourself and purposefully transforming into the person you're called to be. To me, I believe you are mothering yourself in ways, and today’s conversation is for the boldness that I know is inside of you! In today's episode, we speak with Shunta Grant, an incredible woman. Shunta is a mother of two, a runner, and a Peloton ent...
2022-06-2154 min
Homeward: The Sovereign Business PodcastRachel Camfield on Making Your Life a Work of ArtFor those of you who have followed my work for any length of time now, you know today's guest is one of the nearest and dearest to my heart; the one and only Rachel Camfield. Rachel is an artist, writer, coach, and podcast host of The Mother's Embrace Podcast. Her work focuses on normalizing real-life conversations and embracing the journey of purposeful transformation. She loves all things home and treasures her family. Her original art can be found in mom-and-pop shops nationwide where she couples encouragement, art, and jewelry in collaboration with the woman-run and woman-owned handmade...
2022-06-1346 min
The Mother's EmbraceFeeling Welcome, Bullying, Being plugged in as a parent - Paige Minear, The Pink Clutch BlogJoyful, jubilant, accepting, encouraging — this is Paige. It is a huge hope that this conversation brings encouragement, inclusivity, and light to our school-aged children and to parents and to anyone who feels vulnerable showing up as them. Today’s show is like talking with an old friend and one that is going to tell you exactly what she went through, has been though, and how she got to the other side. We are diving into her real life story of raising her fierce, funny, fabulous family. We are talking bullying — online, in person, children and adults. We are ta...
2022-06-071h 24
The Mother's EmbraceGetting Your Hopes Up with All She Wrote Notes - Maghon TaylorWelcome to the show! I have the absolute joy of getting to share a conversation with my dear friend and incredible artist and businesswoman, Maghon Taylor. Maghon talks to us about how it is okay to get our hopes up, how she found her own way to healing after heartbreak, and we also celebrate Maghon's grand opening of her brick and mortar studio in Gibsonville, North Carolina. Tune in to this episode and of course, grab your favorite pen! Maghon Taylor is on a mission to spread happiness through her handwriting. As the founder of All She...
2022-05-171h 03
The Mother's EmbraceWorkshop Your Dream + One Year Celebration - Rachel CamfieldHello and welcome! Today, we are celebrating one year of The Mother Embrace Podcast, and I want to give back to you amazing listeners that have been incredible throughout the year and that kept me going. I am wishing you a Happy Mother’s Day to you if you celebrate and lots of love from me your host Rachel. In this episode, I put together a workshop. This is for the person who has their own idea who is ready to step out in a new way, who maybe has their own business or if they're ready to launch, or...
2022-05-0352 min
The Mother's EmbraceWhatever Will Be Will Be, A Professional Doula In The Room With Us - Keisha GrahamI think we need doulas for living life. I think it would actually aid in the living process! You might feel the same way after listening to today’s show. I love this conversation so much. In this episode, I am gathering with Keisha Graham for our first doula episode. I have had the honor of experiencing doulas in my births as rooted in wisdom, joy, and presence. They are such a gift. Keisha witnesses families in their most vulnerable, and her voice will take you on a journey today whether you are simply wanting to...
2022-04-1942 min
The Anti-Girlboss Socialist ClubThe Anti-Girlboss Socialist Club (Victor's Children ep16)On this episode of Victor's Children Anti-Girlboss Socialist Club hosts Paniz Khosroshahy and Tamsyn Riddle join the show to discuss topics covered in two previous episodes of AGSC: the “Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Industry” and sexual violence programs at universities.The podcast is named after Victor Serge, a Russian revolutionary Marxist, novelist and historian and critic of the Stalinist regime. The show's Winnipeg-based host David Camfield is a member of the editorial board at socialist online magazine Midnight Sun. Find out more at https://www.midnightsunmag.ca/hatching-plans-for-daybreak/ and subscribe to Victor's Children wherever you get your podcasts.
2022-04-151h 20
The Mother's EmbraceToxic Positivity, the Unrelenting Pressure to Be Happy No Matter the Circumstances - Whitney Goodman, LMFTWhitney Goodman and is a radically honest psychotherapist behind the hugely popular Instagram account Sit with Whit. She's the author of Toxic Positivity, the owner of the Collaborative Counseling Centre, which is a private therapy practice in Miami, FL. She helps people who want to improve their relationships and emotional awareness. Whitney earned her undergraduate degree at Tulane University and a graduate degree in counseling psychology from the University of Miami. She has additional training and certifications in working with couples, trauma, and clients who have been diagnosed with chronic illness. Whitney has her own column in Psychology Today...
2022-04-0539 min
The Mother's Embrace"Is that wheelchair for me?" Resonance and Better Boundaries - Rachel CamfieldToday, I am going to be sharing a rather personal story from last year. I think this will resonate with quite a few women because we need to be open to talking about this more, instead of brushing it under the rug and minimizing our experiences. My hope for this show, is to continue to share our stories in an unedited and welcoming way. I have put together a six-week program, called Better Boundaries. It is a journey and a workbook, created for you to weave into your everyday life. This is for anyone who wants to h...
2022-03-1539 min
The Mother's EmbraceAround the Table, Family Development, Mealtime Connection with Feeding Specialist - Kathleen FergusonThink about your childhood moments around your table, think about the table you are sitting at with your family today, and let’s dive into a conversation about mealtime connections. Kathleen Ferguson has more than 30 years of experience as a speech language pathologist with an expertise in feeding and swallowing therapy. Kathleen received her undergraduate degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from James Madison University, and her master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Virginia. She received her certification in neurodevelopmental treatment in 1987, while working at their Richmond cerebral palsy centre. She has worked at Henr...
2022-03-0155 minThe Mother's EmbraceLife on the Other Side of Divorce - Andy ArbieDivorce, marriage, and motherhood all come with unexpected ups and downs. Andy Arbie helps faith-filled women move forward with vision, clarity, and confidence after divorce. She is a single mother to two amazing girls. She says divorce is not the end, it can be a beautiful beginning. Professionally she is a trained Christian life coach and an entrepreneur who coach women to all levels of success for over 16 years. Join us today as we talk to someone who has made the decision for herself and for her family to pursue and complete a divorce and...
2022-02-1552 minThe Mother's EmbraceBeing Strong is Not Needed When You’re Broken, C-PTSD, Self-mothering - Rachel CamfieldWelcome to Season 2 of The Mother’s Embrace Podcast! This started out as a podcast to talk about motherhood, and it still is, but we’ve journeyed into understanding that we’re actually about the love from embrace; where motherhood stands for growth, growing pains, messing up, heartbreaks, triumphs, proud moments, and accomplishments. Not just for our children or our dream of children but also for ourselves. We are here choosing to find the joy while keeping the conversation nurturing, funny, authentic, and real. In Season 2, we are going to open up even more. We are go...
2022-02-0129 minThe Mother's EmbraceSharing The Story You Are Living and Warm Hot Humble Pie with Rachel CamfieldWelcome to the final episode of season one! I'm sharing three of the biggest takeaways and lessons I've learned with starting the podcast. First, when you're working on a project, make sure that you're absolutely passionate about it. If your passion somehow fades away, take a step back and realize that you may need some space. My second takeaway is that we need to normalize normal conversations. Lastly, it's time that you trust exactly where you are. Please tune in for the show's end because I have an exciting announcement for all of you. In this Episode:
2021-11-1533 minThe Mother's EmbraceBecoming The Mom You Want to Be with Life Coach Laurel HollandToday I’m with my former life coach, who I worked with solidly for three years. Laurel is someone with who we connected at a heart level the moment we met. This episode is all about how essential it is to navigate your own inner world, communication, and relationships. First, Laurel opens up about her story and how she built her family. Plus, we speak about living life for yourself and working on self-improvement. If you need help, it's time to acknowledge it and get the support that you need. Tune in as we chat about learning how to go...
2021-11-011h 00The Mother's EmbraceBeing the Voice for Your Children, Speech Delay Struggles, The Burden of Feeling Alone - Leslie WalshI am honored to share this episode with this fantastic, strong, optimistic, and loving mother. Her name is Leslie, and we are both from the same small hometown. Our parenting and motherhood journeys have gone alongside each other; we both have an older son and baby daughters. It has been so sweet and pleasant to track alongside one another. You’ll hear Leslie talk about coming to terms with reality and taking steps forward with her son’s diagnosis. Each child has its timeline, and the sooner we can honor that, the better off we will be. Tune in as w...
2021-10-1839 minThe Mother's EmbraceBuilding Her Beautiful Family, Hydranencephaly, Being Strong - Stephanie StrickerThis episode will shed light on a whole different perspective and journey on the motherhood experience. Stephanie is a courageous, strong, and brave mother who shares her story with us. I was lucky to meet Stephanie at Virginia Tech. She was a few years older than me, but we were both fitness instructors. Stephanie has many chapters to her motherhood, even though her children are pretty young. We discuss loss in this episode; her beautiful son jack, her firstborn, was diagnosed with hydranencephaly. Tune in as Stephanie speaks about listening to your body, navigating grief, and the importance of...
2021-10-041h 04The Mother's EmbraceThe Journey of Purposeful Transformation - Rachel CamfieldDoes perfection stop you? Perfection is a shield that I have held up for a very long time, thinking it would keep me safe. Six years ago, I realized that perfection wasn’t keeping me safe; instead, it was breaking my heart. This episode celebrates our fifth month of the podcast, and I am talking about ditching perfection for happiness. Plus, I dive deep into intimacy, communication, and connection in the pursuit of your own purposeful transformation. Tune in as I give tips for growing intimacy within your marriage and other relationships in your life. In...
2021-09-2037 minThe Mother's EmbraceHonoring Her CBAC and the Beauty of Doulas - Kelsey StumpfThis is such a helpful episode as it contrasts two different birth experiences. In our conversation, a lot comes to light about this idea of a continuation of care. If you are pregnant, if you are thinking about becoming pregnant, or if you're thinking about growing your family, this episode will bring to light the contrast of our experiences and illuminate the power of continuation of care. As mothers, we need to advocate for ourselves and decide what kind of experiences we want to have in our births. Tune in as Kelsey explains what a CBAC is and what...
2021-09-0650 minThe Mother's EmbraceTriple the Love, Meant to Be a Mom of Multiples - Kayla LaubachToday, we are going to be connecting with my first mom of multiples here on the podcast. Kayla so beautifully and transparently explains the process for her as a brand new mom of spontaneous triplets. Kayla openly speaks about her stay within the hospital when she was admitted for five and a half weeks of bed rest. If you have somebody in your life who is dealing with bed rest or whose pregnancy did not go to plan, they will love hearing Kayla's story. She also shares about her NICU experience with her three sons and having them immediately...
2021-08-2355 minThe Mother's EmbraceComing Home To Your Calling and Being a Mama Bird, IUI, IVF - Amber LilyestromAmber Lilyestrom is a transformational branding strategist and business coach, author and speaker. She has been featured by Forbes, Entrepreneur and Working Mother Magazine. She is the host of The Amber Lilyestrom Show podcast, which has over 100,000 monthly downloads. and the creator of the Ignite Your Soul Summit, an annual live event in Portsmouth, NH. Amber's mission is to empower women to position themselves as sought-after experts and thought leaders through the creation of an online brand presence. Her transformational mindset work sets her apart in an industry focused on a strategy-first, inner work later approach. Amber spent 10 years w...
2021-08-091h 06The Mother's EmbraceRebirth Through Loss, Transforming Life Through Grief, Stillbirth - Lauryn LaszczakLauryn Laszczak is a devoted wife, mom, entrepreneur, storyteller, and healer at heart. Lauryn's mission is to help women reclaim their power to heal the world with the gifts only they have, and to hold space for those on a healing journey of their own. She is the Co-Founder of Meadows Realty Group, Detroit Mobile Bar, and Retreat to Reclaim. She has been featured in Detroit Moms, Metro Detroit Weddings, Dames Collective and more. She’s built a multiple, six-figure business while uplifting community and being present with her family. She lives in Detroit, Michigan with her highschool sweetheart turned hu...
2021-07-2654 minThe Mother's EmbraceBecoming a Father, Leadership in Life and Family - Brian CamfieldI have my first in-person live guest with me today, Mr. Camfield himself. We will be interviewing together and sharing a bit about parenthood along this journey since this is my true 50% partner here. We talk about growing our family and the most challenging parts of fatherhood and motherhood. Brain reveals the most unexpected part of being a dad and how to know if you are truly ready to have children. Tune in as we learn what Brian would tell a former version of himself and the importance of being intentional with every moment. In this Episode:
2021-07-1230 minThe Mother's EmbraceThe Journey to Grow Our Family, IVF, Grieving, and Dashes of Humor — Ashten O’MalleyI am here today with an amazing mom and friend, Ashten O'Malley. In this episode, Ashten speaks about going through IVF, which led to her son's birth on June 13, 2020. Tune in as Ashten dives deep into her birth story and gives the scoop on her infertility journey. Ashten went through the wringer to get pregnant, and she went through the wringer after having her son. Later, Ashten speaks about finding joyful moments during grief, the silver-linings of the IVF process and Ashen shares her postpartum experience. In this Episode: [ 3:15 ] All about Ashten O'Malley and her family [ 7:15...
2021-06-2853 minThe Mother's EmbraceGrieving with Hope, Turning Pain into Purpose, Stillbirth - Sabrina Howell PhilipToday is a special episode; we hear the story of our first international mother. Sabrina Howell Philip is coming all the way from India. A loving heads up that she will be sharing her story, which includes the birth of her stillborn son. While Sabrina may never fully understand the purpose behind her son’s birth story, she does understand that there is a reason. We all have to be more aware and intentional about how we are living life every day. Tune in as Sabrina talks about allowing others to walk alongside you and the importance of becoming more se...
2021-06-1435 minThe Mother's EmbraceHaving A Baby and Other Things I'm Bad At - Bailey HenryIn this episode, Bailey Henry describes her journey with infertility, including five miscarriages, marriage, grief, and love. Bailey's journey with infertility made her feel very alone. So, she wrote the book Having a Baby & Other Things I'm Bad At as a valiant effort to comfort herself and others. Bailey dives deep into her story and explains how she found the confidence to be vulnerable in the most physically and emotionally painful times. Later, Bailey reveals the advice she would tell a former version of herself and explains the importance of community and support on your journey of growing a family.
2021-05-3142 minThe Mother's EmbraceFinding The Surrender, Awareness of Maternal Mental Health - Ali ScottAli is the mom of two little girls. As a recovering perfectionist, motherhood humbled Ali and continues to humble her. In this episode, we discuss mental health; if you're sensitive to the nature of this subject or topic, you might want to come back to this episode. Ali always wanted to be a mother, so when she became a mother, she felt joy, excitement, and sorrow. Later, Ali was diagnosed with postpartum depression and anxiety after the births of both of her babies. Sadly, Ali's picture of motherhood was immediately shattered. Tune in as Ali talks about the importance...
2021-05-1750 minThe Mother's EmbraceRedemptive and Euphoric VBAC, Rosie's Birth Story Episode - Rachel CamfieldI'm actually going to be sharing my story with you today. I will give a little bit more of my backstory and share a few things with you all - we're going to really get to know each other well pretty quickly. In this episode, I will share my birth story with Rosie; this is my second child, my second pregnancy, and my second birth. I will say I struggled with putting words to this birth and this birth story. I think that is because I don't want the chapter to end, and I don't want it to be...
2021-05-031h 12The Mother's EmbraceKnowing When Your Family is Complete, Finding the Confidence in Making a Decision - Calla TallmanIn this episode, Calla Talman shares her story with all of the nuances and different starting points, stopping points, and insights. We have a transparent conversation, and Calla explains that it's okay to decide and find the confidence around knowing when your family is complete. It doesn't matter what your reason is, as long as it's authentic to you. I love how she talked about knowing her own limits, and I think that's helpful for moms and for parents, individually and together, to look at those things. Tune in as Calla speaks from her soul and reveals raw thoughts...
2021-05-0337 minThe Mother's EmbraceMother’s Day EpisodeI love that this podcast is launching the week of Mother's Day. It's so special to get to think about motherhood, speak to it, and connect with people on it. Many of us dreamed of growing up and being moms. I can't wait to share stories of women who didn't dream of that and became moms. There are all different sizes, shapes, and shades of motherhood; there is no one right way to be a mom. Plus, there's no one right way to make this journey of motherhood. Tune in as I share where I learned how to be t...
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Shadow of the ValleyQueering Digital IdentitiesBetween the COVD-19 Pandemic lockdown, demonstrations against anti-Black police violence, and a presidential election many Americans are more reliant on their digital identities and the platforms they live on than ever before. It's no secret that these identities and platforms don't always serve our best interests. So can we re-imagine a new way of using these tools, or are we stuck with the negatives?Our guest, Erica Gionfriddo, explored these ideas with her dance troupe, ARCOS in 2019 and we sat down to talk about it that November. In the piece, entitled Ether Junk, they and their...
2020-07-061h 01
Andrea Dupuy PodcastThe Power of facing your fearsHello Guys!
Today's podcast I'm sharing my experience this past weekend attending The Ignite Your Soul Summit hosted by my mentor Amber Lilyestrom.
She brought up to the stage legendary speakers such as:
Kate Northrup
Jeanine Staples
Allyson Byrd
Karen Kenney
Rachel Camfield
Karin Haysbert
Laura Thompson Brady
Tara Romano
Kelsey Charpentier
All these women shared their stories and gave ALL of us tools to help us to face our fears and set our souls free to follow our dreams!
This was an amazing weekend with lots of breakthroughs that I wanted to share with you.
You can find more...
2019-05-0126 min
Homeward: The Sovereign Business PodcastFocus Friday: My Top 6 Birthday Lessons We're over here celebrating my 37th trip around the sun + my own personal New Year (as my bestie Rachel Camfield likes to say), and I wanted invite you to join in on the fun- because… #framily. In today's Focus Friday I share with you the Top 6 lessons I've learned in the last year of my life, what I will be bringing with me, and what I will be more than happy to leave behind. In this episode: The most important lessons I've learned in the last year on my life [ 2:35 ] #1...
2018-09-0732 min
Homeward: The Sovereign Business PodcastRachel Camfield on Synchronicity, Soul Sisters + The Sacred YesI had the gift (thank you to my sweet husband) of traveling for 4 days on down to Richmond, Virginia to visit with one of my best gals at her home. We had a magical visit, which included a soul fueled mastermind meet-up, a photo shoot at the iconic Quirk Hotel with the talented Kimie James of IYQ Photography and a quick bite with our amazing friends and Inspired Desires Tribe business partners. Rachel Camfield is a transformational life & brand coach for creative entrepreneurs. She launched her coaching business one year ago and in this episode we dove in...
2017-01-1750 min
The Couragemakers Podcast | Encouragement, Inspiration & Rebel Rousing for Mission Driven Doers, Makers & Shakers |014 Choosing Joy with Ashten GiardineHello and welcome to episode 14 of Couragemakers! For this week's episode, I had the absolute joy of talking to Ashten Giardine. Ashten is the founder of Just Go Left: a lifestyle blog and a love letter to living her best life. She founded Just Go Left, not just because she not-so-secretly wants to be Oprah, but because she believes through the ups and downs of life we are given the choice to "go left" when things don't go right and I'm so excited to share that journey with you today.
2016-05-1653 min
Homeward: The Sovereign Business PodcastMaking Things Lovely with Rachel Camfield In this episode of the Soulpowered CEO Podcast, I am so excited to introduce you to my dear friend and soul sister Rachel Camfield. Rachel is a life & brand coach for creatives. Through her intuitive design and coaching process, she supports entrepreneurs in honoring their truth and making a life and brand that feels authentic to who they are. On the show we talk about the power of authentic friendships and what a game-changer ours has been to our lives and businesses. Rachel shares how the story of her life has lead her to the w...
2016-04-1034 min