June 12, 2026

205. Creative Collaborators: Leslie McNeilus & Rachael Roewe

50 minutes

Today we have a conversation with two of the most creative, entrepreneurial women we know. We are getting ready to teach a course on Rewilding in July and wanted to put together a Rewilding Box that accompanies the course. These 2 women contributed their creative skills to this project. Leslie, of Pure Luxe Apothecary, helped us create a Rewilding Scent. Rachael, of {made} community, helped us create a Rewilding Bag Charm. We have always loved the “goods” they create, but wanted to know more about the women behind the work.

In Today’s Episode We Learn:

About Leslie’s first 10 years spending all her moments outside, and Rachael’s early years selling beads out of her locker.

How both women took traditional career paths – Leslie getting a masters and working in study abroad in higher education, and Rachael working for Goldman Sachs in New York.

The moment for both of them in their early 30s when they decided to leave their safe jobs, follow their heart, and jump into their creative work.

What they both feel are the best parts about doing creative work in the world.

The signature scent that Leslie helped us create for the Rewilding Box.

The bag charm that Rachael helped us create for the Rewilding Box.

About Leslie McNeilus and her business Pure Luxe Apothecary: https://pureluxeapothecary.com

About Rachael Roewe and her business {made} Community: https://www.madecommunity.com

Want to join The ReWilding Course?

We are teaching a 4-week online live course on Rewilding beginning July 7. Registration opens June 16. You get 4 online classes with Kate and Betsy, 8 yoga classes, and a curated box of items to help you Rewild. Cost is $297. Stay tuned for details.

Other Episodes about Creativity You Might Like:

Episode 185: Ophira Eisenberg: Scars & Laughing Her Way to Happy Endings

Episode 173: Maddie Corman: Accidentally Brave

Episode 156: Sheila Davisson: A Fashionista with a Heart for Social Justice

Episode 155: Lyndsey Scott: Effervescent Song Catcher

Episode 135: Mandy Fabian: Fiercely Feminine Film Director

Today’s Episode sponsored by:

Kate Moreland Coaching (https://www.katemorelandcoaching.com/)

Dr Yoga Momma (https://dryogamomma.com/)

Heartland Yoga (https://heartlandyoga.com/)

Want to do coaching work with Kate or mind-body psychotherapy with Dr. Betsy?

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Want to go on retreat?

Want to join Betsy in Mexico in February May 20-27, 2027 on retreat? This beautiful retreat center in the nourishing haven of Playa Chacala on the Pacific Ocean will the home for a week of deep self-care. Teaching retreat is one of Betsy’s favorite jobs as it gives her a chance to move into deeper realms with people over an extended period of time using the tools of yoga, meditation, hypnosis, energy work, and self-inquiry. People typically observe deep shifts and quantum leaps forward on such retreats. All the details here!

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