Do What You Want!

Send us Fan Mail

It's the Amanda Amanda Amanda Amanda showwwwww....

(Apologies if you're not a 90s kid and don't get that reference.)

ANYWAY. In this month's episode of Do What You Want!, you get the answers to ALL the questions you've ever wanted to ask someone who is a surrogate carrier. 

At the time this episode was recorded, Amanda was 8 months pregnant with the baby of two dads. I ask the questions you might be too uncomfortable to ask someone in this position. 

That's right- let your curiosity be PIQUED, my friend. And satisfy it by listening to Amanda talk about her experience in depth.

In the second half of this episode, Amanda dives into "expiration dating." If you think *your* love story doesn't fit the fairy tale mold, well... wait until you hear what Amanda has to say about hers.

And I'm gonna say it now: This episode took a turn at the end... which means you'll have to keep an eye out for a second interview with Amanda in 2025. She threw me a curveball, that's for sure!

Thanks so much for listening! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Episodes now drop on the second Wednesday of each month.

Thanks so much for listening! Don't forget to subscribe do you don't miss any episodes.

Please, please please leave a review if you enjoy this podcast!

Work with Rachael:

• Brand Soundcheck — More Info 
• Why You're Not Getting Clients Quiz — Takes 2 minutes 
• Do What You Want Community (Free to Join) — Check It Out
• Browse Other Services
• Instagram: @rachaelrantsandraves

Subscribe to Rachael's bi-weekly(ish) newsletter: The Real Deal Digest

Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Rachael and Krista dive into the journey of embracing imperfection, following your passion, and taking those brave steps to live the life you want.

If you've been feeling stuck or hesitant about a big life change, this conversation is sure to push you in the direction your gut is telling you that you need to go. Some big takeaways from our convo includes:

• Letting go of perfection
• Leaning into what genuinely lights you up
• Aligning with your core values
• Being intentional with your days
• Trusting your inner strength

Oh gosh, there's so much more... but we can't give all of it away!

Krista is a certified life coach who helps moms rediscover themselves and become the confident, empowered mom they want their kids to remember. As a mother of 3, she knows what it's like to completely lose yourself in Motherhood and let everyone else dictate her mood, worth and value. After finding her purpose as a life coach, she now shows up as the Mom she wants to be for her kids and walk confidently in who she is as a person.

If you'd like to learn more about Krista or have her help you navigate through motherhood, go to www.hudsonlifecoaching.com to learn more or follow her on IG @hudsonlifecoaching

Resources mentioned:
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Notes from the Universe

Thanks so much for listening! Don't forget to subscribe do you don't miss any episodes.

Please, please please leave a review if you enjoy this podcast!

Work with Rachael:

• Brand Soundcheck — More Info 
• Why You're Not Getting Clients Quiz — Takes 2 minutes 
• Do What You Want Community (Free to Join) — Check It Out
• Browse Other Services
• Instagram: @rachaelrantsandraves

Subscribe to Rachael's bi-weekly(ish) newsletter: The Real Deal Digest

Send us Fan Mail

Were you one of the unfortunate ones who was working in a foreign country back in 2020...

And then a pandemic happened and you got laid off...

(Because, you know, COVID)...

...And then you were unsure of what to do next?

That’s what happened to this week’s guest during that crazy year we all went through. But Sarah Hopkinson figured out how to handle it pretty quickly!

In this week's episode, we talk about the business she started, what it's like to move to a foreign country and be bilingual, and why imperfection is a beautiful thing.

And if you’re a francophile (like moi), you’ll be curious to hear what it’s like to move to and work in France.

👉 PODCASTS HOSTS! You'll want to give this one a listen because Sarah has some ideas for your show that will make you go 🤯.



-----------

Sarah's website that we talk about in the episode 👉 www.copyhop.co


Sign up for the Do What You Want Newsletter 👉 subscribepage.io/sUvavl 
(Brace yourself for quirkiness.)

Thanks so much for listening! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. A new episode drops every other week.

To subscribe to the "Do What You Want" newsletter for podcast updates and some weekly thoughts from the DWYW host, click here.

Interested in being a guest? Fill out this form here and I'll be in touch!

Thanks so much for listening! Don't forget to subscribe do you don't miss any episodes.

Please, please please leave a review if you enjoy this podcast!

Work with Rachael:

• Brand Soundcheck — More Info 
• Why You're Not Getting Clients Quiz — Takes 2 minutes 
• Do What You Want Community (Free to Join) — Check It Out
• Browse Other Services
• Instagram: @rachaelrantsandraves

Subscribe to Rachael's bi-weekly(ish) newsletter: The Real Deal Digest

Send us Fan Mail

In this episode of "Do What You Want", I have a lovely conversation with Kasia Kalinowska, where we talk about:

🤾 Adult Recess
🎧 Walking Long Distances Without Electronics
♀️ The FemTech Industry
✍️ Writing a Novel
💻 How to Give Yourself a Good Work-Life Balance
🧑‍💻 Being Your Own Nice Boss
🧘 Why People Choose to Freelance 

If you're looking for a MedTech writer to help you with your business or just want to learn more about Kasia, you can find her on LinkedIn, her website, or at her newest blog, "Body Lore". Links below.!

www.kasiakalinowska.com
https://bodylore.substack.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kasia-kalinowska/

Thanks so much for listening! Don't forget to subscribe do you don't miss any episodes.

Please, please please leave a review if you enjoy this podcast!

Work with Rachael:

• Brand Soundcheck — More Info 
• Why You're Not Getting Clients Quiz — Takes 2 minutes 
• Do What You Want Community (Free to Join) — Check It Out
• Browse Other Services
• Instagram: @rachaelrantsandraves

Subscribe to Rachael's bi-weekly(ish) newsletter: The Real Deal Digest

Send us Fan Mail

Have you ever wondered what it’d be like to be a pro mascot? We get to peak behind the curtain a *little* this week, where I interview Ace, who figured out how to do what he wanted… which was to become a full-time, professional mascot for a major sports team.

We’re not revealing WHICH pro sports mascot he is (because we gotta keep the mystery alive!), but if you’ve ever wondered:
•How someone lands a pro sports mascot job
•What their job looks like day to day
•Their responsibilities when they’re outside of the suit
•If their “mascot personality” matches their actual personality
•If all the mascots are friends… or foes…
•What the job duties of a mascot handler are
•(Wait... mascot handler? Now you want to know what a mascot handler is)
•Which rules mascots have to follow

… then you’re not gonna want to miss this episode!

And if you’ve never wondered those things, but now you’re curious… well, sounds like this episode is for you, too!

Thanks so much for listening! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. A new episode drops every other week. 

To subscribe to the "Do What You Want" newsletter for podcast updates and some weekly thoughts from the DWYW host, click here.

Thanks so much for listening! Don't forget to subscribe do you don't miss any episodes.

Please, please please leave a review if you enjoy this podcast!

Work with Rachael:

• Brand Soundcheck — More Info 
• Why You're Not Getting Clients Quiz — Takes 2 minutes 
• Do What You Want Community (Free to Join) — Check It Out
• Browse Other Services
• Instagram: @rachaelrantsandraves

Subscribe to Rachael's bi-weekly(ish) newsletter: The Real Deal Digest

Send us Fan Mail

My very first guest on the “Do What You Want” podcast is Hira Osama. Hira wears a lot of hats, and she wears them well. She is a mother of two, a successful copywriter, a marketing strategist, and visibility coach for other business owners.

Hira lives in Pakistan and encourages other South Asian women to find fulfillment with starting their own businesses through her coaching business and Instagram account, which you can find here: @hiraosamasocial

In this episode, we talk about:
- Imposter syndrome and ways to overcome it
- Running your business as a mother
- Hira’s journey from her first content piece in college to owning her own business
- Time management, perfecting routines, and decision paralysis
- Being self-employed as a neurodivergent individual
- Why swipe files help creatives with meeting deadlines
- How to feel comfortable showing up online as an introvert
- Taking the time to dig into your past to find the pieces of you that shine and stand out
- Reminding ourselves that we are responsible for our own happiness… and the mindset work it takes to get ourselves there

If you're interested in learning more about Hira, visit her website at www.hiraosama.com

Thanks so much for listening! Don't forget to subscribe do you don't miss any episodes.

Please, please please leave a review if you enjoy this podcast!

Work with Rachael:

• Brand Soundcheck — More Info 
• Why You're Not Getting Clients Quiz — Takes 2 minutes 
• Do What You Want Community (Free to Join) — Check It Out
• Browse Other Services
• Instagram: @rachaelrantsandraves

Subscribe to Rachael's bi-weekly(ish) newsletter: The Real Deal Digest