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Entrepreneurship, Mental Resilience, and Staying Grounded — Insights from Rachel Murphy


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🎙️ Innotion Conversation: Entrepreneurship, Mental Resilience, and Staying Grounded — Insights from Rachel Murphy

In this episode of Innotion Conversation, host Ricardo Pascual speaks with Rachel Murphy, seasoned entrepreneur and founder of The Grafter, about her inspiring journey from government roles, particularly in healthcare, to building successful businesses.

They dive into:

  • Rachel’s transition from the public sector to entrepreneurship.
  • Common pitfalls that founders face and how to navigate them.
  • The importance of teamwork and staying grounded during the ups and downs of startup life.
  • How mental health, exercise, and community support play vital roles in sustaining entrepreneurial resilience.
  • Advice for young entrepreneurs just starting their journeys.
  • Rachel’s personal inspirations and aspirations for the future.

Rachel shares practical, hard-won wisdom on balancing ambition with well-being in the demanding world of startups.

Brought to you by Startup Summit 2025 — Europe’s leading startup and investor summit, happening September 18–19, 2025, in Lisbon.

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🕒 Chapters 00:00 — Introduction to Rachel Murphy and Her Journey 05:50 — Common Pitfalls for Entrepreneurs 11:51 — Staying Grounded as a Founder 18:08 — Inspiration and Future Aspirations 23:47 — The Role of Exercise in Entrepreneurship 30:05 — Final Pearls of Wisdom for Entrepreneurs

💡 Key Takeaways

  • Transitioning from public sector roles to entrepreneurship demands adaptability and grit.
  • Teamwork is essential to building resilient businesses.
  • Staying grounded and maintaining perspective helps founders navigate stress.
  • Mental health and physical fitness are critical to entrepreneurial success.
  • Community support provides the foundation for long-term resilience.
  • Early-stage founders must prioritize self-care alongside business growth.
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The Innovation ConversationBy Ricardo Pascual