This episode is one of the most emotional and personal ones I’ve ever recorded. Last week, I watched my son step onto a Division 1 basketball court for the very first time — a dream he’s chased for years… and a dream many said he would never reach. As I sat in the stands with 15,000 people around us, tears just fell. Not because of the game, but because I realized something powerful: our kids are always watching — even when we think they’re not.

In this episode, I open up about the unseen moments, the sacrifices, and the grit behind a dream that had every reason not to work… but did. And as I reflected on Bryce’s journey, I realized that so much of who he became came from what he witnessed at home — the way I handled pressure, adversity, setbacks, and the work no one applauded.

This isn’t just about sports or parenting.
 This is about entrepreneurship.
 Leadership.
 Legacy.
 And the truth we often forget:
 we model our kids’ default settings.

If you're building a business, raising a driven kid, or stretching for the life you know you’re meant for — this episode will hit home.

✨ Things I Cover in This Episode

• How our kids absorb our habits, reactions, and resilience
• The behind-the-scenes grind that built a D1 athlete
• What entrepreneurship and sports have in common (hint: everything)
• Why growth filters your circle — and why that’s a gift
• The real difference between teaching grit and living it
• How to protect your energy and vision when others doubt you
• Three things you can do this week to model leadership at home and in business

If this episode speaks to you, share it with a parent, an entrepreneur, or someone chasing a bold dream. Tag me on Instagram @itsraquelq — I’d love to hear what you’re modeling right now.

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Thank you for joining me on this episode of The Raquel Show, and remember, keep pushing your limits to achieve your goals.

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