In this no-fluff, heart-centered episode, I get really honest about something most entrepreneurs don’t talk about enough: the cost of building a business at the expense of our life, health, and relationships. This one was recorded after one of the biggest milestones in my personal life—dropping off my son at college—and I realized freedom isn’t something you wait for, it’s something you choose.

I used to chase numbers, market share, and trophies. But somewhere along the way, I realized I already had the life I was trying to earn—I just wasn’t living it. I share the emotional moments, the lessons hustle culture doesn’t teach you, and 5 game-changing rhythms that helped me stop deferring life and start designing a business that actually supports it.

If you’ve ever told yourself “I’ll slow down later,” this episode will be a wake-up call. Let’s get clear, take aligned action, and truly transform how we define success.

💡 The 5 Shifts I Share:

1. Rhythm Before Revenue – Weekly check-ins to prioritize what matters before work.
2. Calendar the Life You Want – Family, joy, and presence go in the calendar first.
3. Empowerment Over Control – Letting go so you can show up more.
4. Audit Your Yeses – If it’s not aligned with your mission, it’s a no.
5. Ask the 5-Year Question – Will this even matter five years from now?

What We Cover:

• The hidden cost of hustle culture
• The real meaning of success
• Designing a life you don't need to escape from
• Balancing ambition and presence
• How to lead and delegate with intention
• Shifting from “later” to “now”

If you’re ready to design a business that actually supports your life—not one that steals it—head to letsplaybigger.com to check out our tools, coaching, and community. Don’t wait for freedom. Design it 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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