A few years ago, I had a sobering realization:

Aside from my husband, I didn’t really have anyone I could lean on emotionally.

No inner circle.

No village.

No one I felt safe calling when life felt too heavy.

And for someone who’s great at showing up for everyone else? That hit hard.

I was in deep Superwoman Syndrome—doing all the things for everyone, keeping everything running, making it all look okay…

… but behind the scenes? I was lonely, depleted, and unsupported.

It took me a few years of intentional effort to change that.

I had to get used to the idea of being uncomfortable meeting new people, showing up 100% as myself (aka dropping the ‘I’ve got it all together' armor I’m really good at wearing), and figuring out how to make real friendships as an adult.

And it changed everything.

I talk more about this in this week’s podcast episode, just released today:

​🎧 Why You Need to Build Your Village (and Stop Trying to Be Superwoman)​

Why You Need to Build Your V... Jun 19 · Promote Yourself to CEO... 46:50   ​

Here’s the truth, Reader:

Women are drowning in invisible labor and emotional mental load.

And when we don’t have real support, we burn out - fast.

That’s why The CEO Collective isn’t just about strategy (though we’ve got plenty of that).

It’s about building a real support system for your business and your life.

✅ Weekly accountability to help you stick to your plan, upgrade your systems, and let yourself be fully supported.

✅ A community of women who truly get the weight of all that you’re carrying and will never tell you to ‘suck it up buttercup’ when you really need a compassionate shoulder to lean on.

✅ Strategic guidance from a team of mentors who know exactly what you're working towards and will help you stay grounded when life gets hard.

✅The reminder: we aren’t meant to do life or business alone.

You’re always the one holding everything together. Let us hold you for a change.

To being a fully supported CEO,

Racheal

PS - If you missed last week's episode, you can listen in to It's Messy in the Middle right here!​

PPS - Wondering if The CEO Collective is for you? Here's what Natalie Clopton, CEO of Clo & Co Marketing, had to share:

🎉 If you’re thinking about joining The CEO Collective, that’s your answer. Do It. It will completely change your business. It will change your work from home life. It will change your work-life balance because Racheal’s not gonna let you work all week. She will make sure you’re taking breaks and taking care of yourself and your family. It will change your business financially, because if that needle’s not moving, they’re going to stop and investigate why, and make sure that you’re making the money that you want to make.

I cannot recommend The CEO Collective enough. It’s completely changed my life, my family’s life, and I’m so excited to keep going!

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