205. Creative Collaborators: Leslie McNeilus & Rachael Roewe

205. Creative Collaborators: Leslie McNeilus & Rachael Roewe

June 12, 2026 · 51 min

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The episode features a conversation with creative entrepreneurs Leslie McNeilus and Rachael Roewe about their contributions to a Rewilding Box and their journeys into creative work.

Today we have a conversation with two of the most creative, entrepreneurial women we know. We are getting ready to teach a course on Rewilding in July and wanted to put together a Rewilding Box that accompanies the course. These 2 women contributed their creative skills to this project. Leslie, of Pure Luxe Apothecary, helped us create a Rewilding Scent. Rachael, of {made} community, helped us create a Rewilding Bag Charm. We have always loved the “goods” they create, but wanted to know more about the women behind the work. In Today’s Episode We Learn: About Leslie’s first 10 years spending all her moments outside, and Rachael’s early years selling beads out of her locker. How both women took traditional career paths – Leslie getting a masters and working in study abroad in higher education, and Rachael working for Goldman Sachs in New York. The moment for both of them in their early 30s when they decided to leave their safe jobs, follow their heart, and jump into their creative work. What they both feel are the best parts about doing creative work in the world. The signature scent that Leslie helped us create for the Rewilding Box. The bag charm that Rachael helped us…

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Hosts: Dr. Betsy Rippentrop, Kate Moreland

Guests: Leslie McNeilus, Rachael Roewe

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Organizations: Pure Luxe Apothecary, {made} community

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