Why we are taking a break - with Lynne and Rachel
About this episode
Rachel and Lynne announce a hiatus for their podcast after seven years, reflecting on their journey and key lessons learned.
This week is bittersweet as Rachel and Lynne announce that the show is taking a hiatus after seven years and more than 300 episodes. It's been a huge undertaking doing this podcast and we decided to take the time to share some of our favourite moments and what we have learned over the years. We reflect on how the show evolved from early scrappy recordings to a guest-driven format that helped us celebrate great work, learn podcasting skills, and raise their profiles and businesses (including Rachel's List). We share highlights such as meeting admired guests, supporting listeners during the pandemic, and running the 2023 and 2024 summits, which created community outcomes like friendships, masterminds, and published books. Key lessons include valuing a business mindset in freelancing, knowing your worth, pitching, audience-led content, and improving interview skills, along with the importance of taking breaks to avoid burnout. A big thank you to our team (Josh from Marker Creative , Claire Chow , Heidi Walkinshaw ) and sponsor Rounded. Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (…
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