Rebel with a Strategy

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Ready to stop blending in and start being known for your brilliance? Rebel with a Strategy is the no-fluff podcast for bold, creative business owners who are done following the rules and ready to build a brand that’s magnetic, unmistakable, and wildly booked. Hosted by business strategist and marketing mentor Rachael McQuade, this show blends powerful mindset shifts, smart visibility strategy, and rebellious marketing truths that help you amplify your message and become the ONLY choice for your dream clients. Expect honest conversations, behind-the-scenes lessons, and practical strategies you can actually use — all served with a shot of CEO confidence and rockstar energy. 🎸 Whether you’re rebranding, relaunching, or ready to finally own your space online, this is your backstage pass to building a business that’s seen, sought after, and sold out.

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June 14, 20235 min

INTRO - The Making Marketing Simple Podcast

Welcome to the podcast! This shorter introductory episode tells you everything you'll need to know about what to expect from this show. Making marketing more accessible & simpler for women in business has been my mission from day one of starting my business, so it made sense for me to extend my knowledge & expertise onto a longer form channel for you to listen to and soak up on the go. Whether you're listening in the car, on the dog walk, in the gym, or while cooking your dinner, there will be golden nuggets for all throughout these episodes. So strap in and get ready for the ride of your life! Follow me over on Instagram > www.instagram.com/rachmcquade Want to be become known & loved for what you do? Check out my free two-part training, Becoming The Go-To > https://rachmcquade.ck.page/thego-to

June 14, 202315 min

EP 1 - How I got comfortable with selling

In this episode, I'm sharing an insight into my own adventure with selling: how I started out being genuinely SCARED to sell, to now feeling easy breezy about the value I have to provide, selling every single day in some way. Links mentioned: Becoming The Go-To FREE two-part training >> https://rachmcquade.ck.page/thego-to Instagram >> www.instagram.com/rachmcquade Content Upgrade VIP four week 1:1 coaching programme (drop me a DM on Insta for more info) >> www.instagram.com/rachmcquade

June 14, 202322 min

EP 2 - From burnout to feel-good sellout launches: my non-negotiables

In this episode, I'm sharing my weekly & daily non-negotiables that support me every single day in leading with authority & being the very best version of myself as a human, a fiance, a coach & a mentor. Having gone from burnout & nearly giving up on my business to now being able to support myself & my lifestyle purely with the work that I LOVE to do, this stuff is so so important to me, so I'd love to know how this episode landed for you. Share your thoughts over on Instagram >> https://www.instagram.com/rachmcquade/ Check in with our own CEO energy with my free CEO day checklist >> https://www.rachaelmcquade.co.uk/free-ceo-day-checklist Grace Beverley Productivity Method >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPb9P1IDO9M

June 26, 202313 min

EP 3 - Keeping the momentum throughout a busy wedding season

Whether you're busy with bookings or just have a bunch of plans to keep up with this summer while you try to keep the momentum in your business, I've dropped in some of my top tips for keeping momentum and staying on top of your shxt this summer. Be sure to drop over to Instagram and let me know how you found this episode: www.instagram.com/rachmcquade If you're ready to build & HOLD momentum this summer, be sure to check out my website or slide into my DM's to find out how we can work together to make magic this summer: www.rachaelmcquade.co.uk

July 3, 202333 min

EP 4 - Systems, scaling & self-employment with Natalie Wyatt

In this guest episode, I sit down with the incredible Natalie (@nataliewyattvirtual) to discuss all things systems, processes & streamlining for wedding professionals. Natalie is a Dubsado specialist and supports women in the wedding industry by streamlining their processes and systems, enabling them time, energy & financial freedom. Natalie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliewyattvirtual/ Check out Natalie's website: https://nataliewyattvirtual.co.uk/ Ways to work with Natalie: https://nataliewyattvirtual.co.uk/services ------------------ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachmcquade/ Website: https://www.rachaelmcquade.co.uk/ Resources: https://www.rachaelmcquade.co.uk/shop Becoming The Go-To FREE two-part masterclass: https://rachmcquade.ck.page/thego-to

July 17, 202339 min

EP 6 - Building a brand + juggling a 9-5 with Charlotte Davids

In this episode, I sit down with the gorgeous Charlotte Davids from wedding signage & calligraphy brand 'Itchy & Sketchy' to talk about how she has built her creative brand alongside working a 9-5 job. This conversation was JUICY AF and we touched on a bunch of topics, from confidence & competition to planning your wedding and content creation. Be sure to drop me a message over on IG to let me know how you found this episode! www.instagram.com/rachmcquade Charlotte's info: IG: www.instagram.com/itchyxsketchy Website: https://itchyxsketchy.com/

July 10, 202314 min

EP 5 - Let's talk mid-year reviews

In this episode, I'm sharing my three-step process to reviewing your business goals & intentions as we hit the mid-year mark. If this is something you're interested in doing together to build out a blueprint for your brand & business growth until the end of the year, let's book an Intensive. 2 hours of me & you brain dumping, mapping shit out, getting it clear AF and making it actionable so you know exactly what you need to be doing in order to achieve your goals. Drop me a DM over on Instagram to talk it through in more detail: www.instagram.com/rachmcquade https://www.rachaelmcquade.co.uk/service-info

July 24, 202315 min

EP 7 - Tapping into your intuition in a PRACTICAL way

In this episode, I'm sharing a few of my personal experiences with trusting your gut, instinct, intuition or whatever you want to call it! It's ESSENTIAL, but it's also important to do it in a practical way with context. I'd love to know what you think of this episode & how trusting your gut has supported you up to this point. Drop me a DM over on Instagram & let's continue the conversation: www.instagram.com/rachmcquade

August 28, 202341 min

EP 8 - Doing things your own way with Anita Mattson-Hesketh

Showing how you can overcome your mindset struggles to do things in YOUR way, leaving behind corporate life to be truly free in the life & brand you’re building. https://www.lushbloomsbespokefloristry.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lushbloomsbespokefloristry

September 11, 2023Episode 957 min

EP 9 - Let's catch up! Pregnancy & what I've learned along the way

It's been a MINUTE! The last three months & my first trimester has been a whole roller-coaster so I'm bearing all in this episode. I'm sharing the story of my first trimester, as well as the shifts & challenges I've been navigating and how I've come through the other side as a better human, better mama to be, and a better coach & mentor. Let me know how this ep has landed, and don't be shy in dropping me your questions over on Instagram @rachmcquade