TrailBLAZER: Rachel Honeyman on Being a Branding Expert by Day and a Martial Artist by Night

Guest: Rachel Honeyman, founder of HoneyBeBold

Summary

In this episode, Rachel Honeyman, founder of HoneyBeBold, shares her inspiring journey from growing up as a convert in a religious community to becoming a successful entrepreneur focused on empowering women. She discusses her experiences with self-doubt, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and her passion for martial arts and self-defense. Rachel also opens up about her struggles with infertility and the decision to stop pursuing parenthood, emphasizing the importance of being true to oneself and making choices that align with personal values. The conversation highlights the essence of being bold and the significance of supporting one another in the journey of life.

Takeaways

• Rachel's journey as a convert shaped her identity and purpose.

• Empowerment for women is a core value in Rachel's life.

• Self-doubt is a common challenge for women in entrepreneurship.

• Transparency and vulnerability are key to building confidence.

• Rachel's approach to branding is values-driven and personal.

• Martial arts provided Rachel with empowerment and self-defense skills.

• Competition in martial arts taught Rachel about resilience and self-discovery.

• Life is about making choices that align with personal values and well-being.

• Being unapologetically oneself is the essence of being a trailblazer.

Sound Bites

• "Self-doubt is the biggest challenge for women entrepreneurship."

• "It's important to hear from them that they also feel the things."

• "I think it's really about being honest with yourself."

• "Sometimes giving up is finding the strength to let go."

• "Life is too short. This isn't something to be ashamed of."

• "Being unapologetically you is what it means to be bold."

• "Charting that path is what it means to be a trailblazer."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Rachel Honeyman and Her Journey

04:22 Growing Up as a Convert and Its Impact

10:14 The Evolution of Rachel's Career Path

17:26 Empowering Women Through Honey Bee Bold

24:38 The Journey of Competition and Self-Discovery

29:10 Navigating Infertility and Personal Choices

40:02 The Essence of Being a Trailblazer