Young and Profiting with Hala Taha
Rachel Hollis: Reinvent Yourself After Failure and Build a Business That Lasts | Entrepreneurship | E350
Published: 12 May 2025 at 15:06 Europe/London
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Rachel Hollis's career wasn’t an overnight success. After writing five books and experimenting with various business ideas, it wasn’t until a raw post about her stretch marks went viral that her career in personal development took off. Her sixth book, Girl, Wash Your Face, became an instant hit, transforming her into a bestselling author, renowned podcaster, and a source of inspiration for both women and entrepreneurs. In this episode, Rachel shares insights from her latest book, What If You Are the Answer?, exploring transformative questions that turn setbacks into opportunities and the mindset shifts that helped her build a thriving business.
In this episode, Hala and Rachel will discuss:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:18) The Power of Routines and Habits
(05:17) Growing a Career Through Consistency
(13:50) How One Post Sparked Social Media Success
(24:10) Overcoming Setbacks in Business and Life
(28:37) Navigating the Ups and Downs of Entrepreneurship
(39:47) Mastering Better Business Decision-Making
(47:38) Why Entrepreneurs Must Learn to Let Go
(52:57) Reevaluating Limitations to Achieve Your Goals
(56:57) Raising Your Floor: The Key to Lasting Success
(01:02:30) How to Handle Wins and Losses in Business
(01:08:50) Identifying Your Sources of Business Growth
Rachel Hollis is a bestselling author, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur known for her work in personal development. Her books, including Girl, Wash Your Face and her latest, What If You Are the Answer, have sold over 7 million copies. Named one of Inc. Magazine's “Top 30 Entrepreneurs Under 30,” Rachel is also the host of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, where she explores topics like entrepreneurship, health, lifestyle, and motivation.
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Rachel’s Book, What If You Are the Answer: bit.ly/WhatIfAnswer
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Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Side Hustle, Startup, Passive income, Online business, Solopreneur, Founder, Networking.
