152 | The Alchemy Behind Wild & Waking: A Year of Investment, Expansion, and Reclamation

What does it really take to build a business—and a life—that feels soul-aligned, wildly alive, and deeply your own?In this solo episode, Emily peels back the curtain on the year-long journey that led to the birth of Wild & Waking. From high-level masterminds and sacred retreats to intuitive coaching, brand reinvention, and spiritual expansion, she shares the radical self-investments that shaped her voice, vision, and leadership. This isn’t just about business growth—it’s about becoming the woman who could hold it all.You’ll hear the real story behind the transformation: the fears she had to confront, the courage it took to invest at new levels, the intuitive breadcrumbs she followed, and the healing work that cracked her open in unexpected ways. Through every investment—financial, emotional, energetic—Emily was building something far deeper than a rebrand. She was reclaiming her fire.If you’ve ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of deep personal evolution and soul-aligned entrepreneurship, this is the episode to press play on. It’s raw, reflective, and overflowing with insight for the woman in the midst of her own becoming.In this episode, I explore:What it really looked like behind the scenes to evolve from Gather in Growth to Wild & WakingThe strategic and spiritual investments that shaped Emily’s personal and professional growthLessons from retreats, masterminds, and one-on-one coaching that sparked major breakthroughsThe importance of outsourcing, brand alignment, and building a team that reflects your visionNavigating identity shifts, business pivots, and intuitive redirection in real timeWhat it means to reclaim your fire and voice after burnout, doubt, and playing smallHow somatic work, intuitive healing, and divine feminine embodiment deepened her leadershipLearning to trust the timeline, honor the unknown, and take bold, aligned actionThe power of community, courage, and consistent self-investment in becoming who you’re meant to beBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Emily:Instagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelEmail List: join hereWebsite www.EmilyReuschel.comRelated Episodes:Episode 151 | Goodbye Gather in GrowthEpisode 102 | Healing to the Depths of Your Soul and Nervous System Regulation with Sara Elise JohnsonResources, Leaders, and Mentors Mentioned in This Episode:Jill Carr – Podcast producer + behind-the-scenes ride or dieSuzy Holman – Host of The More Mastermind and Free Wings retreatsSara Elise – Nervous system regulation + energetic healing guideMelissa from Branch Creative Co. – Brand designer + creative visionaryChantell from Strategy Square – Marketing and social media strategistRachel B – Brand photographer + visual storytellerBlue Hat Publishing – Book development + publishing partnerAlexis Frank – Clarity coach + unapologetic presence mentorKatie Stuart – Business coach + divine feminine leadership mentorSarah Jenks – Creator of Holy Woman + spiritual embodiment guideAnna Marie Green – Intuitive therapist + soul energy readerMentioned in this episode:Join Emily and Kelsey Anderson for VeilFall, an intimate Samhain and Full Hunter’s Moon women’s retreat happening October 23–26, 2026, at Blue Star Retreat Center in Columbia Falls, Montana, near Glacier National Park. Click below to explore the full retreat experience and register: VeilFall