Ep.20: From Massage Table to CEO [Rachel Beider]

Summary In this episode of the She Designs podcast, Desha Peacock interviews Rachel Beider, a multi-passionate entrepreneur and owner of Press Modern Massage and Canopy. Rachel shares her journey from being a massage therapist to running multiple businesses, emphasizing the importance of community, research, and personal experience in her ventures. She discusses her leadership style, the significance of empowering her team, and how she navigates challenges in her career. Rachel also offers valuable advice for those in transition, focusing on self-accountability and seeking support. Golden Nuggets Rachel started her journey as a massage therapist and grew her business organically, over time.  She says she feels the fear, but does it anyway. She does, however, practice informed decision-making before starting new ventures. Her leadership style is based on servant leadership, empowering her team to make decisions. Rachel's daily routine includes structured meetings and delegation of tasks to her team so she has a more freedom-based lifestyle.  Despite facing significant challenges during COVID, she found opportunities for growth. Rachel credits mentorship and inspiration from figures like Tony Robbins for her resilience. She encourages self-accountability by asking what one is tolerating and avoiding in life. Rachel advocates for seeking support to tackle challenges and avoid procrastination. Show Notes 00:00 Introduction to Rachel Beider 02:54 Rachel's Entrepreneurial Journey 06:47 Creating a Unique Play Space / Canopy 10:39 Business Philosophy and Team Empowerment 18:18 Daily Life and Work-Life Balance 26:10 Overcoming Challenges and Resilience 28:34 Advice for Entrepreneurs in Transition 33:13 Outro    Where to find Rachel Canopy  /  @thecanopynyc Press Massage  /  @PRESSmassage Rachel Beider   / @rachelbeider   Join our community! Follow this podcast and share with a friend! In the world of podcasts, reviews are everything! Please rate and review this episode on your favorite platform.  Visit our website to get the latest on episodes, behind the scenes info, and upcoming events & retreats.  Say hi on the gram!