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EPISODE · Dec 1, 2025 · 35 MIN

How to Redesign Your Life Around the Lifestyle You Want

from XO Conversations · host rachel kelly, rishma walji

When life gives you lemons, what do you do?In this episode of XO Conversations, Dr. Rishma Walji sits down with Rachel Kelly, founder of Make Lemonade, to talk about how she rebuilt her life — and her identity — after closing her dream business during the pandemic.From launching a women’s coworking space to discovering her passion for floristry, Rachel’s journey is a masterclass in creative reinvention and self-trust.Together, they explore:🍋 How to pivot when life doesn’t go as planned💬 Why “failure” is often just redirection🌸 What it means to live a truly creative life🪞 How to separate your identity from your business✨ Why courage often sounds like intuitionIf you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain, or ready for a change, this conversation will remind you that it’s never too late to make something beautiful out of the unexpected. Watch on YouTube Engage & Connect:Want more insights, tips, and personal stories? Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive content and updates on upcoming episodes.Gifts for Listeners:Take your first step towards an extraordinary life with our FREE resources. Check out our free quiz at livingxo.com/quiz and plot your current decision-making process. Discover actionable steps to move closer to your goals.Grab my FREE gratitude challenge: livingxo.com/gratitudeDownload my FREE handout 5 Must-Ask Questions before making a decision livingxo.com/questionsFREE workbook to help you figure out what you really want (not what you think you should want): livingxo.com/mygoals p.s. If you found value in this episode, please share and leave a 5 star rating and review on your preferred podcast platform!

Entrepreneur Rachel Kelly shares how she turned uncertainty into creativity — reinventing herself from coworking founder to florist, and finding freedom in starting over. Starting Over and Making Lemonade from Life

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When life gives you lemons, what do you do?In this episode of XO Conversations, Dr. Rishma Walji sits down with Rachel Kelly, founder of Make Lemonade, to talk about how she rebuilt her life — and her identity — after closing her dream business...

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