Selling My Business Changed My Life | Motherhood, Career Change & Starting Again

In this episode of Changing Lanes, Susan steps into the interviewer’s seat to deep dive into Rachel’s story, who she is, what shaped her, and how her many lane changes led her to the life she has now.Rachel shares what life looked like before Changing Lanes, from studying fashion, marketing, nutrition and journalism, to working in health, becoming a mum of three, opening Pilates studios and eventually making the decision to sell the business she had built.This episode is for any woman who feels like the life, business or career she built no longer quite fits, but is not sure what comes next.In this episode, we cover:• Rachel’s story before Changing Lanes• Motherhood, business and raising three kids• Why Rachel has always loved learning, studying and exploring new paths• Her early career ideas, from fashion design to marketing, medicine, fitness and nutrition• How her different career pivots eventually started to make sense• Starting a business from home while on maternity leave• Building and running Pilates studios• The decision to sell her business and step into a new chapter• The self-doubt and emotion that came with letting go• Why selling the studios helped Rachel create a more aligned life• The messy middle of career change, motherhood and business• Why your first version does not have to be perfect• Rachel’s advice for women who know they want moreCONNECT WITH USChanging Lanes Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/changinglanesthepodcastPilates Retreat Club Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pilatesretreatclubThe Pilates Retreat Club → https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.auBalgownie Estate Yarra Valley Retreat → https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.au/barre-box-bubbles-yarravalleyIf you are a busy woman, mum, professional, business owner or someone quietly wondering whether the life you built still fits, subscribe to Changing Lanes for honest conversations, practical encouragement and real stories to help you navigate your next chapter with more clarity, confidence and support.