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Rebel with a Strategy

by Rachael McQuade

Ready to stop blending in and start being known for your brilliance?Rebel with a Strategy is the no-fluff podcast for bold, creative business owners who are done following the rules and ready to build a brand that’s magnetic, unmistakable, and wildly booked.Hosted by business strategist and marketing mentor Rachael McQuade, this show blends powerful mindset shifts, smart visibility strategy, and rebellious marketing truths that help you amplify your message and become the ONLY choice for your dream clients.Expect honest conversations, behind-the-scenes lessons, and practical strategies you can actually use — all served with a shot of CEO confidence and rockstar energy.🎸 Whether you’re rebranding, relaunching, or ready to finally own your space online, this is your backstage pass to building a business that’s seen, sought after, and sold out.

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Episodes

  1. EP28 - Visibility That Doesn’t Make You Want to Vomit

    Sick of content that feels forced, trends that feel cringe, and visibility advice that seems made for influencers, not creative business owners? Same. In this episode, I’m breaking down what visibility actually means — and how to make it feel more like self-expression than self-promotion. We’ll...

  2. EP27 - Your Version of CEO & Building a Business That Fits YOU

    Forget hustle culture and rigid routines — this episode is all about building a business that fits you. Your energy. Your season of life. Your version of success. We’re redefining what it really means to be the CEO of your business — not the corporate kind, but the kind that supports your…

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  3. EP26 - Rockstar Energy vs Burnout Energy

    You’ve got the strategy. You’ve got the ideas. But if your energy is running on fumes, your brand will be too. In this episode, we’re diving into the real difference between building your business from rockstar energy — that confident, magnetic, grounded space — versus building from burnout…

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  4. EP 25 - Why Visibility Isn’t Working for You (And What Actually Will)

    You're showing up. You're posting. You're even using the trending audios... But you're still not getting seen the way you should be. If your content feels flat, your engagement’s gone quiet, or you’re just not attracting the right people — this episode is going to hit. I’m breaking down the real...

  5. The Rebrand, The Mission, The Movement

    After a year away from the mic — and one life-changing entrance into motherhood — I’m back with a brand new vibe, bold new energy, and a podcast that finally matches where I’m at (and where I know you’re going too). Welcome to Rebel with a Strategy — the podcast for creative female founders who…

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  6. EP 23 - My birth story & returning to work

    Grab the snacks & a drink, this is a juicy one! I'm sharing all the details of my birth story, as well as an insight into how I'm navigating working life while raising my son. Instagram: www.instagram.com/rachmcquade Sign up for email newsletter: https://www.rachaelmcquade.co.uk/links Enquire…

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  7. EP 22 - Elevating your mindset to match your new season in business

    In this episode I’m talking about how elevating your mindset can have massive positive impact in the growth of your business. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachmcquade/ Enquire about 1:1 coaching: https://forms.gle/rMBtYTrs3UBynnV9A

  8. EP 21 - Becoming known for what you do

    In this episode I’m talking about how to become known for what you do and in turn become the go-to wedding supplier. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachmcquade/ Ways we can work together: https://www.rachaelmcquade.co.uk/links

  9. EP 20 - Why 'back to basics' isn't a bad thing

    In this episode I’m talking about how to propel your business forward by taking your marketing back to basics. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachmcquade/ Enquire about 1:1 coaching: https://forms.gle/rMBtYTrs3UBynnV9A

  10. EP 19 - How to stop the icky feeling when it comes to selling

    In this episode I’m talking about how to feel confident when it comes to selling. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachmcquade/ Enquire about 1:1 coaching: https://forms.gle/rMBtYTrs3UBynnV9A

  11. EP 18 - How to tackle imposter syndrome when raising your prices

    In this episode I’m talking about how to price your offers and how to feel confident when doing so. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachmcquade/ Ways to work together: https://www.rachaelmcquade.co.uk/links

  12. EP 17 - Why your content isn't currently converting

    In this episode I’m talking about how to create content that converts and the strategy behind it. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachmcquade/ Ways to work together: https://www.rachaelmcquade.co.uk/links

  13. EP 16 - Embracing the new energy of a new month/season/quarter

    There's a lot of noise towards the end of a year or season or quarter to 'make it count' and 'end it with a bang' as if things reset to 0 when the clock strikes 12 - not in my world. In this episode, I'm sharing my advice & tips on how you can hit the reset button with intentionality WHENEVER…

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  14. EP 15 - Getting set up for enquiries in the busy engagement season

    "How can I prepare my business as much as possible ahead of the busy engagement season about to hit?" It's a question I'm hearing a lot as we head into Christmas and New Year (and as someone who got engaged at New Year I can totally see that this is THE time to be shxt-hot on your visibility) In...

  15. EP 14 - Simplistic strategy isn't a swear word

    In this episode, I'm talking about how strategy & simplicity SHOULD go hand in hand. Because having a strategy makes things simpler. Instagram: www.instagram.com/rachmcquade Ways to work together: https://www.rachaelmcquade.co.uk/links

  16. EP 13 - Boosting your brand visibility in a strategic way

    In this episode I'm diving into the steps you can take to become more strategic with your visibility strategy. BECOME VISIBLE: https://www.rachaelmcquade.co.uk/visibility Instagram: www.instagram.com/rachmcquade

  17. EP 12 - Why email mrktg IS a worthwhile channel for wedding suppliers

    In this episode, I'm diving into my FAVOURITE marketing channel - email marketing. I'm currently working on something that is designed to stop that feeling of invisibility that can sometimes come from being inside such a busy industry like the wedding industry. We'll be working over 12 weeks to...

  18. EP 11 - Being flexible while offering a premium service

    Inside this episode, I've shared the three-step framework I run my 1:1 clients through when it comes to pricing for better boundaries with themselves and their clients. I'm also sharing some hard-hitting questions you can work through in order to find where the blindspots are in your boundaries…

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  19. EP 10 - Preferred supplier lists & why they shouldn't be your end goal

    In this episode, I'm diving into preferred supplier lists: the positives, the negatives and my recommendations on where else to move your focus so that you can take back control of your marketing & visibility to attract those dreamy premium clients you're ready to work with! BLUEPRINT Group...

  20. EP 9 - Let's catch up! Pregnancy & what I've learned along the way

    It's been a MINUTE! The last three months & my first trimester has been a whole roller-coaster so I'm bearing all in this episode. I'm sharing the story of my first trimester, as well as the shifts & challenges I've been navigating and how I've come through the other side as a better human…

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  21. EP 8 - Doing things your own way with Anita Mattson-Hesketh

    Showing how you can overcome your mindset struggles to do things in YOUR way, leaving behind corporate life to be truly free in the life & brand you’re building. https://www.lushbloomsbespokefloristry.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lushbloomsbespokefloristry

  22. EP 7 - Tapping into your intuition in a PRACTICAL way

    In this episode, I'm sharing a few of my personal experiences with trusting your gut, instinct, intuition or whatever you want to call it! It's ESSENTIAL, but it's also important to do it in a practical way with context. I'd love to know what you think of this episode & how trusting your gut has...

  23. EP 6 - Building a brand + juggling a 9-5 with Charlotte Davids

    In this episode, I sit down with the gorgeous Charlotte Davids from wedding signage & calligraphy brand 'Itchy & Sketchy' to talk about how she has built her creative brand alongside working a 9-5 job. This conversation was JUICY AF and we touched on a bunch of topics, from confidence &…

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  24. EP 5 - Let's talk mid-year reviews

    In this episode, I'm sharing my three-step process to reviewing your business goals & intentions as we hit the mid-year mark. If this is something you're interested in doing together to build out a blueprint for your brand & business growth until the end of the year, let's book an Intensive. 2...

  25. EP 4 - Systems, scaling & self-employment with Natalie Wyatt

    In this guest episode, I sit down with the incredible Natalie (@nataliewyattvirtual) to discuss all things systems, processes & streamlining for wedding professionals. Natalie is a Dubsado specialist and supports women in the wedding industry by streamlining their processes and systems, enabling...

  26. EP 3 - Keeping the momentum throughout a busy wedding season

    Whether you're busy with bookings or just have a bunch of plans to keep up with this summer while you try to keep the momentum in your business, I've dropped in some of my top tips for keeping momentum and staying on top of your shxt this summer. Be sure to drop over to Instagram and let me know...

  27. EP 2 - From burnout to feel-good sellout launches: my non-negotiables

    In this episode, I'm sharing my weekly & daily non-negotiables that support me every single day in leading with authority & being the very best version of myself as a human, a fiance, a coach & a mentor. Having gone from burnout & nearly giving up on my business to now being able to support…

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  28. EP 1 - How I got comfortable with selling

    In this episode, I'm sharing an insight into my own adventure with selling: how I started out being genuinely SCARED to sell, to now feeling easy breezy about the value I have to provide, selling every single day in some way. Links mentioned: Becoming The Go-To FREE two-part training >>...

  29. INTRO - The Making Marketing Simple Podcast

    Welcome to the podcast! This shorter introductory episode tells you everything you'll need to know about what to expect from this show. Making marketing more accessible & simpler for women in business has been my mission from day one of starting my business, so it made sense for me to extend my...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Ready to stop blending in and start being known for your brilliance?Rebel with a Strategy is the no-fluff podcast for bold, creative business owners who are done following the rules and ready to build a brand that’s magnetic, unmistakable, and wildly booked.Hosted by business strategist and marketing mentor Rachael McQuade, this show blends powerful mindset shifts, smart visibility strategy, and rebellious marketing truths that help you amplify your message and become the ONLY choice for your dream clients.Expect honest conversations, behind-the-scenes lessons, and practical strategies you can actually use — all served with a shot of CEO confidence and rockstar energy.🎸 Whether you’re rebranding, relaunching, or ready to finally own your space online, this is your backstage pass to building a business that’s seen, sought after, and sold out.

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Ready to stop blending in and start being known for your brilliance?Rebel with a Strategy is the no-fluff podcast for bold, creative business owners who are done following the rules and ready to build a brand that’s magnetic, unmistakable, and wildly booked.Hosted by business strategist and...

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