400 Episodes In, What It Really Took To Build This Podcast

I still can’t believe I’m saying this…
This is Episode 400.

Four hundred moments behind this mic.
Four hundred episodes of growth, doubt, courage, consistency, breakdowns, breakthroughs, late-night recordings, early-morning pickups, messy drafts… and truth.

In this milestone episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes into the part no one sees — the part I’ve never shared publicly.
The fears. The failures. The almost-quit moments.
The tears on the other side of the mic.
And the exact reason I kept going… even on the days I didn’t want to.

If you’ve ever doubted your voice, questioned your path, wanted to quit something meaningful, or wondered if anyone truly cared about what you were building — this episode will speak to you.

This is the story behind The Raquel Show, the chapter that’s ending, and the new movement that’s beginning…
PLAY BIGGER with Raquel.

This one is raw.
This one is emotional.
This one is for every builder, creator, leader, and dreamer who keeps showing up even when the world is heavy.

Things I Cover in This Episode

• How a tiny idea in my Notes app turned into 400 episodes
• The excuses I used before I ever pressed record
• Why the mic sat in a closet for a year
• The real story behind launching the show
• The messy first episodes (and why that mattered)
• The nights I recorded through tears, overwhelm, or exhaustion
• The episodes I almost didn’t publish — that changed someone’s life
• The 400 times I almost quit
• What this year taught me about courage, confidence, and leadership
• What it took to run a solo-episode podcast for a full year
• The identity shifts, the personal battles, and the moments no one saw
• The 10 biggest lessons 400 episodes taught me
• Why the show is rebranding and what’s coming next

If this show has ever inspired you, grounded you, pushed you, or made you feel less alone —
leave a review. It truly helps us grow this movement.

And if you're ready to play bigger in 2026 —
 join me inside our coaching programs, apply for the Agent CEO Accelerator, or come spend a VIP day with me in Scottsdale.

Send me a DM @itsraquelq or visit letsplaybigger.com.

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Thank you for joining me on this episode of The Raquel Show, and remember, keep pushing your limits to achieve your goals.

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