Morgan DeBaun is back with another live coaching session using frameworks from her new book, Rewrite Your Rules. This time, she’s joined by Rachael, a newly engaged recent college grad working a full-time accounting job, building a business, and planning a wedding—all at once.
Morgan helps Rachael navigate the pressure of overachievement, cultural expectations, and the chaos of managing multiple life transitions. Together, they dive into practical strategies like theming your weeks, setting clearer priorities, and creating space to actually enjoy the journey.
In this episode:
00:00 – Introduction and Episode Overview
00:05 – Meet Rachael: Recent Grad and Bride-to-Be
01:11 – Navigating Life Transitions
02:33 – Defining Priorities and Pacing Life
05:34 – Wedding Planning Challenges
08:58 – Balancing Work, Life, and Faith
12:17 – Structuring Your Week for Success
21:19 – Struggles with Social Media and Self-Comparison
21:51 – Pressure to Achieve and Future Plans
23:12 – Cultural Expectations and Overachievement
25:24 – Reflecting on Life Goals and Success
26:51 – Starting a Business and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
29:43 – Balancing Life, Work, and Personal Goals
38:33 – Commitments and Moving Forward
42:34 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Rachael opens up about the struggles of doing “all the things”—working, building, loving, and still feeling behind. Morgan challenges her to get clear on what she really wants, separate from society’s timeline, and embrace daily joy instead of constant striving.
Whether you're newly graduated or knee-deep in transitions of your own, this episode will speak to your soul—and give you the practical tools to reset.
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