Is hustle culture burning you out? In this empowering episode of Time to Thrive, Bethany Meadows sits down with business strategist and CEO Collective founder, Racheal Cook, to challenge the traditional model of entrepreneurship. Racheal shares her revolutionary approach to building a life-first business—one that prioritizes your health, your family, and your peace of mind without sacrificing profit.
From navigating the realities of entrepreneurial poverty to managing chronic illness while leading a thriving business, Racheal opens up about how intentional planning, setting clear definitions of success, and respecting your current life season can completely transform the way you run your business.
Bethany and Racheal also get real about delegation, margin, and the emotional toll of trying to do it all. Whether you're a mompreneur, a service-based founder, or a woman who's tired of the burnout cycle, this episode will inspire you to reimagine success on your own terms.
If you've ever wondered whether it’s possible to grow a successful business and still have a life—you’ll want to hear this.
Topics We Cover:
- What “entrepreneurial poverty” really means and how to escape it
- Building sustainable success by honoring your energy and time
- How to delegate without losing control of your brand
- Managing feast-or-famine cycles and reclaiming consistency
- Why defining your version of success is the key to thriving
- The power of margin, intentionality, and seasonal awareness
00:00 Introduction to Bethany Meadows and Rachel Cook
01:01 Rachel's Tips for Managing Chronic Illness
02:36 Understanding Entrepreneurial Poverty
05:10 Bethany's Journey as a Mompreneur
07:35 Balancing Business and Family Life
11:21 The Importance of Intentional Business Design
19:24 Redefining Success Beyond Money
21:09 Creating Quality Time with Kids
21:38 The Importance of a Support System
22:48 Defining Success in Relationships
23:52 Proactive Business Planning
24:53 Managing Feast or Famine in Business
26:12 Understanding Business Capacity
28:25 The Concept of Margin
31:20 Delegation and Team Building
39:00 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts
Discover the strategies, systems and skills that lead to success in business. Visit TimeToThriveInBusiness.com to learn more.
Popular Podcasts
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Ruthie's Table 4
For more than 30 years The River Cafe in London, has been the home-from-home of artists, architects, designers, actors, collectors, writers, activists, and politicians. Michael Caine, Glenn Close, JJ Abrams, Steve McQueen, Victoria and David Beckham, and Lily Allen, are just some of the people who love to call The River Cafe home. On River Cafe Table 4, Rogers sits down with her customers—who have become friends—to talk about food memories. Table 4 explores how food impacts every aspect of our lives. “Foods is politics, food is cultural, food is how you express love, food is about your heritage, it defines who you and who you want to be,” says Rogers. Each week, Rogers invites her guest to reminisce about family suppers and first dates, what they cook, how they eat when performing, the restaurants they choose, and what food they seek when they need comfort. And to punctuate each episode of Table 4, guests such as Ralph Fiennes, Emily Blunt, and Alfonso Cuarón, read their favourite recipe from one of the best-selling River Cafe cookbooks. Table 4 itself, is situated near The River Cafe’s open kitchen, close to the bright pink wood-fired oven and next to the glossy yellow pass, where Ruthie oversees the restaurant. You are invited to take a seat at this intimate table and join the conversation. For more information, recipes, and ingredients, go to https://shoptherivercafe.co.uk/ Web: https://rivercafe.co.uk/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/therivercafelondon/ Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/therivercafelondon/ For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iheartradio app, apple podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
The Joe Rogan Experience
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.