205. Creative Collaborators: Leslie McNeilus & Rachael Roewe

Today we have a conversation with two of the most creative, entrepreneurial women we know.   We are getting ready to teach a course on Rewilding in July and wanted to put together a Rewilding Box that accompanies the course.  These 2 women contributed their creative skills to this project.  Leslie, of Pure Luxe Apothecary, helped us create a Rewilding Scent.  Rachael, of {made} community, helped us create a Rewilding Bag Charm.  We have always loved the “goods” they create, but wanted to know more about the women behind the work.

In Today’s Episode We Learn:

  • About Leslie’s first 10 years spending all her moments outside, and Rachael’s early years selling beads out of her locker.
  • How both women took traditional career paths – Leslie getting a masters and working in study abroad in higher education, and Rachael working for Goldman Sachs in New York.
  • The moment for both of them in their early 30s when they decided to leave their safe jobs, follow their heart, and jump into their creative work.
  • What they both feel are the best parts about doing creative work in the world.
  • The signature scent that Leslie helped us create for the Rewilding Box.
  • The bag charm that Rachael helped us create for the Rewilding Box.

About Leslie McNeilus and her business Pure Luxe Apothecary: https://pureluxeapothecary.com

About Rachael Roewe and her business {made} Community: https://www.madecommunity.com

Want to join The ReWilding Course?

We are teaching a 4-week online live course on Rewilding beginning July 7.  Registration opens June 16.  You get 4 online classes with Kate and Betsy, 8 yoga classes, and a curated box of items to help you Rewild.  Cost is $297.  Stay tuned for details.

Other Episodes about Creativity You Might Like: 

Episode 185: Ophira Eisenberg: Scars & Laughing Her Way to Happy Endings

Episode 173: Maddie Corman: Accidentally Brave

Episode 156: Sheila Davisson: A Fashionista with a Heart for Social Justice 

Episode 155: Lyndsey Scott: Effervescent Song Catcher

Episode 135: Mandy Fabian: Fiercely Feminine Film Director

Today’s Episode sponsored by:

Kate Moreland Coaching (https://www.katemorelandcoaching.com/)

Dr Yoga Momma (https://dryogamomma.com/)

Heartland Yoga (https://heartlandyoga.com/)

Want to do coaching work with Kate or mind-body psychotherapy with Dr. Betsy? 

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Want to go on retreat?

Want to join Betsy in Mexico in February May 20-27, 2027 on retreat?  This beautiful retreat center in the nourishing haven of Playa Chacala on the Pacific Ocean will the home for a week of deep self-care.  Teaching retreat is one of Betsy’s favorite jobs as it gives her a chance to move into deeper realms with people over an extended period of time using the tools of yoga, meditation, hypnosis, energy work, and self-inquiry.  People typically observe deep shifts and quantum leaps forward on such retreats.   All the details here!