E039 — How Rachel went from 60-hour workweeks to filming slow, real family moments
In this heartfelt and grounding episode of Good in Motion, Juliette sits down with Rachel Richards, a family filmmaker and photographer whose work invites overwhelmed women entrepreneurs to slow down and savour the delicate, fleeting moments of family life. Together, they explore how shifting from a perfectionist mindset toward embracing the unpredictable nature of children and family creates space for authentic connection and memory-making.
Rachel opens up with vulnerability about her own journey—leaving a high-pressure healthcare career to pursue her creative calling, wrestling with burnout, and the transformative power of breath work and ritual in re-centreing herself. She shares how her approach to family films captures not just images, but the textured feelings and genuine interactions that meaningfully document where a family is in time.
This conversation is a warm invitation to let go of rigid expectations, to embrace presence and imperfection, and to nurture practices that restore energy and clarity. For any woman entrepreneur seeking balance, groundedness, and a path back to creative joy, Rachel’s story and insights offer compassionate guidance and soulful inspiration that linger long after the episode ends.
“I want to document how it feels to be a parent. It's like the biggest love you're ever going to experience, right?”
— Rachel Richards
Takeaways:
Slowing down creates space to be fully present with your family and yourself, deepening connection and joy.
Letting go of perfectionism invites more authentic creativity and reduces frustration in both business and life.
Child-led moments hold the most genuine emotion and foster real memories beyond posed expectations.
Burnout often stems from carrying old work habits into new ventures, signaling the need for an identity shift.
Consistent morning routines anchored in breath work and journaling cultivate clarity, calm, and resilience.
Trial and error is a natural part of crafting habits that truly serve your evolving needs and seasons.
Physical movement, tailored to your energy levels, replenishes strength and supports overall well-being.
Supporting others through generosity can be a powerful way to align purpose with impact, no matter your resources.
Gratitude for relationships helps anchor you in love and perspective, especially during challenging seasons.
Embracing patience with yourself as you grow opens the door to unexpected personal and professional transformation.
Meet Rachel Richards
Rachel Richards
Family Photographer and Filmmaker
Rachel Richards is the award winning Phoenix-based photographer and filmmaker behind Rachel Richards Photo and Film, where she specializes in deeply intentional, in-home, documentary style family photos and films. She also creates botanical black and white fine art prints at Rachel Richards Fine Art.
Resources Mentioned
Rachel Richards PhotoFilm – Rachel Richards' family photography and videography services website for family films and photography, based in Phoenix.
🌐 Website: https://rachelrichardsphotofilm.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelrichardsphotofilm/
Rachel Richards Fine Art – Rachel Richards' online print store offering black and white botanical fine art prints.
🌐 Website: https://rachelrichardsfineart.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelrichardsfineart/
Open app – An app used by Rachel for breath work and meditation as part of her morning routine.
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Hi, I’m Juliette! ✨
Originally from France, I made the move to Canada with a vision to design my dream balanced life. And I know I am not alone. That’s why, I created this platform to meet the other go-getters of this world so we can all uplift each other, one objective at a time.