Our guest for today's episode:

Rachel Pedersen

Rachel Pedersen is a Social Media and Digital Marketing Strategist who partners with entrepreneurs to create disruptive, creative campaigns that generate exponential returns. Pedersen overcame the statistical odds as a college dropout, alcoholic, and single mother in poverty and has dedicated herself to creating life-changing business growth that emulates the radical change in her personal life. The reason that Rachel has been invited today is based on her story of her parents divorce, and how her parents contentious divorce was what took her down the path of self-destruction - so what can we learn from this? What has she learned from this? What is her message to my audience? Believe what IS possible.

Connect with Rachel here:

Rachel's Website

Rachel's Facebook page

Rachel on YouTube

@themrspedersen on Instagram

In this episode of the Better Than Bitter Podcast, Tania Leichliter interviews Rachel Pedersen, a social media strategist who shares her journey from a tumultuous childhood marked by her parents' divorce to becoming a successful entrepreneur. The conversation covers essential topics such as the importance of communicating with children during a divorce, the long-term effects of divorce on children, and practical tips for managing relationships and finances during and after divorce. Rachel emphasizes the need for self-empowerment and the potential for personal growth, even after significant life challenges.

• Deliver divorce news to children together as parents.
• Divorce can have lasting effects on children's mental health.
• Trust your instincts when choosing a partner.
• Complacency can lead to relationship breakdowns.
• Open communication is key in family discussions.
• Divorce can be financially devastating for families.
• Learning new skills can empower individuals post-divorce.
• Networking can lead to unexpected job opportunities.
• Embrace change and adapt in relationships.
• Monetizing skills online is a viable option for many.

"Sometimes divorce might be the right choice."

"Relationships die because of complacency."

"Do not add rebuttals in conversations."

00:00 Introduction to Rachel Peterson's Journey

09:42 Lessons from Divorce: Awareness and Patterns

20:42 From College Dropout to Entrepreneur: Rachel's Rise

29:35 Monetizing Skills: Tips for Content Creators

divorce, communication, children, relationships, financial stability, personal growth, social media, entrepreneurship, parenting, mental health

Thanks for tuning in to Better Than Bitter™, navigating an amicable divorce. Whether you are at the beginning of your divorce journey, midway through, or even done, we want the stories from our guests to give you hope that an amicable resolution is possible. If you'd like to dive deeper into today's episode, check out our show notes for a full transcript, reflections, and links to learn more about Better Than Bitter's coaching courses, and how to connect with our fabulous guests. If you're ready for more support, you can head over to betterthanbitter.coach .

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