Episode 46

The Freedom Formula: How I Finally Took a Guilt-Free Vacation (And You Can Too!)

Ever opened an email notification while on vacation and felt that familiar pang of guilt? In this episode, I'm sharing the exact system I used to take a real vacation (as I'm enjoying Baltimore with my family right now!), and how you can do the same without your community falling apart.

We'll explore why stepping away is not just possible but necessary, plus practical systems to keep things running smoothly in your absence. If the thought of not checking your community for days makes you break into a cold sweat, this episode is for you!

Timestamps

00:00 The Airport Epiphany

00:27 The Importance of Real Vacations

01:45 Introduction to Community Building

04:07 Preparing for Time Off

06:48 Practical Steps for a Smooth Vacation

10:07 Setting Boundaries and Disconnecting

12:49 Returning from Vacation

14:01 Final Thoughts and Challenge

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Rachel Starr

Hi friends! I'm Rachel Starr – founder of coCreator Society and community strategist with 20+ years of helping creators build thriving businesses and communities.

I'm basically Leslie Knope with tech skills, turning complex community challenges into strategic solutions. From my podcast "Your Community Strategist" to building The Co-Op community, I'm all about helping creators connect, collaborate, and grow without the overwhelm.

When I'm not building platforms that actually work for people, you'll find me on the ski slopes, caffeinating heavily, or wrangling two awesome teenagers. I believe the best business happens when great people find each other – which is exactly why coCreator Society exists.

Here's to new adventures, epic collaborations, and really good coffee!