Get Real Rae... Real Business & Life Advice Thu, 28 May 2026 03:05:15 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595450 en-us © 2026 Get Real Rae... Real Business & Life Advice yes 4418856f-fd3d-549d-bd54-2c5b46fe66c2 dance.with.rae@gmail.com Rae Wilson episodic false Being a Solopreneur is hard. Life is hard. And if you can hardly stand another podcast where the host makes everything sound easy breezy, another interview where it seems like everyone except you  is making millions, then this Podcast is for you. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Rae Wilson dance.with.rae@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/kcz1p9f8k0td7yeo026wb1hxb8tc?.jpg Get Real Rae... Real Business & Life Advice Are Manners Outdated Are Manners Outdated


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]]> Rae Wilson Buzzsprout-18670777 Thu, 28 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400 2167 rae wilson, business advice, life tips, self-improvement, solopreneur, life advice, self-employed, entrepreneur, Career Pivot, Small Business Growth, Entrepreneur Mindset, #getrealrae 1 17 full false Are You Too Quick to Take Advice from YouTubers Are You Too Quick to Take Advice from YouTubers Everyone has an opinion, and hearing from someone who has "been there" and "done that," can be useful, but just like free food, you want to think about "where" it's coming from. From "doctors" claiming to be nutrition or hormone experts, to "entrepreneurs" claiming world domination via rental units, laundry mats, and vending machines; the big question of "so what's in it for them?" is on constant rotation in your feed even if you aren't thinking about it. So, let's get into it.


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]]> Everyone has an opinion, and hearing from someone who has "been there" and "done that," can be useful, but just like free food, you want to think about "where" it's coming from. From "doctors" claiming to be nutrition or hormone experts, to "entrepreneurs" claiming world domination via rental units, laundry mats, and vending machines; the big question of "so what's in it for them?" is on constant rotation in your feed even if you aren't thinking about it. So, let's get into it.


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]]> Rae Wilson Buzzsprout-18679643 Thu, 21 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400 1891 rae wilson, business advice, life tips, self-improvement, solopreneur, life advice, self-employed, entrepreneur, Career Pivot, Small Business Growth, Entrepreneur Mindset, #getrealrae 1 15 full false How to Drum Up More Business and Make Memorable Moments How to Drum Up More Business and Make Memorable Moments At times it can feel like the only way to get what you want (more clients, more time with family, more laughter, more connection, more money) is to spend money, but it really isn't the only way. Whether you are a solopreneur looking to make more sales (and have no money to spend on marketing) or someone who is just looking to have more happy moments with friends and family, I've got a list of tips that are guaranteed to help. In fact, if none of them work after trying them for 60 days then you get your money back. Full refund contingent upon watching the full video ;-)

]]> At times it can feel like the only way to get what you want (more clients, more time with family, more laughter, more connection, more money) is to spend money, but it really isn't the only way. Whether you are a solopreneur looking to make more sales (and have no money to spend on marketing) or someone who is just looking to have more happy moments with friends and family, I've got a list of tips that are guaranteed to help. In fact, if none of them work after trying them for 60 days then you get your money back. Full refund contingent upon watching the full video ;-)

]]> Rae Wilson Buzzsprout-19193123 Sun, 17 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400 2457 1 23 full false Why Not to Sign a Contract: 1 Big Mistake Actors Make Why Not to Sign a Contract: 1 Big Mistake Actors Make Actors and musicians have long been at the mercy of the relationships the build in the industry. While news cycles are quick to cover the 2023 SAG and WGA strikes, non-union artists have been preyed on by producers for decades. Get Real with Rae as she takes a look at a poopy contract and has a bit of an ah hah moment. Is this thing even legal? 

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]]> Actors and musicians have long been at the mercy of the relationships the build in the industry. While news cycles are quick to cover the 2023 SAG and WGA strikes, non-union artists have been preyed on by producers for decades. Get Real with Rae as she takes a look at a poopy contract and has a bit of an ah hah moment. Is this thing even legal? 

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]]> Rae Wilson Buzzsprout-18664890 Thu, 14 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400 1805 rae wilson, business advice, life tips, self-improvement, solopreneur, life advice, self-employed, entrepreneur, Career Pivot, Small Business Growth, Entrepreneur Mindset, #getrealrae 1 19 full false Do You Really Need a Checklist? My first quarter 2026 life review Do You Really Need a Checklist? My first quarter 2026 life review Some people swear by checklist, while others cry, "Abandon yee checklist, and go with the flow." I recently noticed the my list of urgent tasks had grown a bit longer than I was comfortable with. I had also given in to chilling with a little t.v. before bed the night before. In fact, though I was no longer watching YouTube videos before bed (should you be asleep right now), I was starting to lean into the whole, "I deserve a break, I should be able to watch one or two shows." So as proud as I was of finishing the recording of 3 different on demand programs in a 3 month period, 2 of them still needed some small edits and that was on top of the other 15 things that need to be done this week. So, am I good stewart of my time, or just completely delusional? Am I over doing it or just looking for an excuse to stay in a constant state of stress.

Well, let's just say, this video started one way, then quickly went in a different direction. So how about you? Have you done your first quarter review yet?

]]> Some people swear by checklist, while others cry, "Abandon yee checklist, and go with the flow." I recently noticed the my list of urgent tasks had grown a bit longer than I was comfortable with. I had also given in to chilling with a little t.v. before bed the night before. In fact, though I was no longer watching YouTube videos before bed (should you be asleep right now), I was starting to lean into the whole, "I deserve a break, I should be able to watch one or two shows." So as proud as I was of finishing the recording of 3 different on demand programs in a 3 month period, 2 of them still needed some small edits and that was on top of the other 15 things that need to be done this week. So, am I good stewart of my time, or just completely delusional? Am I over doing it or just looking for an excuse to stay in a constant state of stress.

Well, let's just say, this video started one way, then quickly went in a different direction. So how about you? Have you done your first quarter review yet?

]]> Rae Wilson Buzzsprout-19162034 Mon, 11 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400 2408 1 22 full false Why your expectations are making you perfectly miserable! Why your expectations are making you perfectly miserable! Ever notice how in the U.S. we praise celebrities for posing on the red carpet and "slaying," how we tell friends they look "hot," but the moment those same people say, "I look good," the general consensus is that is a big no-no. Seriously, unless you identify as a member of a marginalized group that isn't conventionally attractive, then you are vain for even daring to utter your own perceived value. But what if being just a little bit more vain could make you happier? Whether you're running your own business or just running around at work for someone else, vanity may be the necessary evil you didn't know you needed, so let's talk about it.


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]]> Ever notice how in the U.S. we praise celebrities for posing on the red carpet and "slaying," how we tell friends they look "hot," but the moment those same people say, "I look good," the general consensus is that is a big no-no. Seriously, unless you identify as a member of a marginalized group that isn't conventionally attractive, then you are vain for even daring to utter your own perceived value. But what if being just a little bit more vain could make you happier? Whether you're running your own business or just running around at work for someone else, vanity may be the necessary evil you didn't know you needed, so let's talk about it.


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]]> Rae Wilson Buzzsprout-18677309 Thu, 07 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400 2078 get real rae, rae wilson, business advice, life tips, self-improvement, self-improvement women, women of color in business, self-employed, entrepreneur, self-care, YouTube Burnout, Career Pivot, Small Business Growth, Entrepreneur Mindset, #getrealrae, #b 1 11 full false Is Running Your Own Business (or being a Solopreneur) a Young Person's Game? Is Running Your Own Business (or being a Solopreneur) a Young Person's Game? Why is it that podcast I used to enjoy, seem to slowly be taken over by interviews with people in their 20's and 30's talking about how they've become millionaires doing  and that it's so simple even your non tech savvy grandpa can do it. In fact, with some go-getter, don't stop attitude, you too can have your cake and eat it to. Or can you? Does living the good life, or at least a life where you aren't working on your business 24/7 only materialize if you are tech savvy, or in your 20's, or in your 30's or drink on the ability to grind, remember you why, and be hungry? I don't know, so let's talk about it.

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]]> Why is it that podcast I used to enjoy, seem to slowly be taken over by interviews with people in their 20's and 30's talking about how they've become millionaires doing  and that it's so simple even your non tech savvy grandpa can do it. In fact, with some go-getter, don't stop attitude, you too can have your cake and eat it to. Or can you? Does living the good life, or at least a life where you aren't working on your business 24/7 only materialize if you are tech savvy, or in your 20's, or in your 30's or drink on the ability to grind, remember you why, and be hungry? I don't know, so let's talk about it.

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]]> Rae Wilson Buzzsprout-19121513 Mon, 04 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400 1871 1 21 full false Are you angry about life but unable to change Are you angry about life but unable to change Seems like politicians and political commentators are flocking to the cameras to simply yell. It's a little strange seeing so many older people shouting about how the country is falling into disrepair because of their opponents wanton ways.  Maybe in your own life, you're feeling angry and like the only way that you can be heard is by shouting. Maybe all that shouting is making you angry. Maybe you're just feeling angry, so let's talk about it.


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]]> Seems like politicians and political commentators are flocking to the cameras to simply yell. It's a little strange seeing so many older people shouting about how the country is falling into disrepair because of their opponents wanton ways.  Maybe in your own life, you're feeling angry and like the only way that you can be heard is by shouting. Maybe all that shouting is making you angry. Maybe you're just feeling angry, so let's talk about it.


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]]> Rae Wilson Buzzsprout-18696627 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400 2297 rae wilson, business advice, life tips, self-improvement, solopreneur, life advice, self-employed, entrepreneur, Career Pivot, Small Business Growth, Entrepreneur Mindset, #getrealrae 1 20 full false Why it's Time to Declutter Your Home, Your Business, and Your Life Why it's Time to Declutter Your Home, Your Business, and Your Life Every spring your declutter your closet and faithfully give to charity, but have you thought about really decluttering your life? What about your work? Do you have a drafts folder filled with unfinished thoughts? Does "unsubscribe" seem like something that is on your to-do list, but you never actually do it? Well, then this episode is for you.


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]]> Every spring your declutter your closet and faithfully give to charity, but have you thought about really decluttering your life? What about your work? Do you have a drafts folder filled with unfinished thoughts? Does "unsubscribe" seem like something that is on your to-do list, but you never actually do it? Well, then this episode is for you.


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]]> Rae Wilson Buzzsprout-18667302 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400 2236 Self-Improvement, Society & Culture, Social Commentary, Decluttering, Workflow Optimization, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship, Minimalism, Cultural Conversations, Workplace Productivity, Advice for Women, Life Tips, Real Talk, Get Real Rae, Career Advic 1 20 full false What if You're Running Out of Gas? What if You're Running Out of Gas? You knew things would be tough, you planned, and planned some more, but despite your best efforts, you've run out of gas, run out of steam, or just feel like you can't out run the rat race. If you are feeling exhausted despite doing all the "right" things, then know that you're not alone. So let's talk about it.


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]]> You knew things would be tough, you planned, and planned some more, but despite your best efforts, you've run out of gas, run out of steam, or just feel like you can't out run the rat race. If you are feeling exhausted despite doing all the "right" things, then know that you're not alone. So let's talk about it.


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]]> Rae Wilson Buzzsprout-19063209 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400 2039 Self-Improvement, Society & Culture, Social Commentary, Decluttering, Workflow Optimization, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship, Minimalism, Cultural Conversations, Workplace Productivity, Advice for Women, Life Tips, Real Talk, Get Real Rae, Career Advic 1 19 full false Why Chasing Dollars While Creating Change Isn't Ideal Why Chasing Dollars While Creating Change Isn't Ideal You're working hard, but it seems with every dollar earned, another two dollars are needed. It can be frustrating especially if you feel that you've put off having fun, going out, travel, starting a family, dating, getting married, or just getting a massage. If you are feeling exhausted from chasing dollars, then know that I completely understand. So let's talk about it.


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]]> You're working hard, but it seems with every dollar earned, another two dollars are needed. It can be frustrating especially if you feel that you've put off having fun, going out, travel, starting a family, dating, getting married, or just getting a massage. If you are feeling exhausted from chasing dollars, then know that I completely understand. So let's talk about it.


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]]> Rae Wilson Buzzsprout-18942266 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400 1816 1 18 full false Why You Should Fight for Your Rights... (as a consumer and a business owner) Why You Should Fight for Your Rights... (as a consumer and a business owner) Despite all of the modern conveniences associated with technology, it seems we are all fighting something: fighting for the right to privacy, fighting to keep our jobs, fighting for safe schools, fighting to lose weight, fighting to be heard, fighting for a marriage, fighting the urge to scroll more, fighting to find time for peace and quiet-- with all of this fighting, it's no wonder people are tired. I for one, find myself fighting to keep fighting at times and just not give up. Chances are, you've felt the same way. So, let's talk about it.


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]]> Despite all of the modern conveniences associated with technology, it seems we are all fighting something: fighting for the right to privacy, fighting to keep our jobs, fighting for safe schools, fighting to lose weight, fighting to be heard, fighting for a marriage, fighting the urge to scroll more, fighting to find time for peace and quiet-- with all of this fighting, it's no wonder people are tired. I for one, find myself fighting to keep fighting at times and just not give up. Chances are, you've felt the same way. So, let's talk about it.


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]]> Rae Wilson Buzzsprout-18997377 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400 1682 1 17 full false Should You Pause When You Reach a Goal Should You Pause When You Reach a Goal For decades, the self help sector has been telling those in western countries to set goals. Actually setting goals isn't enough, they need to be S.M.A.R.T. goals and the only way to achieve them isn't through multi-tasking, but rather the popular productivity hack of the week. But not many gurus talk about what to do once the goals have been reached. You've got the car, the house, maybe even the spouse, but now what? Maybe you don't have any of that but you are finally doing work that you enjoy, or maybe your goal was just to scroll less, and you've successfully reduced your weekly scroll time by 1 hour a day. Then what? Do you set a new goal? Was the goal too small to begin with? Let's get into it.


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]]> For decades, the self help sector has been telling those in western countries to set goals. Actually setting goals isn't enough, they need to be S.M.A.R.T. goals and the only way to achieve them isn't through multi-tasking, but rather the popular productivity hack of the week. But not many gurus talk about what to do once the goals have been reached. You've got the car, the house, maybe even the spouse, but now what? Maybe you don't have any of that but you are finally doing work that you enjoy, or maybe your goal was just to scroll less, and you've successfully reduced your weekly scroll time by 1 hour a day. Then what? Do you set a new goal? Was the goal too small to begin with? Let's get into it.


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]]> Rae Wilson Buzzsprout-18679627 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400 1871 rae wilson, business advice, life tips, self-improvement, solopreneur, life advice, self-employed, entrepreneur, Career Pivot, Small Business Growth, Entrepreneur Mindset, #getrealrae 1 16 full false How to reward yourself without creating more stress How to reward yourself without creating more stress You did good. In fact, as a little reward, you should celebrate... but does celebration have to lead to more stress? Celebrate with a nice dinner, a vacation, a little shopping, or just taking the kids out for the day, all of these things can lead to stress. The dinner went on a credit card, it rained the whole vacation, the kids fought the entire car ride... so how about developing a reward system that actually reduces the probability for stress? Let's get into it.


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]]> You did good. In fact, as a little reward, you should celebrate... but does celebration have to lead to more stress? Celebrate with a nice dinner, a vacation, a little shopping, or just taking the kids out for the day, all of these things can lead to stress. The dinner went on a credit card, it rained the whole vacation, the kids fought the entire car ride... so how about developing a reward system that actually reduces the probability for stress? Let's get into it.


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]]> Rae Wilson Buzzsprout-18938214 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400 2074 relationship advice, business coaching, self help, entrepreneurship, solopreneur, personal development, productivity, freelancer, small business owner, self improvement, get real rae, rae wilson 1 15 full false Why You Should Ask Yourself More Questions Why You Should Ask Yourself More Questions Even if you've resisted using AI in your personal life, chances are you've been forced to engage with it either courtesy of your employer or your variety web search engine. While there are a ton of viral shorts with people asking Chat GPT to do stupid things, and an equal number of YouTube videos promising you can become rich just by using AI, there are a number of people who quietly trying to figure out how AI can help them beyond scheduling tasks. Of course, being able to get the right help, requires asking the right questions, but are you asking AI deeper questions that you bother to ask yourself? Possibly so let's talk about it.

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]]> Even if you've resisted using AI in your personal life, chances are you've been forced to engage with it either courtesy of your employer or your variety web search engine. While there are a ton of viral shorts with people asking Chat GPT to do stupid things, and an equal number of YouTube videos promising you can become rich just by using AI, there are a number of people who quietly trying to figure out how AI can help them beyond scheduling tasks. Of course, being able to get the right help, requires asking the right questions, but are you asking AI deeper questions that you bother to ask yourself? Possibly so let's talk about it.

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]]> Rae Wilson Buzzsprout-18942324 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400 2716 relationship advice, business coaching, self help, entrepreneurship, solopreneur, personal development, productivity, freelancer, small business owner, self improvement, get real rae, rae wilson 1 14 full false How Practicing Stillness Can Prevent a Stagnant Life How Practicing Stillness Can Prevent a Stagnant Life There's a really good song by Noah Cyrus, where she talks about being still. You should check it out. At first listen I was confused by the video,  but when I listened to just the words, I thought, this is a great poem or story or monologue. Even if you don't like the song, there's a lot to be learned from the lyrics.

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]]> There's a really good song by Noah Cyrus, where she talks about being still. You should check it out. At first listen I was confused by the video,  but when I listened to just the words, I thought, this is a great poem or story or monologue. Even if you don't like the song, there's a lot to be learned from the lyrics.

Have a listen to Noah Cyrus' song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDd0Ps17LA4

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]]> Rae Wilson Buzzsprout-18769983 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400 1493 get real rae, rae wilson, business advice, life tips, self-improvement, self-improvement women, women of color in business, self-employed, entrepreneur, self-care, YouTube Burnout, Career Pivot, Small Business Growth, Entrepreneur Mindset, #getrealrae, #b 1 13 full false Why You Should Plan & Price for Emergencies Why You Should Plan & Price for Emergencies Life will throw you curveballs. It's really annoying. We all want a perfect game, and we all want to be able to hit a home run every time. But wouldn't baseball be boring if it was just player, after player, hitting a home run after every pitch? With some solid planning, you might be able to start living life without being worried you're going to get pegged with a ball. Let's get into it.


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]]> Life will throw you curveballs. It's really annoying. We all want a perfect game, and we all want to be able to hit a home run every time. But wouldn't baseball be boring if it was just player, after player, hitting a home run after every pitch? With some solid planning, you might be able to start living life without being worried you're going to get pegged with a ball. Let's get into it.


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]]> Rae Wilson Buzzsprout-18677387 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400 1433 get real rae, rae wilson, business advice, life tips, self-improvement, self-improvement women, women of color in business, self-employed, entrepreneur, self-care, YouTube Burnout, Career Pivot, Small Business Growth, Entrepreneur Mindset, #getrealrae, #b 1 12 full false How to Balance Creating and Personal Goals without Ignoring the Chaos of War How to Balance Creating and Personal Goals without Ignoring the Chaos of War Frustrated by slow moving traffic? Worried your flight will be delayed? Pissed about the rising gas problems? It can feel selfish not to think about these things when knowing that there are wars happening, there are people starving, and their are children living in fear. So what do you do? What should you do? How do we make sense of it all?  Maybe together we can find an answer, so let's talk about it.

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]]> Frustrated by slow moving traffic? Worried your flight will be delayed? Pissed about the rising gas problems? It can feel selfish not to think about these things when knowing that there are wars happening, there are people starving, and their are children living in fear. So what do you do? What should you do? How do we make sense of it all?  Maybe together we can find an answer, so let's talk about it.

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]]> Rae Wilson Buzzsprout-18824794 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400 1523 1 11 full false Can vanity make you a happy person or even a super hero Can vanity make you a happy person or even a super hero Ever notice how in the U.S. we praise celebrities for posing on the red carpet and "slaying," how we tell friends they look "hot," but the moment those same people say, "I look good," the general consensus is that is a big no-no. Seriously, unless you identify as a member of a marginalized group that isn't conventionally attractive, then you are vain for even daring to utter your own perceived value. But what if being just a little bit more vain could make you happier? Whether you're running your own business or just running around at work for someone else, vanity may be the necessary evil you didn't know you needed, so let's talk about it.


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]]> Ever notice how in the U.S. we praise celebrities for posing on the red carpet and "slaying," how we tell friends they look "hot," but the moment those same people say, "I look good," the general consensus is that is a big no-no. Seriously, unless you identify as a member of a marginalized group that isn't conventionally attractive, then you are vain for even daring to utter your own perceived value. But what if being just a little bit more vain could make you happier? Whether you're running your own business or just running around at work for someone else, vanity may be the necessary evil you didn't know you needed, so let's talk about it.


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]]> Rae Wilson Buzzsprout-18673632 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400 1917 rae wilson, business advice, life tips, self-improvement, solopreneur, life advice, self-employed, entrepreneur, Career Pivot, Small Business Growth, Entrepreneur Mindset, #getrealrae 1 10 full false Why Niching Down Can Be Bad for Business Why Niching Down Can Be Bad for Business Have you ever been told that the solution to your business struggles, is simple to niche down? Want more customers, clients, followers, fans... well, you have to niche down. Is that really a solution? If Amazon just stayed focused on that super small niche of people who like books, then it wouldn't be the behemoth that exists today. Maybe you don't run your own business but you are thinking about taking that side hustle to the next level. I've been seen and felt the effects of niching down, so let's talk about it.


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]]> Have you ever been told that the solution to your business struggles, is simple to niche down? Want more customers, clients, followers, fans... well, you have to niche down. Is that really a solution? If Amazon just stayed focused on that super small niche of people who like books, then it wouldn't be the behemoth that exists today. Maybe you don't run your own business but you are thinking about taking that side hustle to the next level. I've been seen and felt the effects of niching down, so let's talk about it.


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]]> Rae Wilson Buzzsprout-18670184 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400 1912 rae wilson, business advice, life tips, self-improvement, solopreneur, life advice, self-employed, entrepreneur, Career Pivot, Small Business Growth, Entrepreneur Mindset, #getrealrae 1 9 full false What to do if you are feeling burned out What to do if you are feeling burned out Feeling burnt out? Looking to sit down with a cookie and let the world know that you are not interested in doing whatever it is that you're expected to do? You are not alone, but it can feel pretty lonely when you are running your own business (that thing you always wanted to do). Maybe you don't run your own business but you are in your dream job, only it's starting to feel like a nightmare, and like a hamster on a wheel, you aren't even sure what stopping would look like. If crappy advice like, "do more yoga" or "try meditation" is all you're hearing from your therapist, then listen up. I've been there, so let's talk about it.


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]]> Feeling burnt out? Looking to sit down with a cookie and let the world know that you are not interested in doing whatever it is that you're expected to do? You are not alone, but it can feel pretty lonely when you are running your own business (that thing you always wanted to do). Maybe you don't run your own business but you are in your dream job, only it's starting to feel like a nightmare, and like a hamster on a wheel, you aren't even sure what stopping would look like. If crappy advice like, "do more yoga" or "try meditation" is all you're hearing from your therapist, then listen up. I've been there, so let's talk about it.


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]]> Rae Wilson Buzzsprout-18670374 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0500 2246 get real rae, rae wilson, business advice, life tips,self-improvement, self-improvement women, women of color in business, self-employed, entrepreneur, self-care, YouTube Burnout, Career Pivot, Small Business Growth, Entrepreneur Mindset 1 8 full false Why You Should Stop Avoiding Things Why You Should Stop Avoiding Things If you don't identify at a type "a" personality, then you have probably avoided something at some point in your life. Avoiding things is a bit like gambling: sometimes everything works out (yay, that meeting was canceled so you don't have to do that report that you've been avoiding) and sometimes it doesn't work (you didn't pay that bill so now you're being sued). Chances are you know you should stop avoiding things, but still knowing and doing aren't lining up. So if you're looking for some words of wisdom on avoidance behavior, then yeah, let's talk about it.


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]]> If you don't identify at a type "a" personality, then you have probably avoided something at some point in your life. Avoiding things is a bit like gambling: sometimes everything works out (yay, that meeting was canceled so you don't have to do that report that you've been avoiding) and sometimes it doesn't work (you didn't pay that bill so now you're being sued). Chances are you know you should stop avoiding things, but still knowing and doing aren't lining up. So if you're looking for some words of wisdom on avoidance behavior, then yeah, let's talk about it.


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]]> Rae Wilson Buzzsprout-18667715 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0500 1927 get real rae, rae wilson, business advice, life tips,self-improvement, self-improvement women, women of color in business, self-employed, entrepreneur, self-care, YouTube Burnout, Career Pivot, Small Business Growth, Entrepreneur Mindset 1 7 full false Why You Should Take that "Pro's" Advice with a Grain of Salt Why You Should Take that "Pro's" Advice with a Grain of Salt Getting advice from a professional is pretty much expected-- well, at least it was before A.I., but in general, if you had a financial question, you'd ask a finance person, a legal question would go to that one cousin in the family who is a lawyer, and medical questions would go to late night google searches. While expert opinion seems wise, it's not always going to be the super solution that you are hoping for. This week, we'll take a look at when to give pause when talking to an expert.

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]]> Getting advice from a professional is pretty much expected-- well, at least it was before A.I., but in general, if you had a financial question, you'd ask a finance person, a legal question would go to that one cousin in the family who is a lawyer, and medical questions would go to late night google searches. While expert opinion seems wise, it's not always going to be the super solution that you are hoping for. This week, we'll take a look at when to give pause when talking to an expert.

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]]> Rae Wilson Buzzsprout-18666248 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0500 1853 get real rae, rae wilson, business advice, life tips, self-improvement, self-improvement women, women of color in business, self-employed, entrepreneur, self-care, YouTube Burnout, Career Pivot, Small Business Growth, Entrepreneur Mindset, #getrealrae, #b 1 6 full false Why embracing traditions and revisiting childhood games could boost your back up plan Why embracing traditions and revisiting childhood games could boost your back up plan Visiting family every weekend, vacationing at the same place every summer, even Taco Tuesday can feel like a burden as we get older. What was once exciting, somewhere along the way, became a duty... a burden that just feels dull. Traditions don't have to be boring or bothersome. In fact, embracing repetition can do wonders for your back up plan? So, let's talk about it.


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]]> Visiting family every weekend, vacationing at the same place every summer, even Taco Tuesday can feel like a burden as we get older. What was once exciting, somewhere along the way, became a duty... a burden that just feels dull. Traditions don't have to be boring or bothersome. In fact, embracing repetition can do wonders for your back up plan? So, let's talk about it.


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]]> Rae Wilson Buzzsprout-18667609 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500 1873 get real rae, business advice, life tips, self-improvement, self-improvement women, women of color in business, self-employed, entrepreneur, lifestyle vlogger, intentional living, women in business, community building, mindful eating, social connection, r 1 5 full false Why Prepare to Say "Goodbye" Before You Say "Hello" Why Prepare to Say "Goodbye" Before You Say "Hello" Starting things can feel great! Starting a new side hustle, starting a business, starting a hobby, even starting a new relationship... all of it can be exciting and it even high-five worthy. If you are someone who has trouble getting started, then thinking about the end might help you with knowing what to even start. Of course if you're like me and you've started many things, then knowing when to walk away is also important. In fact, I wish I had thought out my good-byes a lot more before saying hello. 


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]]> Starting things can feel great! Starting a new side hustle, starting a business, starting a hobby, even starting a new relationship... all of it can be exciting and it even high-five worthy. If you are someone who has trouble getting started, then thinking about the end might help you with knowing what to even start. Of course if you're like me and you've started many things, then knowing when to walk away is also important. In fact, I wish I had thought out my good-byes a lot more before saying hello. 


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]]> Rae Wilson Buzzsprout-18665933 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500 1407 #getrealrae, #businessmistakes, actors life, businessowner, Rae Wilson 1 4 full false Why Just Getting It Done Will Leave You With Less Stress Why Just Getting It Done Will Leave You With Less Stress If seeing red hats or a rainbow flag have you instantly jumping to conclusions, then this episode is for you. You are also welcome to just look down on me from your pedestal and laugh at my naivety. You have my full permission, but before you cast me aside like yesterdays dirty socks, can you at least hear me out, because I swear I am not alone in mistakenly believing that showing me allegiance to something via my fashion choices actually created the type of impact that I was going for. 


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]]> If seeing red hats or a rainbow flag have you instantly jumping to conclusions, then this episode is for you. You are also welcome to just look down on me from your pedestal and laugh at my naivety. You have my full permission, but before you cast me aside like yesterdays dirty socks, can you at least hear me out, because I swear I am not alone in mistakenly believing that showing me allegiance to something via my fashion choices actually created the type of impact that I was going for. 


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]]> Rae Wilson Buzzsprout-18667352 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500 1657 1 3 full false Why Your T-Shirt Sucks, and Why You Should Care Why Your T-Shirt Sucks, and Why You Should Care If seeing red hats or a rainbow flag have you instantly jumping to conclusions, then this episode is for you. You are also welcome to just look down on me from your pedestal and laugh at my naivety. You have my full permission, but before you cast me aside like yesterdays dirty socks, can you at least hear me out, because I swear I am not alone in mistakenly believing that showing me allegiance to something via my fashion choices actually created the type of impact that I was going for. 


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]]> If seeing red hats or a rainbow flag have you instantly jumping to conclusions, then this episode is for you. You are also welcome to just look down on me from your pedestal and laugh at my naivety. You have my full permission, but before you cast me aside like yesterdays dirty socks, can you at least hear me out, because I swear I am not alone in mistakenly believing that showing me allegiance to something via my fashion choices actually created the type of impact that I was going for. 


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]]> Rae Wilson Buzzsprout-18666847 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500 1951 Self-Improvement, Society & Culture, Social Commentary, Implicit Bias, Cultural Conversations, Asking for a Raise, Workplace Productivity, Advice for Women, Life Tips, Real Talk, Get Real Rae, Career Advice, Work-Life Balance, Habit Formation, Mindset Shi 1 2 full false How to Deal with Your Problem, Even If You Didn't Know You Had a Problem How to Deal with Your Problem, Even If You Didn't Know You Had a Problem You've got problems, well, don't we all. Okay, maybe you don't have any problems, and you feel your life is totally problem free. That in and of itself is a problem, you just didn't know it. 

In this episode I share some of my problems and how I'm fixing them, so that you can identify your problems and then fix them. So then we can both be problem free, but really we'll both just  saddled with the new problem of knowing what our problems were and of then of course we can she wallow in guilt knowing that everyone else is messed up.


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]]> You've got problems, well, don't we all. Okay, maybe you don't have any problems, and you feel your life is totally problem free. That in and of itself is a problem, you just didn't know it. 

In this episode I share some of my problems and how I'm fixing them, so that you can identify your problems and then fix them. So then we can both be problem free, but really we'll both just  saddled with the new problem of knowing what our problems were and of then of course we can she wallow in guilt knowing that everyone else is messed up.


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]]> Rae Wilson Buzzsprout-18667445 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500 1870 Self-Improvement, Financial Mindset, Asking for a Raise, Workplace Productivity, Advice for Women, Life Tips, Real Talk, Get Real Rae, Phone Addiction, Intermittent Fasting, Emotional Eating, Career Advice, Work-Life Balance, Habit Formation, Habit Format 1 1 full false Get Real Rae Business & Life Advice (Trailer) Get Real Rae Business & Life Advice (Trailer) Rae Wilson Buzzsprout-18665688 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0500 50 #getrealrae, #businessmistakes, actors life, businessowner, Rae Wilson, Self-Improvement, Financial Mindset, Asking for a Raise, Workplace Productivity, Advice for Women, Life Tips, Real Talk, Get Real Rae, Career Advice, Work-Life Balance, Habit Formatio full false