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When Rachel Hague came by to interview Karena for Hard Knocks Business, Karena had one condition: she got to interview Rachel, too. In this conversation, Rachel shares how she landed her hosting role out of 950 applicants, what she has noticed about the founders she interviews, and how writing helped her through losing her sister. She also talks about finding her people in Austin, the rescue dogs who changed her home, and what a sabbatical taught her about who she is beyond every title. If you have ever wondered how to make friends as an adult or how to follow a next step that feels scary, this one is for you. [05:14] Growing Up Taking Charge Rachel's Vegas childhood in a family of entrepreneurs and how she learned early to look after everything around her. Her take on eldest-daughter energy: reading the room and taking control are habits that often lead to building companies. [07:02] Writing Through Grief How losing her sister shifted her sense of identity and how she came to see grief as the source of her superpowers. Her view that grief reaches everyone: "Everybody has experienced grief, whether they're going through a breakup, whether they're just grieving a past version of themselves, or whether they've lost a family friend or a pet." [12:57] What Bodybuilding Taught Rachel About Discipline and Health Two shows, at 18 and again in 2024, and the structure and habits each one gave her. Her realization that the magazine version of fitness wasn't the true definition of health. Her honest take: a competition is a good way to test how hard you can push yourself, but long-term bodybuilding takes a toll on the body. [21:16] Staying Present With Big-Name Guests Why she doesn't get starstruck: everybody is human, and treating guests like stars would keep her from asking good questions. You don't need to be fit to build a company, but fitness helps you enjoy what you've built. [25:57] Building a Voice as a Creator Her focus on finding her voice as an interviewer, and her vision for more Hard Knocks verticals built around her audience. Her reminder to herself that not every video will be her best, and that audiences evolve with you. [31:51] Routines Built Around Her Cycle Why she has no set morning routine, and how she plans interviews, travel, and journaling around different weeks of her cycle. Her targets of 7,000 to 10,000 steps a day and three lifts a week, and her habit of writing down ideas before bed. [38:16] What a Sabbatical Taught Her About Who She Is What she did with the time: rest, painting, dog rescue, and finding out who she is. Her realization that she'll keep changing, and that chasing a past self or a future self kept her from being present. Her view on audiences: "We are going to change as founders. And our audience is going to evolve with us." Connect with Rachel: @rachellhague (https://www.instagram.com/rachellhague/?hl=en) on IG @hardknocksbusiness (https://www.instagram.com/hardknocksbusiness/?hl=en) on IG Let's Connect: Karena Dawn — @karenadawn on IG (https://www.instagram.com/karenadawn/) THE BIG SILENCE PODCAST (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-silence/id1607181597) Join the #1 Fitness App for Women: Tone It Up App (https://my.toneitup.com/pages/tone-it-up-app) Tone It Up YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@toneitup/featured) Tone It Up Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/toneitup/?hl=en)
