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 our guest:

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:

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: