Jessy Marshall — Beauty's Most Powerful Publicist, and She's Doing It on Mum Hours

Jessy Marshall — Beauty's Most Powerful Publicist, and She's Doing It on Mum Hours

Building a business while raising two young children comes with constant tension, shifting priorities, and a whole lot of trust in yourself. On this episode of Behind The Fold, I sit down with Jessy Marshall, founder of Hive HQ, to talk about growing a leading PR agency while navigating early motherhood, sleep deprivation and the pressure of balancing ambition with family life. Here's what we cover: 04:46 - The moment she realized Hive was becoming a major player in the PR space 09:25 - Building a team and support system 15:14 - How she made big business decisions while running on little sleep 22:37 - What brands are getting wrong about PR, visibility, and marketing strategy 30:04 - Practical ways product-based and service-based businesses can build visibility in 2026 I hope this conversation reminds you there's no perfect formula for balancing motherhood and ambition. Sometimes it looks messy, sometimes it looks unconventional, but you are allowed to build a life and business that feels aligned for you. Share this episode with a founder, business owner, or mum who needs this reminder. Connect with Jessy: Instagram: instagram.com/jessymarshall/ [http://instagram.com/jessymarshall/]Hive HQ: www.instagram.com/hq.hive [http://www.instagram.com/hq.hive] Let's Connect! Instagram @RachelleSaevil [https://www.instagram.com/rachellesaevil] Saevil Row Branding Agency - Website LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelle-saevil-03739510/] Saevil Row - Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@saevilrow] Want to launch a podcast or need your podcast edited? I work with The Social Snippet https://thesocialsnippet.com [https://thesocialsnippet.com], and you can get $500 off your launch or 10% off your services by using the code RACHELLE!

Having It All Was Never the Right Question

In today's episode of Behind the Fold, I'm reflecting on ambition, motherhood, career, and the expectations women carry. Somewhere along the way, we were sold the idea that success meant balancing everything perfectly, but I've been questioning if the real goal is creating a life that feels meaningful for the season you're in. Here's what I dive into: * 02:09 – How a scene from The Devil Wears Prada sparked a reflection on ambition, sacrifice, and fulfillment * 05:14 – Why "having it all" can become a trap instead of something empowering * 10:53 – How motherhood can sharpen your ambition, clarify your priorities, and change what success looks like * 13:16 – Protecting your energy in busy seasons and learning that saying no can be the most aligned choice I hope this episode reminds you that building a life you're proud of doesn't require perfection, especially in the messy middle of motherhood, business, and changing priorities. I'd love to hear your thoughts. What does "enough" look like for you in this season? Share this episode with a woman who's been carrying the pressure of trying to do it all. Let's Connect! Instagram @RachelleSaevil [https://www.instagram.com/rachellesaevil] Saevil Row Branding Agency - Website LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelle-saevil-03739510/] Saevil Row - Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@saevilrow] Want to launch a podcast or need your podcast edited? I work with The Social Snippet https://thesocialsnippet.com [https://thesocialsnippet.com], and you can get $500 off your launch or 10% off your services by using the code RACHELLE!

Katie Tingle: Choosing Yourself in Small Moments and How It Compounds Into Real Change

Building a brand from the ground up while navigating motherhood, identity shifts, and personal growth is no small thing. Katie Tingle, founder of Sabbia, shares how she went from struggling with her own skin to growing a global business by trusting her intuition and choosing herself in every season. We also talk about stepping back as your business grows, letting go of control, and redefining your role when everything starts working without you. Growth is not always about doing more, sometimes it is about creating space and trusting what unfolds. Here's what we cover: * 01:45 – Building Sabbia from scratch with no funding * 04:05 – How skin struggles led to holistic beauty and low tox living * 11:16 – How motherhood reshaped priorities, confidence, and identity as a founder * 20:14 – The unexpected feeling of not being needed in your own business * 35:47 – Working with your partner and redefining the idea of a provider * 50:10 – Small moments of self choice that compound into real change I hope this episode reminds you that you can build something meaningful while raising a family, and that small shifts can change everything. Share it with a friend or another mom who might need to hear it. Connect with Katie: Use Discount Code BTF off your Sabbia purchase! [https://sabbiaco.com] Instagram: www.instagram.com/katieetingle/ [http://www.instagram.com/katieetingle/]Sabbia: www.instagram.com/sabbiaco/ [http://www.instagram.com/sabbiaco/] Website: https://sabbiaco.com/ [https://sabbiaco.com/] Let's Connect! Instagram @RachelleSaevil [https://www.instagram.com/rachellesaevil] Saevil Row Branding Agency - Website LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelle-saevil-03739510/] Saevil Row - Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@saevilrow] Want to launch a podcast or need your podcast edited? I work with The Social Snippet https://thesocialsnippet.com [https://thesocialsnippet.com], and you can get $500 off your launch or 10% off your services by using the code RACHELLE!

Kirsty Coates, Founder of Beetl Skincare: The Natural Baby Skincare Brand Born from One Mum's Eczema Mission

In this episode of Behind the Fold, I speak with Kirsty Coates, founder of Beetl, a skincare brand born from one mother's search for a real solution to her child's skin. What began in the overwhelm of early motherhood has grown into a brand built on trust, intention, and personal experience.  Kirsty shares the reality of building a product-based business while raising a family, staying in corporate for years, and learning to back herself along the way.  What we dive into: * 02:36 – The breaking point that led Kirsty to create her own solution for her daughter's skin * 04:08 – The practical decision that proved she was backing herself * 06:03 – Leaving corporate after years of growing the brand, and the life events that shifted her priorities * 09:37 – Why product effectiveness and trust became non-negotiable from day one * 17:21 – What the early, scrappy stages of building the brand actually looked like * 23:36 – Overcoming self doubt, building confidence, and learning to trust her own decisions Share this with someone who has been sitting on an idea or navigating a transition into something new. Connect with Kirsty: Instagram: instagram.com/kirst_coates/ [http://instagram.com/kirst_coates/]Beetl Skin Care:: instagram.com/beetlskincare/ [http://instagram.com/beetlskincare/] Let's Connect! Instagram @RachelleSaevil [https://www.instagram.com/rachellesaevil] Saevil Row Branding Agency - Website LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelle-saevil-03739510/] Saevil Row - Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@saevilrow] Want to launch a podcast or need your podcast edited? I work with The Social Snippet https://thesocialsnippet.com [https://thesocialsnippet.com], and you can get $500 off your launch or 10% off your services by using the code RACHELLE!

Nobody Talks About the Tab You Keep Open in Your Brain

In today's episode of Behind the Fold, I'm talking about the mental load of juggling motherhood, business, and everything in between. That feeling of having 37 tabs open in your mind? It's not just stress. It's an invisible layer of emotional and logistical work many women silently carry. Here's what I dive into: * 02:16 – Why the invisible mental load drains your energy at home and in business * 04:35 – The emotional labor of managing expectations and being the emotional regulator for others * 06:56 – How this load impacts creativity, presence, and your relationship with yourself * 10:00 – Where to start when things just feel like a lot It's okay to let go of some tabs and ask for support. Share this episode with a fellow mom who needs that reminder today. Let's Connect! Instagram @RachelleSaevil [https://www.instagram.com/rachellesaevil] Saevil Row Branding Agency - Website LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelle-saevil-03739510/] Saevil Row - Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@saevilrow] Want to launch a podcast or need your podcast edited? I work with The Social Snippet https://thesocialsnippet.com [https://thesocialsnippet.com], and you can get $500 off your launch or 10% off your services by using the code RACHELLE!