We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Rachel Hutcheson a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Rachel, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today We’d love to hear the backstory behind a risk you’ve taken – whether big or small, walk us through what it was like and how it ultimately turned out.

I have found that sometimes, not knowing what you’re doing helps you be brave enough to go for it.

In 2017, I was loving my life writing songs in Nashville, TN, and had for six years. Sometimes there was a bit of success… (more)

Today we’d like to introduce you to Rachel Hutcheson.

Hi Rachel, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I make and write funny and whimsical books, stories, cards, and art. Readers have said my writing reminds them of Anthony Bourdain, Ogden Nash, Diablo Cody, Patty Smith, Richard Brautigan, Luna Lovegood, and Jerry Seinfeld.

My first two books, The Almost True Tales, Thoughts, and Observations of a Lifelong Black Sheep Rebel Girl and The Black Sheep Rebel Girl Rises Again: Whimsical Tales and Truthful Lies, are collections of stories, poetry, tiny essays, and observations on life, love, and being human. I also create prompted journals and cards. My goal is to bring more love and laughter to the world.

“Everything I write is either biographical, autobiographical, semi-autobiographical, or made up. Sometimes, I wear a pirate patch so other pirates can find me….(more)

We had the good fortune of connecting with Rachel Hutcheson and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Rachel, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
Either bravely or stupidly, I never really thought about it. I have always worked for myself. My husband and I have had all kinds of businesses, from manufacturing 6-foot-tall balloons that bounce and spin to sewing handbags with vintage fabric and selling them, painting houses, making and selling jewelry, and selling his original art. The list goes on.

I like creating my own schedule. I like being in charge of my days. When you work for yourself, you are forced to go out and make something happen or go broke. It makes you figure things out. Working for yourself isn’t for everyone, but once you work for yourself, it is hard to imagine working for someone else..(more)