What happens when you mix youthful ambition, French inspiration, and a sprinkle of resilience? You get Rachel Hanretty, the powerhouse behind Mademoiselle Macaron -an award-winning business that started at her kitchen table and now produces thousands of exquisite French macarons every week.

In this episode of The Tea Mind Podcast, Rachel shares her unexpected journey into entrepreneurship, the hard decisions behind scaling a business, and how she navigated the highs and lows of running both a bakery and a bricks-and-mortar shop. From closing a retail space to boost profitability to seeing her macarons make a surprise appearance in the Barbie movie, Rachel opens up about the realities of business ownership, resilience, and redefining success on her own terms.

But it’s not all about macarons… Rachel also dives into balancing business with motherhood, the importance of mental wellbeing, and the power of mindful moments (yes, even over a cup of tea).

Grab your favourite drink, settle in, and listen in as we explore how Rachel turned a moment of naivety into a thriving business… and what she’s got planned next.

Connect with Rachel 💬

Website: https://mademoisellemacaron.co.uk/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelhanretty/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mademoiselle__rachel/

Ways to connect with me 💬

DM me, jump in the subscriber chat, or connect via my website, LinkedIn or Instagram 😁 I offer tea supply, tea training, tea for wellbeing courses and mindset coaching. Find out more about my tea business, eteaket, here: https://www.eteaket.co.uk/

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