Never-Next-Now at Mind Body and Soul: A Conversation with Raquel Eatmon
Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs don’t happen in the boardroom or on a stage. They happen in the quiet places—unexpected, uncomfortable, and unfiltered. Maybe it’s a moment of failure, a harsh word overheard, or simply the realization that pretending your way through life isn’t sustainable. It’s in those moments we decide: keep faking it, or finally face it. And when we choose to face it, everything changes.
In this episode of the Ashland Connected, host Amy Daubenspeck, President of Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes Raquel Eatman, CEO of Rising Media and founder of the Woman of Power Conference. Raquel is the Keynote Speaker at the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce "Ignite - Mind, Body, & Soul Women's Conference" on October 17, 2025.
They discuss Raquel's journey from broadcasting to Restaurant leadership to entrepreneur and CEO, as well as her experiences in leadership, and the concept of 'Never Next Now,' which emphasizes taking action and personal growth.
Through hard-won insight and real-life stories, Raquel offers encouragement for anyone feeling stuck or unsure whether they’re “enough.” She shares lessons from her years as a journalist, her time leading the Woman of Power Conference, and her belief that women don’t have to wait until they check every box before stepping up. There’s no perfect time. There’s only now.
For anyone who’s ready to stop hiding, start asking better questions, and move forward with clarity, this is your nudge. Because the truth is, you were never meant to settle for almost.
Click here for more information about the Ignite Conference.
The Ashland Connected Podcast is sponsored by the Bill Harris Dealerships in Ashland, your distinctively different dealer, and the Chevy Network.
Takeaways
-Real leadership begins the moment we stop pretending
-“Never Next Now” is about recognizing what’s broken, getting curious, and choosing action
-Growth doesn’t need a plan—it needs a step
-Imposter syndrome thrives in silence; progress starts with honesty
-Waiting to be perfectly ready means never starting at all
-Asking for help isn’t a weakness. It’s wisdom
-Women deserve more than seats at the table—they deserve to feel seen at the table
-Confidence is a byproduct of courage, not a prerequisite
-Beyond Enough explores what it means to lead with your whole self
-The upcoming IGNITE Women’s Conference is designed to feed mind, body, and soul
