From Awkward to Authentic: Reimagining Self-Promotion with Rachel McGarry

Do you ever cringe when someone asks you to talk about what you do, or asks you to promote yourself, in any area of life? Do you find it easier to praise others, rather than acknowledge your own gifts and strengths?

Episode 010: Imagine if self-promotion could feel more like an extension of your soul, rather than something awkward to endure.

In this episode of The Love Who You Are Podcast, I sit down with Canadian mantra artist, yoga teacher, and sound healing practitioner Rachel McGarry for a conversation about the intersection of self-promotion, authenticity, and spirituality. Together, we explore what it really means to live and create from the heart, and how having faith in your unique gifts can lead to the most aligned kind of success.

Rachel shares how she’s built a business that honors her joy, energy, and truth. We talk about self-promotion in all areas of life and how to serve your community without abandoning yourself in the process.

Rachel opens up about her deepening relationship with the Divine Feminine, healing her connection to the Masculine, and the daily rituals that ground her work in meaning. We dive into sensitivity as a superpower, taking creative risks, “failing faster,” and how your story becomes a bridge to those who need your light.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that there is room for everyone and that soul-led success begins with knowing, trusting, and being who you really are.

Whether you’re an emerging wellness professional, a creative soul, or someone on a journey of self-discovery, this conversation will nourish your spirit and invite you to show up more fully in your life and work.

Key Takeaways:

• Rachel shares her most profound realizations around self-promotion, authenticity and “failing faster.”
• How creations that don’t do well are often created in isolation. Rachel has learned the power of co-creation, connection, and listening to the needs of her audience.
• Using “how can I best serve the clients that are here?” as a guiding question—no matter how big or small your audience is.
• How her grandfather instilled in her the value of devoting one’s life to community and service.
• What it means to be a white woman in the West teaching yoga and Hindu mythology.
• How audiences crave humanity, humility, and humour.
• How to make peace with the fact that you’ll never be everyone’s ‘cup of tea.’

Key Links:

• Rachel’s Website: https://rachelmcgarry.ca/
• Spotify Artist Link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/49JfG8U37jvXwSvNOA9il7?si=dtzywN-fSv2vphNHeQd5Rw 
• Awaken Your Inner Goddess Retreat 2026: https://www.keliwriston.com/awakenyourwarrior
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmcgarrymusic/

About the Guest:

Rachel McGarry is an award-winning Canadian mantra artist, yoga teacher (RYT-1000), and Reiki/sound healing practitioner, celebrated for her soulful melodies and inspiring performances. Her music, including her acclaimed second album SHE RISES, draws on the Divine Feminine to create a pathway to healing, inner strength, and connection to sacred power.

Rachel is the creator of Sacred Singing Sessions, which support women to discover the power of their voices through simple vocal exercises, mantra, meditation and energy work. As a dedicated yoga teacher (RYT-1000) and Reiki & Sound Healing practitioner, Rachel’s distinctive approach, blending sound healing, Reiki and yoga, provides a deeply nourishing and transformative experiences that connect the mind, body, and spirit in perfect harmony.

Intro Music by Brenda McMorrow – All One Song from the album “My Heart Bows Down to You”. brendamcmorrow.com