11/9/25

Ep. 70 | Rachelle Hannoush | Rooted Leaders

Join us in this episode of the Realistic CEO podcast as we delve into the inspiring journey of Rachelle Hannoush, founder of Rooted Leaders. Rachelle shares her path from struggling student to CEO, providing valuable insights into early childhood education and entrepreneurship. Discover how she navigated challenges, set goals, and continually sought self-improvement to achieve her dreams. Perfect for aspiring leaders and educators, this episode is filled with practical advice and motivational anecdotes.

00:00 Introduction: The Dream of Becoming a CEO

00:23 Welcome to the Realistic CEO Podcast

00:38 Guest Introduction: Rachelle Hannoush

01:58 Rochelle's Journey: From Nuclear Medicine to Early Childhood Education

02:50 Overcoming Academic Struggles

04:54 Advice for Students and Entrepreneurs

06:31 The Accidental Entrepreneur

07:26 Expanding into Higher Education

14:18 Challenges and Resilience

18:11 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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