The Indigenist
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The Indigenist
Episode 16 - Rachael Hunt, Freedom School Co.
Rachael Hunt is a member of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation and the founder of Freedom School Co.—a platform where healing meets leadership. She's the creator of The Freedom Method™️, host of The Cycle Breakers Podcast, and an Indigenous Employee Empowerment Consultant helping organizations retain and uplift Indigenous talent. Her work guides Indigenous women navigating two worlds—the modern and the medicine—with confidence, clarity, and connection.
In this episode of The Indigenist Podcast, host Steven Vanloffeld speaks with Rachael about what it means to break cycles, reclaim identity, and build a life that’s spiritually and culturally aligned. She shares her journey from corporate burnout to soul-centered entrepreneurship—and how she now mentors others to do the same.
They explore:
- What it feels like to walk in two worlds
- The disconnection from culture—and the path back
- How burnout can be a sacred turning point
- Leading with intuition, integrity, and Indigenous values
- What real empowerment looks like inside systems and beyond them
This episode is for anyone standing at the edge of change—especially those ready to stop hustling and start healing.
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