Unmuted: Overcome Fear and Embrace Your Voice
with Rachel Druckenmiller · hosted by Chris Sund
From corporate burnout and a near-fatal accident to singing the national anthem at Camden Yards — a masterclass in saying yes before you feel ready and refusing to let fear hold back your contribution.
Episode Summary
Host Chris Sund sits down with Rachel Druckenmiller, who spent 13 years as Director of Wellbeing and Employee Engagement at one of the nation’s largest benefits consulting firms before burnout — and a collision with a pickup truck — forced her to rebuild everything from the ground up. Rachel shares how she found her voice, why visualization works, and what it took to step into one of the most surprising moments of her life: singing the national anthem at Camden Yards for the Baltimore Orioles.
Key Takeaways
- 01Rachel’s journey from corporate burnout to full-time speaker.
- 02The transformative power of visualization and self-belief.
- 03Overcoming fear and saying yes to big opportunities before you feel ready.
- 04How physical strength builds mental and emotional resilience.
- 05Why surrounding yourself with supportive people accelerates growth.
Standout Quotes
You get one life. Take a chance.
What’s it costing you to hold back?
Don’t rob us of your contribution. Show up.
Episode Chapters
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02:02Rachel’s Background and Path to SpeakingPLAY ›
03:36Leaving Corporate for Full-Time SpeakingPLAY ›
07:14The Impact of the Pandemic on Rachel’s BusinessPLAY ›
08:46Rachel’s Near-Death Experience and RecoveryPLAY ›
14:00Physical and Emotional Healing JourneyPLAY ›
18:10Rachel’s Dream to Sing the National AnthemPLAY ›
20:24The Surprise Opportunity at Camden YardsPLAY ›
22:10Preparing for the Big StagePLAY ›
24:09Building a Foundation for a Bigger LifePLAY ›
25:31Advice for Feeling Stuck and Building ConfidencePLAY ›
28:07Visualization and Materialization of DreamsPLAY ›
32:51The Power of Belief and Taking ActionPLAY ›
34:38Rachel’s Future Goals and DreamsPLAY ›
38:34Allowing the Unfolding of Your Life JourneyPLAY ›
39:07Closing Remarks and Follow Rachel’s JourneyPLAY ›
About Rachel Druckenmiller

Rachel Druckenmiller is a TEDx speaker, Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), and creator of the UNMUTED® Movement and VOICE Method. For nearly 20 years she has been helping leaders and teams come alive at work — recognized by Forbes, Smart Meetings, and Workforce Magazine for her work building confidence, clarity, and presence.
After 13 years as Director of Wellbeing and Employee Engagement at one of the nation’s largest employee benefits consulting firms — and a personal journey through burnout and a near-fatal accident — Rachel now helps high-performing professionals stop second-guessing themselves and start owning their impact. She has worked with leaders at Deloitte, Citizens Bank, Sherwin-Williams, and organizations across industries worldwide.
Why This Episode Matters
Too many capable people are sitting on ideas they won’t share, opportunities they keep talking themselves out of, and a voice they’ve learned to keep quiet. Rachel Druckenmiller has spent two decades helping people change that.
Her story — from burnout and a near-death experience to singing the national anthem at a Major League Baseball game — is proof that saying yes before you feel ready can unlock a version of your life you never thought possible.
This episode will challenge you to stop waiting for permission, recognize what it’s costing you to hold back, and take the next bold step toward showing up fully in your work and your life.
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