This Episode Originally Aired - March 1, 2023In this episode of the Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel reflects on the five-year anniversary of her groundbreaking book 'Girl, Wash Your Face.' She shares the whirlwind changes the book brought to her life, both the positive and challenging aspects, including her experiences with the publishing process, the immense pressure of success, and the unexpected shift into the Christian market. Rachel also discusses the valuable lessons she learned about standing up for her beliefs and setting boundaries. As she looks back, she acknowledges the growth and evolution she has undergone in the past five years and hints at the topics she will cover in the next episode.Get Your Copy of Girl Wash Your Face on Amazon! https://a.co/d/0h7lsjG000:00 Introduction and Audience Insight01:13 Celebrating Five Years of 'Girl, Wash Your Face'05:48 The Journey to Writing 'Girl, Wash Your Face'12:45 Challenges and Controversies21:32 Navigating Audience Expectations28:17 Facing Criticism and Self-Doubt28:54 The Journey to Bestseller Status30:01 The Pressure of Success33:17 Handling Public Attention34:44 Struggles with Boundaries38:54 Financial Insecurity and Success46:41 Reflecting on Personal Growth50:21 Concluding Thoughts and Future PlansGet the Start Today Journal - https://starttoday.com/products/start-today-journalHave a question you want Rach to answer? An idea for a podcast episode??Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626Sign up for Rachel’s weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videosFollow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices.