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"Rachael has a gift for walking into a room and changing it. Her talks are built on lived experience, delivered with honesty, humour and the kind of energy that stays with an audience long after they’ve left the room."
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Rachael is the Real Deal
She doesn’t just talk about resilience. She’s lived it.
Rachael Flanagan founded Mrs Buckét at 18 with £20 and a handful of black-and-white flyers. She’s navigated recessions, a global pandemic, rapid growth and the personal weight of building something from nothing. Every stage she stands on is backed by two decades of doing the real work.
Her talks don’t rely on slides and statistics. They rely on stories — stories that make audiences lean in, laugh, reflect and leave ready to act. Whether she’s speaking to a room of entrepreneurs, a leadership team or a conference of women in business, Rachael meets every audience where they are and takes them somewhere better.
Her goal is simple: that every person in that room walks out thinking differently about what’s possible for them.
Building from Nothing
The story of founding Mrs Buckét at 18 and what it really takes to build a business from scratch — the discipline, the doubt and the determination to keep going. Perfect for entrepreneurship events, start-up communities and young business audiences.
Resilience in Business and Life
From recessions to a global pandemic, Rachael has led through every kind of pressure. This talk explores what real resilience looks like — not the glossy version, but the practical, unglamorous truth of how you keep a business and yourself intact when everything is working against you.
Breaking Barriers
On being a young woman who built a multi-million-pound business in a traditionally male-dominated industry — and what that journey taught her about confidence, identity and refusing to let anyone else define your ceiling. A natural fit for women in business events and leadership conferences.
Leadership That Lasts
What it means to lead 500+ people with clarity, purpose and humanity. Rachael shares the leadership lessons she’s learned the hard way: how to build culture, make difficult decisions and stay grounded as the business and the stakes grow around you.
What Rachael Talks About
Rachael speaks across four core themes — each one drawn directly from her own experience building, leading and growing.
KIND WORDS
"Rachael had the entire audience buzzing with inspiration—yet there wasn’t a dry eye in the room.
What an incredible journey, and what an unforgettable speaker."
— Nigel Botterill, UK's Top Business Growth Expert and CEO of Entrepreneurs Circle
“Rachael shared her journey with honesty, passion, and insight.
She has the remarkable ability to connect with her audience through storytelling, leaving everyone feeling empowered to take action."
— Linda James, Founder and CEO at BulliesOut
“Rachael is a fantastic mentor. The impact on both me and the business has been invaluable to date.
She helps me step back, focus on what really matters, and make confident decisions that move things forward."
— Denise Lardner - Cleaner Care Commercial Cleaning
Rachael is Ready for Your Audience
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Check the Calendar
Rachael takes a select number of speaking engagements each year to ensure every event gets her full focus. Start by reaching out to check availability for your date.
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Share Your Vision
The best talks are the ones built around your audience. Tell Rachael about your event, your attendees and what you want them to walk away with — she’ll tailor her session accordingly.
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Let’s Lock It In
Once the details are confirmed, Rachael will handle the rest — so you can focus on everything else that goes into making your event brilliant.