Meet Rachele Brooke Smith (Palafox)

We had the good fortune of connecting with Rachele Brooke Smith (Palafox) and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Rachele Brooke, how has your work-life balance changed over time?
My work life balance has changed dramatically since I was younger.

I used to obsess over work and was so driven to prove myself that I was constantly working and made very little time for friends or family.

I had to work really hard to heal some childhood wounds that I had that made me think that if I didn’t achieve massive success on a regular basis that I wasn’t worthy of love.

As soon as I re-wrote that story and created a new story “that I was deserving of love right now… And I didn’t need to achieve anything to get it” and the more I prioritize my relationship relationships the more I would feel supported and actually have people I could lean on, and ask for help, in this crazy wild ride that we call life… especially as entrepreneurs.

Now I prioritize doing things that light me up, spending time with people that I love and that love me, and I have been so surprised at how it is changed my life and my business.

That being said, I also do believe there are chapters where you have to set really strict boundaries for yourself so that you can actually get done what you want to get done… While still getting enough time your loved ones so that you don’t hit complete burnout.

It’s all about intentionality and authentic communication.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
My journey in film & TV started when I was young when I saw a movie that changed my life, during a traumatic time in my life. I saw this movie “Center Stage” when I was 14 and I had a very life changing experience in the theater and them went on a crazy heroes journey that ended up in me booking the lead role in the sequel to this film six years later… where I played Kate Parker in “Center Stage: turn it up.”

This journey was one of the hardest, most terrifying, amazing experiences of my life, and there has been a pattern in my life that reflects this journey… as pretty much any of the other 45 films/tv show I’ve been a part of, and or amazing relationships, or experiences I have manifested… follow the same pattern…
of deciding what I wanted, doing things daily to move toward that experience, practicing future gratitude, and doing my best to live as if it already happened, using tools like music, dance, imagination, journaling, vision boards, breathwork, singing, guided meditation, visualization, boxing… to help me disrupt doubt and keep believing, and keep showing up, regardless of how hard it got or how discouraged I felt.

I believe we are so much more powerful than we know, and I am on a mission continue to create a life, my younger self dreamed of, and to help as many people as possible, disrupt doubt, bend reality, and be the hero of their own story.

As of now, I have 2 new films coming out this year and more coming out in 2025/2026.

One of those films is a new superhero movie called “legend of the white Dragon,” where I play the main female superhero character in it, named “Iris,” alongside so many incredible legends in the industry. I’m so excited for the world to experience this new universe we created. This is set to release fall of 2024.

Another one of those films is called “alien country,” and I both play one of the leads in this film as well as helped produce it. It is that to be coming out this fall. I am incredibly proud of this film and the team behind it and what we were able to do with what we had. I can’t wait for the world to see it as well as to meet my character Melanie. This is also set to release fall 2024.

The other film I have coming out in 2026 is a new animated movie that I play one of the main roles in and also helped produce it. I can’t say much about this one yet, but it’s another project I’m so honored to be a part of a alongside several A-listers and a film that I believe will help so many kids and families navigate challenging situations in a fun, entertaining way.

I’m also set to star in a new movie that will be filming in Spain this year. I am both playing one of the main characters as well as helping produce this film and I’m very excited about it.
This should also be out 2025.

I’m also extremely excited about starting a new production company with several of our best friends and extremely talented filmmakers, we’re we are all coming together to create several films, shows, and events that are not only super entertaining but help peoples lives be happier and healthier, make people laugh cry, and feel joy, and help make this world a better place.

So excited to be doing a lot more speaking engagements and events to help empower as many people as possible worldwide.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I am obsessed with nature so I would probably take them to as many hikes and as many beaches, lakes, or waterfalls I could find.

I’m also a pretty big health nut so I would take them to all my favorite healthy restaurants they don’t even feel like healthy restaurants because they taste so good!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Omg! I could name 100’s of people mentors books and experiences that have helped me on my journey.

But if I had to narrow it down, I would absolutely say my parents, my family, my husband, my best friends & community (you know who you are… way too many to name).

Also mentor figures in my life who have helped me in so many ways!

Also, all the workshops, intensive retreats, and books that have changed my life…

Just to name a few mentors

Jeff Hoffman
Daniel Schmachtenberger
Scott Donnell
Danny Trejo
Mrs Probst
Mark Hattas
Jason David Frank

Books :
Big Magic
The Artist Way
Understanding Women
Worthy
5 second rule

Experiences –
UPW – Tony Robbins
Soul Liberation
PowerfulU
Shade Wellness
Being a digital nomad for 3 years with my husband, Emilio Palafox (travel is a huge teacher)

Website: rbs@rachelebsmith.com

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Other: RacheleBsmith.tv coming soon 🙂