207 - The Hidden Addiction Crisis in Corporate Culture - Rachel Thexton

Rachel Thexton shares the hidden reality of high-functioning opioid addiction while building a successful PR career.

In this conversation, she opens up about living a double life, hiding her dependency in corporate boardrooms, and making trips to Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside just to avoid withdrawal.

Rachel is the founder of Thexton Public Relations, a PR firm that helps brands connect traditional media and social media through compelling storytelling.

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https://thextonpr.com/

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