Episode 44: Giving Kids a Voice at RaqVision with Raquel Borras

Today I'm talking with the energetic and refreshingly honest Raquel Borras, of RaqVision, host of YouTube channel Raq the Boat, and mental health advocate. Raquel shares with us how her childhood shaped her view of the world, and how she relates with, and can draw out, the best in children. RaqVision is THE youth 17 and under social network, a “Mindful and Supportive Playground.”

With a background in branding and marketing, Raquel set out to build a social platform that serves as a disruptor to social media, which is often toxic and isolating to kids and teenagers. Since she is great at branding, she’s managed in just one year to build a platform, with no third party connections, where kids can feel safe, seen and heard. She was seeing how much kids have been craving community, particularly with the isolation of the pandemic lockdowns, and wanted to do something about it. 

One thing they encourage at RaqVision is a “No-So 24” a social media, music, TV and mobile devices cleanse for 24 hours as a means to reset and tune-in to themselves and those they love. We could all use a No-So 24, don’t you think?

I love the story Raquel shares about a 15 year old who reached out to her on LinkedIn to tell her how inspired she was after seeing a sweaty armpit photo - meaning: not perfect, no filters, and definitely not something one would choose in our highly curated social media times. It was just a photo of a young woman who had danced the night away and had a blast with her friends. I fricken love this story, and I’m sure you will too.

Raquel’s dedication to providing a safe space and a voice to young people is impressive, and her passion and enthusiasm are palpable. I also want to highlight her refreshing honesty in how allowing the space for this platform to evolve into her ideal vision means that she’s choosing to work a salaried day job to both finance RaqVision and maintain her living expenses. The truth is, there are a lot of people on social media making it look easy and for many of us, triggering some serious “not-good-enough” thoughts, when in reality, starting a new venture can be really difficult, and it definitely requires funding. How we all choose to manifest that funding will be different, and there’s no shame in that.

Give this episode a listen, and enjoy…I find myself reflecting on our conversation a lot, and I’m sure you will too.

So, grab a beverage or a snack and settle-in to listen to Raquel and her amazing journey.

Raquel’s Bio:

🤪 Your resident G O O F B A L L!!!!!!🤣

📺 I am the Founder of RAQVISION powered by XXO Connect! 

RAQVISION is THE youth 17 and under safe social network for our future Creators, Innovators, Disruptors, Changemakers and Educators to project their voice and protect their reality. Built for Connection. Live interactive Masterclasses with incredible humans. Book clubs with featured authors. Community led activities………

And so much more!⭐️

Real Connection. Real Community. Real Conversations. Anytime. Anywhere. 

A Mindful & Supportive Playground!🌈

⛵️ I started my own YouTube Channel called 'Raq the Boat' where I have candid conversations with kids of all ages! The goal is to empower these kids and have them walk away feeling special, worthy, seen and most importantly...........heard!❤️

🦋 I am the Chief Excitement Officer of True To You Branding. My passion is to help you bring to life a personal brand that is “true to you”! My expertise in social media and branding started with LinkedIn, where I studied other social media moguls and influencers. Because of my love for people and talent for audience engagement, my social media presence continues to increase very quickly. I believe that bringing valuable content, authenticity and vulnerability to your social media is the key to gaining a strong following and presence💡

🧠 I suffered from Clinical Depression and attempted suicide as a teenager. Because of that experience, I am now a huge Mental Health Advocate and have spoken on dozens of Podcasts and Livestreams about overcoming depression and being able to now thrive!

🖼 I also moonlight as an Artist!

Find Raquel:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquel-borras/ 

Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raquel.borras/ 

RaqVision Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raqvision 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU10_pLGmlT_5XECXFdw8Dg 

Website: www.RaqVision.tv