Rachael Bell owns her own business, Rachael Bell Wealth Management

What does your job involve?

How long have you got? My work is so varied, from financial wellbeing and financial coaching to building a bespoke financial planning strategy for both business and personal clients including retirement planning, investment planning, estate planning, tax efficiency, succession and exit planning.  In summary, we make a difference to our clients' lives through bespoke financial planning. 

What car do you drive?

I drive a Jaguar I-Pace electric vehicle.

Who would you invite to your dream meal? (Six people, alive or dead)

Steven Bartlett, Michelle Obama, Colin Firth, Dalai Lama, Tom Hanks and Chef Paul Ainsworth to cook!

Most memorable meal or favourite food?

My most recent favourite and memorable meal was at Farlam Hall at Brampton with Hrishikesh Desai and his team.

My idea of a great weekend involves…

A PT session at the gym. I have a fabulous PT, Debby Graham at Riverside Fitness in Wetheral, but I also love the gym and facilities at Strength Shack.  It would also involve spending time with my husband Keith, our three spaniels Daisy, Zara and Ted, and I love cooking too.

Biggest inspiration

Steven Bartlett.

Best advice you’ve ever been given

Surround yourself with exceptional individuals and cultivate a diverse team equipped with a variety of skills, including expertise that exceeds your own in certain areas.

Favourite pub, café or restaurant in Cumbria

Farlam Hall Hotel and Restaurant at Brampton, The Nosey Cow Inn, in Carlisle, and The Mariners (in Cornwall when on holiday).

Favourite walk in Cumbria

I love getting the Ullswater Steamer from Pooley Bridge to Howtown and walking back to Pooley Bridge and then enjoying a bite to eat and drink at The Secret Garden with Keith and our dogs.

Best view in Cumbria

The Kirkstone Pass, looking down the valley to Ullswater.

What was the first piece of music you ever bought?

Adam and The Ants – Stand and Deliver.

Tell us something you’ve learnt in the past fortnight

Wim Hof breathing techniques.

Tell us something about yourself that most people don’t know

I can squat lift a giant panda, or 110KG.

Early riser or enjoy a lie-in

Early riser and early to bed too!

How important is social media to you and what channels do you use?

Personally I don’t know how Instagram works. I can manage Facebook, I actively use and love LinkedIn but our fabulous team at 32West support us with all things marketing, content and social media. Digital media is important to us professionally, we have LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and our very own Podcast too!

The book or film which has had a lasting impact on you

Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett.

Apart from a mobile phone, which piece of technology has improved your life in the last couple of years? 

My Apple watch.