On this episode of Conversations with Neighbours, host Myles Doak sits down with Rachel Hawtin, Brand Manager & Community Liaison at NewRoads Automotive Group. 🚗✨

With over 11 years of experience in digital marketing, public relations, and event management, Rachel brings a dynamic blend of creativity, strategy, and community connection to everything she does. A proud OCAD graduate, she has built a career rooted in innovation, nurturing creative ideas while knowing how to evaluate and execute them with impact.

Rachel’s professional journey spans an impressive range of industries and roles, including digital marketing, social media, content creation, sponsorship management, event planning, automotive, retail, field marketing, promotions, critical writing, and hospitality. Each chapter has shaped her adaptable, forward-thinking approach and deep appreciation for collaboration and storytelling.

Beyond her professional work, Rachel is a lifelong creative. With nearly two decades of experience in photography, she has a strong eye for capturing meaningful moments. Her artistic passions also extend into sculpture, sewing, and fashion design, allowing her to express creativity across multiple mediums. An exchange program at the University of Wales, Newport, further broadened her perspective, immersing her in the world of British design and influencing her artistic vision.

In this conversation, Rachel shares how creativity fuels her work, the importance of authentic community engagement, and how embracing change and pushing boundaries leads to meaningful growth, both personally and professionally.

Whether you’re interested in branding, creative careers, community leadership, or the power of multidisciplinary thinking, this episode offers insight, inspiration, and a thoughtful look behind the scenes of building impactful experiences.