Story & Lesson Highlights with Rachel Grant of San Francisco

We’re looking forward to introducing you to Rachel Grant. Check out our conversation below.

Hi Rachel, thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
Roller skating! Growing up in small town Bartlesville, Oklahoma – there weren’t a lot of options to choose from for entertainment – and the roller rink was definitely my happy place. I’ve recently gotten back into and it brings me just as much joy today!

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Rachel Grant, a survivor, coach, and storyteller with a heart for helping others move beyond surviving into truly thriving. I run the Beyond Surviving Program, an eight-month, step-by-step coaching journey designed for survivors of childhood sexual abuse who feel stuck and want to reclaim their lives. What makes my approach a little different is that I combine neuroscience, counseling psychology, and my own lived experience with trauma, plus a good dose of humor and a front-porch, let’s-have-a-real-conversation kind of vibe.

I like to say I’m the mountain in the mess, someone you can lean on when life feels overwhelming, without judgment, and with a little laughter along the way. My work is all about helping people regulate their nervous systems, release shame, rebuild confidence, and step fully into their authentic selves. Right now, I’m focused on helping more survivors understand that healing doesn’t have to be a lifelong struggle and that there is a path beyond just getting by. It is about living freely, boldly, and joyfully.

Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
As a child, I believed that I was broken and that something about me made the abuse happen. I carried that lie for a long time, thinking I had to earn love or prove I was worthy of being treated with kindness. These days, I know better. I know that what happened to me says nothing about my value and everything about the choices of the person who hurt me. I’ve learned that I’m whole, capable, and deserving of good things, just as I am. And let me tell you, that’s been one of the sweetest truths to finally settle into.

What did suffering teach you that success never could?
It taught me what it really means to be resilient, to keep going when everything inside you is screaming to give up. It showed me the depth of my own courage, my ability to survive and still find hope in the darkest moments. Success can give you confidence and pride, but suffering teaches you empathy, patience, and the kind of self-compassion you can’t fake. And honestly, it also taught me that even in the messiest, most painful seasons, there’s still room for a little laughter and a whole lot of grace.

So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What’s a cultural value you protect at all costs?
One cultural value I protect at all costs is honesty, especially honesty with yourself. I grew up in a world where appearances often mattered more than truth, and I learned early on that pretending or hiding doesn’t keep you safe – it keeps you stuck. I value straight talk, owning your feelings, and facing life as it is, not as it looks on the outside. At the same time, I believe honesty can be paired with kindness and a little humor, because truth without compassion just feels harsh.

Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. If you retired tomorrow, what would your customers miss most?
I think my clients would miss having someone in their corner who truly believes in them, even when they don’t believe in themselves. They would miss the mix of honest guidance, practical tools, and the down to earth kind of conversations that make the hard work feel doable. And I would like to think they would miss the laughter too, because even in the messiest moments, I never let us take life too seriously.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.rachelgrantcoaching.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachrachelgrant
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realtalkwithrachel
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/rachelgrantcoaching