We recently had the chance to connect with Grace Redman and have shared our conversation below.
Good morning Grace, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
My greatest joy comes from my family. Our family is growing, and it’s been such a blessing welcoming two incredible women into our lives. For years, it was just the four of us, me and my husband with our two sons so being surrounded by more feminine energy now feels extra special. My daughter-in-law and my youngest son’s girlfriend truly feel like daughters to me. Plus it’s fun to have other girls to talk shop with. LOL
And of course, we can’t forget our furry (and feisty) family members our dog Charlie, their dog Rufus, and the cat MuiMui they bring their own kind of chaos and laughter. I fricking love animals!
Spending time with our friends and extended family also brings me tremendous joy. At the end of the day, it’s the relationships in my life, the love, the fun, the connection that bring me the most joy.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Grace Redman entrepreneur, success coach, speaker, podcast host, wife, mother, and woman on a mission to help others soar to new levels of success. For over 25 years, I’ve led Stansbury Staffing, a premier staffing firm in the San Francisco Bay Area that’s helped thousands of professionals find meaningful careers and companies build thriving teams.
Ten years ago, I founded Dare to Achieve, my coaching and mentoring company for high performers who’ve already built external success but are seeking deeper fulfillment, emotional freedom, and joy. My work blends practical business strategy with mindset mastery and spiritual principles because I’ve experienced both sides of success: the achievement that looks good on paper and the alignment that feels good in your soul.
I’ve navigated four economic downturns, family addiction, deep personal loss, and my own health challenges and each of those storms taught me that real power isn’t found in what happens to us, but in how we rise from it.
As a wife and mother, I know firsthand that our growth doesn’t just change us it changes everyone around us. When I work with clients and watch them elevate, lead, and show up differently, it creates a ripple effect that touches their families, their teams, and their communities. That’s how we create a better world one courageous transformation at a time.
Through my work, my podcast Real Talk with Grace Redman, and every stage I step onto, my mission is simple: to remind people that no matter what storms you’ve weathered, you can rewrite your story and create a life you’re excited to wake up to.
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?
Wow, that question hits deep. As a child, I didn’t feel wanted, good enough, or worthy. I look back now and feel sad for that little girl who was just trying to be heard.
These days, I often go back in my mind and talk to her. I remind her that she is loved, she is worthy, and she is more than enough.
No matter what life throws at me a tough day, a rejection, or a setback I don’t question my value anymore. I know without a doubt that I am loved, I am worthy, and I am enough.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
I’d tell her: take nothing personally. People’s judgment and criticism usually have nothing to do with you, they’re just reflections of their own belief system, insecurities and fears.
I grew up in an environment where you were conditioned to care and worry about what everyone thought of you, and honestly, that mindset will drain your self worth faster than anything. When you live for other people’s approval, you give your power away and for what? Most of the time, it doesn’t even matter.
I’d tell my younger self to trust her voice, stand tall in who she is, and never let the opinions of others dim her light.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What do you believe is true but cannot prove?
I believe that there is a power greater than us at work and I call that power God. We can’t prove there is a God but boy I sure can feel the power of God. It has never failed me even when I doubted.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. Have you ever gotten what you wanted, and found it did not satisfy you?
Good lord yes and recently too.
When I was 30, I set a goal to retire at 50. That number carried a lot of meaning for me because my mom passed away at 50, and I wanted to reach that age thriving healthy in every way.
When 50 came, it was during the pandemic, and life naturally slowed down. For a while, it felt like I had reached that “retirement pace” I’d dreamed of peaceful, unhurried, reflective. But after a couple of years, I realized something: I didn’t actually want to retire. I had a new spark fresh energy, drive, passion, and ambition.
Looking back, I can see that the last 26 years of my career were simply preparing me for what’s ahead. I’m more energized and focused than ever. This season of my life isn’t about slowing down, it’s about expansion, purpose, and impact.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.daretoachieve.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracesredman/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-redman-701a30
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/stansbury-staffing-san-mateo | https://www.yelp.com/biz/grace-redman-dare-to-achieve-san-mateo
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@gracredman3
- Other: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-talk-with-grace-redman/id1559065658
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