We’re looking forward to introducing you to Rachel Porter. Check out our conversation below.
Hi Rachel, thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: What are you most proud of building — that nobody sees?
Myself.
Nobody sees or can even get a glimpse of my inner workings. The battles of temptations, the ones that I win and the ones that I still fight. The discipline and consistency of evolving. It happens in my mind- my inner being. I am proud of myself for continuously taking the time to be self-aware and reflect on becoming a better version of myself every day. It’s not about perfection, but rather the process. And that process is beautiful.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Empowerment through transformation: shifting self-doubt to self-worth for abundant living. I’m Rachel Porter, a Transformational Life Coach, Speaker, and Author of Fire Dance Flow: A Transformative Process We Shouldn’t Fear. I’m a proud mom of seven and the founder of EVOLVE Coaching with Rachel, where I help women break free from self-doubt, rediscover their worth, and step into lives aligned with their authentic selves.
My brand stands out because it’s grounded in real experience. I have faced divorce, identity loss, and the challenge of starting over after 20 years of marriage. At one point, I felt incredibly raw and defeated. I turned to unhealthy escapism, met interesting people, and experimented with strange substances. Despite this, I found the strength to change my perspective on what I was going through and pivot. I teach what I’ve lived—helping others transform through authentic, imperfect journeys.
Imagine living free from doubt and uncertainty. Picture a mindset shift, unshakeable confidence, and writing your empowering story. EVOLVE isn’t just coaching; it’s a movement for women ready to rise, pivot with purpose, and reconnect with themselves. As your mentor, I guide and support women every step of the way.
As I get ready for my October 24th book launch and expand, my mission is clear: women deserve not just to exist, but to live fully.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
Who I was before the world told me who I had to be…
I was optimistic about life. I was ready to take on challenges and be strong and confident like Wonder Woman. I believed possibilities were sky high.
But during my journey, expectations, roles, and opinions detoured me from feeling as if I could fly. It felt like my hands and feet were constricted. I became who I thought I should be rather than who I was created to be.
But I’ve returned to her. The one who isn’t afraid of taking risks, believing in high possibilities, opening doors, and finding abundant joy in life.
Reinvention is not about becoming someone new; it’s about becoming more of who we were meant to be. It’s about refinement, letting go of what no longer serves us, and becoming a greater version of ourselves.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering through life’s difficulties and challenges—the fires of life—teaches valuable lessons. This is true whether the hardship is mild or extreme. The pain remains. Suffering stripped away everything that no longer served me. It led me to moments of self-reflection, refinement, and clarity regarding myself and the external circumstances. Just like in the refiner’s fire, impurities are brought to the surface and wiped away. Only pure gold is left. Suffering taught me that embracing the fires, rather than running from them, is what builds character, strength, and beauty.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Is the public version of you the real you?
Is the me I show the world truly who I am?
For a long time, my public image was not my true self. While I smiled through the fires of life, depression was a familiar friend, and my closet became my refuge. My pillow absorbed endless tears. Despite this inner turmoil, I presented a façade in public, trying to protect an image others expected of me. I became a chameleon, adapting to those around me in everything from clothing to beliefs. In my effort to please everyone, I lost sight of who I was. However, I made the change, and I can say with confidence that my public self is now my authentic self.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. When do you feel most at peace?
How do I feel most at peace?
When I’m not trying to be everywhere, or everything, for everyone, I feel a profound sense of relief. The task is indeed daunting. I want to be fully present where I am, with who I am, and what I am doing. When I am most aligned with my goals, passions, morals, and values, I am more able to be fully present rather than scattered by the next shiny thing. I can be at peace, go to bed at my own pace, and not wake up frantic. My intentional decisions bring about what my days hold. It is my responsibility to own my story, my choices, and what happens in the days to come. In addition to my faith in God, He reminds me not to be anxious about anything. In every situation, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, I present my requests to God, and the peace of God that transcends all understanding will guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Philipans 4: 6-7
Contact Info:
- Website: https://evolvewithrachel.com/
- Instagram: evolvecoachingwithrachel
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelportercoach/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachelportercoaching/
- Other: https://book.evolvewithrachel.com/
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