I want people to know that it will not be easy. Period. No ifs, and, or buts about it and anyone that says it will, is not being genuine.” My journey almost destroyed me. And it would have if I let it! That is the operative theme…if I LET it. I chose to fight, and so can anyone reading this article. We really discount how strong we are. Have you ever thought about some of the things you’ve been through and said to yourself, I am still standing, despite it all? That is your inspiration. That is your motivation. That is your PROOF that you are capable of handling everything life throws at you. Yes. EVERYTHING.

Rachel’s journey to success is the inspiration behind her first book, an Amazon bestseller entitled iQUIT: The How-To Guide to Letting Go of Everything That Is Holding You Back. The book encourages readers to uncover the greatness that lies within us all by “quitting” the bad behavior and negative thinking that limits our potential.

One day, a young lady made the simplest comment to me. That comment completely changed the way I showed up in life it changed the way I viewed life and completely shifted my mindset. What was the simple comment? “I wish I could smile all the time and be as happy as you. You’re just always smiling.

Rachel, an East Texas native, is the CEO of Elevated Possibilities, LLC, a coaching and consulting business that focuses on empowerment. Rachel is most passionate about encouraging people (particularly women) to take their life back. “Often, life will beat us up, tear us down, and even make us question the greatness within us, and if we truly have a purpose in life,” she says. “It is my passion to share the transparency of my journey and help others know that they too can win in life by quitting.”