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Wounds to Wisdom is a deeply transparent and honest guide for how to show up authentically online, build a community rooted in connection, and construct meaningful, courageous, and raw writing that helps others heal.
This 90-minute masterclass comes with a 30-page guidebook and access to my private writing support group.
In a time where social media, the internet, and information is so quickly spread and in the hands of so many, it can feel overwhelming to see where we fit into the bigger picture of providing value and sharing our wisdom.
What I believe people need now more than ever are true stories. Honest, real, and raw stories. If I have learned anything in this space of writing to help others, it’s that I am not here to heal, fix, or save anyone. I’m simply here to share my story, connect, and invite others to do the same.
We literally survive as a species because of human connection. And to facilitate the kind of meaningful connection we crave and require, we have to muster up the courage to be vulnerable. We have to muster up the courage to share parts of ourselves that scare us. We have to muster up the courage to tell stories--and ones that not only touch the surface, but ones that weave into the thread of life’s breathing tapestry.
Storytelling is the power to transform idea into narrative.Memories into history. Felt experience into tangible, breathable, lifelike creations. It is how I sit with you and share my world, and invite you to do the same.
We recount our encounters at the dining room table.
We share photos—moments we captured visually to convey some experience.
We text one another or indulge dirty secrets on zoom chats.
We paint murals on walls depicting hardship or hope.
We tell ourselves we aren’t worthy, and other stories of the mind.
Stories happen at the micro, and they happen at the macro. The courage to take your story and share it broadly, to weave your words into a tapestry wide enough to touch the masses, is the courage to reach those who need connection most.
…scrambling to learn how to start a blog, show up on socials, and monetize
...feeling called to write a book, but having no idea where to start
...completely lost with how to set up an online presence that is safe, genuine, & healing
...wondering how on earth to write a whole book because you’re so used to short form content
...unsure about whether to start with a blog/social media and then write a book or vice versa (or simultaneously?)
…trying to manage boundaries and emotional well-being while writing so vulnerably about your life
…confident in your book idea but not sure you have the writing skills to pull it off
...anxious about how long it will take to actually see success or impact
...confused about what the actual book-writing process is
...blessed with dozens of ideas but not sure which one to start with
You are so, so very not alone. These are the concerns every single human who has taken this masterclass showed up with, and I address each of them in this 90-minute class.
My name is Rachel, and since I was little, I’ve wanted to be a writer.
It wasn’t until 2015 after attending intensive treatment for my eating disorder that I discovered what I really wanted was to find a way to help others feel less alone--a loneliness I felt haunted by for a decade before finding treatment and learning how so un-alone I was.
Still, I thought I couldn’t actually help anyone until I was fully healed.
I went to graduate school to study psychology, thinking this would give me credibility. I wrote a blog for a year before ever sharing it, because I thought I wasn’t famous enough for my story to matter. I waited to wake up healed, fixed, and in a state of total consciousness, thinking I had to be fully healed to share any of the wisdom I’d accrued from over a decade of therapy.
What I’ve learned, though, after 18 years of therapy, is that I am never fully healed. Life will always happen. I’ll get triggered. Loved ones will die. Life will throw shit at me that will cause me to feel, to hurt, to regress, to find myself back on my knees again pounding the pavement and wondering “how am I here again?”
The greatest lesson I’ve learned in the last three years doing this work is that while yes, many people do want answers, most of the time people just want to know they’re not alone. That they aren’t the only one feeling as shitty as they do. That the thoughts they have are not isolated, and that maybe, just maybe if someone else understands what it’s like to live how they do, there’s hope after all.
What do I have to lose now? I thought.
I remember having no fucking clue what I was doing, and I longed for a synthesized space to figure out which of my thousands ideas to pick, how to outline the book itself, how long it might take/what to expect, and how to publish/self-publish/get my book in the hands of the humans I hoped might need it.
I interviewed a book coach who told me "you'll never be a bestseller, but I'll still work with you."
Obviously, I didn't work with him. And “Where the River Flows” is a bestseller. My hope is to provide you not only the tools, guidance, and structure I craved, but also the encouragement I deserved.
I’ve published my my memoir, “Where the River Flows,” which is a bestselling paperback & kindle in multiple categories on Amazon with 5 star reviews.
My social media audience has grown to 28k on instagram and 271k on TikTok, which I have grown organically through focusing on who’s there, instead of who’s not. While my goal is not the numbers, I remind myself that the community I’ve built is a reflection of the work I’ve done to create a safe online space.
“Where the River Flows” is now on Audible and ITunes, again holding a 5 star rating.
Social media is a branch of my work, not than my entire life, which means I get to focus on bigger projects and spend less time in the urgency of instagram.
I have published three guided journals, one of which is a bestseller in Inner Child Healing and all holding 4 stars or higher ratings.
My mailing list has 10k subscribers, which allows me to connect more intimately with longer form writing outside of social media
On instagram, I am met with a beautiful community of souls who are kind, brave, and supportive. My comments section warms my heart, and I don’t worry about trolls or bullying because the space maintains safety from its collective nature.
I’ve been able to monetize my social media with brand partnerships that align with my values and mission so that I can continue offering low-cost support without feeling like I’m selling out.
Each year multiple podcast hosts and websites like Very Well Mind interview me and share my work with their viewers.
I’ve taught dozens of workshops on my own and as a guest in wellness coaching programs.
Mental health apps like Mindshine and Reframe have featured my writing and paid me to create programs for their users.
90-Minute Masterclass replay with honest, transparent, friendly instruction from Rachel
30-Page Guidebook with in depth guidance on self-publishing, book outlining, emotional support, & writing tips and tricks
Links to helpful websites and programs to assist with writing, publishing, and book launches
Access to my Facebook Writing Support Group for ongoing support, community, and tips
You’ll be given priority when I select my monthly guest writer to feature on my website
Discounts to future writing classes and first access to register to live events
I didn’t start writing to make money.
I started writing to help people feel less alone.
This is the core of my work, and it is what I teach in this course.
Someone desperately needs yours.
Let me help you tell it.
truth note:
I am not going to use psychological selling tactics to convince you to take this class. You have autonomy and choice with any service you purchase or learning you engage with. I am simply extending my hand out and offering to walk this path with you. If it feels supportive, I hope you join me for the walk.
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Every great leader has a singular reason for what they do. Their “why.” Discover your why so you can focus deeply on your mission.
Set a solid foundation built on the three pillars of success: community, confidence, and credibility. Learn to focus on longevity over viral insecurity so you can create a sustainable, lasting impact.
Tips for outlining longform content (books) vs shortform content (articles/captions) so that regardless of what you’re writing, there is a solid story that connects.
Allow social media to become a space where you share your trunk, rather than it becoming the trunk. Tips for creating an online presence that is genuine & consistent, and how to use social media for marketing and supporting your bigger projects (like a book, workshops, or coaching)
Strategy and backend tools for self-publishing, marketing, and the “not-so-fun-technical” stuff that comes with being an entrepreneur. Learn about how to have a successful book launch and get reviews and high rankings on Amazon.
How to cope with distraction, comparison, burnout, and heartache that inevitably comes with writing from your heart. Learn to manage boundaries (personally and with family) around sharing your life story.
All students of this class are granted access to my Writing Facebook group, where we share our work, offer writing tips, encourage one another, and find accountability.
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My hope is that in this Masterclass you will find both tangible/structural support for turning your creative wisdom into concrete, physical form, as well as emotional/theoretical support for the courage and challenge that comes with choosing this path.
Healing writers, bloggers, and content creators looking for guidance and wisdom on their path to creating a lasting impact.
Pretty humans with life experience, healing stories, or wisdom they’d like to turn into a book.
Coaches, healers, and anyone in the wellness and heart-centered industry who feel discouraged with where to start online in their journey to making a positive impact
Brave souls who have walked their own healing journey and feel called to write and share their story.
Poets, songwriters, creatives, or writers with a desire to create art that has longevity and are tired of the fast-paced short-form content of social media.
Anyone with a life and a story to tell, longing to inspire, hoping to connect, & believing in something bigger than ourselves.
love note:
Your voice, story, and ideas are worth being heard.Worth being told. Worth being seen. You never know who might find deep healing from your story, and my hope is to do nothing short of encourage you to speak your truth over, and over, and over.
“This class was WONDERFUL. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to write a book. It made the whole process seem far less scary and overwhelming, and broke it into as much detail as you could think possible! I learned so much and came away feeling veryyy inspired! Rachel was super authentic and I felt like I was being heard and seen the whole time.”
“This class was everything I needed to set the foundation for confidence to get my story out there. Rachel was an incredible host, and I learned that it’s okay to start in the middle. The timeline she gave for writing a book was fantastic!”
“Rachel is always on the mark and full of great knowledge and information. Such an inspiration--pretty much anything she teaches i would sign up for. I learned there is no need too rush and to celebrate the end result.”
“High quality class. I have already recommended to my small group in the online course I’m taking.I learned a lot! How Rachel began her book, how you might write a book, how you might self-publish. I don’t think anything was missing! It was a great teaser for working 1:1 with Rachel.”
“YES RECOMMEND! Anyone who has any desire to start a blog, write a memoir, or self-publish a book of any kind can benefit extraordinarily from this workshop. I loved that Rachel didn't withhold any information--she described every single detail involved in the process and even showed us what you see from the backend of Amazon direct publishing. Fuck gatekeeping --Rachel wants everyone to succeed and continues to equip us with the tools to do so! ”
After purchasing the class, be sure to check your email. You will receive class materials within 24 hours of purchasing (this is all manual on my end, so thanks for your patience!) . In your welcome email, you will get a link to a dropbox folder that contains the 90-minute masterclass and 30-page guidebook. The email will also contain a link to the support group, which I would love to see you in!
This is a recorded replay, not a live class. However, you can ask questions in the Facebook group, or using the feedback form included in the guidebook.
Yes. I will walk you through the basic steps of how to use Amazon and Ingram Spark to self-publish and understanding the backend of these platforms so you can publish a physical book on your own. There is more detailed instruction in the guidebook!
Yes, and no. Only you know what to write about. What I will help you with is getting clear on your “why,” which will inform the what and the how. This is a basic process of breaking down outside/external voices and “shoulds” so you can come back to center and discover what your soul really desires to create, today, right now.
I hope this class, the guidebook, and ongoing support offer you exactly what you need to succeed. If you have questions, I am here.
