Beyond the Breakthrough: My Journey and How You Can Create Yours
Hi, I’m Rachelle. And if you’re here, it’s because you’re ready to move beyond obstacles and create a life you love.
Let me share a little about my journey. Growing up, I was shy - VERY SHY. So much so that it impacted so many areas of my life including school. I struggled academically, and that's an understatement. So much so in fact that after having had to repeat most of my classes in summer school or night school I made it to two weeks until graduation. I was good to go and I only had one assignment left in my 12th grade English class - a two minute speech. Not a great thing for a shy person. I had clearly labeled myself as shy and adjusted living my life around this label.
Eventually I found my interests and was able to put myself into college simply to learn more about these passions that I had. Not only did focusing on what I loved allow me to expand my knowledge and learn, but it also helped build my confidence in my abilities to achieve and succeed in doing the things that I wanted to do. Even still I felt the need to do everything just right, to avoid that same feeling that I got when I was a kid. Being shy wasn't about not being seen it was about not doing it right, not being perfect, and feeling like I had to do things the way other people wanted me to do them
But over time, I discovered something transformative: progress doesn’t require perfection. It starts with getting clear on what matters and taking small, steady steps forward. It's not about what other people want, it's about doing what brings me joy and makes me feel happy.
That mindset carried me through earning a bachelor’s degree in American Sign Language/English Interpretation and then master’s degree, becoming a teacher, and later diving into wellness coaching. I realized that the breakthroughs I achieved weren’t just about me—they were lessons I could share to help others unlock their potential.
That’s why I created the Beyond the Breakthrough Academy, a small-group coaching program designed to help others turn dreams into reality. Using a framework I call The Goal Gap, we focus on gaining clarity, crafting a vision, and planning for success.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start, I want you to know you’re not alone. Your breakthrough is closer than you think, and I’d love to help you find it.
Throughout this program I heard some incredible stories of obstacles that were faced and overcome. I often found myself guiding people through these conversations as they were projecting from a place of lack. They were living in a space where they focused on what they didn't have yet or what they had yet to achieve. I realized we needed a place to celebrate all the achievements that we had overcome already.
This is when my new YouTube channel, Beyond The Breakthrough, was born. This is a space that I cannot only share tips and tools, motivate and inspire you to take action towards your dream life but it's a space in which people like you and me can share their stories. They can celebrate their wins and their successes. And they can help make a difference in the life of somebody else by doing so.
So on Monday, January 6th, 2025, beyond the breakthrough will launch and go live. I invite you to join and be inspired and even consider sharing your story that will one day impact somebody else.
So check it out, subscribe, like, and share at https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheBreakthrough
Remember, if this shy little girl who was terrified beyond belief to give a two minute speech in order to guarantee her high school graduation can start a YouTube channel - ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE FOR YOU TOO!
~Rachelle
