Meet Rachael…

Founder of “The Writing House” | Coach & Mentor | Speaker | Kidney Donor | Mother | Self-Made Woman

There were parts of my story I never used to tell—too raw, too heavy, too much. But I’ve learned that healing begins in the telling. In the truth. And when you find the courage to own your story, it has the power to set you free—and spark something life-changing in others too.

I’m 45, and like many women in midlife, I’ve lived through my fair share of plot twists: marriage, miscarriage, organ donation, depression, anxiety, grief, divorce, financial struggles, 16 years of solo motherhood, multiple career pivots—and most recently, a relocation, remarriage, and stepmotherhood (still getting used to that title!).

Each of these chapters taught me something vital. They shaped me, stretched me, and ultimately led me here—to a career I love, helping other women reclaim their voice and write the next chapter of their lives with purpose and power.

One of the biggest turning points? Facing my own midlife imposter syndrome. For years, it held me hostage—fueling overthinking, feeding fear, and keeping me stuck in the ‘who do you think you are?’ cycle. I know how suffocating that space can feel. But last year, I made a decision to finally stop waiting. I showed that imposter voice the door, and everything changed.

I opened my heart to love again. I moved countries. I pivoted professionally. I started sharing my story on stage and on the page—and the response was incredible.

The framework I created to overcome imposter syndrome and reconnect with my purpose began transforming not just my life, but the lives of my clients too. So I did the next brave thing: I wrote the book. That outline was picked up by a publisher, and it’s now on its way to becoming a bestseller—with early buzz and even award conversations already happening.

In that beautiful, messy momentum, The Writing House was born—my signature coaching container for women ready to turn their lived experience into literary and personal brand impact. I also launched Writers in the Wild, a free, soulful writing community for women who are ready to share their words, tell the truth, and support each other through the power of storytelling.

Telling my story also led to an unexpected and exciting collaboration: I’m a co-author in Start Over: Turn Any Loss Into a Sensational Comeback, curated by the incredible Sir Marco Robinson—a book series dedicated to reinvention, resilience, and rising again.

Here’s what I know for sure:
Your story matters.
Your voice matters.
And the world needs more midlife women owning their truth, writing their own rules, and becoming the author of their next chapter.

If imposter syndrome is still whispering that you’re not ready, not good enough, or not "the kind of woman who writes a book"... I’ve got you. I’ll help you find your voice, outline your book, build your brand around it—and write something that makes you proud. Something that makes an impact.

Welcome to your next chapter. Let’s make it unforgettable. 🖤

Things that may interest you….

1. Three years ago I met a guy on holiday. He has been my biggest healer. He held space for me to forgive myself of my past relationship mistakes, wounds and everything else that goes with “situationships” in your twenties and thirties. We just tied the knot in Edinburgh, in April 2025 - I found a way of believing that true love does exist and it’s okay to let someone in again.

2. I am now a step-mum as well as a mum to an 18 year old, 17 year old and 11 year old. - Let’s just say this brings new and unique challenges to me on the daily!

3. I am also mum to Milo, Tinker, Ralph and Louis and step-mum to Diva, our 5 cat babies that bring me so much love and happiness.

4. I decided the time was right to leave my town that I’ve spent my entire teenage and adult life living - Bournemouth and move to Scotland where Alistair and his children lived when we met. I left my 18 year daughter behind as she starts her next era at Uni, another “hardest thing I’ve ever done” moment with often, overwhelming feelings of guilt which sometimes weighs heavy on my mind. But making bold moves and taking brave steps has been a theme all my life. She was going to leave me this year anyway by going to University so I just flipped the script! - We have to let them go eventually.

5. I recently self-published Reset Your Mind, a huge milestone in my life and career.

6. As a result of this, I got chosen to work with Chloe Bison, from Inspired by Publishing to work on my next book together. Currently in progress and will be officially published in the next 6 months!

7. I’ve recently partnered with Sir Marco Robinson and have written a chapter for his best selling book series Start Over - Turn any loss into a sensational comeback.

8. I am the host of blaze Your Own trail Podcast - a passion project that I hope will get more of my time later this year.

9. During the pandemic, I taught myself golf, in a vain attempt to get a boyfriend! The boyfriend thing didn’t work out for me at the time, but I did find a sport that I’ve fallen in love with - I’m terrible at it but you can find me embarrassing myself at our local golf course at Gleneagles, with my husband, when the sun is shining.