about me
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Hey, my name is Rachel (she/they) and I'm a queer freelance maker and creative coach based in Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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I'm an entertainment industry professional and lead production artist with over 10+ years of experience in Stop-Motion Animation and 6+ years in the Video Games industry.
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Nature enthusiast, maker, painter, fabricator, hacker, sculptor, digital modeler, cat mom, lifetime learner, and fellow ASD/ADHDer.
Background
After 10+ years in software development, I took a leap of faith and quit my video-game programming gig to go back to school for art and animation. Through pragmatism, hard work, and my "don't be a dick" mantra, I realized my dreams and found my way into full-time work in stop-motion in 2013. Once inside, I've continued to build my portfolio of skills and work in various departments, including production painting, puppet fabrication, rapid prototyping (CNC machines and 3D printing), set dressing, and prop fabrication (to name a few).​
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Portfolio
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Mission
I'm dedicated to mentoring fellow creatives and helping with skill-building and portfolio development in pursuit of a fulfilling creative career. I've carved out a niche for my work in the coaching industry to support creatives with neurodivergence. My mission is to reduce gatekeeping and assist creatives in balancing their career ambitions while also building a well-rounded life.
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Additionally, I have specialized training from:
mentoring and coaching
I follow a holistic approach to building a strong foundational life that supports your creative ambitions. A strong foundation includes home environment, relationships, nutrition, exercise, sleep, support network, life visioning, and much more! Working together, we can discover and leverage your strengths and better understand how to accommodate your unique support needs. Creating a customized action plan to map your journey.
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Neurodivergent Specialization
Have you ever struggled with poor time management, emotional overwhelm, impulsivity, time blindness, brain fog, lack of focus, hyper-focus, procrastination, or a messy and disorganized environment? As a fellow ADHDer, this intersection is near and dear to my heart.
I have specialized training through ADDCA - The ADD Coaching Academy to better guide you.
You don't need to have a formal diagnosis to work with me; self-assessment is valid. Nor do you need to self-identify as an ASD/ADHD type to benefit from my services and resources.
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FREE CONSULTATION
I offer a free consultation, via Zoom video conferencing, to all potential clients. This call gives us a chance to see if we would make a good fit and determine what kind of support best suits your unique needs.
focus areas
Neurodivergent Coaching
Leveraging your unique strengths we will work together to build a sustainable, individualized plan with strategies and habits that support you in fulfilling your potential.
Topics include:
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Shame reduction
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Executive functioning
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Strength assessment
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Identifying support needs
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Establishing strong foundations and habits
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Cultivate a habit of completion
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"Burn out" Recovery
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Multidiscipline Mentoring
I have over 15+ years of industry experience in art and STEM; from video-game software developer, CG modeling, painter, sculptor, to stop-motion animation and fabrication.
All levels are welcome!
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Pathfinding in a multidiciplinary career
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Specialized fabrication techniques
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Finding your artistic voice
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Portfolio direction
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Film and video-game production pipeline
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Coaching Major Life Changes
We all need a little support from time to time, and often it's difficult to determine what would be most helpful. Whatever you are struggling with, I am here to talk!
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Some examples:
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Navigating career transition
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Working through creative-blocks
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Build a sustainable creative practice
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"Burn out" Recovery
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Entrepreneurship and starting a business
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Assisting college graduates to create structure and find work
no contracts / no prepaid packages
NO long contracts and NO prepaid packages!
Unlike other life coaches out there, I'm not going to rope you into long, expensive contracts. My motto is "Pay as you go, and come and go as you please." Whether you need ongoing support or occasional help getting organized, I've got you covered!
Typically I work with clients every week, for 3 to 6 months. This is the average time it takes for me to impart everything I've learned about personal transformation and self-coaching. I want you to walk away with all of the tools you need to coach yourself. My intention is to coach myself out of a job! After this, clients often opt to meet every other week or even just once a month for ongoing support.
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FREE CONSULTATION
I offer a free consultation, via Zoom video conferencing, to all potential clients. This call gives us a chance to see if we would make a good fit and determine what kind of support best suits your unique needs.
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flat rates
1-on-1 Coaching Rates
My rate structure is SUPER SIMPLE:
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1-hour coaching session - $125
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1.5-hour coaching session - $150
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​All sessions are conducted either by phone or via video conferencing using Zoom. You do not need to purchase Zoom to use it, you only need your internet browsing device with a web camera and microphone.
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Payments + Refunds
Payments are made at the time of booking. You may cancel your upcoming session(s) 12-hours before our scheduled meeting to receive a full refund or credit.