Rachel Hollis: Writing as a Pathway to Self-Discovery
- Oct 14
- 3 min read
Sometimes healing begins not with grand gestures but with pen and paper. For Rachel Hollis, the act of writing has long been more than creative expression—it is a tool for transformation, resilience, and self-understanding. While she may be known more broadly as a speaker and entrepreneur, Hollis has recently shifted her focus to creating intimate journaling and writing workshops where participants use words to navigate personal growth. In this smaller, intentional space, she is helping others uncover the courage to process life’s challenges and chart their own paths forward.
Hollis’s workshops are built on the belief that every individual carries within them a story worth telling. These stories are not always meant for publication or audiences; many are simply meant to be written down as a way of reclaiming ownership of one’s experiences. Journaling, she explains, becomes a mirror—reflecting back patterns, truths, and hidden strengths that often remain unseen in the busyness of daily life. By slowing down to write, participants learn to hear their own voices again, separate from the noise of expectations or comparison.
Her approach emphasizes writing as practice rather than performance. In sessions, attendees are encouraged to let words flow freely without judgment, perfectionism, or the pressure of grammar and structure. This liberating act allows people to access deeper layers of memory and emotion, often surfacing insights they didn’t know they carried. For those grappling with grief, transition, or uncertainty, journaling becomes a safe container—a private place to name fears, release anger, and begin to weave hope into the narrative of their lives.
What sets Hollis apart is the way she blends practical exercises with emotional guidance. A typical workshop might include simple prompts—“What is something you are carrying that you no longer need?” or “Write a letter to the version of yourself you wish to meet five years from now.” These questions, though deceptively straightforward, invite profound reflection. By guiding participants through the discipline of showing up to the page daily, she teaches that writing is less about producing polished work and more about cultivating inner clarity and courage.
This focus aligns beautifully with National Book Month and Emotional Wellness Month, the twin inspirations behind this October’s Inkubator Magazine theme, “Voices of Courage: Stories That Heal.” Hollis’s mission underscores that writing does not need to be bound by publication or prestige to be transformative. The quiet act of journaling can be just as powerful a tool for healing as any bestselling memoir. In fact, it is often in those private, unfiltered pages where individuals make the breakthroughs that lead to lasting change.
Hollis’s own journey reflects the resilience she encourages in others. She has faced public challenges, personal trials, and seasons of self-doubt. Rather than hiding these experiences, she models transparency and accountability, demonstrating that growth is an ongoing process, not a finished product. In reframing her platform around workshops and small-group engagement, she reclaims her work as a space of authenticity—meeting people where they are, one notebook at a time.
For many participants, the result of her workshops is not just better writing but a deeper connection to themselves. They leave with journals filled with honesty, clarity, and sometimes even unexpected joy. More importantly, they leave with the realization that their voices matter. In a world where stories are often curated for applause, Hollis offers a reminder that some of the most healing words are the ones we write for ourselves.
Rachel Hollis’s work proves that healing through storytelling does not require a stage or spotlight. Sometimes it is enough to sit with a blank page, trust the process, and let your own words guide you home.
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