Daily Inspiration: Meet Rachel Trilokekar

Today we’d like to introduce you to Rachel Trilokekar.

Hi Rachel, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
When I was in fifth grade, I had the opportunity to write a personal question-and-answer column for our class newspaper. I even set up a box in the classroom with a slit on top for students to drop in their anonymous questions and struggles. I still remember how honored I felt to be trusted with such a responsible role. It gave me a sense of purpose that I didn’t yet have words for, and it sparked a drive in me to help people in a personal way.

Years later, when I began college, I had a passion for psychology, but I sensed that I needed to develop a stronger internal anchor before getting into that field. That’s also when I read The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People and Awaken the Giant Within. Those books deeply impacted me, cultivating a love of self development and growth.

Still, I wanted a foundation that felt practical and grounded, so I chose to major in Dietetics and became a Registered Dietitian. I worked in hospitals, clinics, and public health programs, helping people improve their well-being through nutrition. At one point, my work focused primarily at women and I loved it. It was meaningful work, and I often found myself drawn to the conversations beyond food — the “why” behind people’s choices, the fears or self-beliefs that held them back, and the deep down desire we all have to live better, fuller lives.

A few years later, I had an experience that deeply impacted me and shaped my life outlook. I attended a retreat for families up in the mountains. As I surveyed the different activities on the camp site, I had an unexpected wave of courage and decided to take part in a high ropes activity that involved climbing a tall pole, walking across a hanging bridge, and then falling backward while wearing a harness. This would never be something I would ever choose to do! I have cautious nature — and heights have always been my greatest fear. But I felt like I could do it because I had gone through something especially difficult in my life and thought this would not be nearly as hard to go through. So I got in line and when it was my turn, I got my harness on and started climbing up the pole. Then, when I climbed half way up, I looked down and suddenly felt overcome with paralyzing fear! I realized I had made a big mistake in thinking this was something I could do so I yelled below to the staff person holding the rope to my harness that I wanted to get down. But then I looked down and saw the eyes of my seven-year-old son watching me from below. In my fear, I had forgotten that he was there–watching me. But that’s what fear does to us sometimes. It makes us forget who is watching us.

In that instant, I abruptly turned back, and climbed to the top of the bridge with a determination I had not felt before. I walked across the bridge, and let go, falling backwards as the rope caught me below. I did this without any hesitation. This took me aback. It made me wonder how I was able to overcome my greatest fear so quickly! What I realized is that the moment I saw me son’s eyes, I connected to the purpose that existed before me: being an example to my son of what it means to overcome our fears. That experience taught me something I carry with me to this day: our purpose is GREATER than our greatest fears. It’s greater than our insecurities, our self-doubt, and even–our pain.

This understanding became my anchor. As I continued to grow and learn, I began to explore my faith, gaining immensely in spiritual wisdom and how it applies to my role in the world. I internalized these deeper insights; that I wasn’t just a random occurrence in this world — I was created for a purpose, at the exact time I was needed to fulfill a mission. This is where true self worth stems from–knowing we are needed in this world. That realization gave me the confidence and passion to help others uncover that same truth for themselves. I began writing as a freelance author and doing speaking engagements to women about personal growth and development, relationships and our purpose, which eventually led me to become a certified life coach through the Refuah Institute.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
I couldn’t have become the coach I am today if my life had been a smooth road. The challenges along the way have been my greatest teachers. They’ve shaped me into someone more resilient, deeply empathetic, and far more understanding of the human experience.

I believe one of the biggest misconceptions people have is that life is supposed to be easy —like an ongoing vacation; that if things feel really hard, something’s gone wrong. But that’s not reality. Struggle and pain is a very necessary part of our life path. Because it’s through facing challenges that we discover our unique purpose in life and reach our full potential.

Like most people, I’ve faced hard times that tested me to the core — moments of loss, tragic disappointment, and unexpected turns that forced me to grow in ways I never imagined. I’ve had to rebuild after heartbreak, navigate complex family and parenting dynamics, and face circumstances that stretched my emotional and spiritual limits.

But it’s through those experiences that I’ve gained the wisdom I now bring to my coaching. When you’ve walked through pain and have overcome, you don’t just understand resilience — you embody it. You learn that life’s difficulties aren’t there to break you, but to help you uncover who you truly are and what you’re capable of. That’s what I help women that I mentor and coach to achieve.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I’m a certified life coach specializing in self-development and growth, dating, and relationships. My greatest passion is helping women move from confusion and self-doubt to clarity, confidence, and calm. Through coaching, speaking and writing, I guide them to understand who they are, what drives them, and how to align their choices with their deeper values and unique purpose, creating a life they love to wake up to every single day.

What sets my work apart is the way I integrate timeless spiritual wisdom with modern coaching techniques. Rather than just focusing on surface level goals, I help women identify the deeper patterns, fears, and beliefs that hold them back and teach them how to transform those from the inside out. If there’s something they want–like, “I want to get married” or “I want to stop fighting with my husband,” or “I want to figure out what I need to be doing in life,” I create a plan on how to help them reach their personal goals, including strategies and mindset, and work closely with them every step of the way.

Over the years, I’ve developed a particular focus on coaching women through relationships — whether that means dating for marriage, building emotional connection in marriage, or navigating the complex journey of parenting. I’ve completed advanced certifications in dating and relationship coaching, premarital and marital facilitation, and child and youth coaching. Each of these areas connects to the same core goal: helping women grow into their best selves and create relationships that reflect that growth.

What I’m most proud is the transformation I get to witness in my clients. Seeing a woman who once felt uncertain or unworthy begin to carry herself with confidence, clarity, and a spark of joy — that’s the most meaningful part of my work. One of my recent examples is a woman who after getting engaged, was plaqued with sudden fears so strong she thought she would call off the wedding! The coach she was working, after trying everything she could, turned to me and asked me to help figure out what was in the way. Within a few sessions with the young woman, we uncovered what was really happening for her–and that the man she was marrying was very much the right person for her after all. What a relief! A month after her marriage, the young woman messaged me to tell me how fortunate she felt to gain the clarity she needed to move forward the wedding! That kind of clarity is what I want for all my clients.
There’s no greater joy than watching a woman discover her strength — and realize that her purpose, too, is greater than her greatest fear.

What matters most to you?
What matters most to me is living with purpose — aligning who I am and what I do with the reason I’m here. I believe each of us was created with a unique purpose that’s not limited to what we achieve or accomplish on the outside, but expressed in how we show up in every part of life.

If I define my purpose only by my work or my accomplishments, I’m limiting myself to those moments and those roles. But when I view purpose as something higher — something that connects to the essence of who I am — then I can bring it into everything I do. Even the small, everyday actions become meaningful.

For example, packing my kids’ lunches isn’t just a task to check off my list; it’s part of nurturing them, passing on care, love, and nourishment to the next generation. Every action — no matter how ordinary — can be elevated when it’s done with intention and awareness of the bigger picture.

To me, that’s what a purposeful life is about: finding meaning not only in the big goals and accomplishments, but in the ordinary everyday moments that shape who we are and how we impact the world around us.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.RachelTrilokekar.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-trilokekar-80003754/

Image Credits
Headshot photo: Rachel Linkwald