RACHEL STEINMAN
Rachel Steinman is a Los Angeles native with a background in developmental psychology and a Master’s in Education from UCLA. A creative teacher at heart, she has taught every elementary grade and served as a school librarian. She is a mindfulness educator and a relational health consultant.
After discovering her grandfather’s unfinished manuscript 24 years after his death, Rachel committed to breaking intergenerational cycles of trauma. She transformed shame from family struggles and secrets- substance abuse, affairs, mental illness, and suicide- into love, understanding, and advocacy.
Rachel’s candid storytelling and curiosity about the human experience have not only healed her relationships but also inspired others to open up, ask for help, and embrace mental wellness. She teaches students about mindfulness and about the healing powers of strengthing relationships, especially around friendship.
Certified as a lead presenter for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Rachel speaks to students, faculty, staff, and parents, helping communities break the silence around mental health.
The following are some of the schools and organizations she’s had the pleasure to work with:
Dear Family, is a Podcast and a love letter about our complicated families and friends achieving mental wellness
Rachel Steinman is an Author, Speaker, and Friendship Ambassador who believes Friendship is the New Wellness.
She’s written Stay Golden, Girls: Friendship is the New Marriage with her best friend, Rachel Winter. This gift book celebrates the importance of women’s friendships and their lifelong bonds that contribute to the foundation of a happy and fulfilling life.
Friendship, connection, and relational health are the heart of her personal and professional journey with her Stay Forever Gold brand that creates products, experiences, and conversations around the idea that friendship is one of the most important relationships in our lives. Rachel hosts The Friendship Table, intimate gatherings where friends come together to share a meal, connect, share stories, and celebrate the power of friendship. Each event blends meaningful conversation with simple, joyful experiences that include guided prompts, mindfulness, and laughter around the table.
Amador Valley High School
Bellarmine College Preparatory