You’re Not Lost. You’re Listening.
And that changes everything.
If you’re feeling burned out, directionless, or like you’ve outgrown every job you’ve ever had—you’re not broken.
You’re in-between.
You might not have the next title or path mapped yet, but your body knows: something deeper needs to shift.
You’re not here to hustle harder. You’re here to come home to yourself.
👋 Hi, I’m Raquel Sands!
Career clarity coach. Podcast host. Quiet disruptor of toxic work culture.
I help purpose-driven, identity-rich professionals clarify what’s next in their work lives—without abandoning their bodies, boundaries, or brilliance to get there.
Especially if you’re:
First-gen and constantly navigating systems that weren’t built for you
Neurodivergent or cross-cultural and tired of code-switching just to survive
Burned out from the 9–5, and ready to reimagine what “success” can look and feel like
You’re not lost. You’re just finally listening to yourself—and I’m here to walk with you
My Work Is for People in the In-Between
You’ve sent the applications. Switched jobs. Changed industries. Maybe even launched your own thing. But the internal clarity still feels just out of reach.
This is where I come in. I work with high-functioning, heart-led professionals who want their work life to align with their values, nervous systems, and capacity—not just their résumé.
This work isn’t about finding a dream job.
It’s about building a work life that feels honest, humane, and self-honoring.
My Approach: Where Strategy Meets Soul
I spent 10+ years moving through government, nonprofits, startups, education, and freelance spaces—chasing purpose while shapeshifting to survive.I know what it means to excel on paper while feeling fractured inside.
Now, I help others build something better. On their terms. In their rhythm.
I bring a blend of:
✍️ Career strategy + storytelling
🧘🏽♀️ Somatic + trauma-aware coaching
🔭 Astrology, Human Design, MBTI & archetypal tools
🔊 Deep listening + narrative reframing
🚫 Anti-hustle, anti-perfection, anti-performance
You’re not just “figuring out your next job.”You’re unraveling intergenerational survival strategies. You’re reclaiming your voice. You’re reimagining what work can feel like—and how it can support the life you’re meant to live.
A Bit About Me
I’m based just outside D.C. with roots in El Salvador and South Florida. That cultural hybridity shows up in everything I do, especially my commitment to nuance, sovereignty, and survival-informed strategy.
When I’m not coaching or podcasting, I’m probably walking my dogs, running off the stress of late-stage capitalism, sipping chai, or reading something I’ll definitely recommend to a client later.
This work is personal.
It’s how I honor my own healing—and help others make sense of theirs.
Credentials & Experience
10+ years in communications roles across sectors (gov, nonprofit, startup, corporate)
Certified Career Strategist & Digital Communications Specialist
200 HR Yoga + 100 HR Yin Teacher Training
Trauma-informed, anti-hustle coaching frameworks
Fluent in Western astrology, Human Design, MBTI, and archetypal mapping