Welcome to Power to Pursue Podcast, a groundbreaking podcast hosted by Rachel DesRochers, a serial entrepreneur and nonprofit founder. This podcast aims to celebrate and normalize the diverse pursuits of women—from perfecting their morning coffee to building successful businesses. With a focus on inspiring and empowering listeners, the Power to Pursue Podcast features interviews with women from various backgrounds, including entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and everyday heroes.

Rachel DesRochers is a serial entrepreneur, international speaker, thought leader on the power of gratitude, community builder, mother, dreamer, author, and podcast host. Gratitude and community are the foundation of everything she creates.

Her diverse projects, businesses and nonprofit are housed under her umbrella, The Gratitude Collective. They include: The Incubator Kitchen Collective, a shared-use commercial kitchen space; Good n' Local, a regional wholesale food show celebrating and accelerating growth in the local food ecosystem; and her largest project to date, Power to Pursue, a women’s empowerment movement offering programming in multiple cities. 

Additionally, Rachel is a board member, advisor, and consultant. With more than two decades of experience, she shares her insights on healthy entrepreneurship, heart-centered community building, the power of gratitude, and women's empowerment. As a speaker, she has  inspired audiences worldwide with her authentic and engaging style. Her innovative spirit and community impact have been recognized with numerous awards and accolades. 

When not managing her multiple businesses, Rachel revels in being a mom to three wildly wonderful children.