Hi! I'm Rachel McGinty,

founder of The Carmel Collective!


Welcome to The Carmel Collective, inspired by the Hebrew word Karmel, meaning "God's sheltered garden, vineyard, or orchard." Like a garden, our lives experience seasons—times when the soil of our hearts may need tending, fences may need rebuilding, or fresh life needs to be cultivated.


The Carmel Collective is a space for shelter, beauty, and growth, offering restoration and practical equipping for those seeking a life of flourishing. It was born from a vision of hope in 2021, a year dedicated to restoring my own heart to full bloom.


This journey began with The Woman School Masterclass, a place that nurtured renewal and empowered transformation. Together, we cultivate abundant lives in harmony with God's design.


My goal is to help Catholic teachers flourish in every part of their lives - living fully alive and growing in harmony with their original design. I help Catholic teachers reclaim their vitality, wholeness and hope - living life fully alove and growing in harmony with their original design. I help Catholic teachers cast a fresh vision for hope and fulfillment in every part of their lives, so they can live life fully alive and grow in harmony with their original design.


Curious if this is for you? Book your complimentary clarity call below!

Let me give you more of the back story...

After years of dedicated service as a Catholic school teacher, I faced the debilitating challenges of burnout, depletion, and disappointment. Seeking escape, I ventured to China, Tibet, and the United Arab Emirates, where I taught for eight years. Yet, the deeper roots of my burnout persisted, culminating in a broken heart that became the catalyst for profound change.


At my lowest, I found hope and healing through counseling, spiritual direction, and a life-changing pilgrimage to Medjugorje. Through a gift of grace, I encountered
The Woman School Masterclass, which became a turning point. It solidified my identity as a daughter of the King of Kings and equipped me with the mindset, self-worth, and practical skills to rebuild my life.


Before my teaching career, my journey was filled with adventure and discovery. As a commercial skipper and professional yacht crew member, I navigated the world's oceans, from New Zealand to Alaska, and explored destinations like the Mediterranean, Atlantic, and Pacific. I even earned a Private Pilot's License, embracing the thrill of aerobatics and soaring over landscapes.


Today, my mission is to empower fellow educators who are navigating their own challenges. Through the tools and teachings that restored me, I help others show up refreshed, renewed, and inspired—in their classrooms and every part of their lives.


When I’m not teaching or mentoring, I find joy in the simple things - walking my dog, sunrises and sunsets. My story is one of God’s grace, courage, and transformation—and I’m here to walk alongside you on your journey to flourishing.

If you're in a season where fresh life needs to be cultivated, and you're seeking to reclaim vitality, wholeness, and hope... let's get started!

Are you a Catholic Teacher Ready for More Purpose, Balance, and Joy?

Intentionally designing every part of your life is essential to living a life of sustained generosity and meaningful contribution—in the classroom and beyond.


The FREE
RECLAIM Workbook is designed specifically for Catholic educators who are ready to begin the journey of reclaiming their:

  • Family
  • Friendships
  • Home
  • Vitality
  • Peace
  • Balance

Start living with renewed purpose, balance, and joy. Download your free workbook today and take the first step toward reclaiming the life God created you to live.

Not all are called to be artists in the specific sense of the term. Yet, as Genesis has it, all men and women are entrusted with the task of crafting their own life: in a certain sense, they are to make of it a work of art, a masterpiece.


- Pope John Paul II

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