Our Specialties
Inclusive Branding
Content Creation
LGBTQ+ ERG Support
Communication & Messaging
Inspiration & Ideation
Free Consultation
Why Work With Us?
Collaborative
Creative Direction
Connected
Cost-Effective
Caring
We Love To Work With:
Small Businesses and Entreprenuers
Employee Resource Groups
Tourism Orgs and Businesses
Leaders Facing a Challenge
About Rachel
As the publisher of OutCoast.com, an experienced LGBTQ+ Content Creator and Travel Blogger, a former LGBTQ+ nonprofit founder, and speaker/consultant covering a variety of topics from LGBTQ+ marketing to bridging communication divides, Rachel Covello has dedicated her career to uniting people and creating inclusive spaces both in work environments and community spaces.
With over twenty years of sales, marketing, leadership, communication, and entrepreneurial experience across corporate and non-profit sectors, Rachel brings a rich blend of creativity, innovation, and strategic thinking to the table.
As a travel blogger, Rachel showcases the inclusive destinations and businesses available in Florida and beyond.
As a seasoned LGBTQ+ tourism marketing and DEI/ERG consultant, Rachel advises business leaders in various industries on a variety of topics to foster and promote inclusive experiences for travelers, clients and employees.
Rachel also hosts the Florida OutCoast Convention (FLOCC), Florida’s only statewide LGBTQ+ tourism convention, to highlight the significance of inclusive tourism in Florida. This event brings together leaders throughout Florida to connect, learn, and create strategies that welcome all travelers to the Sunshine State.
Rachel was recently recognized as the 2023 Most Remarkable Person of the Year by Watermark Publishing and a Business of Pride honoree by the Tampa Bay Business Journal in 2021.
Outside of her OutCoast commitments, Rachel lives in St. Pete with her wife of 6 years and their three dogs. They enjoy exploring the country in their RV. Beyond travel, Rachel is a stand-up comedian, event emcee, photographer, and host to lesbian-focused pop up events throughout Florida.
Testimonials
Rachel’s ability to educate and engage her audience are keys to her success. Our employees were very pleased with both of our events and we plan to partner with Rachel again in the future.
I would recommend Rachel to any organization, she is uplifting, inspirational and easily engages the group, allowing for a very comfortable event.
Rachel Covello has presented with us at Johnson and Johnson in several locations and we have received excellent feedback from participants. Her sessions are engaging and present practical and real information.
Rachel Covello is a testimony to what strength, character and professionalism is. She is a fantastic motivational speaker that has the ability to stimulate the minds of any group. Her passion for life and what she does is displayed in every word. She recently gave a motivational speech at my company and we have not…