Chelsea Austin is a writer, international speaker and advocate from Malibu, California raised by two of the most incredible parents, her dads. Chelsea has taken her story of being raised by two gay men, and used it as a platform to spread love, tolerance and has advocated for the LGBTQ+ community since she was in high school.

In 2010, she was voted one of the Top Fifteen LGBT Activists in the Los Angeles area. Graduating Magna Cum Laude from Muhlenberg College in 2015 with a degree in theatre and dance, Chelsea has taken her theatrical background and created a career out of sharing her experiences as the daughter of two gay men and a young woman navigating the world on her blog, “The Girl With Five Names,” her podcast, “Worthiness Warriors,” and through speaking engagements, as she prepares to release her first book surrounding her life, her beliefs and her wish to bring peace, self-love and joy to as many individuals as possible. Home for Chelsea is in Los Angeles with her incredible husband, Dominic and sweet puppy, Moe.

Check out my interview on The Daily Blast Live!

"Imposter syndrome likes to rear its ugly little head just when you’re on the precipice of doing something amazing or about to find success in one area or another of your life. It’s like a little dragon in your mind that wants to challenge you and make sure you’re ready to take that next leap of faith. I have often found myself standing on stages comparing myself to people like Brené Brown, Glennon Doyle, or Gabby Bernstein. Every time I exited the stage I would feel frustrated, disappointed, and not good enough because I felt like I didn’t live up to those individuals who do similar work. It suddenly struck me that it made perfect sense that I was feeling like an imposter because every time I got on stage I was comparing myself to someone else[...]"

“The first thing to do when any kind of feelings come up around disappointment is to acknowledge them and try not to beat yourself up for having them. 

Of course, you want to make your family, friends, boss, teachers, or co-workers proud. That makes absolute sense, and it’s okay that those feelings are coming up for you. However, being afraid of disappointing someone else is not only loaded with fear and anxiety; it can often come with secondary emotions like being frustrated that you’re feeling fear or anxiety. That just adds more to your plate.”

“Montgomery-Duban Wächter said that when experiencing IS, it can be hard to focus and create quality work. ‘If you’re constantly second-guessing yourself, worried about what someone might say about your work, or paralyzed by the thought that you’ll never live up to the job, it can reduce productivity.'”

Chelsea discusses her new book, Inexplicably Me, and talks about her story growing up with two dads amongst a collective of authors. 

Some authors – and their books – just radiate joy, no matter the tough content between the covers. Inexplicably Me and its author, Chelsea, are that pair. From the moment Chelsea contacted me about her recent memoir, I could feel the tenants of the book: love and compassion. Chelsea was kind enough to answer some questions I had about her writing experience! 

“The second you block out the noise and ask yourself who you want to be things change.”

"“Chelsea just recently debuted her first book, Inexplicably Me. “My book, Inexplicably Me: A Story of Labels, Worthiness, and Refusing To Be Boxed In, is my love letter to the world. Yes, it’s my story about being raised by two gay men, both of whom I’m biologically related to, but it’s also a guide for how we can tap into our self-acceptance as a way to begin accepting others, even those we may not understand. I am grateful that I was able to tell my story with joy and humor, and use my own experiences to give some more universal advice.”

When I was applying to colleges I decided to go as far away from home as possible. Not necessarily because I wanted to or was ready to, but because I was so attached to my family that I knew if I didn’t get some distance between us I would never become independent. And so began my journey to Allentown, Pennsylvania, home of Muhlenberg College. I spent four years of my life on that classic, liberal arts campus developing deep friendships that made my world a better place. We spent hours lounging on the quad on weekends, buried in books studying together in the dorm common rooms, or rehearsing together in front of huge windows of the performing arts center. It was a small school where we all pretty much knew each other and it was our home.”

When I was applying to colleges I decided to go as far away from home as possible. Not necessarily because I wanted to or was ready to, but because I was so attached to my family that I knew if I didn’t get some distance between us I would never become independent. And so began my journey to Allentown, Pennsylvania, home of Muhlenberg College. I spent four years of my life on that classic, liberal arts campus developing deep friendships that made my world a better place. We spent hours lounging on the quad on weekends, buried in books studying together in the dorm common rooms, or rehearsing together in front of huge windows of the performing arts center. It was a small school where we all pretty much knew each other and it was our home.”

Chelsea shares her experiences starting a blog and how to get out of a rut on Joey Held’s Good People, Cool Things podcast!

"“Wow! I can’t believe I never answered this!”

“Life coach Chelsea Austin recommends sending this text if you forgot to reply. If they write back, awesome! If not, that’s OK, too. A text is a great way to reach out because it’s like dipping your toe in the pool,” she says. “If they don’t answer it feels less personal and if they do you can gauge where to go from there.”

"“There is no one set way to get through loss and grief, and if someone doesn’t tell you that they lost someone, or that they are grieving a loss, don’t take that personally.”

Chelsea Austin: Host of Worthiness Warriors



Defining Worth through Self-Care, Love, Respect and Storytelling

“…Chelsea will continue to follow her heart and spread amazing passion that will surely change the world. Offering her help to guide others through her coaching courses should prove another avenue that will inspire. If we listen to her, we can all make an impact on the many lives we meet daily. As Chelsea says, “And along the way your own joy and passion will shine through.”

Chelsea was a guest on WCGO’s Hannah & Fred Show on 4/11/21 and shared her story and tips on how to find joy. Listen right here at just around the 42:00 mark!

Meet Chelsea Austin | Writer, Speaker & Advocate

In Her Own Words: Panic attacks cue Chelsea Austin to leave family business for her own passion…I put in my 365-day notice with my family. I made sure we would be financially secure. I didn’t end up knowing exactly what I was going towards, but I knew I needed to take that leap of faith. I knew the Universe and my dreams would eventually catch me and in the meantime, we would be provided for.

Young Change Makers: How Writer, Speaker & Activist Chelsea Austin Is Helping To Make A Difference In Our World

Women are often highly underestimated in business. It can feel like an uphill battle that every day we have to show up and show people that we’re worthy of our accomplishments. The pressure to prove that we deserve a seat at a table can also lead to competition among women instead of us lifting each other up.

Find what brings you joy. I wasn’t sure where to start. I knew there needed to be change in the world, but to look at starting on a grand scale is overwhelming and kind of impractical. Instead, I started by looking at what brings me the most joy, and that’s loving people, sharing my story, […]

Chelsea Austin is a writer, speaker, and advocate from Malibu, California. She has created a career out of sharing her experiences as the daughter of two gay men and a young woman navigating the world on her blog, her podcast, through speaking engagements, and her first book, Inexplicably Me, surrounding her life, her beliefs and her wish to bring self-love and joy to as many individuals as possible.[...]

Though parenting can be stressful at any stage of life, the hosts of the Worthiness Warriors podcast always addresses the topic with love and compassion. The show tackles subjects such as family and self-worth, aiming to better understand what it means to show care, love, and respect to ourselves [...]