About Rachel
Rachel Marie Redlin is the founder and head writer behind Simply 5 Minutes, a growing platform created to encourage and equip women to find purpose, peace, and progress in the everyday moments of life.
Previously known as Simply Blooming Grace, the platform is transitioning to Simply 5 Minutes as Rachel expands her work around the message behind her newest book, 5 Habits in Simply 5 Minutes. The new brand reflects her belief that meaningful change doesn’t always require hours of time—sometimes, five intentional minutes can make all the difference.
Rachel is an accomplished author of four books, including her most recent, 5 Habits in Simply 5 Minutes, which is sold worldwide and available through Target, Walmart, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, and Amazon.
A journalist and syndicated columnist, Rachel has spent years using the written word to inform, encourage, and connect with readers. Her writing has been featured in Her View From Home, which reaches millions of women, and her work has attracted readers from more than 68 countries.
Rachel is also an award-winning radio host, receiving a 2023 KAB Award with co-star Tiffany Martin for their radio show Girl Talk. In 2024, she launched the marriage-focused radio show RNB with her husband, continuing her work of encouraging couples and families through meaningful conversations.
A mother of six and an active member of her Kansas community, Rachel has connected with others through journalism, writing, radio, public speaking, and community involvement. Her work is grounded in faith, family, and timeless values, with a focus on helping women thrive—not by doing more, but by making meaningful use of the moments they already have.
Through Simply 5 Minutes, Rachel continues to develop books, workbooks, habit-building resources, and other practical tools designed to encourage and equip women around the world.
Her message is we can all simply bloom with grace even just 5 minutes at a time.
