Meet Ellyse

Ellyse Grant is a certified life coach, motivational speaker, author, and founder of We Need to Talk Coach. With 17 years of healthcare experience, a degree in Business Management, and a life coaching certification, Ellyse combines professional expertise with personal experience. She has worked across various industries, including healthcare, insurance, wellness, banking, and most recently aerospace.

Ellyse is passionate about helping others through her journey of overcoming challenges with boundaries and self-care. She has served as an elected Parliamentarian on the Urban League of Greater Philadelphia's leadership board and is an active member of the Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Engagement for Women. She also volunteers with organizations like Cradles to Crayons, schools, churches, and youth programs, teaching empowerment through entrepreneurship and boundary-setting.

A vocal advocate for self-love and work-life balance, Ellyse shares daily affirmations and real-life advice on social media. She has written an e-book on boundaries, was featured in Bold Journey Magazine, and has been recognized with the 2025 Distinguished Young Professional Award and January 2025 Member of the Month honors for outstanding community service with NExT Philadelphia and the Urban League of Greater Philadelphia. Ellyse continues to inspire both women and men to live authentically and lead with confidence.

Ellyse primarily focuses on speaking engagements and group facilitation, offering limited availability for 1:1 life coaching. Her mission is to empower clients to prioritize themselves, set healthy boundaries, and practice self-love—helping them reach their goals, increase self-confidence, and embrace lasting growth and fulfillment.

I've been where you are-struggling to set boundaries and practice self-care. But I've transformed, and now I'm here to help you do the same.

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My story

Becoming a life coach was a natural calling for me, driven by a passion to positively impact lives. Through random conversations, family, friends and even strangers would share how our conversations changed their lives, which deeply touched me. My aim is to leave a meaningful legacy, striving to better the world for future generations. Rooted in empathy and dedication, I'm driven to supporting women and men and make a difference. Fulfilling my purpose means impacting even just one person's life. Beyond financial gain, this endeavor reflects my commitment to contributing positively to my community and empowering the people I serve.

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