I am the owner and operator of Chelsey Gray Consulting which offers a one-stop shop for all of your business development needs.
I am a young and beautifully creative individual from a small town in Wyoming who loves to sing, dance, paint, do photography, and videography. I am a strong athlete who has done everything from dance to gymnastics, swimming, diving, pole vault, and powerlifting. I am also a young Marine veteran who received 3 Certificates of Commendation for my exemplary leadership qualities. I was also one of 651 Marines to receive the Chesty Puller award, this is out of the hundreds of thousands of recruits that have graduated from Parris Island, SC. My occupation was jumping out of airplanes and packing parachutes as a 0451 aerial delivery specialist.
I love to take on new challenges and the words ” I can’t ” are not in my vocabulary. I am someone who is not only self-disciplined and excellent, but someone who loves serving others wholeheartedly. I enjoy spending my Sunday mornings serving in the children’s ministry at awaken church to ensure they know how to stand firm in their identity, build their confidence, and show them what it means to have a servant’s heart for their fellow members of their community. My focus is bringing light into the darkness to help others find hope when it feels like there is none. My mission in life is to protect and serve my community in the best way that I know how. This means being the voice for those who do not have a say in this world which is children. Everything I do has one centric goal and that is to help bring awareness to the level of exploitation that is happening around the world to innocent men, women, and especially children. Being an SA survivor myself and overcoming the traumas with that I aim to put my money where my mouth is and provide resources to my local community to help individuals overcome and be set free from their past. We all need someone to help us at some point in our lives and I want to do everything I can to create as much impact as possible in my community and beyond. I also love spending my Tuesday nights serving as a leader in the marketplace ministry called Pathfinders where I am training other business owners how to be effective in the marketplace to be the change that our community needs to prosper. I help them understand what it means to break off limiting beliefs, solve long-standing problems in their businesses, understand their purpose, and unlock their vision for what their future can be in business, and every other area of their lives.
About Chelsey Gray
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I am the oldest of 3 and I have a twin brother named Benjamin, and. a younger sister Olivia. My father and stepmother live in Utah and I come from a long line of Ministers and Pastors on my dad’s side of the family. My biological mom taught me how to sing opera and was the creative in the home. I got all of my technical skills from my dad who is an Electrical engineer.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I started working at 15 years old as a cashier at a self-serve yogurt store merely to support my family after my parents divorced, I then went into being a waitress at 18 and shortly after that, I joined the military to find stability financially. After the military at 21, I got into sales and marketing. I found a passion for helping others grow their business because I knew I was making an impact in so many people’s lives. In 2023-present I am currently partnered with Ignite Local to help business owners get preferred and get clients through online lead generation. Also in 2024, I launched Chelsey Gray Consulting which provides a one-stop shop for all your business development needs. My expertise is in communication and growing businesses. If individuals feel stagnant I bring a fresh perspective to shine light in the darkness.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Always be humble and grateful, be quick to listen and slow to speak, and always be the light in the darkness.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
I see myself operating my non-profit that supports victims of human trafficking and having an impact globally through philanthropy, my podcast, public speaking platform, books, and my businesses to continue to be a supporter of economic growth.
Chelsey Gray & Our Community
Q: What are a few of your favorite restaurants in our community?
My favorite restaurant for a good burger is Burger Bench in Escondido, My favorite place for a brunch date is The French Gourmet in Pacific Beach, and my favorite dinner spot is Texas De Brazil in Carlsbad.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I have lived in Escondido for almost 4 years, I have worked all over San Diego County because of where my work takes me.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The relationships are like nothing I have ever experienced. I have the biggest community I have ever had in just a few short years, and there are real genuine people.
Q: If you could choose anyone alive today and not a relative, with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would you meet for this lunch?
I would meet with Lance Wallnau, and why is because he is a strategist, futurist, and compelling communicator. He is full of wisdom in many areas and I would meet with him at Vintana in Escondido. This is how much I respect him and want to honor him for the amazing work he has done for so many communities.
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
I do not watch any TV, but my favorite movie so far is Sound of Freedom
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I was able to travel to Europe for 21 days and visited six different countries when I was just 13 because of my academic and leadership excellence
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
I would rate my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ 100/10 because He has truly transformed and changed my life. Without Him I would not have the community I have, my husband, and my company.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
David Ewing the owner and operator of HeaveHoCreative, his selfless heart, his drive to create impact, and his leadership is unmatched.
Q: What community organizations and/or local nonprofits do you admire/support?
Awaken Church, One Safe Place, Teri Campus of Life, Inter-Faith
Q: What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Trust the process, stay the course, and always serve others selflessly
Q: What Neighborhood do you live in?
Escondido off of Via Rancho Parkway near Lake Hodges
What I love about my Neighborhood:
The friendliness of my neighbors, and the peace and quiet we get, helps me recharge in a fast-paced world
Please describe your ideal San Diego weekend:
Getting up early to watch the sunrise with my husband Kory and my Dog Nova, going to dog beach and playing volleyball with a good group of friends, going skateboarding with my husband along Oceanside pier, coming home and grilling out with my best friends speaking life into each other and collaborating about how to be better every day in our personal and professional lives.
Q: Finally, what three words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
My husband and dog, Peace, Comfort, having a home-cooked meal that my husband and I cook not just for ourselves but hosting friends and family. Getting to share and host others is where I feel at home most.
