The name Telora is a creative blend of elements from Latin and Greek, which gives it a rich and symbolic meaning:
"Telo-": This part is derived from the Greek word τέλος (télos), meaning "end," "goal," "purpose," or "fulfillment." It signifies the idea of reaching an ultimate aim or achieving one's purpose in life.
"-ora": This suffix is reminiscent of Latin words like "aurora" (dawn), which means "light" or "new beginning." It also carries a sense of triumph, victory, or emergence into something new.
Combined Meaning of Telora:
"The dawn of purpose" or "the light of fulfillment." It reflects the journey of discovering one's true purpose, achieving personal and spiritual fulfillment, and embracing transformation.
This meaning aligns perfectly with the mission of Telora Advising—helping individuals find clarity, purpose, and direction in their lives.
About the Founder
Harlan Redmond
“Purpose breaking through like the dawn”
I grew up knowing both loss and possibility. Those early years taught me to ask hard questions and to look for the light anyway. As a young man I found discipline and courage in the U.S. Army, serving in Iraq and learning what it means to lead under pressure and care for people when it matters most.
Back home, I kept building. I was an athlete and later a successful high-school football coach, where I saw how belief, structure, and teamwork can change a life. I taught in classrooms and on fields—as a youth counselor, high-school teacher, and adjunct professor—translating big ideas into practical steps students could use the same day.
My education was a hard-won gift made possible by a strong community. Through their support and steady persistence, I earned a master’s in teaching from the University of Southern California (USC) and a master’s in divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary.
My call to community deepened. I led a nonprofit as Executive Director and Principal, raised funds, launched programs, and stood alongside families in real-time challenges. Along the way I served as a chaplain and pastor, offered counsel in moments of grief and transition, advised leaders, and started ventures as an entrepreneur and business owner. I’ve also been married for 23 years and am a dad to three sons—daily reminders that growth is relational, not theoretical.
These chapters—soldier and student, coach and counselor, executive and entrepreneur—formed the way I work today. I lead with a relational approach: deep listening, clear goals, steady accountability, and practical tools tailored to your life. It is because of (not in spite of) these experiences that I help clients clarify purpose, pursue meaningful goals, and grow in ways that last.
If you’re ready to turn what you’ve lived through into momentum toward what’s next, I’d be honored to walk with you.