Rachel Speaks at Women's Travel Fest

March 17, 2020

For the third time, Rachel has joined the ranks of explorers from the around the world to speak at Women’s Travel Fest in NYC. This year, she spoke about staying safe while traveling alongside fellow panelists Tracey Breeden, Vice President, Head of Safety & Social Advocacy at Match Group, and Stephanie Zito, seasoned world traveler and humanitarian change-maker.

Rachel also led her crowd-favorite workshop “On-Camera Hosting: How to Look Like a Pro But Still Feel Like You,” teaching women how to look and feel their best when public speaking, shooting video content for their social channels, or building out their professional on-camera hosting path.

End of Year Recap: 2019

December 30, 2019

To cap off another year of adventure, Rachel made a video just for you, sharing her favorite experiences from the road. Keep an eye out for previously unseen footage from Finland, Norway, New Zealand, Thailand, and Western Europe—her favorite five destinations of 2019! Click through for the video. >>

Rachel Attends TEDWomen

December 12, 2019

Last week, Rachel was honored to attend TEDWomen, a TED Talks conference known for shining a light on the bold, brilliant, change-making work of womxn and their allies around the world. Read on for details…

LinkedIn Profiles Rachel

November 20, 2019

Each week, LinkedIn profiles movers and shakers from industries and locations around the globe, and this winter, they decided to profile Rachel. Click through for the feature!

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Rachel Sits Down with Globetrotters Lounge Podcast

October 24, 2019

Rachel sat down with Globetrotters Lounge podcast host Lisette Austin to discuss working in media, favorite travel essentials, navigating jet lag, and how travel can help a person better connect with the world, both far from home and just outside the front door. Rachel also talks about that one time she got a yam as a gift... worth a listen, right? Click through for the link!

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UPROXX Features Rachel in 3-Part Series

October 4, 2019

This fall, UPROXX rounded up its favorite content creators to glean their wisdom on the world’s coolest places. From the Best Fall Destinations, to favorite Under-the-Radar spots, to locales Worth the Hype, Rachel’s suggestions are sure to inspire your wanderlust! Read on for future vacation inspo…

Marriott Bonvoy Traveler Taps Rachel for Features

July 22, 2019

As part of its ongoing effort to highlight lesser-known travel destinations, Marriott Bonvoy Traveler tapped Rachel to share her travel and photography expertise for a pair of articles on Moab, UT, and Atascadero, CA—both of which ran in conjunction with Rachel’s recent hosted series for Marriott & Tastemade. Check out each piece by clicking through here!

Financial Guru Jean Chatzky Features Rachel on "HerMoney"

July 17, 2019

Jean Chatzky is a money guru renowned for her work as not only financial advisor on The Today Show, but also the creator of HerMoney, a brand that includes highly successful books, a much-trafficked website, and a hugely popular podcast designed to empower women on their financial paths. When Jean heard Rachel speak at an event this spring, Jean immediately pulled Rachel aside and said, “I LOVE what you’re doing, and have GOT to have you on my podcast.” A few months later, their conversation is live for all their followers to hear! Click through for the link.

Rachel Speaks at "Women in Media" Event

June 25, 2019

World Forum Disrupt has made a name for itself as a game-changer in the conference space, upending the old rules for more immersive, inclusive, and forward-thinking conferences. For that reason, Rachel was glad to join WFD for their Women in Media event, speaking on the panel “Normalizing the Conversation: Wellness and Mental Health in the Workplace.” To watch the panel discussion, click through!

Rachel Swaps Stories with "Kick Ass In Life" Podcast

June 23, 2019

Recently, Rachel joined fellow TV producer Laura Eshelman for a conversation on the Kick Ass in Life podcast, a series designed to share advice and wisdom with college students and young professionals. To learn "How to Be a Travel Storyteller”—and also simply how to be a good professional, click through for the interview link!c

The Newsette Asks Rachel "What's In Her Bag"

June 6, 2019

For their popular weekly “What’s In Her Bag” feature, the Newsette’s 300k daily readers wanted to know what’s in professional traveler Rachel Rudwall’s bag. Click through to see what Rachel said!

Rachel Hosts "Just Back From..." Series for Tastemade

June 1, 2019

After a successful series of hosting projects in 2018, Rachel and Tastemade knew they had to work together again. So, when Rachel pitched Tastemade a video series from New Zealand this year, Tastemade Travel jumped at the chance! Click through for details and video links. >>

Rachel Talks Navigating an Unconventional Career with "Nav.It" Podcast

May 31, 2019

Nav.It is a podcast that, while based in the intent of empowering women in their finances, really likes to dig into the nitty gritty of what it takes to navigate life (professionally, personally, spiritually, financially—you name it)! Never being one to shy away from a deep-dive, Rachel was excited to sit down with host Lisette Austin to share the following.

How she's nav.ed working as a TV show producer, host and more
Her recipe for finding success
How she ended up working on "manly man" tv shows
The challenges that came with working in a typically male arena
Some stories from her remote location work
What kept her going when she felt isolated and/or frustrated by being treated differently
How things have been changing for women working in media
Her advice for women working in any male dominated industry
Working with difficult emotions on the job
What has been the best part of her career path
Her next exciting adventure!

Click through for the podcast link!

"She Called Action" Interviews Rachel

May 17, 2019

When the creatives behind “She Called Action” founded their podcast, their goal was to gather a list of kickass women in media, sit them down, glean their favorite insights, and assemble those lessons for other women to learn from via not only the podcast, but also the Sundance Institute’s resources for female filmmakers. Click through to hear the interview!

Rachel Answers "5 Questions with..." Amazing Race Winner Alex Boylan

May 15, 2019

After winning the Amazing Race and establishing a successful media career, Alex Boylan wanted to do more with his career path. So, he founded DreamJobbing, a platform that connects young people with exciting and often unconventional job opportunities across varied industries.

In his series “5 Questions with…”, Alex sits down with industry leaders for an informal chat about how their career path has developed. Continue reading for Alex’s 5 Questions with Rachel!

Olympus Cameras Features Rachel in Collaborator Spotlight

May 1, 2019

As one of Olympus Cameras’ favorite travel photographers, Olympus often shares Rachel’s work through its blog, social media feeds, and corporate events. This spring, they put together a Collaborator Spotlight on Rachel.

Uproxx Features Rachel as "Instagram Travel [Influencer That] Will Inspire Your Wanderlust Dreams"

May 1, 2019

Rachel was excited to discover her work featured by Uproxx Travel alongside a handful of game-changing travel creators in the article “These Instagram Travel Influencers Will Inspire Your Wanderlust Dreams.” For the full list and the rundown on Rachel, click through to the article!

Rachel Joins Famed Explorers Club as "Fellow National"

April 18, 2019

Rachel has joined the Explorers Club, not only as a Member, but as a Fellow National! That’s VERY big news. Read on for the announcement in Rachel’s words—plus exciting coverage from Business Insider and BBC!

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Rachel Talks "Knowing Your Value" at Women's Leadership Symposium

April 12, 2019

For its 2019 Women Leadership Symposium, Miami University asked its alum Rachel to come back and talk about Knowing Your Value to a packed house of female attendees. Together with Daniela Pierre-Bravo—Booking Producer on “Morning Joe” and author of “Earn It!”, a book co-written with MSNBC’s Mika Brzezinski—Rachel presented on “Knowing Your Why, and “Living Your Value.”

Rachel Speaks at Women's Travel Fest

March 17, 2019

When the founder of Women’s Travel Fest told Rachel it wanted her to participate in a panel called The Future of Travel is Female with leaders from Uber, Unearth Women, and Girls Love Travel — as well as lead an on-camera hosting workshop for its attendees — Rachel enthusiastically agreed. In front of hundreds of women from around the world, Rachel shared her insights into why the future of travel has space for everyone.

Rachel Speaks at Women's Travel Fest

End of Year Recap: 2019

Rachel Attends TEDWomen

LinkedIn Profiles Rachel

Rachel Sits Down with Globetrotters Lounge Podcast

UPROXX Features Rachel in 3-Part Series

Marriott Bonvoy Traveler Taps Rachel for Features

Financial Guru Jean Chatzky Features Rachel on "HerMoney"

Rachel Speaks at "Women in Media" Event

Rachel Swaps Stories with "Kick Ass In Life" Podcast

The Newsette Asks Rachel "What's In Her Bag"

Rachel Hosts "Just Back From..." Series for Tastemade

Rachel Talks Navigating an Unconventional Career with "Nav.It" Podcast

"She Called Action" Interviews Rachel

Rachel Answers "5 Questions with..." Amazing Race Winner Alex Boylan

Olympus Cameras Features Rachel in Collaborator Spotlight

Uproxx Features Rachel as "Instagram Travel [Influencer That] Will Inspire Your Wanderlust Dreams"

Rachel Joins Famed Explorers Club as "Fellow National"

Rachel Talks "Knowing Your Value" at Women's Leadership Symposium

Rachel Speaks at Women's Travel Fest

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