Rachel is the creator of
OWN THE POWER OF YOUR STORY & MEDIA POWER PLAN
These two powerful online courses teach storytelling & media success.

Own the Power of Your Story
Media Power Plan

Rachel is the creator of
OWN THE POWER OF
YOUR STORY 
&
MEDIA POWER PLAN
These two powerful online courses teach storytelling & media success.

Own the
Power of Your Story
Media Power Plan

ABOUT RACHEL


Rachel Hanfling is an Emmy-nominated TV Producer, International Keynote Speaker and Executive Presentation and Media Trainer who is passionate about teaching people to authentically articulate a message that gets results.

For as long as Rachel can remember, she’s been studying why some people speak successfully and others fail. That drive led her to 20 years producing TV for some of the nation’s biggest names including Oprah Winfrey and Anderson Cooper. Now, whether it’s teaching at Harvard, coaching a client for a corporate speech or training a client for Today or Shark Tank, Rachel empowers people from all walks of life to find and express their unique voice, resonate with an audience and deliver when it counts.

MEDIA SUCCESS REQUIRES EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS. ONCE PEOPLE ACHIEVE THAT HIGH LEVEL OF MASTERY IT BENEFITS THEM EVERYWHERE.

That’s why Rachel has customized her method to train clients to succeed in all areas of leadership including public speaking, job interviewing, negotiation, winning customers, treating patients, excelling online, creating courses, writing books and anywhere else they tell their story.

Rachel is the creator of Rachel Hanfling’s Media Power Plan and Own the Power of Your Story. Own the Power of Your Story teaches you confidence, clarity and connection so that you can make the impact you desire anytime you speak. Media Power Plan, teaches how to get media attention, succeed in the spotlight and leverage that success.

TV HISTORY


Rachel is grateful for her TV experience that allows her to teach people to soar.

Most recently Rachel co-created and co-executive produced a special called 7 Little Johnstons on Oprah Winfrey’s network, OWN.

Prior to OWN, Rachel was one of the core producers for Anderson Cooper’s daytime show, Anderson. There, she managed a range of topics including an hour-long special on Anderson’s mother, Gloria Vanderbilt; an intimate daytime exclusive with Angelina Jolie and a revealing look at how women can make millions by living their dreams.

Before joining Anderson, Rachel produced for almost a decade at The Oprah Winfrey Show where she orchestrated complex productions for millions. She was known for finding and nurturing highly sensitive guests such as domestic violence survivors as well as producing power players like former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Julia Roberts, Vera Wang and Ryan Seacrest. Rachel covered numerous other subjects including personal finance, global warming, terrorism, health, psychology, crime, fashion, food, weight loss, music, pop culture and current events.

Prior to helping people live their best lives with Oprah, Rachel was a Senior Producer of American Justice and Biography on A&E where she received an Alma Award nomination from the National Council of La Raza. Early in her career, she fought for and secured competitive bookings like Michael Jackson for Inside Edition. She began her ascent through the TV ranks in the local newsrooms of Fox in New York, NBC in Madison, Wisconsin and Univision in Chicago.

Rachel is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She is also a certified high performance trainer. She lives in New York City with her twin boys and dog.

TV HISTORY


Rachel is grateful for her TV experience that allows her to teach people to soar.

Most recently Rachel co-created and co-executive produced a special called 7 Little Johnstons on Oprah Winfrey’s network, OWN.

Prior to OWN, Rachel was one of the core producers for Anderson Cooper’s daytime show, Anderson. There, she managed a range of topics including an hour-long special on Anderson’s mother, Gloria Vanderbilt; an intimate daytime exclusive with Angelina Jolie and a revealing look at how women can make millions by living their dreams.

Before joining Anderson, Rachel produced for almost a decade at The Oprah Winfrey Show where she orchestrated complex productions for millions. She was known for finding and nurturing highly sensitive guests such as domestic violence survivors as well as producing power players like former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Julia Roberts, Vera Wang and Ryan Seacrest. Rachel covered numerous other subjects including personal finance, global warming, terrorism, health, psychology, crime, fashion, food, weight loss, music, pop culture and current events.

Prior to helping people live their best lives with Oprah, Rachel was a Senior Producer of American Justice and Biography on A&E where she received an Alma Award nomination from the National Council of La Raza. Early in her career, she fought for and secured competitive bookings like Michael Jackson for Inside Edition. She began her ascent through the TV ranks in the local newsrooms of Fox in New York, NBC in Madison, Wisconsin and Univision in Chicago.

Rachel is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She is also a certified high performance trainer. She lives in New York City with her twin boys and dog.