Friday Feb 07, 2025
Conversations That Make a Difference with Teresa Velardi: From Welfare Lines to Bestseller Lists
From Welfare Lines to Bestseller Lists: The Untold Story of Reinventing My Life
GUEST: Rachel Pedersen
RACHEL'S WEBSITES: www.rachelpedersen.com
RACHEL'S BIO: Rachel Pedersen, a USA Today Best-Selling Author and social media expert, is passionate about helping entrepreneurs thrive online without burning out. Known for her bold ideas and authentic approach, Rachel empowers businesses and individuals to stand out through creative, disruptive strategies that deliver exponential results. A college dropout and former single mom who faced significant personal challenges, Rachel transformed her life and now dedicates herself to helping others achieve similar breakthroughs.
Through her marketing agency, The Viral Touch, Rachel has spearheaded campaigns that defy expectations, like achieving 7,134% growth for an organic skincare brand and generating $3 million in a year for a fitness company. As the founder of Social Media United, a leading training platform for social media managers, Rachel has empowered over 1,100 students from 70+ countries—many of them stay-at-home parents and single moms—to build thriving careers in digital marketing.
Rachel’s efforts extend beyond business. She has raised support for 90+ single mothers and their children during the holidays and funded relief projects for hurricane victims in Puerto Rico. She also supports Operation Underground Railroad, an organization dedicated to rescuing children from sex trafficking.
Featured in global outlets such as The Today Show, Cosmopolitan, The Huffington Post, and Content Marketing Institute, Rachel continues to inspire with her story of resilience and success. Above all, she is a devoted wife and mother of three, committed to making a difference in both her family’s and others’ lives.
Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/live/aRw8a5Fy0CM?si=W9tRHQDV9NFdTYSf
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