From Midwest Roots to Global Adventures: Rachel Rudwall's Journey in Travel Storytelling
11/14/24 • 42 min
Rachel Rudwall, a prolific travel producer and writer, takes us on a journey from her Midwest roots to the bustling world of media production in Los Angeles. Her story begins with a deep fascination for international studies and foreign languages, which led her to explore media as a powerful tool for connecting people and demystifying the unknown. Rachel's adventurous spirit propelled her to Los Angeles, where she navigated the media landscape and climbed the ranks to produce docu-series for major networks like Discovery Channel and Nat Geo, eventually transitioning to an on-camera presence through her YouTube series and a TV travel show.
Throughout the episode, Rachel shares exhilarating tales from her travels to awe-inspiring destinations like Machu Picchu, Antarctica and Bhutan. Her stories are not just about the breathtaking landscapes but also about the profound connections she felt with these environments and the lessons they taught her about the interconnectedness of our world. Balancing her dynamic career with family life, Rachel reflects on her journey from Ohio to Los Angeles, emphasizing the invaluable support of her partner in managing both her professional and personal aspirations.
Learn more about Rachel at http://www.rachelroams.com/.
Connect with her on:
- Instagram: @rachelroams
- Facebook: @rachelroams
- Twitter/X: @rachelroams
- TikTok: @rachelroams
- LinkedIn: @rachelrudwall
Thank you for listening! Please take a moment to rate, review and subscribe to the Media in Minutes podcast here or anywhere you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/media-in-minutes/id1555710662
Rachel Rudwall, a prolific travel producer and writer, takes us on a journey from her Midwest roots to the bustling world of media production in Los Angeles. Her story begins with a deep fascination for international studies and foreign languages, which led her to explore media as a powerful tool for connecting people and demystifying the unknown. Rachel's adventurous spirit propelled her to Los Angeles, where she navigated the media landscape and climbed the ranks to produce docu-series for major networks like Discovery Channel and Nat Geo, eventually transitioning to an on-camera presence through her YouTube series and a TV travel show.
Throughout the episode, Rachel shares exhilarating tales from her travels to awe-inspiring destinations like Machu Picchu, Antarctica and Bhutan. Her stories are not just about the breathtaking landscapes but also about the profound connections she felt with these environments and the lessons they taught her about the interconnectedness of our world. Balancing her dynamic career with family life, Rachel reflects on her journey from Ohio to Los Angeles, emphasizing the invaluable support of her partner in managing both her professional and personal aspirations.
Learn more about Rachel at http://www.rachelroams.com/.
Connect with her on:
- Instagram: @rachelroams
- Facebook: @rachelroams
- Twitter/X: @rachelroams
- TikTok: @rachelroams
- LinkedIn: @rachelrudwall
Thank you for listening! Please take a moment to rate, review and subscribe to the Media in Minutes podcast here or anywhere you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/media-in-minutes/id1555710662
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Media in Minutes - From Midwest Roots to Global Adventures: Rachel Rudwall's Journey in Travel Storytelling
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