Rachel Epstein
Rachel Epstein is a former editor at Marie Claire, where she wrote and edited culture, politics, and lifestyle stories, including op-eds, interviews, and ambitious packages. She also launched and managed the site’s virtual book club, #ReadWithMC. During her 4.5 years at the brand, she helped MC reach record search traffic growth while meticulously planning the site’s live event coverage, such as royal weddings and award shows. Throughout the years, she's worked on a wide range of subjects from securing an exclusive interview with Donald Trump’s chief White House photographer to reporting on the safety of contact-tracing apps for an ASME-winning package titled "Invasion of Privacy" to producing Marie Claire’s “Why I’m Voting” series, featuring Michelle Obama, Meghan Markle, Oprah Winfrey, and more prominent figures. She graduated from Florida State University with degrees in English (Editing, Writing & Media) and Public Relations. Offline, she’s likely watching a Heat game or finding a new coffee shop. Follow her @rachelepstein_.
Latest articles by Rachel Epstein
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Gifts Under $20 That Are Meaningful and Affordable
From artwork to books to donations on their behalf.
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26 Coffee Table Books to Liven Up Your Living Room
You know, since that's where we spend most of our time these days.
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Brooke Shields Shares Her Life Advice for Women
The actress and CEO shared inspiring advice during a panel at 'Marie Claire's' "Power Trip: Off the Grid" conference.
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Alicia Keys: "I've Come to a Place Where I'm Allowing Myself to Feel Good"
The singer opened up during a special panel at 'Marie Claire's' "Power Trip: Off the Grid" conference.
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EMILY's List President Laphonza Butler Has Big Plans for the Organization
Under Butler's leadership, the largest resource for women in politics aims to expand Black political power and become more accessible for candidates across the nation.
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37 Great 2021 Memoirs to Add to Your TBR Pile
From Michelle Zauner's 'Crying in H Mart' to Tarana Burke's 'Unbound.'
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Anita Hill Believes We Can End Gender Violence
Three decades after her landmark testimony in the Clarence Thomas confirmation hearings, the esteemed professor and lawyer has a message for leaders: The time is now to prioritize anti-gender violence policies.
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Arrive in NYC
Meghan is ready for fall!
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The Best Red Carpet Looks at the 2021 Emmys
The 2021 Emmys are taking place on September 19. See what the stars wore at the Event Deck in Los Angeles here.
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Where Did All My Work Friends Go?
The pandemic has forced our work friendships to evolve. Will they ever be the same?
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How to Get a New Job in a Virtual World
Your Zoom game has never been stronger.
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Your Abortion Questions, Answered
Here, MC debunks common abortion myths you may be increasingly hearing since Texas' near-total abortion ban went into effect.
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30 Labor Day Sales to Shop on Your Day Off
The end of summer is near.
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5 Women Journalists Reflect on Covering 9/11
Twenty years ago, these women told the stories of leaders, first responders, witnesses, and victims. Today, they tell their own.
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Inside the 'USA Today' Newsroom During 9/11
Susan Miller, then the news copy desk chief, watched smoke billow past her office windows. She decided to keep working anyway.
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Sonya Ross Reported From Air Force One on 9/11
The former AP White House reporter was one of five journalists selected for the "nuclear bunker pool" that traveled with President George W. Bush aboard Air Force One.
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Gulnara Samoilova Captured 9/11 on Her Camera
A seasoned photojournalist, Samoilova's instincts were to run towards the scene. Looking back 20 years later, she might not have made the same decision.
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1 Writer, 36 Hours, 100+ Reporters
Nancy Gibbs reflects on writing the cover story for the black-bordered special issue many people still have saved today.
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'The Heart Principle' Is Our September Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt from Helen Hoang's latest romance novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
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Simone Biles Is Out of the Team Final at the Tokyo Olympics
She withdrew from the event due to a medical issue, according to USA Gymnastics.
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'We Were Never Here' Is Our August Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt from Andrea Bartz's latest novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
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Raven Saunders Is Getting Another Shot at Life—and the Gold
The Olympic shot putter almost didn't live to see the Tokyo Games. Now, she's gearing up to compete while advocating for mental health in the sports world and beyond.
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20 Years of "Perfect Day": An Interview With Hoku
The early aughts pop star has been off the grid for nearly two decades, but her hit song still makes us feel like we’re living in a movie.
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Kristin Urquiza Wants Justice for COVID-19 Victims
Urquiza's nonprofit, Marked By COVID, continues to demand answers and challenge our country's response to grief.
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18 Beach Essentials to Pack the Next Time You Head to the Shore
May your WiFi connection be spotty and your toes scrunched deep in the sand.
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Prince Harry and Prince William Honor Princess Diana at Statue Unveiling
It would have been their mother's 60th birthday today.
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'The Other Black Girl' Gets Real About Racism in the Workplace
"It really hits home how many spaces don’t allow Black women to really show up as their authentic selves."
By Rachel Epstein Published