A walk down memory lane. Stream the "blogcast" archive here!

Heidi Schlumf is the executive editor at the National Catholic Reporter. She joined Rachel for an Easter episode of the h.e.r.LIFE Blogcast on Liberal Catholicism. This was the highest streamed episode of the podcast to date, resonating with many Fordham students and graduates: products of a Jesuit education in NYC. 

Ashley Hamilton and Claire Parker are NYC comedians and hosts of the hugely successful pop culture podcast, Celebrity Memoir Book Club. Rachel asked them about their podcasting history and their TikTok virality; then the ladies shared some of the best advice they've read in celebrity memoirs thus far. 

Boasting over 3M TikTok followers, Josh Brubaker is a well-known Zillennial force in media. After a "Swoon of the Week" feature on Rachel's Valentine's Day Episode, Josh joined her in the h.e.r.LIFE Zoom Room for an interview on social media fame and the future of the radio industry. 

All-time fan favorite contestant on The Great British Baking Show, Selasi is known for his calm & collected demeanor and (of course!) stellar bakes. After a December 2020 "Swoon of the Week" feature, Selasi joined Rachel Malak in the virtual Zoom studio for an episode celebrating World Baking Day.

With over 55k followers on TikTok, Sarah Thompson has become the go-to romance novel expert. She joined Rachel on the blogcast to discuss book recommendations for fall, rom com rankings, blogging, and (because they couldn't resist) dating in Boston. Listen for a conversation that feels like catching up with your girlfriends over a glass of wine or a cup of tea!

In this bilingual episode, Lupe Gonzalo walks Rachel & h.e.r.LIFE listeners through the Fair Food Program and the Wendy's fast food boycott. This inside look into the invisible farm labor in America emphasized the mission of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers: to protect vulnerable farm workers in Florida, preventing harsh abuse by farm owners and overseers. 

Children's book author Nancy S. Torres joined Rachel for an episode about the power of affirmations at any age. Resulting in a fascinating conversation about self-love as an act of community, this interview captured the uplifting and empowering spirit of the h.e.r.LIFE Blogcast. 

As a Certified Financial Planner and fellow podcaster, Barbara Ginty was the perfect interviewee for the "Daylight $avings" episode of the h.e.r.LIFE Blogcast. With emphases on female empowerment and recent-grad realities, this episode provides actionable tips for Rachel and her listeners.

To commemorate National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Rachel interviews Non-Diet Registered Dietitian, Chloe Cerino. Covering intuitive eating and body image on social media, Chloe provides h.e.r.LIFE listeners with empowering messages and helpful tips about combatting dangerous diet culture in our day-to-day lives. 

Cait Caffrey and Sabrina Hannon and co-directors of Persist NEPA, a grassroots feminist organization based in Northeastern PA, joined Rachel on Zoom to discuss local advocacy and reproductive justice (including the implications of Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation on Roe v. Wade). 

Dana Commandatore caught the attention of many amateur bakers with her inventive flavors and edgy style on The Great American Baking Show. After connecting on Instagram, she and Rachel sat down to talk baking, advertising, activism, relationship advice, and more! 

Movies That Raised Us is a film review podcast that's taking TikTok by storm. With over 31k followers and nearly 1M likes in total, host Mo & Christina have the nostalgic movie expertise that made them the perfect pair to help Rachel analyze the 2004 phenomenon, A Cinderella Story, for this year's Halloween Special. 

Just before taking to Tokyo for the 2020 Olympic Games, Team U.S.A. Volleyball Star Jordan Larson spoke with h.e.r.LIFE's Rachel Malak about reputation, small-town values, and transitioning out of the professional athlete realm. With two Olympic medals already under her belt, Larson was filled with applicable advice and inspiring positivity. 

In this sit-down Zoom one-on-one, Rachel speaks with Toni Breidinger, the first female Arab American to ever participate in a NASCAR national series. This interview covers a deep dive on branding and sponsorships in racing, including Toni's thoughts on NASCAR's future of inclusivity and diversity. 

After a very well-received appearance on Rachel's "Olympic Swoon" Bracket on Instagram stories, Carlin Isles Zooms in on h.e.r.LIFE to discuss all things rugby: how he discovered the sport, how he became the fastest man in rugby, and what it's like to represent USA. Carlin also reflected on his vulnerability, the battles of his childhood, and how to embody his most authentic self.

 Katie Andres is a well-known NBA & WNBA entertainment host with a decade of experience in the entertainment industry. She sits down with h.e.r.LIFE host (and young sports emcee in her first year of hosting) Rachel Malak to talk about the power of versatility in her career.  

In the height of her world-champion, title-unifying match training, Franchón joined Rachel for an on-the-go Zoom interview about feminism in sports. Crews-Dezurn is a pro at occupying multiple (often conflicting) spaces, and she was quick to offer honest advice to all h.e.r. listeners, especially those trying to live life more authentically.

Two-time Olympic medalist, Helen Maroulis joined Rachel on the blogcast to discuss her wildly impressive performance at the Tokyo games. Maroulis bounced back from multiple concussions and a dark struggle with mental health that threatened to end her wrestling career. She and Rachel celebrated that success, and discussed her nonprofit work with When We Band Together. 

A professional swimmer performing abroad, a first year teacher for Teach for America, and a very recent graduate, Alyssa Marsh has certainly made the most of the pandemic. Her conversation with Rachel was everything h.e.r.LIFE listeners love: an empowering story of female triumph and continued growth.