Rachel Werner

Author, Content Creator & Media Consultant

Madison, WI

Rachel Werner

Author, Content Creator & Media Consultant

Madison, WI

4 “High Energy” Foods
Feel like you rarely have enough energy to work out? The problem may be less related to motivation and more so due to inadequate nutrition. Certain foods can help boost energy levels for a longer duration than the short “sugar spike” many overly processed
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Fall Travel: Aloft Minneapolis
Boutique hotel stays consistently equate to bliss at Aloft. And its Minneapolis hospitality hub is fully on brand in terms of sleek décor and amenities for guests. The property has 155 rooms in addition to a heated pool, fitness center, full-service bar,
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The Fallacy of Food Trends
Facts over feelings is the impetus behind many consumers demanding more transparency behind food-related terminology and eating trends. The yo-yo emotions surrounding a ‘start-n-stop’ wellness expedition have left many folks spent. One food myth in partic
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How Tech Can Trip Us Up
The one accessory you’re unlikely to see me anywhere without is my iPhone. But tech tools have become such an indispensable component to most of our daily lives that we don’t often realize how much of a negative impact they might have on certain activitie
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Blogging Your Way to More Bucks
My initial attempts at blogging were via Tumblr in 2013. Although it never really “took off” by attracting a regular audience, it did serve as a training ground for getting myself into the habit of writing daily as well as learning the very basics of prom
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The Best Italian Cookbooks for Pizza, Pasta, and More
We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Simple and hearty, with a focus on quality ingredients, Italian cuisine is one of the
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Mental Health Always Matters
I want to thank you all for continously making this Wellness Wednesday blog a safe space where everyone can be honest about the triumphs we achieve and the ongoing challenges we face. Being vulnerable by sharing when we are going through difficult times i
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The Best Reusable Water Bottles to Hydrate Wherever You Go
We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. The Hydro Flask 32-Ounce Wide Mouth takes the top spot, thanks to its wide mouth, high
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We Tested Beeswax Wraps: Here Are the Clear Winners
We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. LilyBee Wrap Organic Cotton Beeswax Wrappers, which won our tests, create a sufficient
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The 9 Best Vegan Cookbooks of 2022 for Every Need
We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. For vegan twists on familiar favorites, we recommend Charity Morgan’s best-selling "Un
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The 5 Best Reusable Snack Bags in 2022
We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. We chose the Stasher 100 Percent Silicone Reusable Food Bag as our best overall for it
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The 6 Best Tofu Presses in 2022
We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Our best overall pick is the Yarkor Tofu Press for its straightforward easy use and gr
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The Best New Cookbooks in 2022
We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Best Sure-to-Be-a-Classic: "Cook This Book" at Amazon Many of the included recipes hav
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Staying Mentally Fit
I will admit to not having much “down time” most days. On the rare occasion when I am not scheduled to be away on assignment, in a meeting or on my computer frantically trying to meet a deadline, the default forms of relaxation I turn to involve physical
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Why Every Writer Should Consider Outsourcing
Let’s have an honest heart to heart for a moment. We all spend money trying to expand our writing careers. Which, in itself, isn’t problematic. What we decide to drop some coin on is where the trouble can creep up. Creatives often get it twisted in terms
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Foodies Travel, Too
Have you had a joy-filled July? I sure have! But it’s good to be back in front of the computer crafting this week’s blog. One TOPS member had requested I find out nutritional information on alligator while I was in New Orleans earlier this month. And luck
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About

Rachel Werner

Writing

Digital Marketing

Food Styling

Editing

Media Strategy

New Media

Rachel Werner is the author of the picture books FLOODS (Capstone 2022), MOVING AND GROOVING TO FILLMORE'S BEAT (Capstone 2023), and THE GLAM WORLD TOUR (Capstone 2024), as well as the nonfiction YA title BEAUTY EMANCIPATION (Macmillian 2026). She is on faculty for Hugo House in Seattle, Lighthouse Writers Workshop in Denver, and the Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis, where she leads curricula to educate writers and content producers in marketing their work. A regular book reviewer for Shelf Awareness, she has contributed print, photography, and video content to We Are Teachers, Highlights Foundation, The Spruce Eats, TheKitchn, and MotherUntitled. She is the founder of The Little Book Project WI, a community arts initiative committed to pursuing social justice through narrative.