Rachel Uchitel knows what it means to be misunderstood. In 2001, she became a symbol of personal loss in the aftermath of 9/11 when a haunting photograph of her searching for her fiancé, James Andrew O’Grady, who perished in the World Trade Center attacks, was featured on the front page of the New York Post and circulated worldwide. Nearly a decade later, she was once again thrust into the spotlight, this time as the center of a media firestorm that led to relentless public scrutiny. These experiences not only shaped her perspective on the power of public perception but also gave her deep empathy for those whose stories have been distorted or sensationalized.

Now, as the host of the top-rated podcast Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel, she is redefining the conversation around media narratives, personal reinvention, and second chances. With a fearless approach to storytelling, Rachel sits down with politicians, athletes, actors, activists, experts, and extraordinary individuals to dissect the complexities of public perception. Through in-depth, thought-provoking conversations, she gives her guests a platform to reclaim their narratives and challenges audiences to reexamination what they think they know.

Beyond her podcast, Rachel is the founder of Miss U. Media, a consulting firm specializing in marketing, PR, branding, and media strategy. For over two decades, she has been a sought-after voice on major news platforms, frequently called upon for her expertise in NDA’s, media scrutiny, crisis management, and personal reinvention. Through her platforms, Rachel is redefining the conversation - one misunderstood story at a time.