Rachel Weingarten is an award-winning author of 3 non-fiction books. She’s also a beauty historian and former celebrity makeup artist.

Rachel is a long-time columnist for Parade and writes most often for outlets including Millie, The Girlfriend, The Costco Connection, and many more. She’s widely quoted about trends and culture in outlets including the Daily Beast, CNN, Forbes, Glamour Magazine, Teen Vogue, and others.

Rachel has appeared as a repeat guest on top morning TV shows including Good Morning America, ABC News, and The Today Show. She also created and acted as the on-air talent for a show on CNN Money about female entrepreneurs called Enterprising Women.

As a sometimes professor, Rachel has lectured at NYU, FIT, and Parsons School of Design. She’s also a prolific keynote speaker. Rachel is also the co-founder of the RWR Network, a national 501(c)(3) national nonprofit.

Rachel has a particular fondness for oversized black sunglasses including pretty much anything Prada .