Welcome to Rachel Brignoni's Online Media Room Rachel Brignoni [say Brig-No-Nee] is the author of Hope . . . Joy (and a Few Little THOUGHTS) for Pregnant Teens: Consciously Creating Your Legacy. She is a former teenage mother turned Fortune 500 Executive and Certified Life Strategies Coach. Rachel is well-equipped to speak on many topics relating to teenage pregnancy and the support of pregnant and parenting teens. Story Idea A Message of Hope for Young Moms: An inspirational story of sacrifice and a determination to beat the odds. Rachel Brignoni was faced with an unplanned pregnancy at the age of seventeen. Once a teenage mother on welfare and now a Fortune 500 Executive, Certified Life Strategies Coach and author; this is the story of a young mother who refused to remain a statistic and is now determined to help other young moms reach their highest potential through the Brignoni Foundation for Pregnant Teens, Inc.  PRESS RELEASE:  April 12, 2008 - Message of Success for Young Moms Could Win Book of the Year   A new book written by a former pregnant teen turned Fortune 500 Executive has been named a finalist by Foreword Magazine for its "Book of the Year Award" in two categories. Contact Information: This online media room is designed to meet the needs of the media. For interviews or booking requests contact a publicity coordinator at (407) 923-8851 or joaquin@rachelbrignoni.com. You may also visit Secret Key Publishing, LLC at: www.hopejoythoughts.com.