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 100 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. National News Peg as of 9/18/2008 This year’s political race has seen the issue of teenage motherhood cross all political, racial and gender divides. From Barack Obama’s birth to a teenage mother to Sarah Palin’s pregnant 17 year old daughter, the need for support continues to show no discrimination. Story Idea 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 100 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.  Latest Press Release:  July 10, 2008 - Book Helps Teen Moms Battle Postpartum Depression Licensed Professional Counselor and Postpartum Support Specialist endorses new book to help adolescent mothers cope with the challenges of teenage pregnancy. 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.