It was actually over a plate of dumplings and some wine! I was job-sharing at TV Week with two other journos and we’d never met, so decided we’d do lunch. Yum cha and savignon blanc, as I recall...
Colleagues heard about our lunches and asked to come along. As the unofficial organiser, I started a ‘list’ of people in my email who were keen to stay connected.
As my ‘list’ got bigger, editors heard about it and started sending me subbing or writing jobs to post to it. We used to just help editors find staff but when we went online, we started posting jobs in media, digital, PR and comms - and still do today.
We went online with 800 journos on our newsletter. Today, we’re connected to a community of over 7000 journos, copywriters, editors, subs, content writers, designers, PRs and other creatives from around Australia.
Awww. Our bios below have all our contact details.
Most people ask me... if I trademarked the name Selfie - I wish I did but unfortunately that boat has sailed. Imagine the canal living I would've had! When I’m not at Rachel’s List, I’m... hanging with my little man by the beach (Gold Coast is home) or listening to True Crime podcasts with a green tea. Most people wouldn’t know I... was a travel agent for nearly 10 years and worked in the events industry moving large groups of people around the world (up to 5000 at a time). You can always twist my arm with… a good glass of gin and a cheese platter! Get in touch if you… have any general Rachel's List questions - I'm on hello@rachelslist.com.au
