Getting to Know... RACHEL ANNE

Meet the business woman, fitness fanatic and passionate animal activist on a mission to impact people’s lives…

- SANTI PINTADO

Wonderful photo shoot, Rachel, congrats on your first MAXIM Australia feature. How do you feel?

I’m so honoured to work with the superfantastic team at MAXIM and be featured this month. We shot this at Miami Beach [in Florida USA] and it was only my second visit there but with how cold the weather is getting in New York, where I live, it was amazing to have my toes in the water and sun on my face.

When do you feel sexy?

I feel my sexiest and absolute best when I’m sweating head to toe after a morning workout. At a minimum I get two hours every morning, but if time allows I like to stretch it to three. If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you!

What is your best asset?

My brain is by far my best asset – it has gotten me many places in life that looks simply can’t. I think every decision, from start to finish, try to analyse the outcome, weigh up the positives and negatives. I’m definitely in depth when it comes to thinking out my next move.

Give us a little more background about yourself and your life story.

I graduated college for business and opened a tanning salon when I was 20. Owning a business at that young of an age really opened my eyes to responsibility and how rewarding it is to make real money for yourself. Shortly thereafter I went back to school for fitness, more specifically yoga and Pilates instruction, which is where I got really into physical fitness and nutrition. I currently own a clothing retail business, selling fashion and fitness wear. I model and shoot all my own pieces and manage my site right down to physically packing and shipping the items.