About

I’m Rachel Hills - a feminist writer, producer, and storyteller driven by big ideas and the power of story to transform culture. Over nearly two decades, my work has taken many forms: books and journalism, theater and art, public conversations, and projects designed to spark bold conversations and engage audiences. What ties it all together is a relentless curiosity about power and identity, and a commitment to breaking down the systems and stories that confine us.

My first book, The Sex Myth, challenged societal myths about sex and relationships, sparking global conversations about identity and culture. Published in 2015 and named one of the year’s best books by The New York Times’ “Women in the World,” it became a cultural touchstone, adapted into a sold-out off-Broadway play, turned into an activist tool, and optioned for TV and podcast adaptations.

These days, I’m immersed in new creative endeavors, including The Whole Mother, a manifesto exploring feminism, motherhood, and identity, now out on submission. I’m also developing a podcast that explores the surprising history of “having it all,” tracing how the phrase has been used not as an impossible ideal for women to live up to, but to limit our imagination of what is possible.

Alongside this, I’m continuing to write essays for major publications like Vogue and working on a novel that imagines a radically hopeful future for our planet.

I’ve been fortunate to share my ideas with audiences around the world, from Harvard and Cornell to the Sydney Opera House. My proudest moments, however, are often those that come from building something new - whether it’s a book, a movement, or a fleeting moment of connection.

Let’s create something extraordinary together. Connect with me on Instagram at @msrachelhills or subscribe to my Substack, Heart Talk, to follow along with my latest work.