Rachel Araz Kiresepi in her NEHA DRESS in L’OFFICIEL WEDDING TURKIYE October'24 issue

Rachel Araz Kiresepi blends the responsibilities, vulnerabilities, and inner strength that come with visibility in the same crucible, challenging the false glitter of the digital world and writing a story that grows with her own truth and touches hearts. Despite her changing roles, she shines as a living example of an inspiring transformation harmonized with her essence.

Every interview tells a story; but some go beyond being just a story, touching the essence of life. The lights are ready, the cameras are focused; but the true focus lies in Rachel’s sincerity and authenticity. Rachel is aware that being visible, as she presents herself, isn’t about shining, but about carrying the weight of responsibilities behind it. The millions of people who follow her don’t just see an ‘influencer’; they see a woman who carefully considers every step and rediscovers herself at every stage of her life. From her university years to her career, from motherhood to being a wife, Rachel’s evolving emotions and her acceptance of her roles remind us how meaningful these moments can be, whether in her weakest or strongest times.

This interview opens the doors to a journey that revolves around those meanings at the center of her life. Change and growth represent a meaningful quest for Rachel, who, through her reality and by breaking away from the glitter of the digital world, inspires those who follow her path illuminated by her own truth.

Rachel Araz Kiresepi in her GENTIL GLOVES in L’OFFICIEL WEDDING TURKIYE

At the beginning, I’m trying to understand myself. I know I have a strong, genuine audience, and I’m trying to reflect that power back to them in the most sincere way, because from the very beginning, I have felt a responsibility in this world. Being visible actually has a rewarding side to it, but there’s also a constant sense of accountability. At first, I was just a small university girl, then I became who I am, got married, became a mother, and shared all of that with the audience. Of course, my feelings changed, because I changed. But what hasn’t changed is that there is still a Rachel within me. Perhaps the hardest part was not to break the promise I made to the little girl inside me.

In fact, there’s nothing I want to change. On the contrary, there’s a lifetime of memories where I say “I’m glad I did that.” Everything I’ve experienced up to this point has been a journey that led me here, and it has been a beautiful experience to walk this journey, to experience it, and to feel complete. But every journey also comes with the desire to take new steps. I want to keep improving, updating myself, and becoming the best version I can be every day.

In this digital world, being so accessible has a responsibility far beyond just being a social media influencer, because you create an audience, and that’s not easy. Sharing your vulnerabilities, your weak spots, not just your highs but your lows, is extremely valuable.

Our wedding turned out exactly as we dreamed it would be. We wanted an intimate celebration filled with love and surrounded by the people we care about, and that’s exactly what we experienced. Because we didn’t want to fit all the beautiful memories into one night, we had a destination wedding in Cappadocia and got married there. We spent 3 days and 3 nights with all our loved ones. The organization was an incredible plan that evolved into a full Wedding Weekend.

“There’s nothing I want to change. On the contrary, there’s a lifetime of memories where I say ‘I’m glad I did that.’” - Rachel Araz Kiresepi

Rachel Araz Kiresepi in her NEHA DRESS in L’OFFICIEL WEDDING TURKIYE October 2024 issue

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