One Act of Grace: The Day George Steinbrenner Changed Ray Negron’s Life

One wrong move could have ended his future — instead, it changed his life. When a teenage Ray Negron was caught tagging graffiti on Yankee Stadium, he expected handcuffs. What he got instead was a job — from George Steinbrenner himself. That unexpected act of grace set Ray on a path from the streets of the Bronx to the inner circle of one of the most iconic sports dynasties in history.Rachel Uchitel sits down with Ray to talk about the moment that changed everything… and the decades he’s spent paying it forward. From his work as a Yankees advisor to his bestselling books and community outreach, Ray’s life is a testament to the impact of being given — and giving — a second chance.What you’ll learn in this episode:How Ray Negron went from vandal to trusted Yankees insiderWhat George Steinbrenner saw in a kid most people would’ve dismissedThe behind-the-scenes stories from four decades with the YankeesWhy second chances matter — and how to recognize when they show upHow Ray uses his platform to mentor at-risk youth and honor his rootsThis episode is about grace, redemption, and the lives we change when we choose to believe in someone.Connect with Ray Negron:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raynegronyanks/Like what you hear?Be sure to subscribe, rate, and leave a review — and share this episode with someone who believes in the power of second chances.Want to advertise on our show? Email us at: [email protected] --- ---VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSOR!--- --- —HAPPY MAMMOTHGo to happymammoth.com and use code UNDERSTOOD at checkout for 15% OFF--- --- —Shop Miss Understood Merch https://mumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a 5-star review!Do you have show ideas or media requests? Email the show at: [email protected] on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw13NrSKD-nD_8E0vBHt5hA⁠⁠Website: https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/

Dating in the modern world can feel like a full-time job — one filled with ghosting, red flags, and endless swipes. But what if you approached love the same way you approach your career — with intention, support, and a strategy that actually works?In this episode, Rachel sits down with professional matchmaker Tammi Pickle, whose family has been making matches for over 30 years. Tammy shares the behind-the-scenes of how matchmaking works today, why apps may be doing more harm than good, and what the most successful people are still getting wrong about love.You’ll learn:    •    Why dating apps can sabotage your chances at real love    •    How a matchmaker vets potential partners differently than you would    •    What red flags and patterns keep people single    •    How to stop dating from a place of fear or fantasy    •    The surprising demographic that’s most likely to hire a matchmaker    •    And how to find a relationship rooted in compatibility, not chaosGuest Info: Follow Tammi Pickle at @TammiPickle https://www.instagram.com/tammipickle/ and learn more at https://eliteconnections.com/Want to advertise on our show? Email us at: [email protected] --- ---VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSOR!--- --- —HOLISTIC GODDESSNew Castor Oil Line: https://holisticgoddess.com/collections/the-essentials-castor-oil-collectionHolistic Goddess is a sanctuary for those seeking holistic health solutions. Visit ⁠https://holisticgoddess.com/understood⁠ and use the code 'Understood' for 15% off site-wide, no limit of use, and applies to subscriptions and one-time purchases.--- --- —Shop Miss Understood Merch https://mumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a 5-star review!Do you have show ideas or media requests? Email the show at: [email protected] on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw13NrSKD-nD_8E0vBHt5hA⁠⁠Website: https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/

She spent over a decade reporting from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange — but what Alison Kosik learned about money, power, and perception goes far beyond what made it on air.In this eye-opening episode, Rachel sits down with longtime CNN business correspondent Alison Kosik to talk about the financial myths we still believe, what the media gets wrong about money, and why so many people feel left out of the conversation when it comes to wealth.In this episode, you’ll learn:    •    What it was really like behind the scenes at the NYSE    •    How financial media shapes — and sometimes distorts — public understanding    •    The emotional toll of reporting during financial crises like 2008 and COVID    •    Why women are still underestimated in finance and how that’s changing    •    Alison’s most surprising revelations from her time covering the markets    •    What she believes everyone should know about money but rarely gets taughtGuest Info:Follow Alison on Instagram: @AlisonKosik (https://www.instagram.com/alisonkosik) Visit her website: http://www.alisonkosik.com Enjoyed this episode?Please subscribe, rate, and share Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel. Your support helps more people hear these important conversations.Want to advertise on our show? Email us at: [email protected] --- ---VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSOR!--- --- —HOLISTIC GODDESSNew Castor Oil Line: https://holisticgoddess.com/collections/the-essentials-castor-oil-collectionHolistic Goddess is a sanctuary for those seeking holistic health solutions. Visit ⁠https://holisticgoddess.com/understood⁠ and use the code 'Understood' for 15% off site-wide, no limit of use, and applies to subscriptions and one-time purchases.--- --- —Shop Miss Understood Merch https://mumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a 5-star review!Do you have show ideas or media requests? Email the show at: [email protected] on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw13NrSKD-nD_8E0vBHt5hA⁠⁠Website: https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/

I’m joined by Patrick Hinds — creator and co-host of True Crime Obsessed and The Golden Girls Deep Dive Podcast. Patrick shares how he accidentally found his calling in podcasting, built the #1 show on Patreon, and walked away from his 9-to-5 to chase his passion full time. We also dive into his journey as a husband and father, fostering and adopting his daughter from birth. Plus, we break down some of the true crime cases that have us both completely hooked. This episode is all about trusting your passion, building the life you want, and never underestimating where your obsessions can take you.Want to advertise on our show? Email us at: [email protected] --- ---VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSOR!--- --- —HOLISTIC GODDESSNew Castor Oil Line: https://holisticgoddess.com/collections/the-essentials-castor-oil-collectionHolistic Goddess is a sanctuary for those seeking holistic health solutions. Visit ⁠https://holisticgoddess.com/understood⁠ and use the code 'Understood' for 15% off site-wide, no limit of use, and applies to subscriptions and one-time purchases.--- --- —Shop Miss Understood Merch https://mumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a 5-star review!Do you have show ideas or media requests? Email the show at: [email protected] on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw13NrSKD-nD_8E0vBHt5hA⁠⁠Website: https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/

When former teacher Sara Juree was fired for launching an OnlyFans account, the internet erupted with judgment. But behind the scandal was a single mom, a broken system, and a choice born out of survival—not scandal.In this powerful episode, Sara joins Rachel to share what really happened—from being doxxed by a blogger to becoming an unlikely advocate for autonomy and income equality. They dive into the stigma around sex work, the impossible expectations placed on women (especially teachers), and what it takes to reclaim your story when the world thinks it already knows you.This is the side of Sara you haven’t heard—and you’ll walk away rethinking everything.Want to advertise on our show? Email us at: [email protected] --- ---VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSOR!--- --- —HOMETOWN HERO Go to hometownhero.com and use code UNDERSTOOD at checkout for 20% OFF--- --- —Farmasi: Rachel's favorites:https://farmasius.com/uchitel/WishListSharedDetail/?wishListId=e9977f07-d6aa-4db1-9e91-af07adaa78fb&c=123Miss Understood Link:https://www.farmasius.com/uchitel--- --- —HOLISTIC GODDESS Holistic Goddess is a sanctuary for those seeking holistic health solutions. Visit ⁠https://holisticgoddess.com/understood⁠ and use the code 'Understood' for 15% off site-wide, no limit of use, and applies to subscriptions and one-time purchases.--- --- —Shop Miss Understood Merch https://mumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a 5-star review!Do you have show ideas or media requests? Email the show at: [email protected] on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw13NrSKD-nD_8E0vBHt5hA⁠⁠Website: https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/

Jonah Platt, known for his work on Broadway and in television, has become a prominent voice in Jewish advocacy, especially following the events of October 7. In this compelling episode, Jonah joins Rachel to discuss the complexities of Jewish identity in the entertainment industry and beyond.They delve into the challenges of confronting antisemitism, the importance of authentic representation, and the role of tradition and family in shaping one’s sense of self. Jonah shares insights from his podcast, Being Jewish, where he engages in honest conversations about faith, culture, and the diverse experiences within the Jewish community.This episode offers a nuanced exploration of what it means to be Jewish today—and how storytelling can bridge gaps in understanding.Want to advertise on our show? Email us at: [email protected] --- ---VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSOR!--- --- —HAPPY MAMMOTHGo to happymammoth.com and use code UNDERSTOOD at checkout for 15% OFF--- --- —Shop Miss Understood Merch https://mumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a 5-star review!Do you have show ideas or media requests? Email the show at: [email protected] on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw13NrSKD-nD_8E0vBHt5hA⁠⁠Website: https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/

Jay Wasley has spent years exploring the world’s most haunted places as one of the stars of Ghost Adventures—but what happens when the darkness follows you home?In this chilling and surprisingly emotional episode, Jay opens up to Rachel about the misunderstood side of ghost hunting: the toll it takes on your mind, your relationships, and your soul. From skeptic to believer, tech expert to intuitive investigator, Jay reveals what cameras can’t capture, the moment he knew the paranormal was real, and how he protects himself in the face of the unexplained.This episode goes beyond the ghost stories—into what haunts him.Want to advertise on our show? Email us at: [email protected] --- ---VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSOR!--- --- —Farmasi: Rachel's favorites:https://farmasius.com/uchitel/WishListSharedDetail/?wishListId=e9977f07-d6aa-4db1-9e91-af07adaa78fb&c=123Miss Understood Link:https://www.farmasius.com/uchitel--- --- —HOLISTIC GODDESS Holistic Goddess is a sanctuary for those seeking holistic health solutions. Visit ⁠https://holisticgoddess.com/understood⁠ and use the code 'Understood' for 15% off site-wide, no limit of use, and applies to subscriptions and one-time purchases.--- --- —Shop Miss Understood Merch https://mumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a 5-star review!Do you have show ideas or media requests? Email the show at: [email protected] on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw13NrSKD-nD_8E0vBHt5hA⁠⁠Website: https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/

We live in a world obsessed with love—finding it, keeping it, proving it—but so much of what we’re taught about love is actually self-serving or conditional. Kenny Vaughn’s story—and his personal transformation—offers a radical challenge to everything you think you know about love. This isn’t about romance or fairy tales. It’s about truth, sacrifice, courage, and the kind of love that isn’t afraid to hurt or give without expecting anything in return.In this episode, we dive deep into what love is—and what it isn’t. If you’ve ever been confused, hurt, or searching for love, Kenny is about to turn your entire perspective around. Get ready to have your heart opened and your mindset shaken, because we’re getting to the real meaning of love, right here on Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel. Want to advertise on our show? Email us at: [email protected] --- ---VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSOR!--- --- —Farmasi: Rachel's favorites:https://farmasius.com/uchitel/WishListSharedDetail/?wishListId=e9977f07-d6aa-4db1-9e91-af07adaa78fb&c=123Miss Understood Link:https://www.farmasius.com/uchitel--- --- —HOLISTIC GODDESS Holistic Goddess is a sanctuary for those seeking holistic health solutions. Visit ⁠https://holisticgoddess.com/understood⁠ and use the code 'Understood' for 15% off site-wide, no limit of use, and applies to subscriptions and one-time purchases.--- --- —Shop Miss Understood Merch https://mumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a 5-star review!Do you have show ideas or media requests? Email the show at: [email protected] on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw13NrSKD-nD_8E0vBHt5hA⁠⁠Website: https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/

Rachel sits down with Christina Bramante, who shares what it’s really like to be a surrogate. From the decision to carry someone else’s baby to the emotional, physical, and legal journey that followed — Christina gets real about the experience.We break down the biggest misconceptions around surrogacy, the surprising challenges, and the unexpected beauty of it all.A must-listen for anyone curious about what it truly means to give the gift of life.Want to advertise on our show? Email us at: [email protected] --- ---VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSOR!--- --- —HAPPY MAMMOTHGo to happymammoth.com and use code UNDERSTOOD at checkout for 15% OFF--- --- —Shop Miss Understood Merch https://mumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a 5-star review!Do you have show ideas or media requests? Email the show at: [email protected] on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw13NrSKD-nD_8E0vBHt5hA⁠⁠Website: https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/

Former RNC spokesperson for Donald Trump—Elizabeth Pipko joins the show to give us the inside scoop on what it was really like working for Trump. From her early days as an Olympic ice-skating hopeful to modeling with Wilhelmina and eventually landing in the world of politics, Elizabeth shares how she found herself inside the room where major decisions were made. She breaks down the inner circle of Trump’s team, what most people don’t understand about the MAGA movement, and why being part of that world was nothing like what the public sees.Want to advertise on our show? Email us at: [email protected] --- ---VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSOR!--- --- —HOMETOWN HERO Go to hometownhero.com and use code UNDERSTOOD at checkout for 20% OFF--- --- —Shop Miss Understood Merch https://mumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a 5-star review!Do you have show ideas or media requests? Email the show at: [email protected] on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw13NrSKD-nD_8E0vBHt5hA⁠⁠Website: https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/