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I help people choose joy & thrive daily.

Rachel Bents is a keynote speaker, author, and podcaster. Keynotes, books, and a podcast that show you why joy matters and how to choose it, no matter what life looks like.

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Signature Keynotes & Workshops
Signature Keynote
45–90 min Keynote
Signature Topic

“Joy is something we build, not something we stumble into.”

(Rachel Bents) : Keynote: Joy Is the Strategy

Talk Overview

Rachel's story meets the neuroscience of why joy is something we build, not something we stumble into. Audiences leave energized with the ENJOY Method™, the Joy Macros™, and three actionable practices to start before tomorrow morning.

Action & Practical Takeaway

Action in Practice: Immediate tools to rewire your default state and choose joy on purpose.

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Rachel Bents is available for corporate, HR, women’s leadership, and executive wellness events.

Speaking & Workshops

Keynotes and workshops that help you choose joy on purpose.

Rooted in neuroscience and personal experience, these talks show why joy matters and how to choose it, no matter what life looks like.

Talk 01
Signature Keynote
A high-energy, neuroscience-backed talk that shows your team how to rewire a stuck brain and choose joy on purpose.
Format60 to 90-Minute Keynote

Key Themes

  • Neuroscience of the stuck vs rewired brain
  • The ENJOY Method™ framework for daily life
  • Actionable Joy Macros™ for immediate relief

Key Outcomes

  • Increased team resilience and morale
  • Practical tools for daily stress management
  • Shared language for choosing joy together
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Talk 02
Interactive Workshop
Hands-on sessions that dive deep into the ENJOY Method™ and Joy Macros™ to build lasting habits for your organization.
FormatHalf-Day Intensive

Key Themes

  • Deep dive into the five ENJOY pillars
  • Group exercises for connection and giving
  • Personalized Joy Plate mapping sessions

Key Outcomes

  • Customized joy action plans for attendees
  • Stronger team bonds and communication
  • Sustainable habits for workplace wellness
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Talk 03
Leadership Retreat
Elevate your leadership team with a focus on purposeful joy, faith, and fitness to drive organizational vitality.
FormatFull-Day Experience

Key Themes

  • Aligning leadership values with joy
  • Neuroscience-based decision making
  • Building a culture of sustainable energy

Key Outcomes

  • Renewed leadership vision and purpose
  • Strategies for pro-aging and vitality
  • Actionable culture-building frameworks
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Talk 04
Faith-Based Event
Warm, genuine, and story-driven talks that connect faith with the practical, daily choice of joy in every season.
FormatKeynote or Workshop

Key Themes

  • Finding joy in the midst of life
  • Faith, fun, and fitness in harmony
  • Open to something greater together

Key Outcomes

  • Deepened sense of spiritual connection
  • Practical joy-filled life habits
  • Uplifting community experience
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Need a custom talk?

I work with corporate, HR, leadership, and faith-based groups to tailor my message to your specific needs.

The 39/39 Tour & Appearances

Upcoming Events & Tour Dates

Join Rachel Bents live at keynotes, interactive workshops, and community gatherings nationwide.

Oct19
VirtualRegister Online

Virtual Keynote: When Success Feels Empty Seminar

Virtual keynote masterclass seminar led by Rachel Bents exploring the path forward when conventional success feels unfulfilling.

Virtual Masterclass Seminar
Online / Global
Online Masterclass
Oct19
VirtualListen to Episode

Podcast Feature: You Know You Belong

Rachel Bents featured on "You Know You Belong" podcast exploring belonging and intentional joy.

Podcast Feature
Streaming & Audio
Streaming & Audio
Oct24
WorkshopDetails Coming Soon

Book Signing: Joy Is the Strategy & Be With

39/39 Tour book signing and community meet-up for Joy Is the Strategy & Be With in Bloomington, Indiana.

Venue & Time TBD
Bloomington, IN
Time TBD
Nov8
WorkshopCall to Sign Up

Workshop: Club Pilates Joy Talk

Join Rachel Bents for a special Club Pilates Joy Talk workshop in Eagan, MN. Call the studio to sign up.

Club Pilates – Eagan
Eagan, MN
12:00 PM CST
Nov10
VirtualLive Guest Segment

NBC KTTC Joy Talk Monthly: Say YES to JOY

Live broadcast at 3:00 PM CST/CDT on NBC KTTC Joy Talk Monthly.

NBC Affiliate KTTC (Joy Talk Monthly)
Rochester, MN (Broadcast)
3:00 PM CST
Nov14
WorkshopDetails Coming Soon

Book Signing: Joy Is the Strategy & Be With

39/39 Tour book signing and community gathering in Bayfield, Wisconsin.

Venue & Time TBD
Bayfield, WI
Time TBD
Nov17
WorkshopDetails Coming Soon

JOY Pop-Up: St. Paul

Interactive JOY Pop-Up community event in St. Paul, Minnesota with Rachel Bents.

Location & Time TBD
St. Paul, MN
Time TBD
Dec08
VirtualLive Guest Segment

NBC KTTC Joy Talk Monthly: Say YES to JOY

Live broadcast at 3:00 PM CST/CDT on NBC KTTC Joy Talk Monthly.

NBC Affiliate KTTC (Joy Talk Monthly)
Rochester, MN (Broadcast)
3:00 PM CST
Dec13
WorkshopCall to Sign Up

Workshop: Club Pilates Joy Talk

Special Club Pilates Joy Talk workshop in Seal Beach, California with Rachel Bents.

Club Pilates – Seal Beach
Seal Beach, CA
Time TBD
Dec15
WorkshopDetails Coming Soon

Book Signing: Joy Is the Strategy & Be With

39/39 Tour book signing and discussion for Joy Is the Strategy & Be With in Long Beach, California.

Venue & Time TBD
Long Beach, CA
Time TBD
Dec16
WorkshopDetails Coming Soon

JOY Pop-Up: Long Beach

Energetic JOY Pop-Up workshop and gathering in Long Beach, California.

Location & Time TBD
Long Beach, CA
Time TBD
Jan12
VirtualLive Guest Segment

NBC KTTC Joy Talk Monthly: Say YES to JOY

Live broadcast at 3:00 PM CST/CDT on NBC KTTC Joy Talk Monthly.

NBC Affiliate KTTC (Joy Talk Monthly)
Rochester, MN (Broadcast)
3:00 PM CST
Feb09
VirtualLive Guest Segment

NBC KTTC Joy Talk Monthly: Say YES to JOY

Live broadcast at 3:00 PM CST/CDT on NBC KTTC Joy Talk Monthly.

NBC Affiliate KTTC (Joy Talk Monthly)
Rochester, MN (Broadcast)
3:00 PM CST
Mar09
VirtualLive Guest Segment

NBC KTTC Joy Talk Monthly: Say YES to JOY

Live broadcast at 3:00 PM CST/CDT on NBC KTTC Joy Talk Monthly.

NBC Affiliate KTTC (Joy Talk Monthly)
Rochester, MN (Broadcast)
3:00 PM CST
Apr13
VirtualLive Guest Segment

NBC KTTC Joy Talk Monthly: Say YES to JOY

Live broadcast at 3:00 PM CST/CDT on NBC KTTC Joy Talk Monthly.

NBC Affiliate KTTC (Joy Talk Monthly)
Rochester, MN (Broadcast)
3:00 PM CDT
May11
VirtualLive Guest Segment

NBC KTTC Joy Talk Monthly: Say YES to JOY

Live broadcast at 3:00 PM CST/CDT on NBC KTTC Joy Talk Monthly.

NBC Affiliate KTTC (Joy Talk Monthly)
Rochester, MN (Broadcast)
3:00 PM CDT
May25
ConferenceDetails Coming Soon

Experience Joy: Full Day Conference

Join Rachel Bents in Paris, France for an inspiring full-day Experience Joy Conference.

Paris, France (Venue TBA)
Paris, France
Full Day
May26
WorkshopDetails Coming Soon

Book Signing: Joy Is the Strategy & Be With

International book signing and author event for Joy Is the Strategy & Be With in Paris, France.

Paris, France (Venue TBA)
Paris, France
Time TBD
May27
WorkshopIntimate Boutique Retreat

L'Art de la Joie: The Paris Luxury Immersion & Women's Retreat

An ultra-luxurious, bespoke 3-day women's retreat in the heart of Paris led by Rachel Bents. Limited to 12 women for an intimate, transformative journey in joyful living, neuroscience habits, and curated French elegance.

Exclusive Private Salon, Paris
Paris, France
3-Day Exclusive Retreat (12 Guests Max)
Jun08
VirtualLive Guest Segment

NBC KTTC Joy Talk Monthly: Say YES to JOY

Live broadcast at 3:00 PM CST/CDT on NBC KTTC Joy Talk Monthly.

NBC Affiliate KTTC (Joy Talk Monthly)
Rochester, MN (Broadcast)
3:00 PM CDT

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