Rachel Bents is the founder of The JOY Collective and the voice behind the growing movement that declares: joy is not the reward… it’s the strategy. With a Master’s degree in Education and a Master’s in Kinesiology, Rachel brings a rare blend of science, storytelling, and real-life application to the stage. She speaks to leaders, organizations, and high-achieving women who are done living in a constant state of pressure, performance, and burnout – and are ready for a more powerful way to lead, live, and succeed.

Through her Joy-Led Leadership framework, Rachel challenges the outdated belief that success requires endurance. Instead, she introduces a new operating system for leadership: one rooted in nervous system regulation, human connection, and sustainable energy. Her work centers on four powerful shifts – Energy over Endurance, Regulation over Urgency, Integration over Compartmentalization, and Community over Competition—helping leaders unlock clarity, creativity, and resilience in a way that actually lasts. Backed by neuroscience and delivered with warmth, humor, and a refreshing honesty, Rachel’s message resonates deeply with audiences who are craving both results and relief.

Rachel is also the host of the Joy Unfiltered podcast, a dynamic speaker, and the author of Joy Is the Strategy. She is the creator of the viral “One Joyful Text a Day” movement, with a mission to spark one million daily moments of connection around the world. Whether she’s on stage, on screen, or inside a community, Rachel’s presence is magnetic – inviting people to drop the pressure, reconnect with themselves, and lead from a place that feels as good as it performs.

Her mission is simple and powerful: to help people feel better so they can lead better, live better, and create a ripple effect of joy that changes not just their lives – but the world around them.