The Best Friend Project

Rachel Joy Swardson, Founder of The Best Friend Project, is a keynote speaker on how women’s friendships shape our lives at home, at work, and in our health. Ideal for corporate HR/wellness events, women’s retreats, parenting audiences raising daughters, and healthcare organizations, Rachel brings original research from hundreds of women surveyed and interviewed—revealing how friendship impacts sleep, stress, belonging, productivity, and retention. With a background as a private investigator and television journalist, she blends data, humor, and unforgettable storytelling.