Rachel Kolisi is a South African entrepreneur, humanitarian, and speaker renowned for inspiring audiences in leadership, wellness, social justice and empowerment. She was born in Grahamstown (now Makhanda) and trained in Events Management at Stellenbosch Hotel School, before building a career in marketing, brand work and events operations.

In 2020, Rachel co-founded the Kolisi Foundation, alongside Siya Kolisi, with a mission to address inequality through education, food security and gender-based violence. The Foundation is widely respected for engaging corporate partners to deliver sustainable social impact.

Rachel also leads wellness initiatives that empower professionals, especially women, to combine purpose, resilience and balance in demanding environments. Her keynotes bring together powerful personal stories, leadership practices, and actionable insights into building thriving workplace cultures under pressure.

Authentic, warm and impactful, Rachel Kolisi offers corporate event planners a speaker who connects deeply, inspires change, and guides audiences through leadership, wellbeing and social purpose.