Julie Rice
Keynote Speaker: Entrepreneur & Wellness Innovator; Co-Founder of SoulCycle & Peoplehood; Chief Experience Officer at WeightWatchers
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Julie Rice Biography
Julie Rice is an entrepreneur and community builder whose career centers on fostering human connection and wellness. Before entering the wellness industry, Rice spent two decades as a talent manager, including a tenure at Handprint Entertainment, where she worked with artists such as Selma Blair, Ellen Pompeo, and Justin Long. Her experience in entertainment, with its focus on storytelling, branding, and personal relationships, influenced her subsequent ventures.
Rice co-founded "SoulCycle" with Elizabeth Cutler, introducing a boutique indoor cycling concept that emphasized community, spirituality, and emotional well-being. The first studio opened in New York City, offering amenities, pay-per-class pricing, and instructor-led classes that combined cardio workouts with motivational music and personal development. This approach differentiated "SoulCycle" from traditional gym chains by integrating mind-body wellness and fostering a dedicated community of indoor cyclists. Rice expanded "SoulCycle" to more than 80 studios before selling the company to Equinox.
After "SoulCycle," Rice became chief brand officer at WeWork, where she focused on community engagement, brand strategy, and member experience. She later co-founded Peoplehood with Cutler, a company dedicated to improving communication and relationships through guided conversations. The Peoplehood team collaborated with community leaders, scientists, therapists, and authors to develop best practices for relational health and group connection.
Rice was appointed chief experience officer at WeightWatchers, where she leads the transformation of the global workshop business, emphasizing community, connection, and member engagement. Peoplehood's curriculum and technology were integrated into WeightWatchers, enhancing the company's offerings in wellness and group support. Rice oversees WeightWatchers' global workshop operations, which support thousands of meetings each month across multiple markets. She has also served on the WeightWatchers board of directors and is a board member of The Public Theater. Rice is a keynote speaker on topics including brand building, entrepreneurship, wellness, and the importance of community.
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Julie Rice Speaking Topics
Business leader and community-building expert Julie Rice explores the transformative power of fostering genuine connections among employees, especially in the evolving remote and hybrid work environments. Drawing on her extensive experience and research, Rice presents a compelling case for why intentional community-building is essential for employee satisfaction and company success.
Rice delves into the significant impact that having just one friend at work can have on employee investment, productivity, and retention. She provides actionable insights and practical strategies for companies to enhance relational wellness among their teams. From creating virtual social spaces and encouraging collaborative projects to implementing mentorship programs and fostering inclusive cultures, Rice offers a comprehensive guide to nurturing a sense of belonging and connection in the workplace. Rice's insights underscore the importance of human connection in the professional realm and provide a roadmap for companies to cultivate an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and connected. Through real-world examples and expert advice, Rice demonstrates how intentional community-building can lead to a happier, more committed, and ultimately more successful team.
Visionary entrepreneur Julie Rice shares her expertise on leveraging community building as a powerful marketing tool to reach and engage consumers in a crowded marketplace. Drawing from her experience in sparking the trillion-dollar wellness trend with SoulCycle, Rice reveals how a community-based approach can not only disrupt existing industries but also create entirely new ones.
Rice provides actionable insights and strategies for businesses to build vibrant, loyal communities around their brands. She demonstrates how fostering a sense of belonging and connection among consumers can lead to unparalleled engagement, brand loyalty, and market differentiation. Through a mix of real-world examples and expert advice, Rice illustrates how companies can harness the power of community to drive growth and innovation. Rice’s message is clear: in today's congested market, the key to standing out and thriving lies in the ability to create and nurture a dedicated community. This conversation provides an essential guide for entrepreneurs, marketers, and business leaders across various industries to build authentic connections with their audiences, turning consumers into passionate advocates and paving the way for lasting success.
Julie Rice shares the inspiring story of her and her cofounder's quest to navigate the business world without a female mentor who had paved the way before them. Determined to succeed, they turned to a business coach and forged a partnership that has thrived for over 20 years.
Rice recounts their journey of self-funding a business that led to a massive exit, scaling multiple ventures, and learning the hard truths about work and life not always being in balance. Through perseverance and innovation, they built brands that resonate deeply with women, creating highly attractive and empowering products and services. This conversation reveals a powerful narrative for women business leaders and entrepreneurs, offering valuable insights and lessons learned from Rice's experiences. It's a testament to the strength, resilience, and creativity of women in business, showing how they can break through barriers, build successful enterprises, and lead with impact. Julie Rice’s story is an inspiration, encouraging women to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams and create their own paths to success.
How did SoulCycle go from a simple idea to a massive company that is disrupting an entire industry? The story of SoulCycle is packed with teaching moments that every entrepreneur can apply to accelerate the growth of their own business. Julie takes audiences through her entrepreneurial journey, breaking down exactly how to uncover valuable customer insights, tap into the world’s most powerful marketing strategies, create magnetic customer loyalty, and build a disruptive brand from the ground up.
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What topics does Julie Rice speak about?
Julie Rice is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Fitness, Health & Wellness, Nutrition, Business, Business Leadership, Women in Business, Leadership, Public Health, Economy, Technology and Entrepreneurship.
Where does Julie Rice travel from?
Julie Rice generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Julie Rice?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Julie Rice for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Julie Rice for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Julie Rice or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Julie Rice is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Fitness, Health & Wellness and Nutrition. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Julie Rice generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ellen Latham, Amy Jo Martin and Sarah Kauss. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Julie Rice for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Julie Rice Speaking Topics
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Connected Companies: Building Intentional Community in the Workplace
Business leader and community-building expert Julie Rice explores the transformative power of fostering genuine connections among employees, especially in the evolving remote and hybrid work environments. Drawing on her extensive experience and research, Rice presents a compelling case for why intentional community-building is essential for employee satisfaction and company success.
Rice delves into the significant impact that having just one friend at work can have on employee investment, productivity, and retention. She provides actionable insights and practical strategies for companies to enhance relational wellness among their teams. From creating virtual social spaces and encouraging collaborative projects to implementing mentorship programs and fostering inclusive cultures, Rice offers a comprehensive guide to nurturing a sense of belonging and connection in the workplace. Rice's insights underscore the importance of human connection in the professional realm and provide a roadmap for companies to cultivate an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and connected. Through real-world examples and expert advice, Rice demonstrates how intentional community-building can lead to a happier, more committed, and ultimately more successful team.
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Creating Community: Revolutionizing Marketing Through Connection
Visionary entrepreneur Julie Rice shares her expertise on leveraging community building as a powerful marketing tool to reach and engage consumers in a crowded marketplace. Drawing from her experience in sparking the trillion-dollar wellness trend with SoulCycle, Rice reveals how a community-based approach can not only disrupt existing industries but also create entirely new ones.
Rice provides actionable insights and strategies for businesses to build vibrant, loyal communities around their brands. She demonstrates how fostering a sense of belonging and connection among consumers can lead to unparalleled engagement, brand loyalty, and market differentiation. Through a mix of real-world examples and expert advice, Rice illustrates how companies can harness the power of community to drive growth and innovation. Rice’s message is clear: in today's congested market, the key to standing out and thriving lies in the ability to create and nurture a dedicated community. This conversation provides an essential guide for entrepreneurs, marketers, and business leaders across various industries to build authentic connections with their audiences, turning consumers into passionate advocates and paving the way for lasting success.
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Trailblazing Together: Empowering Women in Business
Julie Rice shares the inspiring story of her and her cofounder's quest to navigate the business world without a female mentor who had paved the way before them. Determined to succeed, they turned to a business coach and forged a partnership that has thrived for over 20 years.
Rice recounts their journey of self-funding a business that led to a massive exit, scaling multiple ventures, and learning the hard truths about work and life not always being in balance. Through perseverance and innovation, they built brands that resonate deeply with women, creating highly attractive and empowering products and services. This conversation reveals a powerful narrative for women business leaders and entrepreneurs, offering valuable insights and lessons learned from Rice's experiences. It's a testament to the strength, resilience, and creativity of women in business, showing how they can break through barriers, build successful enterprises, and lead with impact. Julie Rice’s story is an inspiration, encouraging women to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams and create their own paths to success.
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Entrepreneurship: The Story of SoulCycle
How did SoulCycle go from a simple idea to a massive company that is disrupting an entire industry? The story of SoulCycle is packed with teaching moments that every entrepreneur can apply to accelerate the growth of their own business. Julie takes audiences through her entrepreneurial journey, breaking down exactly how to uncover valuable customer insights, tap into the world’s most powerful marketing strategies, create magnetic customer loyalty, and build a disruptive brand from the ground up.
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Julie Rice Reviews
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Julie was absolutely a phenomenal speaker!
Iterable - Sep 20 2024
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How do I book Julie Rice to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Julie Rice for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Julie Rice, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Julie Rice or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Julie Rice for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Julie Rice, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Julie Rice, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Julie Rice speak about?
Julie Rice is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Fitness, Health & Wellness, Nutrition, Business, Business Leadership, Women in Business, Leadership, Public Health, Economy, Technology and Entrepreneurship. -
Where does Julie Rice travel from?
Julie Rice generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Julie Rice?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Julie Rice for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Julie Rice for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Julie Rice or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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