Rachel Bridge

Rachel Bridge is a respected business journalist and author who previously served as the Enterprise Editor for The Sunday Times. During her tenure, she headed the popular How I Made It column, where she interviewed hundreds of the world's most successful entrepreneurs. Her extensive career in business reporting began at the Investors Chronicle and the London Evening Standard, followed by international postings as a correspondent in Australia and France for The Times. Beyond her editorial achievements, Rachel is a prolific author of several influential books, including Ambition and Already Brilliant. She has a unique ability to translate complex business strategies into engaging narratives, a skill she demonstrated by adapting her book How To Make a Million Before Lunch into a successful one-woman show at the Edinburgh Fringe. She later returned to the Fringe with a second production focused on the humorous side of achieving professional goals. Rachel is now a sought-after speaker who provides a comprehensive look at the entrepreneurial journey, covering everything from navigating small business challenges to the rewards of strategic growth. Audiences book her for her unparalleled depth of knowledge regarding the UK’s SME sector and her ability to deliver high-energy sessions that bridge the gap between business theory and real-world success. On stage, Rachel Bridge is best known for talks on Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Career Development, Goal Setting and Success Stories. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Business & Consulting, Education and Publishing, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Rachel Bridge is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Performers and Entertainer, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Rachel Bridge travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Rachel Bridge would approach your audience.