Rachel Laforce
Rachel LaForce is a Comedian, Intuitive Speaker, and Media Entrepreneur who brings grounded wisdom and sharp humor to every room she’s in. Whether she’s on stage, leading a workshop, or hosting her hit podcast Healing is Hilarious, Rachel’s gift lies in connecting people back to themselves - leaving audiences with practical tools for growth and a renewed sense of purpose. Her guiding mantra: “Talk heavy and live light, because after all, healing is hilarious.”
With over a decade of professional experience, Rachel first honed her craft at The Second City in Chicago, touring nationally and internationally before relocating to Los Angeles and appearing on HBO, Hulu, and other platforms. Her work in comedy and cultural commentary has been featured in The Huffington Post, The Chicago Tribune, and the book and documentary The Girl In The Show, alongside icons like Amy Poehler, Ilana Glazer, and Molly Shannon. Online, Rachel has built a magnetic community of over 85,000 followers and garnered millions of views across platforms through her honest, funny, and deeply human take on growth. Her viral series, including Millennial Trauma, has cemented her as one of the boldest voices at the intersection of comedy and self-development - inviting audiences to laugh, reflect, and evolve.
As co-founder of Skewed Orbit, Rachel and her husband, comedian Alex Gettlin, lead a creative media company producing original content across podcasts, YouTube, and streaming platforms, reaching a combined audience of over 1.5 million. Together, they also operate Skewed Orbit Studios, a creative content studio and micro venue in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward, hosting live shows, workshops, and branded experiences that merge storytelling with strategy.
Most recently, Rachel unveiled her transformative framework - The Lightning Method™ at TEDx Buckhead, and is a recurring entertainment panelist on CNN. When she’s not on stage or behind the mic, Rachel can be found chasing around her two young boys, procrastinating about folding laundry, or sharing comedic insights about modern life - reminding us all that your best life isn’t a fantasy. It’s a practice.