Soulful, Low-Tech Gatherings for World-Weary Leaders

The world is shifting beneath our feet. So many of us feel depleted and soul-tired from life’s frenetic pace, social pressures, and the constant digital pull to be “on”

Joyous Rebellion is an experiential design company that believes in the power of pause. 

Through curated gatherings with industry-leading partners and their guests, we provide real connection, fresh perspectives, and a much-needed reset that reminds us who we are. Joyous Rebellion is an antidote to the Internet.

We partner with leaders looking for meaningful ways to bring stakeholders together, while rediscovering the heart of their brand’s vision.  

Our story-centered gatherings take place over a delicious meal, deep conversations, and playful mischief-making.

Praise

  • “The format was innovative, the exercises were designed to challenge and inspire, and their moderation struck the perfect balance of support and provocation.”

    —Stephen Gates
    Founder, CRZY Design + Global Thought Leader

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  • “I loved the set up of the questions at dinner. It struck the perfect tone of prompting new conversations and shares without people feeling like they were forced to share. ”

    —Nora Ritchie
    Executive Producer, Stitcher

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  • “I love what Joyous Rebellion represents-- so much that is left in the shadows that isn't talked about and having the space to be open about it”

    —Nyla Hasan
    Founder, The øther

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  • “I’m so grateful for this opportunity, it was one of the best of my career deep diving on identity and soul nourishment.”

    —Paul Stonick
    Former Vice President, SCADpro
    Savannah College of Art and Design

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  • “Jahan and Boyuan's masterful creative direction and experience design elevated our initial concept beyond what we'd imagined. The evening left everyone feeling more joyful and curious about each other and the world around them.”

    —Aziz Hasan
    Former CEO, Kickstarter

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  • “I can’t recommend Joyous Rebellion enough. They walk their talk and are constantly asking themselves heart-provoking questions in order to live fully and authentically, while creating experiences that help us do the same.”

    —Vanessa Chakour
    Author of Earthly Bodies, Former Pro-Boxer, Herbalist

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  • “We gathered in a gorgeous space and opened ourselves to guided conversation that left enough room to laugh, go deep, ponder questions of substance. I left feeling reconnected to what is sacred about being human”

    —Caits Meissner
    Former Director, PEN America

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  • “I loved the people! Such a wonderful group of humans and it was beautiful the way it was guided so we could cut through the usual chit chat to deeper stories and experiences.”

    —Piera Gelardi
    Co-founder, Refinery29

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We’ve been designing experiences and gatherings that forge connections and shift perspectives for over 20 years.

Some of our past clients include:

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