Goodfest Rachel O’Connor

I attended Goodfest soon after moving to Newquay from London, following a series of significant life events and upheavals, and a successful career in leading communications agencies—including my own B Corp-accredited digital PR, marketing and communications agency.

Goodfest offered me the most extraordinarily unexpected welcome to Cornwall—one I could never have imagined. Those two days at The Bedruthan Steps Hotel provided the space, connections, support and friendships that helped me navigate how best to use my skills in this next chapter.

Supporting Goodfest as it evolves feels like a natural way to contribute to a community that champions connection, creativity, and meaningful change—values that have shaped my own journey.

I’m excited to work alongside Matt, Laura and the Goodfest community as we continue to develop Goodfest and strengthen its role as a catalyst for collaboration, sharing, positive change and ‘doing good’.

Rachel is based in Newquay, Cornwall—her family home—where she lives with her husband. She works at Force 4 Good Consultancy as a senior business, marketing and communications advisor, supporting a select roster of clients.