Meet Joy Rains

Mindfulness Author, Trainer and Guide

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Joy Rains mindfulness author. Meet Joy Rains, author of Meditation Illuminated and Ignite Your Sales Power! —helping readers cultivate presence and well-being.
Joy Rains mindfulness author. Meet Joy Rains, author of Meditation Illuminated and Ignite Your Sales Power! —helping readers cultivate presence and well-being.
Discovering Mindfulness

Like many people, I turned to mindfulness and meditation to reduce stress. To an outsider, I likely seemed cool, calm, and collected. But inside, I was running on overdrive. The pressures of my B2B sales career kept my mind spinning 24/7, with sales quotas and endless to-do lists cycling through my mind.

I hoped meditation would help me calm my busy mind and live with more ease. But when I first started to practice, meditation felt awkward and even a bit tedious. Still, I stayed with it — and gradually noticed a shift, as years of tension began to release. And beneath this tension? Brief moments of quiet and clarity.

Those quiet moments sparked a curiosity that grew into a decades-long exploration of mindfulness and meditation. I studied a wide range of traditions, each offering ways to live with more awareness and ease. Wanting to deepen this work and share the benefits I experienced, I completed an 18-month contemplative leadership program.

Turning Experience into Practical Guidance

After graduating, I focused on distilling years of learning into accessible techniques for those new to mindfulness and meditation. I went on to write two mindfulness books that guide readers through simple, step-by-step practices — the kind of books I had wished for when I was just starting out.

Along the way, I’ve presented mindfulness programs in diverse settings, including the INBOUND 19 Conference in Boston. In addition, a variety of publications have quoted my perspectives on mindfulness.

My intent has always been to present mindfulness in a way that’s approachable and relevant to everyday life — especially for people who want straightforward and practical guidance.

Joy Rains mindfulness author. Meet Joy Rains, author of Meditation Illuminated and Ignite Your Sales Power! —helping readers cultivate presence and well-being.
Joy Rains mindfulness author. Meet Joy Rains, author of Meditation Illuminated and Ignite Your Sales Power! —helping readers cultivate presence and well-being.

What I’m Working on Now

These days, I’m focused on creating a mindful sales audio course to complement my book Ignite Your Sales Power! This work is grounded in my B2B sales experience, selling business technology products before transitioning into advertising sales. Mindfulness techniques were key to my sales success, offering a foundation for clear thinking, strong relationships, and business growth.

When I’m not writing or recording, you’ll often find me walking in nature, spending time with family, watching quirky indie films, or enjoying the daily Wordle puzzle.

Fun fact: Thanks to my parents for my first name and my husband for my last name, Joy Rains is really my name!

And the dogs in my life? They inspire me with their unconditional love — a welcome reminder to approach each day with compassion and presence.

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