I’m honored to be serving as the keynote speaker for the Women’s Retreat weekends at Camp Berea on September 11–13 and September 25–27! Join us for a meaningful weekend of worship, biblical encouragement, authentic connection, and renewal in the beauty of New Hampshire. Registration is open now, and I’d love to see you there!
Regina Bartlett was selected out of a pool of nearly 200 applicants to be one of the 8 featured speakers at TEDxURI in March 2026. Her talk “When Laughing at Yourself Goes Too Far” has been viewed by over 80,000 people and continues to grow. Click the link below to watch the talk on the official TEDx YouTube Channel.
Regina Bartlett
Regina Bartlett is a wife, mom, writer, speaker, avid crafter and a lover of Jesus and tiny dogs. After 30 years of obesity, she lost over 200 pounds. She shares God-honoring talks and workshops to help women step into authenticity and grace. A udiences come to hear speaker Regina Bartlett to be inspired and transformed. She shares her story of thirty years of obesity and food abuse resulting in her topping the scales over 425 lbs. She decided to take the step to gain control over her weight with RNY Gastric Bypass. Regina goes from not being able to climb a single flight of stairs to running the NYC Marathon. Her physical and emotional transformation leaves audiences with renewed power over their lives, their businesses, and beyond! Utilizing 20 years of leadership development consulting combined with her personal struggles, Regina captivates audiences with stories, analogies, and anecdotes that drive action.
After a childhood tragedy, she lost her faith in God and spend the next 20 years as an atheist. After attending a profound Easter play and accepting an invitation to church she accepted Christ and began a new life dedicated to Jesus. Her greatest joy is that even though she tried to leave God, she realized that He never once left her and now she dedicates her time using her gifts of speaking and encouragement to further His kingdom.
Her platform surrounds understanding the intricacies of weight, how to love yourself to truly succeed, and how Sharing Your Ugly can lead to healing. Her knack for using humor and authentic connection makes people feel like they are the only one she is talking to – even in large groups. As a result, business professionals and teens alike learn how to see themselves in a gentler light and develop empathy for others in a way that inspires growth and advancement in their lives, schools. or careers. Regina brings her transformational message to corporations, associations, universities, high schools, and churches that want to inspire growth and change especially in the face of adversity or long-term stagnation. One thing all Regina ’s audiences have in common is that they leave with actionable strategies to ignite and activate their visions and inspired to take on new challenges with personal and professional growth!
Testimonials
“One of the most relatable and impactful speakers we’ve ever hosted.”
I had the pleasure of hearing Regina speak at Berea Women’s Retreat about guilt and shame. She took a topic that was very sensitive, necessary, and timely and made it engaging with a strong message rooted in biblical truth.
We laughed, cried, and gained so much insight. I would highly recommend Regina for your retreat or event.
Amy M.
Camp Berea Attendee
Regina combines storytelling, scripture, and practical wisdom in a way that is both compelling and approachable.
She brings warmth, depth, and truth to every stage she steps onto.
Regina doesn’t just speak she ministers. Her vulnerability, humor, and deep faith created an atmosphere where women felt safe to reflect, heal, and encounter God in a personal way.
Ericka G.
Private Church Retreat Event
Regina has an incredible ability to speak about difficult topics with hope, wisdom, and levity. Women walked away encouraged instead of overwhelmed.
Her message was the perfect balance of inspiration and practical application. Regina doesn’t speak ‘at’ people — she walks alongside them.
What makes Regina stand out is that she doesn’t present herself as someone who has it all together — she speaks as someone who has walked through fear, failure, healing, and transformation with God’s grace at the center of the story.
Kelly Anne S.
University of RI Student
Regina Bartlett brought something truly special to our event. From the moment she stepped onto the stage, she created an atmosphere that felt both deeply personal and incredibly uplifting. Her ability to weave humor, vulnerability, scripture, and practical encouragement together kept the audience fully engaged from beginning to end. Women of all ages connected with her authenticity and left feeling refreshed, challenged, and hopeful.Her message lingered long after the event ended, and many attendees shared that they felt seen, encouraged, and inspired to take their next step in faith.
Chloe T.
Online Workshop Attendee
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FOOD, SWEAT, & FEARS
Thirty years of failed diets, quick fixes, and disappointment was changed by RNY Gastric Bypass Surgery and a significant change in perspective. Here’s a collection of stories about how one woman went from super morbidly obese to marathon finisher one blessing at a time.
MUSINGS FROM THE JOURNEY
