Before you move forward, you have to look back.

It doesn’t need to be for long and you don’t have to mull it over forever.

Looking back is one of the best ways to create your future because you can see what worked, what didn’t, and what you want to create MORE of.

In the spirit of the new year and with some exciting things down the line for Rebelle, I’m doing something a little different on today’s episode.

That’s why I called up my college roommate, dear friend, and the chapter founder of the Lancaster Rebelle Community Chapter, Carmen Hoffert.

I wanted to bring Carmen on the show so we could talk about what Rebelle looked like when it started, what it looks like now, and what we hope it’ll look like in the future (including an exciting announcement.)

In this episode, Carmen and I talk about all the things behind the scenes including why we do what we do, how we bring women together, and how we create spaces for women to show up as who they are rather than the typical labels they might associate themselves with.

At Rebelle, we are creating and cultivating a community of strong women to show up as they are so they can support one another—and now, more than ever, women need a place to turn to when they need help making decisions, a quick gut check, or even when they need a distraction. I know that’s the case for me!

Listen to the full episode to hear:

• What the very beginning of Rebelle looked like
• The challenges of recreating the vibe of an in-person event in the online world
• Changing the narrative of what it means to be a working woman
• How the generosity of connections plays a role in the Rebelle community
• What’s coming to Rebelle this year (I’m so excited!!)

Learn more about Carmen Hoffert:

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Learn more about Shannon Siriano Greenwood:

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Other mentions in this episode:

Rule Breaker Episode 03: Slaying Self-Doubt with Katherine WinschBring Change To MindKate Bear’s book, What Kind of Woman: PoemsAbbey Womback’s book, Wolf PackKatherine Wintsch’s book, Slay Like A MotherNicole Lewis Keeber