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The Joyful Rebellion

Helping rebels ditch hustle culture and build joy that lasts.

I’m a podcaster, entrepreneur, and joyful rebel sharing real talk on what it takes to thrive. The Joyful Rebellion is my weekly(ish) newsletter full of stories, insights, and little sparks of defiance for leaders and changemakers who are ready to work differently and live better.

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The Joyful Rebellion: Burnout Isn’t a Personal Failure

Welcome to The Joyful Rebellion! Because setting boundaries, resting well, and building healthier systems is radical. 🧪What's New In the Lab Have you heard of Amplify Women Tampa Bay? They are bringing women together to share knowledge, exchange resources, build meaningful connections, and inspire growth. Last month, I was honored to be the featured guest at their monthly Under the Sun Chat, an intimate, in-person gathering designed to spark genuine dialogue, meaningful connections, and fresh...

9 days ago • 2 min read
The Myth of Stability at Work, The Joyful Rebellion, March, 2, 2026, @thedawnlab

Welcome to The Joyful Rebellion! Because setting boundaries, resting well, and building healthier systems is radical. 🧪What's New In the Lab February was busy! One of the highlights was speaking about Boundaries: The Leadership Habit that Builds Trust, Prevents Burnout, and Drives Results at the Junior League of St. Petersburg February General Membership Meeting. It nicely coincided with the launch of a new Junior League National Initiative called Every Woman. All Things. that challenges the...

23 days ago • 2 min read
A soft aqua and yellow background. Text at the top reads Lead with Your Values. The next line reads, Before the next decision, deadline, or demand, take time to pause, align, and lead from what matters. From The Joyful Rebellion, February 9, 2026, @thedaw

Welcome to The Joyful Rebellion! Because setting boundaries, resting well, and building healthier systems is radical. 🧪What's New In the Lab Last month, I had the honor of facilitating a public health ethics training with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Ethics Advisory Committee. We spent time grounding ourselves in a foundational (and often overlooked) question: What do we value, and how do those values show up in our organizations? Ethical analysis isn’t just about policies,...

about 1 month ago • 2 min read
A soft golden background with dark text overlay that reads: Honoring the Way Forward and sub-text that reads "legacy, commitment, and collective care." At the bottom is a block that reads The Joyful Rebellion | January 26, 2026 @thedawnlab

Welcome to The Joyful Rebellion! Because setting boundaries, resting well, and building healthier systems is radical. 🧪What's New In the Lab January has been so full! A highlight was attending the first Under the Sun Chat of 2026 with Amplify Women Tampa Bay featuring Jennifer Addabbo, Co-founder and CEO of Engage fi. I loved so much about the conversation but more than that, I enjoyed the opportunity to connect with other women leaders and changemakers, including some of my book club...

about 2 months ago • 2 min read
The background is a woman's hands holding a pen and writing in a journal. There is text overlay that reads "How we put work third in 2026". There is an peach colored box at the bottome that reads The Joyful Rebellion | January 12, 2026, @thedawnlab

Welcome to The Joyful Rebellion! Because setting boundaries, resting well, and building healthier systems is radical. 🧪What's New In the Lab Welcome back! I don't know about you, but I am feeling excited for the start of a new year. I’m easing into 2026 with intention: less urgency, more alignment, and a deeper commitment to building spaces where we can think, rest, and lead differently. I've spent the past few weeks reflecting on what worked - and what didn't - in 2025, mapping out a...

2 months ago • 2 min read
A background image of a woman standing with her back to the camera while leaning against a fence and looking at the sunset. Text overlay reads Closing the Year Gently. Text at the bottom over an orange background reads The Joyful Rebellion | December 22,

Welcome to The Joyful Rebellion! Because setting boundaries, resting well, and building healthier systems is radical. 🧪What's New In the Lab Several years ago, I got in the habit of taking off the two weeks surrounding Christmas and New Year's. It was a slower time in my field, and working added unnecessarily to the chaos of shopping, cooking, socializing, and everything the holiday brings. Today, I still choose to give myself the gift of rest and peace, slowing the pace even just a bit to...

3 months ago • 2 min read

Hey Reader, The holidays can stir up more than joy — old patterns, complicated family energy, and those invisible expectations that sneak in with the mashed potatoes. Before you walk into any gathering (or even just scroll through everyone else’s), take five minutes to create your Holiday Trigger Plan. Holiday Trigger Plan This Week’s Rebellion: Your 5-Minute Holiday Trigger Plan Grab a piece of paper or open your notes app and ask yourself: What usually triggers me during the holidays?Maybe...

3 months ago • 1 min read
The word REST in tiles is in the background and text overlay reads "rest, recharge & reset." Text at the bottom reads The Joyful Rebellion, December 9, 2025, @thedawnlab

Welcome to The Joyful Rebellion! Because setting boundaries, resting well, and building healthier systems is radical. 🧪What's New In the Lab This week, I'm headed to Atlanta where I'll be leading wellness activities at a leadership retreat, and I couldn't be more thrilled. It's a space to encourage leaders to explore the importance of play, rest, and other forms of self-care in this incredibly busy season. When I return home, I’m intentionally slowing down myself, to prepare for the work that...

4 months ago • 3 min read

Hey Reader, As the year winds down, it’s easy to focus on what didn’t happen — the unfinished goals, the messy moments, the unexpected detours. But before you step into the new year, take five minutes to honor everything that did happen — the strength, the lessons, the small joys that carried you through. The 5-Minute Gratitude Jar This Week’s Rebellion: Your 5-Minute Gratitude Jar Grab a jar, bowl, or even a small box. On slips of paper, write down the things you’re grateful for from this...

4 months ago • 1 min read
Grief, Grace and Gratitude, The Joyful Rebellion, November 24, 2025, @thedawnlab all over a picture of golden leaves.

Welcome to The Joyful Rebellion! Because setting boundaries, resting well, and building healthier systems is radical. 🧪What's New In the Lab Last week I was in San Antonio facilitating a leadership retreat — a beautiful reminder that even the people who hold space for others need their own spaces for rest, grounding, and honesty. I also made a quick pit stop at SeaWorld (because joy and play matter, too), and it reinforced something I’ve been reflecting on: leaders thrive when they reconnect...

4 months ago • 3 min read