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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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Leadership isn't a title. It's how you show up. The Joyful Rebellion | April 27, 2026 @thedawnlab
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The Joyful Rebellion: Leadership Isn’t a Title. It’s How You Show Up.

Welcome to The Joyful Rebellion! Because setting boundaries, resting well, and building healthier systems is radical. 🧪What's New In the Lab "You're either a leader everywhere or nowhere." This quote is from Abby Wambach's Wolfpack, which was my book club's pick for April. We had a rich conversation exploring what it means to be a leader and how we show leadership in our actions every day. There were so many great lessons in this short but impactful book, but one takeaway for me is this:...

about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Reclaiming Connection in a Disconnected World. Connection is the point. The Joyful Rebellion | April 13, 2026. @thedawnlab

Welcome to The Joyful Rebellion! Because setting boundaries, resting well, and building healthier systems is radical. 🧪What's New In the Lab You are never to old to play dress-up. Today's photo is of me in a tree at the Bay Area Renaissance Festival. One of my favorite things to gather with friends to enjoy play on a grand scale. Why am I sharing this? Life feels heavy lately, and I hope you take this as a reminder to find moments of levity, joy, and connection wherever you can. And don't let...

about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Prioritizing what matters (before work decides for you). The Joyful Rebellion, March 30, 2026, @thedawnlab on a soft yellow and teal background.

Welcome to The Joyful Rebellion! Because setting boundaries, resting well, and building healthier systems is radical. 🧪What's New In the Lab Sometimes you just need a break. Earlier this month, I found myself feeling like I was hurtling through the year at a breakneck pace. I also realized that I work best when I have time - to think, to explore, to create, and to change my mind. So before I get too deep into the year, I decided to take a step back and just breathe. I spent time in snowy...

2 months ago • 2 min read

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...

3 months 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...

3 months 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,...

4 months 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...

4 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...

5 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...

6 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...

6 months ago • 1 min read