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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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Your 5-Minute Rebellion: Seasonal Reset

Hey Reader, The holidays bring a flood of invites, traditions, and unspoken expectations. Before the season sweeps you up, take five minutes to make a list of things you don’t want to do this year — the events, obligations, or habits that no longer feel aligned. Think of it as your permission slip to create space for what actually feels nourishing. Seasonal Reset This Week's Rebellion:Take five minutes today to pause and ask yourself:“Where can I release what’s no longer serving me as I move...

1 day ago • 1 min read
An image of three people in conversation. Leaders listening with intention — because trust begins with understanding. Text overlay reads "Leadership that Listens". Underneath that reads The Joyful Rebellion | October 27, 2025, @thedawnlab

Welcome to The Joyful Rebellion! Because setting boundaries, resting well, and building healthier systems is radical. 🧪What's New In the Lab The American Public Health Association Annual Meeting is next week in Washington D.C. This year's theme is "Making the Public's Health a National Priority" and it feels like the timing and location present an opportune moment to advocate for what we need so that all people can thrive. Each year, I co-organize a session with the APHA Government Relations...

8 days ago • 2 min read

Hey Reader, When was the last time you said no without guilt? In the rhythm of responsibilities and constant connection, our boundaries can quietly blur. This week’s act of joyful defiance is about reclaiming your edges, remembering that rest, space, and saying no are not selfish, but sacred. Protect Your Peace This Week's Rebellion:Your 5-Minute Boundary Check:Take five minutes today to pause and ask: “Where have I said yes lately when I really meant no?” Jot down what comes up, whether it’s...

16 days ago • 1 min read
The text "Building Audacious Leaders" is over an image of a whiteboard with the words Authentic Leadership in the center, and other words like integrity and core values around it. There is an orange colored box below with text that reads The Joyful Rebell

Welcome to The Joyful Rebellion! Because setting boundaries, resting well, and building healthier systems is radical. 🧪What's New In the Lab We are entering my favorite time of year! Even though it never really feels like fall in Florida, I love the changing of the season, the opportunity to slow down after the busy energy of summer, and the myriad opportunities to spend time connecting, celebrating, and feeling joyful. This month, I was honored to partner with the Public Health Law Center on...

23 days ago • 2 min read
5-Minute Rebellion Moments of Awe - Rainbow colors

Hey Reader, When was the last time you paused long enough to really notice the world around you? In the rush of deadlines, meetings, and daily noise, awe quietly slips away. This week’s act of joyful defiance is about slowing down and remembering that wonder is still here just waiting for you to look up. Moments of Awe Challenge 🔥 This Week's Rebellion:Your 5-Minute Challenge: Step outside on your porch, balcony, or even just a nearby window. Spend five minutes noticing three things that feel...

30 days ago • 1 min read

Welcome to The Joyful Rebellion! Because setting boundaries, resting well, and building healthier systems is radical. 🧪What's New In the Lab What a month September was! I had a mix of professional and personal travel that will have a lasting impact. From a legal epidemiology workshop in New Mexico, to the 2025 Public Health Law Conference in Seattle, to a Mastermind Retreat with *the* Rachel Rodgers of HelloSeven, I am ending the month feeling inspired, connected, and just a touch exhausted....

about 1 month ago • 2 min read
The words 5-Minute Rebellion over the word "Doodle" along with images of doodles.. From @thedawnlab

Hey Reader, I’ve been thinking how creativity sneaks up on us in the simplest ways and how even a quick doodle can shift our mood. So, here’s your quick spark of rebellion to carry into this week: 5-Minute Doodle Challenge Share your creations and tag @thedawnlab 🔥 This Week's Rebellion:Set a 5-minute timer. Grab a pen, markers and paper Doodle without rules: squiggles, shapes, bubble letters, silly stick figures, whatever comes out. When the timer’s up? You’re done. Carry the playful energy...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read
A woman in a t-shirt and jean capris stands in the desert under a bright blue sky. The text overlay reads "Decide what's worth doing." The Joyful Rebellion | September 8, 2025, from @thedawnlab.

Welcome to The Joyful Rebellion! Because setting boundaries, resting well, and building healthier systems is radical. 🧪What's New In the Lab 🛑 Protecting More Than Jobs: Boundaries in Times of Layoffs and Quiet Promotions This week, I’m writing from New Mexico, where I’m celebrating my birthday, reconnecting with family and friends, and leading a legal epidemiology workshop for public health practitioners. Being here, surrounded by the wide-open beauty of the Ojito Wilderness, I’m reminded...

about 2 months ago • 2 min read
The words 5-Minute Rebellion followed by the words Micro-Movement, over an illustration of a woman sitting in a chair and doing a twist stretch. From @thedawnlab

Hey Reader, Have you ever been in a yoga class or doing a meditation and you get the prompt to relax your jaw? It's in those moments that I realize just how much tension I'm holding there. This week I’ve been noticing the ways that I tense up—shoulders raised, jaw tight, back hunched over my laptop. Maybe you’re feeling it too? So here’s your spark of rebellion to start the week feeling a little looser and a lot more human. 5-Minute Micro-Movement Challenge 🔥 This Week's Rebellion:Set a...

2 months ago • 1 min read
A clock face with the words Rest, Joy, Self, and Peace around it. Text beneath the image reads The Joyful Rebellion | August 25, 2025, @thedawnlab

Welcome to The Joyful Rebellion! Because setting boundaries, resting well, and building healthier systems is radical. 🧪What's New In the Lab The past couple of weeks brought me an uninvited pause: COVID. As much as I don’t recommend it, the downtime was a reminder of the power of rest and the importance of giving yourself permission to step back when your body demands it. Now that I’m on the mend, I’m looking ahead. I’ve been in the thick of planning for upcoming podcast guests (so many good...

2 months ago • 2 min read