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The Joyful Rebellion

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.

What it means to belong. The Joyful Rebellion | July 20, 2026. @the_dawn_hunter
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The Joyful Rebellion: What It Means to Belong

Welcome to The Joyful Rebellion! Because setting boundaries, resting well, and building healthier systems is radical. 🧪What's New In the Lab This past weekend I was at the Girls Rock St. Pete showcase, cheering on campers and remembering what it felt like to be a full-grown woman at Ladies Rock Camp with a room full of strangers who felt like family by the end of the weekend. I support this cause every chance I get, partly because I've lived it. There's something about a room full of people...

Welcome to The Joyful Rebellion! Because setting boundaries, resting well, and building healthier systems is radical. 🧪What's New In the Lab I've been quiet out here, but not idle. Behind the scenes, I've been gearing up for beta testing the Workplace Boundary Health Index™ this week. As a recovering perfectionist, I want to make it sharper before it fully opens up while also not overthinking things! Want a teaser? Check the Closing Reflection for a link to the upgraded Boundary Audit. All...

The phrase Progress Starts with Rest...and rest is the point, on a white background. The border is teal and beige waves. At the bottom is The Joyful Rebellion | June 15, 2026, from @the_dawn_hunter

Welcome to The Joyful Rebellion! Because setting boundaries, resting well, and building healthier systems is radical. 🧪What's New In the Lab I took time off, and it was glorious. Not because I was burned out or had nothing to say. But because I had a lot to build and I wasn't willing to half-do any of it while also performing "consistent newsletter cadence" for the algorithm gods. So I made a decision not to send a newsletter just to send one. Here's the lesson about building a business...

Leadership isn't a title. It's how you show up. The Joyful Rebellion | April 27, 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'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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...