Rebel Rootz Show

Rebel Rootz Show episode #44 with Patrick C. Giarelli. What actually shapes the person you become? In this episode, Evonne Varady sits down with Patrick C. Giarelli for a grounded, thought-provoking conversation about self-worth, influence, and choosing who you want to be in a noisy world. Patrick shares lessons from his childhood, the duality of growing up fast while learning responsibility early...

Rebel Rootz Show episode #43 with Don Varady. It’s day one of 2026, and Evonne is keeping it real. Coffee in hand, dogs causing chaos, and a candid recap of a year that felt heavy for a lot of people. Evonne and Don Varady, co-founders of Clean Eatz, talk through what made 2025 so challenging, what they had to drop, and why letting go of certain things was necessary to grow. They also share what t...

Rebel Rootz Show episode #42 with Wendy Conklin. In 2012, Wendy Conklin finally decided to learn upholstery the right way and enrolled in a course in South Austin. She had always been the person spotting one of a kind chairs at antique shops and flea markets, bringing them home, and tinkering with repairs. That class turned curiosity into craft, and eventually became the foundation for what she is...

Rebel Rootz Show episode #41 with Gina Trimmer. As a woman, are you living your dream or the one everyone else picked for you? Gina Trimmer, founder of Revitalized Womanhood , believes there is far more to life than just being a “good” wife or mom. She built a sisterhood to help women remember what they want, then actually go after it. In this conversation, Gina and Evonne talk about traveling the...

Rebel Rootz Show Episode #40 with Jen Rotondo. The Covid season was tough for many people, but for Jen, it created room for Urthy Scents to be born. In this episode, Evonne Varady sits down with Jen Rotondo, the innovative co-founder of Urthy Scents , a brand making waves by bringing truly clean, plant based scents into homes and onto bodies everywhere. Jen shares her journey from childhood lemona...

Rebel Rootz Show Episode #39 with Nicole Albin. How do you know when you have hit rock bottom? For Nicole Albin, the moment became painfully clear when she found herself hiding in the back of photos, avoiding the front because of how much weight she had gained. That realization pushed her and her husband to take their health back. Along the way, they discovered Clean Eatz. In today’s conversation,...

Instead of reinventing ourselves every January, we’re focusing on habits that create peace, energy, and joy. We talk routines, boundaries, burnout, and the tiny shifts that change everything. This is the episode that helps you become the woman you’re growing into — not the one you’re trying to impress.

Every woman becomes the villain the minute she finally chooses herself — and today, all five of us are comparing our villain origin stories. From setting boundaries to outgrowing people to simply saying “no,” we’re talking about why choosing peace makes other people lose their minds.

Holiday chaos. Real talk. This isn’t your cute Pinterest holiday episode. And yes… we tell the truth about Santa. Not for little ears. You’ve been warned.

Vicky Janowski Editor / Co-director of WILMA’s Leadership Initiative: Journalist, mom, wife and she is creating a movement in supporting other women.

Episode Title: Breathwork for the Rebels — with Chesa Cofini Description: This week on Rebel Rootz, I sit down with breathwork coach Chesa Cofini to talk about what it really means to find peace without pretending to be perfect. No crystals, no fluff — just raw tools for real-life chaos. We dig into breathwork, mindset, and grounding practices that actually work when life gets messy.

What really happens behind the curtain of Hollywood’s biggest hit? Our guests today are the masterminds of transformation—the makeup artists and prop creators who turn imagination into reality on the big screen. Instagram handles: @mattbarrett777 @rick_pour @beardedskullsmufx @portcityfearfactory Websites: https://beardedskullsmufx.com https://www.portcityfearfactory.com

Dr Ellen is a consultant and trainer in the mental health and addiction field for more than 20 years. Her story growing up and how it made her you she is today.

Crazy little thing called love...

Weddings Do / Don'ts

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Rants, come join the ladies as they just get some stuff off their chests.

She’s tatted, spicy, and fearless — meet Vanessa Vega, the rebel Latina momma who drives our marketing with passion and fire. https://www.instagram.com/vanessa_x_vega?igsh=MWhqdzVlbGJmMjY2Mw==

Truth Bombs...

“Miss us? It’s been a hot sec since the gurlz linked up, and trust—this catch-up comes with stories, laughter, and a little heat. Buckle up, it’s a burning kinda episode.”

Two Roots, One Vison: The Story Behind Rooted Women's Retreat

"Today on Rebel Rootz, we’re diving into family, legacy, and the power of the people who raised the people who raised us — grandparents. And no one knows this space better than Neil Taft. Neil is the author of Good to Great Grandparenting, Caring Grandparents, and more — books that flip the script on what it means to go beyond cookies and rocking chairs. He’s been called a pioneer in grandpar...

In this episode of Rebel Rootz, we sit down with Sheri Perbeck — a psychic medium, angel practitioner, and healer who helps people connect with the unseen. From channeling angel messages to delivering profound guidance from the other side, Sheri has built a practice that brings hope, clarity, and comfort to those searching for answers. We talk about what it’s really like to walk between two worlds...

This episode is all about roots, resilience, and a little bit of real-life chaos. My mom, my two daughters, and I sit down together for a rare four-generation conversation that’s equal parts hilarious and heartfelt. We dive into family stories, the reality of raising kids while running a company, and the lessons passed down (and sometimes resisted!) across generations. But the highlight? A surpris...

Hot flashes, random tears, sugar cravings, and snapping at your husband? Yeah, that’s not “just being emotional” — that’s your hormones acting like they run the damn show. Brittany McNeil and team joins us to talk about why hormones are bossy little btches* — and how to put them in their place (naturally). Sassy. Smart. No shame.