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Healing Through the Mirror: A Conversation with Elizabeth Cestrone In the world of beauty, it’s easy to get lost in the "glamour." But for Elizabeth Cestrone, a dual-licensed esthetician and cosmetologist based in Alexandria, VA, the brush and the botanical are tools for something much deeper: Validation. In this week’s episode of Rebelle Stories, we explore why "beauty" is often a misnomer for wh...

Bring your whole self to work." "Walk in your truth." "Be authentic." We are inundated with these invitations, yet women—especially in professional and high-stakes spaces—often find that the invitation comes with a fine-print disclaimer: Only be the version of yourself that makes the room comfortable. In this episode, we’re dissecting the Authenticity Tax —the mental and emotional labor of monitor...

In this powerful episode of Rebelle Stories, we sit down with April Louis, a woman whose life’s work exists at the intersection of education, political science, and grassroots health advocacy. As a secondary-level educator and the Co-Founder of Iyanola Wombmanhood, April is on a mission to dismantle the taboos surrounding women’s reproductive health in Saint Lucia. April opens up about her persona...

n the drug development world, the ‘ rebelle’ isn’t the one who ignores the rules - it’s the one who understands the rules so deeply that they can use them to innovate faster and safer, the one who bridges worlds. Sandra Vasquez has navigated the English speaking corporate world and the Spanish speaking community. Her rebellion is staying true to her Puerto Rican roots while excelling in spaces tha...

In this week’s episode of #rebellestories we sit down with the incredible Snaliah Mahal. She traded high level climate negotiations for a hands on mission to build Kon Pye Bwa, an emerging regenerative eco-retreat and living classroom in Saint Lucia. Snailah proves that the biggest change happens right where you are. Hear how she weaves together Creole culture, sustainability and community empower...

Ready to trade your corporate card for a freedom pass? This episode features Cathy E. Smith , the Strategist Marketing Rebelle , who shares her expert 9-to-5 Exit Strategy —a proven blueprint for professionals ready to seize control of their careers. Cathy dives into how to build a powerful, organic online imprint and establish crucial passive income streams, framing success not just as wealth, bu...

Loraine is a master seamstress and owner of Se Lang Nou where she weaves her Creole heritage and the iconic Madras fabric into modern styles as she works to preserve her culture and make vibrant traditions of the Caribbean accessible on a global scale. Loraine is of St. Lucian descent and is based in the US. St. Lucia is a gem of an island in the Caribbean known as the Helen of the West and the on...

We sat with a domestic violence survivor, Retty who is a recent overcomer and shares with a licensed professional some of the strategies, resources and obstacles she navigates on a daily basis to get to advocate and refresh her life. She wanted to share her story in hopes that it serves as a beacon for others. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or ge...

We are thrilled to have on our rebelle stories podcast, Kristen Woollery DC based abstract artist as she shares her journey, the impact of her heritage and how she colors the world one brushstroke, one encounter at a time. “My art is a form of therapy, joy and self love.” Website: www.kristenwoollery.shop Instagram: lowkey.krissi Thank you for listening! rebelle at rebelle stories Join the rebelle...

After the podcast on The Body Knows Why Brigitte Rawlings offers a few tips on listening to your body and some of the questions you can ask yourself daily to get the emotional and mental results you seek. For a free guided body connection meditation do follow rebellewithacause , integrativebodyworkllc on Instagram (honor system in effect). https://integrativebodyworkllc.com/meditation Peace Love r...

We are going beyond the massage table with Brigitte Rawlings , owner of Integrative Bodywork and Coaching and a licensed massage therapist of over 15 years to delve into the powerful connection between our body and our mind, highlighting how our physical state is often a mirror of our emotional and mental well-being. Listen as she talks about our bodies being a guide, a wise and intuitive tool tha...

Welcome back to Rebelle Stories, the podcast where we dive deep into the messy, beautiful, and often complicated journey of life, love, and self-discovery. Today, we're doing something a little different. Instead of interviewing a guest about their life story, we’re focusing on a universal experience: navigating relationships in your 20s. We're talking about everything from dating apps and social...

Dr. Torie McDonald-Williams is the founder and CEO of Be Victorieus Educational Services, an organization dedicated to implementing trauma-informed practices in schools worldwide. She is also a public speaker, ACEs educator, and the host of the Be VicTORIEus podcast, where she shares in community with individuals healing from childhood trauma. Additionally, she is the author of "It's Time to Talk...

If you have been in step with our parent organization, rebelle with a cause inc., you may know that our founder was impacted by childhood domestic violence and through her career in the beauty industry an avenue was opened up to support women and girls experiencing relationship abuse. We intentionally use lowercase for "rebelle with a cause" because we believe that no woman's story, no individual'...

Baltimore based creative being, Dre talks to us about her calling to becoming a doula, how life impacts her art, and what she believes as a raw individual. Find her on Instagram: keepgoingdre Mpenzitudae YouTube: KeepGoingDre This episode is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18 . Contains language and topics that may not be suitable for some listeners and children. Listener discretion is...

On tonight’s episode we welcome Keitha Glace, trailblazing entrepreneur, digital marketing expert, AI strategist, mom, wife and proud member of the “sandwich generation” as she candidly shares insights into navigating professional success along with personal responsibility and crucial role of creating systems in both business and life as the key to not just surviving but truly thriving. Instagram:...

“Overwhelmed” isn’t a character flaw- it’s often a sign that your current systems aren’t supporting your actual life. Coach Sandra draws on her own professional training as well as her own professional training to help her clients and herself rebuild health, wealth, systems when life throws professional and personal curveballs. She deserves more and so do you as we navigate life - authentically. C...

Conversation with the multi hyphenated Jasmine Washington ART-ivist, Status Quo disruptor, Curator and Writer on her inspirations, her challenges and the impact of her disruptions. Follow her work on IG @thesourcher and on Substack Jasmine Washington Thank you for helping us build healthy communities This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access t...

Living with a narcissist and as she describes it a sickness as he manipulated her and discredited her as a parent and how she is working to overcome and recognize the beauty in her flaws. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rebellestories.substack.com

“rebelle stories” is more than just a podcast; it’s a celebration of the incredible resilience, strength and triumph within every woman. We are on a mission to amplify those powerful narratives and connect you with journeys that resonate. Through relatable and inspiring stories, we aim to: * Empower your dreams * Validate your journey * Build your resilience Discover the transformative power of sh...

Conversation with the phenomenal Derm Hair Doc about her career choice, the hurdles she faced and how she is working to create better options for women. Bloopers included =) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rebellestories.substack.com