10TH RALLY EDITION: OCTOBER 8 – 18, 2025

#136

Plottin' & Schemin'

Sisters Amber & Tami Jo are returning Rebelles, ready to take their competition to the next level! They are no strangers to reading each other’s minds and crafting all kinds of shenanigans. Watch them on the rally to find out which sister is plottin’ and which one is schemin’!

Sponsored By:

Team #136, Plottin’ & Schemin’ is sponsored by Outspring, a directory of outdoor brands made for and by women. Products, services, experiences and stories for women who love to get outside. Outspring has over 500 women-forward outdoor brands to help you get outside!

Tami Jo Benson

Navigator

I am most fully myself in deep conversations and dance parties. I am drawn toward the wild unknown.

Occupation:

Operations Manager

Residence:

Pleasant Hill, CA

Favorite Quote:

You can dance in a hurricaneBut only if you're standing in the eye— Brandi Carlile

Fun Fact:

I made a hammock from seat belts!

Why the Rebelle? Why now?

My Rookie year was a steep learning curve! I am returning to find my way toward being Comfortable, Accurate and Relaxed through more kilometers, more black diamonds and more cowbells.

Who, or what, inspires you most?

My big sis. Amber is incredibly generous, radically kind and always has open arms for me. It has been an absolute gift to have her by my side on this journey of life and an incredible dream to be her teammate on this rally.

Top three favorite podcasts / books / shows

I love the movie Everything, Everywhere, All at Once. It’s existential, clever, playful and a complicated story about identity and relationships.

Greatest adventure to date?
Prior Years Competed:

2022

Awards Achieved:

Amber Hodson

Driver

I'm known to say yes to just about everything in the pursuit of packing more into this life. This also means I cook way too much food for family dinner!

Occupation:

Anti-Violence/Abolition Nonprofit Director

Residence:

Pinole, CA

Favorite Quote:

If it’s not fun, you’re not doing it right.

Fun Fact:
Why the Rebelle? Why now?
Who, or what, inspires you most?

Discovering new people and places is when I am the most inspired and alive. Thich Nhat Hanh talked about walking as if your feet are kissing the earth - I find that feeling most when I am exploring.

Top three favorite podcasts / books / shows
Greatest adventure to date?
Prior Years Competed:

2022

Awards Achieved:

Vehicle

2004 Nissan Xterra