9TH RALLY EDITION: OCTOBER 10 – 19, 2024

#206

Pixel Dust

It’s kind of like the 6 degrees of Rebelle. Kendra competed in the first Rebelle where she met and became friends with another competitor, Tana White. A couple years later, Tana would go on to compete with Verena in the XCross class for Kia. After some post stage dinners and some PNW Rebelle meet-ups, Verena & Kendra became friends. 2024 registration rolled around, both Verena & Kendra needed new teammates so they high-fived, Kia tossed them the keys to a Telluride and a partnership was formed.

Sponsored By:

Kia, Dometic

Verena Mei

Driver

I'm originally from Hawaii and love the adventure of life, discovering new things, being on / in the water, traveling and living with the aloha spirit.

Occupation:

Marketing

Residence:

Washington

Favorite Quote:

Life is not about finding yourself, it’s about creating yourself.

Fun Fact:

I'm that girl in Fast & Furious Tokyo Drift who wrote my phone number down to “Han”, after he did donuts around our Skyline in the middle of the street.

Why the Rebelle? Why now?

The Rebelle was on my bucket list since the first year, so when Kia asked me to drive for their team in 2021, there was no hesitation. I love being a part of it every year because I get to connect with amazing ladies, push myself to a new level, enjoy the scenery and be completely present in the journey. I always come back a better version of myself because of it. Can’t wait to team with Kendra this year!

Who, or what, inspires you most?

People who are true to themselves, make a positive difference in the world just by being themseves, keep pushing foward even when it's tough, and folks who push their limits to achieve something seemingly impossible, then discover a world of possibility.

Top three favorite podcasts / books / shows

Books: The Art of Happiness
Podcast: Jay Shetty
Shows: F1, Drive to Survive (tied for 1st!)

Greatest adventure to date?

It’s a tie between racing in the Rally America Championship and The Rebelle Rally

Prior Years Competed:

2021, 2022, 2023

Awards Achieved:

Stage Winner, 2021 2nd Place XCross, 2023 3rd place XCross

Kendra Miller

Navigator

I'm a loyal friend, creator and have more passions than any one person should be allowed. You'll usually find me smiling, laugh ready to go and a willingness to help.

Occupation:

Rally Driving Instructor / Marketer

Residence:

Washington

Favorite Quote:

“If you do what interests you, at least one person is pleased.” — Katharine Hepburn

Fun Fact:

Good & Plenty's are one of my favorite candies.

Why the Rebelle? Why now?

My first Rebelle was very selfish. Completely about having an adventure, doing a hard thing despite others' concerns, seeing what I was capable of. After that it was about playing a fun game with amazing challenges and inspiring women. This year, Verena & Kia have extended the opportunity to compete in a new to me class and a new vehicle. Really excited for the challenge.

Who, or what, inspires you most?

People who are kind, art, clouds, people who know what they want and go for it.

Top three favorite podcasts / books / shows

Podcast: Ologies w/ Allie Ward
Book: The Creative Act: A Way of Being – Rick Rubin
Show: Queer Eye
Game: Brotato

Greatest adventure to date?

Life. We have the capacity to create and mold it into whatever we want.

Prior Years Competed:

2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023

Awards Achieved:

Stage Winner

Vehicle

2024 Kia Telluride