9TH RALLY EDITION: OCTOBER 10 – 19, 2024

#207

Wild at Heart

Sponsored By:

TOYOTA, ARB, Method, BFGoodrich

Ashley Bear

Driver

I'm a methodical, analytical, curious lifelong learner who is passionate about spending quality time with my family. I love music, exploring new places, reading, and relaxing with a good glass of wine.

Occupation:

Product Planner, Toyota Tundra

Residence:

Celina, TX, USA

Favorite Quote:

"Mom, you taught me that I don't have to have dreams. I can have goals." - Fredrik Backman, Us Against You

Fun Fact:

I won a NASCAR championship working as an engine engineer with Hendrick Motorsports in 2013.

Why the Rebelle? Why now?

I had the opportunity to attend Rebelle U last year and it planted a seed for me. It was well out of my comfort zone but I absolutely loved it. I made it a personal goal to find a way to compete in the Rally and I have been working toward it ever since. I absolutely love the camaraderie that the competitors have and the empowerment that I have felt with the skills that I have learned through my training and preparation. This is definitely an invaluable experience.

Who, or what, inspires you most?

My mom has always inspired me to push myself harder while still remaining true to my values. She was such a great role model for me growing up showing me that I could have a career and still be a devoted mother. She's truly my best friend and she inspires me to be that for my own daughter.

Top three favorite podcasts / books / shows

Quiet by Susan Cain
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Greatest adventure to date?

Every day of being a mom to my 5 year-old daughter, Brooklyn.

Prior Years Competed:
Awards Achieved:

Audrey Keys

Navigator

I’m an awkward goofball with a good heart. I am always ready for an adventure and can’t pass a dog without wanting to hug it.

Occupation:

PPM Analyst, Toyota

Residence:

Fairview, TX, USA

Favorite Quote:

I have two. We can do hard things! – Glennon DoyleUse your imagination not to scare yourself to death but to inspire yourself to live. – Adele Brookman.

Fun Fact:

When my daughter was 16, I had three 16-year-old girls under my roof. My daughter, her classmate that was living with us to finish high school, and a German exchange student. It was during this time I became really good at juggling schedules.

Why the Rebelle? Why now?

It’s a great opportunity to stretch every comfort zone, learn deeply about myself, and acquire lifelong skills.I had been looking for something that would teach me more off-roading techniques, less reliance on GPS, challenge my mindset, and meet like-minded women. The universe presented this amazing opportunity.

Who, or what, inspires you most?

My daughter, Brittany. She is a wonderful example of a daughter, wife, friend, dog mom, employee, and mentor. She is unfailingly my biggest cheerleader in every aspect of life. She is passionate about her beliefs, knows what she wants, and makes a path to success. I’ve lost count of the times I’ve hugged her at the airport as she set off to follow her heart. She is my favorite human.

Top three favorite podcasts / books / shows

You are a bada$$ – Jen Sincero
Double Take: A Memoir – Kevin Michael Connolly
Jim Rohn

Greatest adventure to date?

That would be a tie. My daughter and I traveling with my parents to Germany and Ireland so they could see their heritage. The two-week road trip with a friend to Durango, Imogene Pass, Moab, Flagstaff and ending at the first Las Vegas F1 race was pretty awesome also.

Prior Years Competed:
Awards Achieved:

Vehicle

2022 Toyota RAV4