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It’s Kendra Miller’s fault! 😀
Rochelle and Kendra got to chatting at the 2019 NWOR and Rochelle learned all about the Rebelle, then pitched sister Melissa on the wild idea of rallying (which we’d never done before) in our late dad’s ’69 Bronco (which at that point had been garaged for 25 years and had a sapling growing out of the air intake). Melissa’s response was immediate and enthusiastic, “HELL YES!” followed by “…what’s the Rebelle Rally?”
2020 was our first year, and if you think the pandemic was the biggest hurdle, well, you’re wrong. The Bronco needed A LOT of love to be even remotely competition ready. Fortunately, Rochelle’s husband works in the automotive aftermarket industry and had the right know-how and contacts, so we all got to work. We wrenched right up to the rally, even doing an emergency engine swap 2 weeks before the event.
Needless to say, the rally ended up being the Bronco’s shakedown, but in hindsight while it was stressful, it was an awesome crash course in mechanical self-sufficiency and mental/emotional resiliency. At one point, we debated pulling out early because we were spending so much time pulling over to fix things, but our fellow Rebelles wouldn’t let us — they encouraged us and promised to tow us across the finish line if they had to. Ultimately, we finished dead last, but we FINISHED (no towing necessary!), and revelled in the realization that we could do ANYTHING we put our minds and hearts to. It was a big deal for us.
2021 and 2022 went smoother as we got the Bronco more and more dialed, and as our driving and navigation skills improved. We have an incredibly tight group of friends from the Rebelle who we get together with outside of the rally as often as possible, and the confidence we gained from finishing the rally has bled into so many other parts of our lives. It’s been truly life-changing for us.
The best part is that we get the most amazing quality sister time out there — just us, no distractions. Doing this together has deepened our friendship and given us such great perspective and understanding of one another that you just don’t get hanging out in more normal circumstances. 🙂 And we know that our dad would absolutely love that we’re doing this together in his old rig (he adored it, and us obviously). We love honoring him out there.
Our website has more info about us and our story, if you need more. 🙂
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Director of UX + Content Strategy
Ojochal de Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
One day, you will understand the compass in your chest is not broken but simply asking you to look within for the maps you drew before the world told you where to go.- May Aygun
While leading a meeting in "Da Vinci Code" author Dan Brown's house, his dog Winston brought me Dan's slipper and put it in my lap. Highlight of my entire career.
The Rebelle is transformational; every year we compete, I see myself more clearly, realize my potential, and reclaim more of my power. It ALSO happens to be fun as hell.
Women. WOMEN. W O M E N.
Currently loving Dan Harris’s Ten Percent Happier podcast, watching “Sweet Tooth” with my son, and devouring the Outlander book series.
Immigrating to Costa Rica! One of the best (and most adventurous) decisions of my life.
2020, 2021, 2022
What I do changes a lot, but what’s constant is that I’m a mama to my four kiddos who amaze me every day, and wife to my hubs of 23 years. I’m not happy if I’m not creating in some form or another, planning vacations, competing in the Rebelle, or going to Disneyland.
Mom / Small Business Owner
Medford, OR
“Beginnings are usually scary, and endings are usually sad, but it’s everything in between that makes it worth living.” Bob Marley
Enough about me, have you seen my sister twerk?
I’m addicted. No matter how many times we compete, the Rebelle brings all the feels of being familiar, yet has all the excitement of something new.
I’m inspired by those who show up for others. A huge part of why the Rebelle is so special to me.
Ologies, Smartless, and Armchair Expert
Every adventure that my family takes is a memorable one; never a dull moment!
2020, 2021, 2022