TL;DR
I’m a writer, creator, and world traveler with an insatiable curiosity and profound connection to history.
Hi, I’m Rebecca.
An author, marketing executive, designer, and history buff who travels the world in search of truly special experiences.
I have a passion for helping people feel seen and heard. Having lived in and visited so many remarkable places, I’ve had the opportunity to meet some amazing people. It’s taught me that everyone has a pretty incredible story if only they have the opportunity and safe space to tell it.
That’s why I’ve recently written a new book, Quite Ready, that recounts my own journey from rural Tennessee to the glittering lights of the big city—and details all of the huge shifts in culture, mindset, and people dynamics along the way.
I currently split my time between Japan and the U.S. Whenever I’m not at my desk, I enjoy traveling with my husband and two cats, Potato and Goma. You can keep up with my travel adventures via Instagram and professional endeavors via LinkedIn.
Exploring the tension between hard-earned wisdom and forward-looking curiosity
Mission:
To use words, creativity, and exploration to make the world a clean, well-lighted place.
Personal Values
These weren't picked out of thin air. Each one has a deeply personal connection with who I am and how I strive to engage with others.
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※ Be known for candor, authenticity, transparency, and being apolitical
※ Admit mistakes freely and openly; don’t make excuses
※ Treat people with respect independent of their status or disagreement with you
※ Avoid situations where others have undue leverage over your best interests
※ Never take advantage of the vulnerable
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※ Do the right thing, even when it’s hard
※ Speak up
※ Run towards the fire
※ Don’t say things about other people that you wouldn’t say to their face
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※ Relentlessly seek out the facts
※ Consider the source
※ Listen more than speak
※ Hold strong opinions loosely
※ Always make room for creativity
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※ Treat everyone with equal dignity, despite what they can or can’t do for you
※ Be grateful, always
※ Never wish ill upon oneself or others
※ Forgive without conditions
※ Give without expectation
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※ Be free of pride or arrogance
※ Assume positive intent
※ Seek what’s best for the whole instead of the self
※ Share information openly and freely
※ Situations define character, not circumstances of birth
Operating Principles:
Treat others how you’d want to be treated
Be Kind
Be Specific
Be Helpful
Causes Close to My Heart
Sometimes the news seems so bad that it’s easy to lose hope for a better world. But I believe that if we all contribute even just a little bit of our time and resources, we can collectively make a massive difference. The organizations below all represent a movement towards a better life that I’m heart-deep into. Together we can make a world of difference.
WWP offers a variety of programs, services, and events for wounded veterans who incurred a physical or mental injury, illnesses, or co-incident to their military service on or after September 11, 2001
Involvement: Financial Supporter
Women in Tech is the world’s leading organization for Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in STEAM. Our community counts over 200,000 members across the world with chapters in all 6 continents.
Involvement: Volunteer Supporter
The Lily Foundation is the UK's leading mitochondrial disease charity and the largest charitable funder of mitochondrial research in Europe. Their mission is to improve the lives of people affected by mitochondrial diseases while working towards a future where mitochondrial diseases can be effectively treated or cured.
Involvement: Financial Supporter
Mirai no Mori is a not-for-profit organization that creates life-changing outdoor programs for abused, neglected, and orphaned children in Japan, supporting their growth into happy and successful young adults.
Involvement: Financial Supporter
All for Lunch was founded on one simple concept; Every Child Should Have Lunch At School. All For Lunch was established in 2017 and has been working to eliminate school lunch debt ever since.
Involvement: Financial Supporter
Chief is designed for women in the C-Suite, senior executives, and accomplished VPs to strengthen their leadership, magnify their influence, and pave the way to bring others with them.
Involvement: Member