A Letter From Our Publisher Making Space Spring/Summer 2023

When I was a little girl, I loved to dance. My mother tells a story about how my brother would whine and complain, “Mom, she is twirling again!” Likely, because that meant I was carelessly encroaching on “his” space. And although I am small (barely 5’2”) I have never had a problem taking up as much room as I needed for whatever activity I attempted.

But as I got older, it seemed that space was in limited supply. Many of my peers were competing for it, hoarding it, even It felt I needed to earn the space I was given to occupy I needed to create something exceptionally meaningful to contribute if I wanted to be seen Thus, the beginning of my perfectionist tendencies I know I’m not the only one who received this message either directly or indirectly

What I recognize now is to be truly seen and heard by another human being is a desire that motivates us more than we care to admit And sadly, some people are willing to do anything to protect what they feel is space belonging to them.

Not the women in this issue. These women are brave and abundant and happy to take up space while making more of it for others. They use their voices, Kelli Lemon Lead With Black, and their expertise, Making Space In Space. They make time to get away from the noise, How to Host A Freelancer Retreat, and protect space for hobbies, leisure and Fun.

I for one am planning to keep making space for myself and for others, not because they have something exceptional to share, but because we all deserve to be seen (Insert twirl )

-Shannon Siriano Greenwood

Spring/Summer 2023

Editor + Designer: Shannon Siriano Greenwood

Cover Photography: Sofia Owen

Rebelle Magazine is a digital and print publication published by Lemon Umbrella, LLC (dba Rebelle Con).

Interested in contributing an article to a future issue of Rebelle Magazine or to the Rebelle Blog? Email shannon@rebellecon.com with your pitch or other inquiries.

Emmaline Chappell is a certified personal stylist who works to help busy professional women look and feel fabulous in their clothes every day.

Channing Gibb, an artist and long time friend of Rebelle created the above portrait of Emmaline before the two of them had ever met IRL. They were connected during the pandemic when Rebelle programs were available online Now that we are back to gathering in person, we hope you have a chance to meet Emmaline

C O N T R I B U T O R S

Sofia Owen (Cover Photography + Design, Kelli Lemon Leads With Black) A photographer with a passion for design, Sofia was born in Bogota, Colombia. Founder of SO ATELIER, a studio supporting individuals, companies, and teams to capture, create, and curate brand-aligned visuals through custom photography, video editing, graphic design, and web design

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Natalie Miller-Moore (How To Host A Retreat As A Freelancer) Natalie is a creative connector, bringing together people, words and ideas as a communications consultant Her passion is getting women to tell the truth about their lives, so we can all have healthier, more equitable communities.

Kate Neale Cooper (There's No Such Thing As Women's Intuition) Kate Neale Cooper is an editor at Cognoscenti, the ideas and opinion page of WBUR, and the creator of Skin of Our Teeth, a newsletter for women who feel like they’re just barely getting by.

Amy Cross (A Case for Handwritten Notes) A writer and editor living in Richmond, VA with her husband and toddler. She believes life is richer with a good book, a good meal and great friends.

Michelle Mercurio (Kelli Lemon Leads With Black) is a catalyst and authenticist who helps humans seek themselves, be more of who they really are, and free themselves from the stories that aren’t serving them so they can experience more meaningful businesses and lives

Tara McMullin (When Are You Not Working) is a writer, podcaster, and producer who investigates the future of work through philosophy, critical theory, and culture She’s the author of What Works: A Comprehensive Framework to Change the Way We Approach Goal-Setting and the host of the What Works podcast.