Rebel Rootz Show - Real Talk For Moms Entering A New Chapter

On today’s Rebel Rootz, we’ve got three women who don’t just break the mold — they auction it off, redesign the space, and then write the book about it.An auctioneer & fundraiser who can sell you anything but your own excuses.An interior designer, author, and speaker who turns rooms — and lives — inside out.And an author whose story is part epic romance, part jaw-dropping life saga.They met through Toastmasters, but trust me — there’s nothing ‘polished’ about this conversation. This is raw, real, and rooted in power.”https://instagram.com/evonnevaradyhttps://instagram.com/xoxosarahjbhttps://instagram.com/lauren.m.valentinohttps://instagram.com/crystal.austin.realtorhttps://instagram.com/taylor_banford https://instagram.com/melissa_cowden_https://instagram.com/rebelrootzshowThe Rebel Rootz Show- https://www.rebelrootzshow.com/V&V Farms-https://vandvfarms.com

On today’s Rebel Rootz, we’ve got three women who don’t just break the mold — they auction it off, redesign the space, and then write the book about it.
An auctioneer & fundraiser who can sell you anything but your own excuses.
An interior designer, author, and speaker who turns rooms — and lives — inside out.
And an author whose story is part epic romance, part jaw-dropping life saga.
They met through Toastmasters, but trust me — there’s nothing ‘polished’ about this conversation. This is raw, real, and rooted in power.”

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How do you chase peak performance while grieving a piece of your soul? In Part Two, Lauren Valentino opens up about the grit it took to earn her IFBB pro card — and the gut punch of losing her beloved horse, Cash. We talk about grief, growth, and the deeper “why” behind Wholly Fueled — her mission to help women stop dieting and start living strong. This episode? It’s muscle, mindset, and pure heart.https://instagram.com/evonnevaradyhttps://instagram.com/xoxosarahjbhttps://instagram.com/lauren.m.valentinohttps://instagram.com/crystal.austin.realtorhttps://instagram.com/taylor_banford https://instagram.com/melissa_cowden_https://instagram.com/rebelrootzshowThe Rebel Rootz Show- https://www.rebelrootzshow.com/V&V Farms-https://vandvfarms.com

Podcast Intro – “Lauren Valentino: Fuel, Fire & Breaking the Rules”What happens when you grow up in a house where food is medicine — but you just want fries and freedom? Lauren Valentino knows. She rebelled against a strict nutrition upbringing, only to find her way back through the fire. Today, she’s a functional nutritionist, IFBB pro, co-founder of Wholly Fueled — and a boy mom who faced down a cancer scare that changed everything. We talk rebellion, healing, motherhood, and what it really means to take your power back — one bite, one lift, and one bold decision at a time.rebellion.https://instagram.com/evonnevaradyhttps://instagram.com/xoxosarahjbhttps://instagram.com/lauren.m.valentinohttps://instagram.com/crystal.austin.realtorhttps://instagram.com/taylor_banford https://instagram.com/melissa_cowden_https://instagram.com/rebelrootzshowThe Rebel Rootz Show- https://www.rebelrootzshow.com/V&V Farms-https://vandvfarms.com

We’ve hated it, hidden it, flaunted it, starved it, stretched it, praised it, punished it — and still woke up feeling “not enough.”This episode is a raw conversation about the complicated relationship we have with our bodies. From scale obsessions and comparison traps to body after babies, boob jobs, and the shame we don’t talk about — we’re going there.Because loving your body isn’t a one-time event — it’s a full-time rebellion.https://instagram.com/evonnevaradyhttps://instagram.com/xoxosarahjbhttps://instagram.com/lauren.m.valentinohttps://instagram.com/crystal.austin.realtorhttps://instagram.com/taylor_banford https://instagram.com/melissa_cowden_https://instagram.com/rebelrootzshowThe Rebel Rootz Show- https://www.rebelrootzshow.com/V&V Farms-https://vandvfarms.com

What do you get when a woman can build your house, sell it, and investigate the buyer?
You get Crystal McDaniel — licensed NC real estate agent, general contractor, and private investigator.
She’s as sharp as they come, and today she’s breaking down business, boundaries, and the boldness it takes to wear all three hats.
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Is social media still social… or just a highlight reel of fake people, AI bots, and Coldplay scandals? In this episode, we’re talking about the good, the bad, and the downright unfollowed. From the viral Coldplay drama to AI influencers that aren’t even real — we’re pulling back the filter. You’ll hear how we actually use social media, what we’re tired of pretending to like, and why curating your feed might just save your sanity. No BS. No branding. Just real talk from real women navigating the noise.https://instagram.com/evonnevaradyhttps://instagram.com/xoxosarahjbhttps://instagram.com/lauren.m.valentinohttps://instagram.com/crystal.austin.realtorhttps://instagram.com/taylor_banford https://instagram.com/melissa_cowden_https://instagram.com/rebelrootzshowThe Rebel Rootz Show- https://www.rebelrootzshow.com/V&V Farms-https://vandvfarms.com

Ever wake up next to someone and think… “How the hell did we get here?”
Or sat across from a Tinder date wondering if you should fake a bathroom emergency?
Yeah. Same.
This episode isn’t about fairy tales — it’s about the real, messy, sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking journey of marriage, divorce, and dating after it all falls apart.
We’re throwing out the rulebook, calling out the BS, and getting honest about what it means to love, leave, and try again.

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The ExtremistShe didn’t slow down for healing — she sped up so it couldn’t catch her.Melissa Cowden is a CrossFit Games athlete, mountain climber, dentist, and self-proclaimed extremist — but beneath the accolades is a woman shaped by discipline, pain, and an unrelenting drive to prove she was okay.Raised by a Japanese mother who instilled strength, stoicism, and structure, Melissa learned early how to push through — no matter what it cost her emotionally. From summiting mountains in Japan to diving headfirst into the intensity of CrossFit, she masked her wounds with medals.Then came Tony — the unexpected husband who forced her to finally stop running and start healing.

Pint Size Rebellion

God first. Grit always. Glam when she wants it.

In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Brown — IFBB Pro Champion, Bikini Olympian, posing coach, cosmetologist, and full-time powerhouse. But beyond the stage lights and spotlight, Sarah opens up about the unseen battles — including navigating her husband’s PTSD with grace, loyalty, and unshakable love.

She’s proof that being strong isn’t just about flexing on stage — it’s about fighting for your people, keeping your faith, and refusing to give up when life gets real.