Reb Masel is a practicing attorney and the creator behind the viral TikTok and podcast brand Rebuttal. In this re-release episode, Reb and Kara talk about what it really means to have rights if no one teaches you how to use them, and how she's using humor and plain language to close that gap.

They break down the biggest misconceptions about the legal system, how media and politics distort legal understanding, and what every citizen should know about the law but probably doesn't. Reb also shares why she's not going into politics (yet), how her eight-year-old self keeps her grounded, and why humor might be the most powerful legal tool we have.

This is a conversation about systemic knowledge gaps, public access to power, and becoming the loud, opinionated version of yourself...on purpose.

Chapters:

(00:02:33) Becoming an Attorney Without a Childhood Dream

(00:04:00) What Civil Defense Litigation Actually Covers

(00:08:45) How Trying Everything Helped Her Find Her Legal Niche

(00:10:20) The Courtroom Is Funnier Than You Think

(00:13:30) Breaking Down the Law for the Internet

(00:15:30) Why Legal Rights Are Useless If You’re Not Taught Them

(00:20:15) Understanding Police and Politician Power Gaps

(00:23:45) What Really Shapes U.S. Law (Hint: It’s Not Politicians)

(00:26:15) Civic Participation vs. Social Media Awareness

(00:28:30) How Generations of Women Made Her Career Possible

(00:30:30) Reb’s Definition of a Powerful Lady

(00:32:30) Seeing Yourself Through the Eyes of 8-Year-Old You

(00:36:00) Showing Up Unapologetically and Filling the Space You’re Given

(00:38:15) Why Reading Romance Novels Is Her Self-Care

(00:42:00) Work Is Part of Life. Here’s How She Makes It Enjoyable

(00:45:15) What Reb Needs from the Powerful Ladies Community

The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms.

Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think.

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