In this episode, Rebekah Bastian opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped her path from VP at Zillow to founder of OwnTrail. She shares how embracing her own vulnerability and taking the leap into the unknown helped her build not just a company, but a personal movement centered on authenticity. After navigating the challenges of scaling her startup and its eventual sale to Teal, Rebekah reflects on the lessons learned and how they’ve led to her exciting new role leading product and marketing at Glowforge, helping people make creations with 3-D laser printers. Through the highs and lows of her journey, Rebekah’s story offers an empowering message: leaning into your truth and sharing it with others can create incredible opportunities for growth, resilience, and impact.

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Learn about GlowForge: https://glowforge.com

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