Join us as we speak with Rebekah LaRobardiere, a certified Sex & Relationship Coach and Somatic Experiencing practitioner, about her mission to empower women to align with their bodies and thrive. Rebekah shares her journey of 20 years of marriage, raising three teenagers, and creating a space for women to reclaim their innate wisdom. Discover how her work helps women embrace their strengths, prioritize self-worth, and shift conversations around intimacy. Tune in for inspiration on living authentically and stepping boldly into your true self.

Khristi Lauren Adams is a speaker, author, youth advocate and ordained Baptist minister. Khristi is the author of Parable of the Brown Girl which is published by Fortress Press. The book highlights the cultural and spiritual truths that emerge from the lives of young black girls. Parable of the Brown Girl has received awards for Best Young Adult Book from The African American Literary Awards and the New York Black Librarians Caucus. Her second book, Unbossed: How Black Girls Are Leading the Way was released in the Spring of 2022 with Broadleaf Books. A middle grade version of the book titled Black Girls Unbossed: Young World Changers Leading the Way was also released with Beaming Books. Unbossed was a 2023 runner up for the Los Angeles Book Festival and Black Girls Unbossed is a 2023 finalist for a Foreword INDIES Book of the Year award in the Juvenile Nonfiction category. She recently signed with Brazos Press for her next book which will explore theological interpretations from Black girlhood set to be released in the summer of 2024. Khristi is the Executive Director of Community and Belonging for the St. Paul’s School’s, a family of independent schools in Baltimore County, MD. She previously worked as Dean of Spiritual Life & Equity and instructor of Religious Studies at the Hill School. She is the former Founder & Director of “The Becoming Conference”, an annual conference and leadership cohort designed to empower, educate & inspire girls between the ages of 13-18. Khristi is a graduate of Temple University with a degree in Advertising and a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary where she obtained a Master of Divinity degree. She is a 2017 graduate of "Lead New Jersey", a select group of thought-leaders from the public, social, and private sectors of NJ and the surrounding communities. She also currently serves as a mentor for The Garden Initiative for Black Women’s Religious Activism, a nine-month peer-to-peer and intergenerational mentorship program for black women leaders across religious traditions in the United States. Khristi is also a 2024 Alumni Service Awardee for Princeton Seminary which highlights the outstanding efforts of alumni who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing the seminary's mission and values.

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In this episode of The She Overcomes Podcast, host Melanie Rudd chats with Calli Adamson Bakken, a dynamic nonprofit leader and founder of Wiggle Work. Calli shares her journey from human resources to tackling the daycare crisis, along with proud moments, hard lessons, and insights on community-building. Join us for inspiration and advice for women ready to embrace their bold era!

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Welcome to the She Overcomes: Becoming BOLD with Melanie Rudd podcast! This is the debut episode where the host, Melanie Rudd, details the She Overcomes origin story and what's next for her organization. Stay tuned for special guests, interviews, and learn how to become your boldest self!