The Restorative Rebel Newsletter: July 2025
Sunlight, stillness & managing the hustle hangover. More glow, less grind.
Hi friends,
Summer is in full swing, and while the light lingers longer, I’ve been trying to enjoy it without slipping back into my old habit of packing every hour with work or commitments. I’m trying, and failing, and trying again, to practice what I wrote about in the book: reclaiming my time, resting guilt-free, and finding peace in the in-between moments.
It’s not always easy. Slowness is a muscle I’m still learning to use. And honestly? Some days, it feels more natural to jump back into “doing mode” than to rest or reflect. But I’m trying—and that’s what this season feels like: a time to create peace within whatever situation I’m in, because times, they are changing.
This past month has been full in every sense—professionally, creatively, and personally. Even though the pace has shifted, the meaning hasn’t. I’ve been writing, reflecting, connecting with readers, and continuing to see where The Restorative Rebel lands. Some months are louder. Some are slower. But all of it counts.
In my most recent deep dives:
🔹 Chapter 6: Everyone is an Entrepreneur explores how capitalism has made self-reliance a requirement, from healthcare to education to basic stability. The system tells us we’re on our own, and we hustle accordingly.
🔹 Chapter 7: Embracing Joy and Taking Care asked: What happens when we stop grinding long enough to feel something else? This chapter was a joy to write—part reflection, part resistance. I shared my experience becoming a parent during the pandemic, how my job couldn’t accommodate my care responsibilities, and how I’ve been rethinking what actually counts as “real work.”
💡 TL:DR: Everyone has to be scrappy because capitalism doesn’t care about you, but because of that, joy and care aren’t bonuses. They’re the foundation for a meaningful life.
📚 Book Mentions & Media Highlights
I’m so bad at trying to keep track of everything but I’m trying to get better at it. Here are a few lovely mentions and highlights that have popped up in the past month.
📣 Featured in the UBC Alumni Newsletter—a special full-circle moment from my undergrad alma mater.
📰 Shout-out in Nasdaq’s Entrepreneur Community Digest—grateful to be recognized as an alum and advisor in their ecosystem.
🎓 Book mention included in the Penn GSE Alumni Newsletter, my grad school alma mater.
🎙 Radio interview with Dr. Anbar of Center Point Medicine—we explored how our subconscious can empower our mental health, performance, and well-being. Listen here.
📖 Haven’t Read the Book Yet?
You can find The Restorative Rebel here:
Bookshop.org (supports indie bookstores)
Anywhere you buy your books online
Or if you prefer the IRL book-buying experience, request it at your favorite bookstore or local library!
🚀 What’s Next
✨ Upcoming feature in Spread the Jelly, an editorial resource & storytelling platform for every motherhood journey. I’m a big fan of their work and excited to share the interview soon.
💡 Collaborating on a mental health and wellbeing project, I can’t wait to share more about it soon.
🤝 Continuing work with Tech companies like NVIDIA, Airbnb, Atlassian, and TikTok on CSR initiatives—designing and facilitating meaningful experiences that combat burnout and connect teams to local nonprofits.
💬 How to Support & Get Involved
This book continues to find its way into more hands, hearts, and conversations—thanks to you. If you're organizing a workshop, class, panel, or community event where The Restorative Rebel might resonate, I’d love to collaborate with you and your community.
📣Here are a few ways to amplify this work and keep the momentum going:
Leave an honest review on Amazon, Goodreads, Bookshop.org, or wherever you like to review your reads.
Share the book and Substack with a friend, colleague, or fellow rebel
Connect with me to co-create with your community
Thank you for being here—for reading, supporting, and imagining that there’s a different way to work and live, one book and conversation at a time.
With care,
The Restorative Rebel