Our Rebellious Team

We disrupt the stories they sell and tell about us.

Representation Rebellion/verb/
Definition: Women and allies who are pissed off about being told all our lives who we are, how to act, and how we should look. Knowing our power individually and collectively to tell our stories and raise our voices to disrupt the narratives we’ve been given.

Director of Disruption

Dr. Michelle Zive

Dr. Z got her PhD in leadership at the age of 53, after she was told women in their 50s become invisible. Her battle cry is “You can’t tell our stories anymore; we’re telling our own.” She is the mother of three adult children who will always be her babies. She is married to a talented photographer AND a great man (and father) who is her biggest fan. She believes in the power of love, storytelling, and empathy to change the world.

I only dance with my heart and soul (or some would say spastically).

I would bring my regrets. Believe it or not, I’m an introvert.

My top talent is having an opinion.

My favorite quote is “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.”-Jimi Hendrix

The most rebellious thing I’ve ever done is say NO.

I would like the world to be a kinder place. It all starts with one act of kindness.

I eat buttercream frosting. Always. I’ve been known to make alliances with non-frosting folks and trade my cupcake for frosting samples.

I would bring a lawn game. And beverages. It’s all we need for a great time.

My passion is knowledge.  Learning is a gift. I am a student of life.

I prefer talking in person and don’t like to chat on the phone. I love to be in the presence of human beings. Especially now during this global pandemic.

Wingwoman

Robin McNulty

Robin has enjoyed being the Robin to Dr. Z’s rebel vibes for over twenty-five years. It may look like she is the wingwoman, but she is a partner in every sense of the word. She was the officiant for Dr. Z and her husband’s nuptials and they had their navels pierced at the same time. Recently retired, Robin and her spouse relocated to the Pacific Northwest to be closer to their four grandsons. Robin enjoys exploring her new community and telling/living her own story.

WebDesign

Tanya Cropper

Tanya is 54 years young and has been married for 37 of those years to an amazing man who is forever making her laugh. She has a 31-year-old son who is without a doubt her greatest creation. Tanya has been building websites and creating logos and graphics for over 20 years. She loves her work and her customers. You can find samples of her work at idesigntheweb.com

I would bring a gun to a knife fight.

My top talent is being a fixer:  If someone needs something fixed they call me and it gets fixed.

My hobby is graphic arts.

My passion is my family.  There isn’t anything I wouldn’t do for my family. 

My favorite quote is:  “If I die today it will be one less thing I have to do tomorrow.” – Self

I would bring my top hat to a party.

I am a complicated human,

My favorite place is where I am. It’s a miracle to be here.

Welcome, O life! I go to encounter for the millionth time the reality of experience and to forge in the smithy of my soul the uncreated conscience of my race. – James Joyce, Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man

I prefer…the ugly ones.  Aren’t the ugly tomatoes, burned cheese on crusty bread, and hideous holiday sweaters the best? Oh yes, oh yes

Qi

Nicole D. Desiree

Nicole has a B.A. in Film and Tech Communication, highlighting her passion for the art and science of connecting in the 21st century. She proudly declared her desire to never marry or have children at the mature age of seven. She’s been defending this position for 30 years. Her first professional endeavor supported non-profitable art in professional art galleries giving disadvantaged art and artists a spotlight. Now, Nicole works with women entrepreneurs over the age of 50 to help them grow their presence and power online.