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In Episode 2 of Ladylike Rejects, I sit down with someone whose story is woven deeply into my own, Tessa Dahlberg.

We talk about where our friendship began and the early days when dreams felt bigger than the road in front of us. Tessa opens up about the countless failures, pivots, rebrands, and moments that could have stopped her but didn’t. Instead of quitting, she recalibrated. Instead of shrinking, she rebuilt again and again.

Her perseverance led her to create a life rooted in purpose and compassion, serving animals, especially horses, in their final days with dignity, love, and sacred care. The work she does is not glamorous. It is not easy. But it is deeply impactful for families, for the community, and for the animals she walks home with grace.

This episode is about resilience. It is about redefining failure. It is about choosing purpose over pride. And it is about what happens when a woman refuses to give up on the life she knows she is meant to build.

If you feel like you are in a season of rebranding, rebuilding, or starting over, this one is for you.

To support Tessa and the incredible work she is doing, follow @lacamasvalleyranch on all platforms. If you would like to help offset future veterinary costs for animals in her care, you can contact Tahoma Veterinary Hospital and ask to donate to Tessa Dahlberg’s account.

And as always, if this episode moves you, share it, tag us, leave a review, and nominate a Reject.

Because the women who refuse to quit deserve to be seen

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Premiere Episode: Origin Stories with Brandi LaPointe

Welcome to the very first episode of Ladylike Rejects with your host, Bree Real.

If you’re here, you’re early. You’re founding energy. And this story sets the tone for everything to come.

In this premiere episode, I sit down with someone who didn’t just enter my life she forever changed it. Artist Brandi LaPointe and I share our origin story: how she came into my world during my foster parenting journey, and how that connection ultimately led to her adopting my foster son, Kraven.

What started as a season of uncertainty turned into something rooted in trust, courage, and chosen family. We talk about the real parts the emotional complexity, the faith it takes to release control, the strength required to step forward, and the beauty that can come from surrendering to what’s meant to be.

This episode is about love that doesn’t look traditional.
It’s about motherhood in all its forms.
It’s about women supporting women through life-altering moments.
It’s about knowing when to hold on and when to let go.

We also dive into Brandi’s incredible artistic talent and how creativity became both an outlet and a healing force in her life. Her work is vibrant, bold, emotional much like the journey that shaped her. Watching her step fully into her calling has been one of the greatest privileges of my life.

Ladylike Rejects is built on the idea that a “reject” isn’t someone who didn’t fit in it is someone who refused to shrink. A woman who broke the mold, busted the glass ceiling, and built her own path anyway.

This conversation embodies that spirit.

It’s raw.
It’s real.
It’s vulnerable.
And it’s powerful.

Welcome to Ladylike Rejects.
Let’s get into it.