9TH RALLY EDITION: OCTOBER 10 – 19, 2024

#152

Toyota Way-Finders

This is Samantha and Becky’s second year competing in the Rebelle Rally. Early in 2020, a friend told Sam about Rebelle. She followed the preparations of the Rally teams all year and watched the competition in October 2020. Inspired by the event, she quickly asked Becky Brophy to be her teammate, and they proposed the idea to run the 2021 Rebelle Rally to Toyota Production Engineering Executives. Sam and Becky succeeded in their pitch and worked to expand the Toyota PE division’s motorsports team to include off-road, with the added benefit of promoting women in engineering, manufacturing, and motorsports. Sam and Becky want to continue to build on what they learned to take it to the next level while sticking to their daily mantra- No Wide Miss.

Sponsored By:

Toyota Production Engineering
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas
Toyota PE TILT Lab
Toyota PE Motorsports

Samantha Barber

Navigator

I live on a horse farm in Kentucky. My husband and I have 2 incredible daughters. I have a strong passion for developing myself and others.

Occupation:

Toyota Senior Manager

Residence:

Frankfort, KY

Favorite Quote:

You can fail at what you don't want. So you might as well take a chance on doing what you love. -Jim Carrey

Fun Fact:

I have two engineering degrees and I love riding horses.

Why the Rebelle? Why now?

Rebelle Rally challenges so many aspects of how I think and push myself. I love that Rebelle is a competition that is about accuracy and strategy. The community and support structure that is formed with Rebelle is unlike anything else adding so much value to the lives of everyone who is involved.

Who, or what, inspires you most?

I am inspired most when I can support someone to achieve a goal of theirs.

Top three favorite podcasts / books / shows

GOOP- Gwyneth x Brene: On the Roots of Shame, Courage, and Vulnerability.
First, Break all the Rules – Curt Coffman
Crime Shows

Greatest adventure to date?

Life - Every aspect of it is a daily adventure, I cherish all that I get to do and experience.

Prior Years Competed:

2021

Awards Achieved:

Rookie of the Year

Becky Brophy

Driver

Three of my favorite things are the outdoors, music, and sports. I really enjoy learning new things and helping people.

Occupation:

Toyota Senior Engineer

Residence:

Georgetown, KY

Favorite Quote:

"She stood in the storm and when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted her sails."

Fun Fact:

First female driver for Toyota PE Motorsports

Why the Rebelle? Why now?

Because its the coolest thing I have ever done.

Who, or what, inspires you most?

Because its the coolest thing I have ever done.

Top three favorite podcasts / books / shows

Mark Rober- I Admire his work ethic. He is such a proponent about helping the environment and helping teach kids about STEM.

Greatest adventure to date?

Doctor Who Shitt's Creek Spongebob

Prior Years Competed:

2021

Awards Achieved:

Rookie of the Year

Vehicle

Toni

2022 Tundra Limited TRD Off-Road