9TH RALLY EDITION: OCTOBER 10 – 19, 2024

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Toyota Way-Finders

This is Samantha and Becky’s third 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. The 2021 Rally was a huge success for Sam and Becky, returning home with a top 10 finish and “Rookie of the Year” award. Rebelle Rally 2022 was full of new challenges for Becky and Sam but they were able to land a podium finish. For 2023 Rebelle, They are one of six Toyota sponsored teams and looking forward to growing the passion and experience for Toyota team members.

Sponsored By:

Toyota Production Engineering
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas
Toyota Marketing and Sales
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 2 engineering degrees and love training horses.

Why the Rebelle? Why now?

Rebelle Rally is a way to challenge so many aspects of how I think and push myself. I love that Rebelle is a competition that is all about accuracy and strategy.

Who, or what, inspires you most?

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

Top three favorite podcasts / books / shows

GOOP- Gwyneth x Brene: On the Roots of Shame,
Courage, and vulerability
First, Break all the Rules – Curt Coffman
No Ceiling, No Walls – Susan Colantuono

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, 2022

Awards Achieved:

2021: Rookie of the Year, 2022: Podium (3rd)

Becky Brophy

Driver

Three of my favorite things are 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 away, she adjusted her sails."

Fun Fact:

First female driver for Toyota PE Motorsports.

Why the Rebelle? Why now?

Because its the coolest thing I've ever done. Can't stop, won't stop.

Who, or what, inspires you most?

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

Top three favorite podcasts / books / shows

Doctor Who
Schitt’s Creek
Spongebob

Greatest adventure to date?

Rebelle Rally

Prior Years Competed:

2021, 2022

Awards Achieved:

2021: Rookie of the Year, 2022: Podium (3rd)

Vehicle

Joy

2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off Road Premium