Is everything a scam now?

She Bet on Herself… Now What? One Year Later with Summer Cromwell

What actually happens after you quit your job, bet on yourself, and go all in? Summer Cromwell is back on the podcast for a raw, honest update on life after choosing full-time entrepreneurship. In her first episodes, she opened up about leaving her 9 to 5, building her coaching business, healing her relationship with her body, and learning to “embody her” before becoming her. Now we’re asking the real questions: * Did it work? * What changed? * What got harder? * What surprised her most? * And would she do it again? In this episode, we talk about: * The emotional reality of entrepreneurship * Money pressure and mindset shifts * Growth vs. alignment * Social media authenticity in a clickbait world * Embodiment, identity evolution, and stepping into your next level * Relationships, ambition, and building a life you actually want If you’ve ever dreamed of quitting your job, growing your business, becoming more confident, or stepping into the next version of yourself, this conversation is for you. This is not highlight reel entrepreneurship. This is the real story. Follow Summer: Instagram + TikTok + YouTube: @summacromie Listen, share, and tag us with your biggest takeaway.

The Best Mistakes We Ever Made

Kristen and Hazel talk about the best mistakes they’ve ever made. From questionable financial decisions and chaotic dating experiences to spontaneous life changes and hilarious stories from the past, they unpack the moments that might have looked like mistakes at the time but ended up shaping their lives in unexpected ways. Some mistakes lead to personal growth. Some turn into great stories. And some are just… objectively ridiculous. In this episode they discuss: * The difference between mistakes and life lessons * Risky decisions that actually paid off * Dating choices that taught important boundaries * Leaving jobs and moving cities without a plan * The importance of trusting your gut * And one very unexpected snowmobile story It’s a mix of reflection, humor, and the reminder that sometimes the “wrong” decision leads you exactly where you needed to go. Because not every mistake is actually a mistake. Chapters * 00:00 Morning Adventures and Sourdough Bread * 08:00 The Best Mistakes * 20:32 Snowmobile Cop Chase * 26:55 The Importance of Self-Care and Wellness * 35:00 Home Improvement and Future Plans * 40:21 Permits, Renovations, and Property Management * 50:08 Planning for the Future and Final Remarks

Would You Rather: Career, Money, Relationships & Life Decisions

Kristen and Hazel play a round of Would You Rather, but the questions quickly turn into deeper conversations about life, career, money, and personal growth. What starts as simple choices turns into honest debates about things like: * Outgrowing people vs staying comfortable in your current life * Working for yourself vs having a stable job * Choosing alignment vs choosing higher pay * The trade-offs people make in relationships, careers, and lifestyle Some questions are light and funny, others get surprisingly deep, and a few reveal how differently people approach life decisions. It’s a mix of hot takes, personal perspectives, and the kind of conversations that make you stop and think about what you’d actually choose. So… what would you pick? Chapters * 00:00 Life Choices and Preferences * 13:04 Dream Life and Home Preferences * 21:34 Dreams and Aspirations * 26:56 Life Choices * 34:31 Relationships and Lifestyle * 41:35 Financial Future and Wealth * 47:27 Legacy and Recognition * 52:46 Plants and Home Decor * 59:08 Household Environment

Is everything a scam now?

Kristen and Hazel dive into the everyday things that feel like total scams. From credit scores and tipping culture to extended warranties, corporate promotions, and the wedding industry, they break down the systems that make people question whether modern life is just one big upsell. Some of these “scams” are funny. Some are frustrating. And some reveal bigger problems with the way certain industries are designed. Along the way they talk about: * Why award shows sometimes feel more like marketing than recognition * The strange logic behind credit scores and debt * Why internal promotions can sometimes hold people back financially * The reality of tipping culture today * Upselling tactics from internet providers * Membership models that rely on people forgetting to cancel * Wedding industry markups and why big weddings aren’t always worth it * Influencer marketing and the lack of protections in the industry It’s a mix of hot takes, personal experiences, and the kind of conversations that make you say, “Wait… that actually is kind of a scam.” If you’ve ever questioned the systems we all just accept as normal, this episode is for you. Chapters * 00:00 Technology and Parking Tickets * 10:41 Internal Promotions and Corporate Practices * 23:52 Insurance Timelines and Extended Warranties * 37:37 Influencer Industry * 44:35 Membership Models

The Book I Never Thought I’d Write: Healing, Domestic Violence & Telling the Truth

Hazel opens up about the deeply personal decision to write a book about surviving an abusive marriage, and why sharing difficult stories might be one of the most powerful ways to create change. What started as a quiet idea over the holidays quickly turned into something much bigger. From requesting her own case files from a women’s shelter to navigating the emotional toll of revisiting the past, Hazel shares the real process of turning trauma into storytelling. Along the way, she and Kristen talk about the systems meant to support survivors, the stigma around failed marriages, and the generational shifts that have given women more freedom to leave unhealthy relationships. They also dive into the messy realities of healing, building a platform to talk about hard topics online, and why Hazel is considering self-publishing as a way to keep control over her own story. This conversation is honest, emotional, and surprisingly funny in moments, exactly what you’d expect from Rebrand Pending. In this episode: * Why Hazel decided to write a book about domestic violence * The emotional impact of revisiting old case files * How trauma can show up physically in the body * The challenges of sharing vulnerable stories online * Self-publishing vs traditional publishing * Why women’s stories deserve to be told If you or someone you know is navigating difficult relationships, this conversation may remind you that you're not alone and that there is a way forward. ---------------------------------------- Follow the podcast: New episodes of Rebrand Pending every week. ---------------------------------------- Today's Topics: domestic violence awareness, healing after abuse, writing a memoir, women’s stories, trauma recovery, relationships, self-publishing, storytelling. Chapters * 00:00 Navigating Trauma and its Physical Impact * 13:05 Empowerment through Storytelling * 24:23 Navigating Confusion and Strategic Planning * 30:27 The Choice to Report and Impact on Others * 35:30 Navigating Feedback and Audience