Ladylike Rejects

Turning Chaos Into Comedy W/Rachel Aflleje

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2597529/fan_mail/new] This week on Ladylike Rejects, Bree Real sits down with the hilarious and resilient Rachel Aflleje for a conversation that is equal parts laughter, honesty, and real life. Rachel opens up about her journey into comedy, how life experiences shaped her voice, and what it takes to keep showing up even when things get hard. We talk about her day to day life, the chaos that somehow turns into punchlines, and the moments that built her into the comic she is today. Of course, we couldn’t keep it serious for too long. We laugh, we joke, and we lean into the kind of unfiltered conversation that makes this podcast what it is. We also talk about our upcoming show at the McMenamins Spanish Ballroom on April 1st. This one is a big deal and we want you there. Grab your tickets here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/51461664/the-laughing-elk-seated-event-tacoma-mcmenamins-spanish-ballroom-elks-temple [https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/51461664/the-laughing-elk-seated-event-tacoma-mcmenamins-spanish-ballroom-elks-temple] Follow Rachel Aflleje: @rachelteachescomedy Reject of the Week goes to Sondra Jutte, a woman who turned adversity into something powerful and created a beautiful life despite the odds stacked against her. If you have ever felt like you didn’t fit the mold, this episode is for you. Welcome to Ladylike Rejects, where being the “reject” is exactly the point.

Built Different: FFA Kid, Foster Life & Comedy Chaos

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2597529/fan_mail/new] In this heartfelt episode of Ladylike Rejects, Bree sits down with a very special guest — her daughter, Delaney McCarty. Delaney is a junior in high school and a dedicated member of FFA and 4-H. She opens up about what it’s really like growing up in a home filled with foster siblings, constant change, and a mom who lives life out loud as both a comedian and podcast host. Together, they explore family dynamics, resilience, and finding your own identity in a nontraditional household. Delaney also shares her deep passion for animals, especially her pack goats and lamb, and how they’ve shaped her responsibility, work ethic, and heart. This episode also highlights our Reject of the Week, Emily Cabello, a Sumner High School Benefit Night nominee who is currently battling brain cancer. Her strength and the support of her community are nothing short of inspiring. This is a raw, honest, and love-filled conversation you won’t want to miss.

Trustin Intuition With Drie Michelle

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2597529/open_sms] In Episode 3 of Ladylike Rejects, Bree sits down with someone who started out as her lash artist and quickly became so much more, the intuitive and deeply insightful Drie Michelle. What began as routine lash appointments slowly evolved into a friendship neither of them expected, but both of them needed. In this episode, Drie shares the story of how she first realized she was clairvoyant, what that experience looked like for her, and how she learned to trust the intuition that guides her life. Bree and Drie talk about the ways their relationship grew over time, moving beyond client and artist into something far more meaningful. Through conversations, energy, and intuition, Drie became someone Bree leaned on during moments of grief and loss, helping her navigate difficult emotions and find grounding when life felt overwhelming. This episode dives into intuition, connection, healing, and the unexpected ways people come into our lives exactly when we need them most. It is a conversation about trusting your inner voice, finding support in unlikely places, and the power of relationships that help keep us centered. If you have ever wondered about intuition, spiritual awareness, or the people who seem to appear in our lives at just the right moment, this episode is for you. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts and do not forget to like, follow, and share Ladylike Rejects.

Episode #2- The Ranch is Calling

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2597529/open_sms] 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

Episode 1: Fostering A Future

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2597529/open_sms] 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.