Rebecca Lee shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Rebecca, so good to connect and we’re excited to share your story and insights with our audience. There’s a ton to learn from your story, but let’s start with a warm up before we get into the heart of the interview. What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
I used to be scared of relaxing—of not having every goal, schedule, and plan laid out for each day and every trip. I felt like if I slowed down or left space unplanned, I would lose control. But over time, I’ve learned to step back and let myself breathe. I’ve realized that some of my favorite memories, the ones I truly appreciate, come from the moments I didn’t plan at all—the spontaneous decisions, the unstructured pauses, the times I simply went with the flow to see what would happen. So now, I don’t have a tight itinerary for everything. I have a couple of must-haves, and the rest I fill in as I go.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m a travel content creator and adventurer who works in finance by day and moonlights in sharing my journeys. As a kid, I used to be shy and withdrawn, but being in the outdoors—and now sharing those experiences with the world—has given me a voice and the confidence to express myself. I chase waterfalls, soak in hot springs, and am always drawn to mountains and adventure. Through my content, I want to not only inspire people to get outside, but also give them the best recommendations so they can create unforgettable memories of their own while learning from my journeys.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What breaks the bonds between people—and what restores them?
I think breaking trust can really damage the bonds between people—not just through lying, but also by flaking, overpromising, or staying ambiguous without committing. It sends the message that you’re not fully invested in being a good friend. What rebuilds those bonds, though, is compassion. If you truly care about someone, you wouldn’t leave them hanging—you’d be honest about whether or not you can be there. And if you can’t, you’d find ways to make it up or show up for your loved ones in other meaningful ways.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
I would tell my younger self to stop thinking that I need to be perfect around everyone else to validate how I feel about myself. I don’t need to try so hard to be liked or included. I’d also tell her to let things go when they don’t go her way, because it allows for healthier reflection, some much-needed “me time,” and new opportunities that she might never have noticed otherwise. Instead, when I create my own environment filled with things I genuinely love and invite people into that circle, I naturally discover who I truly resonate with and what truly strengthens me.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? Is the public version of you the real you?
There’s a lot I try to capture genuinely in the public version of myself. I share my fails, my mistakes, and my real curiosity and happiness when I’m out exploring and traveling. But of course, there’s also a lot I don’t show. I don’t show how messy life feels when I’m overwhelmed and behind. I don’t show every mistake or how anxious I get when things go off track. I don’t show that some of my favorite downtime is as simple as microwaving cheese on a hot dog while watching How I Met Your Mother. And that’s okay. I don’t think anyone needs to show the world everything about themselves—because no one does. But that doesn’t mean what I do share is ingenuine. Everyone has their private side, the parts they don’t share with anyone, not even loved ones. And that’s okay, because that private self matters too—it’s yours to keep.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I hope people will remember me as someone who inspired them to get out there, tackle challenges, and overcome fears—whether it was feeling like something was out of their league or believing they didn’t deserve to feel happy and free. My hope is that they see me as a good person who made them feel included, came across as genuine, and truly cared about and respected the world around me. I want people to remember that happiness is something we all deserve—but it has to come from within first.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duchessbecca/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebecca.lee.969
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Duchessbecca
