Rising Stars: Meet Rebecca Lynne

Today we’d like to introduce you to Rebecca Lynne.

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I’ve been in the beauty industry for over 25 years. During that time, I noticed how often women pick at their appearance and suffer from a lack of confidence, myself included. We have a tendency to compare and find ourselves lacking. As I approached a milestone birthday that makes many women feel as if their ability to be sexy is over, I decided to challenge that idea. I set out on a mission to empower myself and other women to age their way. My sharing on Instagram has given me the label of “influencer” and I’m using my voice to share light and inspire small changes.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Often the beauty business idealized how a woman should look, while it’s improving on many fronts, I believe we still have a long way to go. I mean, look at the craziness that ensued after JLo and Shakira performed at the 2020 Super Bowl. For me, it became a personal mission and I just wanted to share my own story with others. I started documenting my gym time and then rediscovered how much I loved modeling. So I’ve been able to combine the two in social media and through challenging myself with things like my first ever fitness competition. I’ve met so many other inspiring people.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I hate the term influencer because it carries so much baggage. I share to be authentic and relatable, not to make someone do something. I do hope to connect and share and maybe inspire someone to make small changes. I read an article that said “what you loved at six years old is probably what you still love today” and we all need that creativity to help us feel satisfied. In addition, I try to be positive yet still real. No one can be all sunshine and rainbows; we struggle. It’s human to doubt or feel insecure or sad. It’s how we handle it and bounce back that’s important. I’m proudest of my family. That my daughters and stepdaughter are strong young women and that my stepson supports a healthy form of feminism. Of course my husband is my biggest supporter and for that, I’m grateful!

What was your favorite childhood memory?
My dad was an Army officer so we moved a lot and when the family was feeling stressed, he used to call for a unity check. We’d all stop and place our hands one over the other and then he’d say “we got this.” It was just nice always knowing we had each other to count on even when we were packing up and moving again. I also believe that all the moving taught me how to meet and connect with people.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: Instagram.com/rebeccalynne_d

Image Credits:
Jay Davis
Pedro Rocha
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