In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, hosts Matt Scott and Scott Brady welcome Emily Miller, a notable figure in the off-roading community and the founder of the Rebelle Rally. The conversation dives into the details of the Rebelle Rally, discussing its origins, format, and the unique challenges it presents. Miller shares insights from her extensive career in motorsport, including her experiences racing with the legendary Rod Hall, and how these have contributed to the success of the Rebelle Rally. They also explore the importance of navigation skills, endurance, and strategy in off-road competitions, as well as the broader impacts these events have on participants’ lives. The episode is filled with valuable lessons on maintaining focus, learning from mistakes, team collaboration, and the significance of pushing one’s limits.
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 257
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Guest Bio:
Emily Miller
Miller is the founder of the Rebelle Rally and Rebelle U training programs. She began her automotive career under the guidance of legendary off-road racer Rod Hall as a team driver. She was the demo driver, coach, and manager of the Rod Hall Light Truck Tire Seminars and experimental off-road driving events, producing 15-25 events and sessions per year with focused curriculum and learnings. To date, she has coached over 8,000 people to drive and navigate off-road.
She has numerous wins and podium finishes as a driver and supporting team driver from Vegas to Reno, Baja 1000, Rallye des Gazelles, Carta Rally, and other races over her career. With a degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology, Miller reinforces physiologic principles into the athleticism and skills of driving, navigating, and endurance competition. And her passion, enthusiasm, and encouragement to new students resonates throughout Rebelle U. @emily_offroad
Watch Emily on a TEDx: You Are Never As Lost As You Think You Are. Life Lessons. | Emily Miller | TEDxBelltown Women
Host Bios:
Scott Brady
Scott is the executive publisher and co-founder of Expedition Portal and Overland Journal and is often credited with popularizing overlanding in North America. His travels by 4WD and adventure motorcycle span all seven continents and include three circumnavigations of the globe. His polar expeditions include two vehicle crossings of Antarctica and the first long-axis crossing of Greenland. @scott.a.brady
Matt Scott
Matt is a leading expert in automotive adventure. He has extensively explored the world’s most remote places by 4WD and is considered an industry authority on overland travel. He is the only American to ever become an editor of a major Australian 4WD publication and has over 15 years of competitive auto racing experience. @mattexplore
Read more on Expedition Portal in the Living Legend :: Emily Miller interview
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