Q and A with Rebecca from Joplin, Missouri
“…your ability to care, listen, and create meaningful experiences is valuable.“
Q: What are you passionate about?
A: I’m deeply passionate about helping couples feel seen and understood on one of the most important days of their lives. As a wedding officiant, I don’t just show up and read a script—I take time to get to know each couple, their story, and what truly matters to them so their ceremony feels personal, intentional, and genuine.
I found this passion through my love for storytelling and connection. I’ve always been someone who values meaningful conversations and relationships, and officiating allows me to bring that into such a special space. There’s something incredibly powerful about standing with a couple in that moment and helping set the tone for their marriage, not just their wedding day.
Right now, I’m focused on growing my business, refining my process, and continuing to create ceremonies that people remember—not just for how they looked, but for how they felt.
Q: What were your younger years like?
A: My younger years really shaped my sense of responsibility and empathy. I grew up understanding the importance of being there for others, and that’s something that’s carried into my adult life in a big way.
I’ve always been someone who naturally takes on a supportive role—whether that was in my family, school, or relationships. That instinct to care for others and anticipate their needs is a huge part of what I do now as an officiant.
Those experiences taught me how to listen deeply, adapt to different people and situations, and show up in a calm, grounded way—especially during important or emotional moments.
Q: What is something valuable you’d like others to know?
A: Something I’ve learned is that meaningful work often comes from leaning into who you already are—not trying to become someone else.
For a long time, I think people feel like they need to fit a certain mold to be successful. But what has made the biggest difference for me is embracing the way I naturally connect with people and building something around that.
I’d want others to know that your ability to care, listen, and create meaningful experiences is valuable. Those aren’t “soft skills”—they’re powerful, and they can absolutely be the foundation of a business or career.
Q: What does feminism mean to you?
A: To me, feminism is about choice, autonomy, and the ability for women to define success on their own terms. It’s about supporting women in whatever path they choose—whether that’s building a business, raising a family, doing both, or something completely different.
There isn’t one “right” way to be a strong woman.
[Feminism] also means creating space for women to be taken seriously in their work, to be compensated fairly, and to feel confident owning their voice and expertise. At its core, it’s about respect—respecting women’s choices, their work, and their individuality.
MORE ABOUT REBECCA: I am from Joplin, Missouri, and serve the four-state area as an officiant.
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