Shows
WildHER WisdomSeason 3 Episode 6This week on WildHER Wisdom, Shelley and Mary sit down with the unstoppable Amy Peterson—Co-Founder and CEO of Rebel Nell, a certified social enterprise and women-owned jewelry company that's using creativity to create change.Recording straight from a janitor's closet at a conference (because rebels always find a way), Amy shares how living next to one of Detroit's largest shelters inspired her to launch Rebel Nell in 2013. Her mission? Employ women with barriers to employment and support them in transitioning from dependence to independence—through meaningful work, financial education, and life wellness.Before Rebel Nell...2025-07-2324 min
Moments That Define Us"Second Chance" , featuring the CEO & co-founder of Rebel Nell, Amy Peterson A few weeks ago, Iryna had a chance to have a wonderful conversation with the CEO and co-founder of a Detroit based social enterprise Rebel Nell, Amy Paterson. Rebel Nell is a women owned and mission driven jewelry company. Not only each piece of their jewelry has a unique story but they use reproposed graffiti in their jewelries."Rebel Nell is a social enterprise that provides employment, equitable access, and holistic support to women navigating barriers to work—whether due to housing insecurity, incarceration, displacement, disability, or other systemic obstacles".Amy and Iryna spoke about ho...2025-05-2733 min
Despite ImpossibleSeason 3 Episode 28: Amy PetersonToday’s guest is Amy Peterson. Amy is a fireball. Amy’s energy leads to getting shit done consistently. She is a surfer, a good friend, and a serial entrepreneur building new enterprises in surprising ways. Amy is also the Co-Founder and CEO of women-owned social enterprise Rebel Nell, with a dedication to providing employment, equitable opportunity, and wraparound support for women. This is Amy’s story.2025-04-2411 min
The Green StreamEp. 18: SBN Detroit, The Green Stream, Feat: Terry Barclay & Amy Peterson“Rebel Nell exists to provide employment, equitable opportunities and wraparound support for women with barriers to traditional employment.” – Amy Peterson, co-founder and CEO, Rebel Nell
Don’t miss this interview with Terry Barclay, SBN Detroit chair and CEO of Inforum, on #TheGreenStream to learn more about Peterson’s background, how Rebel Nell is creating distinctive jewelry made from repurposed graffiti and other materials, and the tools and resources it uses for women to build confidence and become self-sufficient.
2023-10-2727 min
Opportunity DetroitOpportunity Detroit ~ Full Episode ~ Oct. 8, 2023Oct. 8, 2023 ~ Host Ann Thomas explores several Detroit businesses and organizations, including a popular dog daycare, a sustainable jeweler, an orchestra, and a new nonprofit that is helping families in the city. Guests include Canine to Five owner Liz Blondy, Rebel Nell founder Amy Peterson, MISide President and CEO Sean de Four, and Detroit Symphony Orchestra President and CEO Erik Ronmark.2023-10-0838 min
Listening With Leaders117 - The Unstoppable Force Behind Empowering Women in Transition with Rebel Nell's Amy PetersonYour host, Doug Noll, talks with the Co-Founder and CEO of Rebel Nell, Amy Peterson. For a decade now, Rebel Nell has empowered 41 women transitioning from shelters, positively impacting over 280 lives. With stable jobs, mentorships, and personal growth opportunities, Rebel Nell has been a cornerstone in helping these women rebuild their lives and regain independence. Rebel Nell is not just a jewelry company; it is a social enterprise dedicated to empowering women. The company creates unique jewelry and gifts made from repurposed material, such as graffiti from iconic locations in Detroit. This jewelry represents the beauty and...2023-10-0225 min
Brand on PurposeTurning Stadiums and Graffiti into Jewelry and Opportunities for Women with Amy Peterson, CEO and Co-Founder of Rebel NellIn this episode, Aaron is joined by Amy Peterson, CEO and Founder of Rebel Nell, to talk about what inspired her to launch the Detroit-based jewelry company focused on providing employment, equitable opportunity, and wraparound support for women with barriers to employment. Amy takes us through her career path, which began as a lawyer for the Detroit Tigers, as well as how getting the chance to meet with women staying at a local homeless shelter shifted her perspective on life. She also explains Rebel Nell’s process of creating art and jewelry out of things like graffiti, old sports st...2023-02-0730 min
The Founders' RoundtableAmy Peterson on turning fallen street art into a jewelry business that is uplifting womenAmy Peterson is the co-founder and CEO of Rebel Nell, a company dedicated to uplifting women and providing underserved women with a route to self-sufficiency and equitable opportunity. The company uses fallen street art to create sustainable jewelry, all while giving women an equal opportunity to work and renew their lives. Amy started as a lawyer and was the first-ever associate female council for the Detroit Tigers. While she was working for the team as one of the few women in prominent MLB positions, she began to witness the everyday barriers her neighbors at a women’s shelter next to h...2022-05-2341 min
Natural CollisionsWhen Women Work | NC #6Women have historically dominated the nonprofit and social impact sectors. Despite the many challenges COVID has posed for women in the workplace and at home, this month’s guests are transforming the way their fellow women in Southeast Michigan live, work and thrive. Through innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and supporting each other, they represent the women who hold our society together.
Happy Women’s History Month!
GUESTS:
Cheryl P. Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS)
Terry Barclay, President and CEO of Inforum
Amy Peterson, Co-founder and CEO of Rebel Nell2022-03-2638 min
Discuss DetroitEpisode 4: Discuss Detroit with Rebel Nell co-founder & CEO Amy PetersonJoin Jeanette Pierce as she discusses Detroit with Amy Peterson, co-founder and CEO of Rebel Nell, a jewelry brand that repurposes Detroit materials into wearable art. Learn more about Rebel Nell at their website: https://www.rebelnell.com/Discuss Detroit features conversations with small businesses owners, community leaders, and Detroit residents as a program of City Institute. City Institute shares lessons learned from Detroit to inspire individuals, organizations, and cities to innovate for a better future. The learn more about services and programming, visit: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/2022-03-1031 min
Follow your Spark4. Saying YES and sparking rebellion with Amy PetersonIn this episode you'll hear powerful, honest stories of the ups and downs of entrepreneurial life along with lessons and insights to help fuel YOU to keep going, no matter what journey you're personally on. WE'LL COVER...what happens if your spark leads you in a direction you never expected or never thought you'd go inhow baby steps can help you make that eventual leapbeing aware of the mind games and inner saboteur and seeing your worth no matter whatbudgeting for emotional healthsure fire tips to help you shift when you're struggling to move...2021-10-1149 min