We’re looking forward to introducing you to Rebelle Flor. Check out our conversation below.
Rebelle, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: When have you felt most loved—and did you believe you deserved it?
I’ve felt most loved by my family, especially after going through a divorce at a very young age. Whenever I talk to them about what’s weighing on my heart, they truly listen. They let me vent, grieve, cry without rushing me or trying to fix me. They give me the space to be heartbroken, and that has meant everything.
I believe we all deserve love, regardless of whether we feel worthy of it in the moment. In a time when nonchalance and “getting your lick back” are often praised, choosing healing and moving forward takes courage. I’m learning to allow myself to be loved, even when I’m coming from a sunken place.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
i’m a music artist based in Dallas–Fort Worth, and I go by Rebelle Flor. I sing, play guitar, and create intimate live experiences in eclectic spaces around the city at places like Better Block in Oak Cliff, the Dallas Museum of Art, Revelers Hall in Bishop Arts, and Ruins in Deep Ellum. I started making music as a way to express myself and build confidence in my own voice and artistry, and it’s grown into something deeply personal and communal.
I’m currently releasing an EP titled ANTI SWEETHEART, a five-track R&B–pop crossover project that explores my journey with grief after going through a divorce. The project is fun, ear catching, and emotionally unavailable. Different from anything I’ve released before and unlike anything I’ve experienced personally. It reflects my growth, my healing, and my willingness to tell the truth, even when it’s messy.
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 relationship most shaped how you see yourself?
The relationship that most shaped how I see myself was with my Aunt Phyllis. Growing up, she always reminded me that there is power in speaking—especially in the way you speak over yourself. She taught me to speak positive and good things, because you never really know how deeply your words are shaping you.
As a kid, I was insecure and didn’t always feel confident in my singing, making friends, or even talking to boys. I often felt foolish and unsure of myself. Through many conversations, and through her guidance toward self-love, faith, and putting my relationship with God first, she helped shape both who I am and how I see myself today.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Yes, I almost gave up on music when I was 18. I stepped away from it to pursue a college degree in nursing. At the time, I didn’t always feel confident in my voice. I had been in choir for three years and really wanted a music scholarship to study the arts, but a music teacher told me I couldn’t receive it because my voice was “too soulful” for the contemporary field. I was the only person of color in the space, didn’t feel fully supported, and wasn’t as polished or confident as I needed to be. So I quit. I truly said, forget it.
In college, I majored in nursing and explored other interests
took psychology classes, studied Spanish and studied abroad, took ceramics, and acted in theater, even landing some leading roles. Creativity never left me, but my pride, ego, and confidence around singing were deeply hurt. People would ask why I wouldn’t sing at church or at basketball games, and the truth was simple: I had given up.
But this is a comeback story. After graduating and working as a registered nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic, something shifted. I had so much to say and no outlet. I started songwriting again, playing around with GarageBand on my computer and using YouTube beats and from there, I kept going.
I’ve learned that sometimes giving up isn’t failure. Sometimes you have to give up people who don’t wish you well, environments that don’t align with you, and the pressure to fit into something that isn’t meant for you. Sometimes you have to give up an old version of yourself to make room for a new one.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? Whose ideas do you rely on most that aren’t your own?
An author named Chris Prentiss
He wrote a book called “Zen and the art of happiness”
A friend lent it to me to read and digest
that happiness is a mindset and nothing or no one can truly make you happy, but an individual must choose to be happy. No matter the situation or circumstances life throw at you – having the belief that anything that comes toward be does serve my highest good in the long run
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: Could you give everything your best, even if no one ever praised you for it?
I feel like that’s already what I do as a growing independent artist. I give my best knowing that if I’m sincere and truly put my best foot forward, it has to be enough. I don’t believe in running myself ragged or measuring my worth by how much attention I get for doing the things I love. Showing up honestly matters more to me than praise.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.rebelleflor.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsrebelleflor?igsh=cnd3NGpyOTYwdGhh&utm_source=qr
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1H8cNkHSRB/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@rebelleflor?si=lXoISH3lVtF82k1_
- Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/08oWX13Cy4Jertxxdq
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