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How She Owns Her Space in a Male-Dominated Industry w/ Brigitte Hagen-Peter (EP #55)

  • Mar 30
  • 2 min read

Rebel Rootz Show Episode #55 with Brigitte Hagen-Peter.


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In this episode of Rebel Rootz, Evonne Varady sits down with Brigitte Hagen-Peter for a powerful conversation about confidence, motherhood, risk-taking, and building a life in industries where women are still often underestimated. Brigitte shares how growing up on the water in South Florida shaped her path into maritime school, offshore drilling, and eventually running massive vessels around the world.


She opens up about working in male-dominated environments, earning respect at a young age, and learning how to walk into the room like she belongs there. Evonne and Brigitte also talk about surprise twins, motherhood, one daughter’s hearing journey, real estate, and Brigitte’s current work with SpaceX.


From wild offshore stories to parenting grace and hard-earned confidence, this episode is packed with perspective, resilience, and real-life wisdom. If you’ve ever questioned whether you belong, felt intimidated by a big opportunity, or needed a reminder to trust yourself more, this conversation will stay with you. Tune in to hear how Brigitte Hagen-Peter built a life around courage, adaptability, motherhood, and owning her space.


Timestamps:

[00:00] Trailer

[01:45] Meet Brigitte Hagen-Peter

[02:40] Growing up on the water

[04:37] Risk-taking from the start

[06:55] Offshore drilling life

[09:21] Maritime school path

[10:17] Running the bridge at 23

[12:37] Women in male-dominated fields

[18:28] Away Fitness

[21:14] Surprise twins

[22:36] Becoming a mom

[25:17] Working and motherhood

[26:56] Getting a real estate license

[30:06] Working with SpaceX

[32:11] Wild offshore stories

[36:02] Parenting twins

[37:32] Hearing loss journey

[39:49] Representation matters

[41:43] Advice for women

[47:19] Closing thoughts


Key Takeaways:

• “What is the worst that could happen? Let’s try it.” ~Brigitte Hagen-Peter


• “You go girlfriend, go for it, push for it.” ~Brigitte Hagen-Peter


• “Just walk into it like you own it. I belong here.” ~Brigitte Hagen-Peter


• “I deserve this. I’ve worked for this. And this is where I belong.” ~Brigitte Hagen-Peter


• “Give yourself that grace that every kid really does develop at a different pace.” ~Brigitte Hagen-Peter


• “You shouldn’t even have to open your mouth. You should walk in with the presence of the confidence.” ~Evonne Varady


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