DIY MOM

MEET REBEKAH HIGGS

From broody indie musician to inspiring designer, renovator, and thought leader in feminist entrepreneurship—Rebekah Higgs, a.k.a. DIY MOM, has built a life and career on her own terms. Growing up with parents who flipped houses long before it was trendy, Rebekah developed an early passion for design. During her years at Acadia University, she earned the nickname “The Trailer Park Martha Stewart” for her creative and crafty ingenuity.

After moving to Toronto to pursue a music career, Rebekah spent her days waitressing and her nights performing with her band. But an unexpected pregnancy at 31 brought her back to Halifax, Nova Scotia, with her infant daughter in tow. Broke and determined to build a better future, Rebekah reinvented herself—transforming from a struggling single mom into a successful home renovator, designer, and influencer.

The Rise of DIY MOM
Rebekah’s journey to success wasn’t without grit. With a shoestring budget, she turned an access TV production into the hit series DIY MOM, now in its fifth season and streaming on Binge TV. From renovating a dated 1950s bungalow to inspiring viewers with step-by-step DIY tutorials and jaw-dropping transformations, Rebekah’s authentic approach empowers women to take control of their spaces—and their lives—with confidence and creativity.

Her knack for design and ability to double her investments by flipping rundown homes in prime neighborhoods have earned her features in McLeans (Real Life Barbie Dreamhouse), Style At Home, HGTV, Forbes, Chatelaine, and more. With a loyal following on social media, especially Instagram (@diymom.ca), Rebekah has collaborated with hundreds of brands to bring her signature style to life.

More Than a Designer
Rebekah’s accomplishments go beyond design. From coaching her 11-year-old daughter’s basketball team to volunteering through leadership roles at her local church, painting sets for school musicals, and empowering women through Adsum for Women, Rebekah is deeply involved in her community.

Her personal experience with intimate partner violence has ignited her passion for helping women fleeing abuse. Through her work with Adsum for Women and her commitment to advocating for single mothers, Rebekah strives to create a world where women feel empowered to take back control of their lives, homes, and futures. She’s also worked internationally with Hope of Africa, a leadership school in South Africa, inspiring future changemakers.

Rebekah is a passionate advocate for independent and creative feminist entrepreneurship, proving that a woman’s gut instinct is a powerful tool for making bold decisions and achieving extraordinary goals. Her story is one of resilience, creativity, and unwavering determination. Whether sharing her journey of moving from broke to thriving or empowering women to pick up a power tool and start their own projects, Rebekah is a dynamic guest who brings insight, inspiration, and energy to every conversation.

HALIFAX, NS: Single mom, Rebekah Higgs (aka DIY MOM) has crafted a career by helping others  realize the simplicities and complexities when it comes to do-it-yourself home décor, design, and  renovations. She also knows just how fortunate she’s been to have the opportunity to build a brighter  life for herself and her daughter Lennon; a reality so many people struggle to realize for themselves. 

Because of her passion to help other single mothers, Rebekah is launching a new self-sustaining  charitable initiative called the DIY BOX; tying in her love of DIY projects with supporting local women  and children’s charities. She is thrilled to offer her audience a DIY project they can tackle with ease  by building a mid century modern greenhouse with cherry wood sourced directly from Rebekah’s  new kitchen renovation (which will be featured in the upcoming Season 4 of her show). 

The pandemic has fueled an increase in intimate partner violence. “Movement limits imposed by  countries around the world have forced people to spend much more time at home, leading to a surge  in domestic abuse cases.” Credit: Federico Rios, The New York Times. 

50% of the proceeds from DIY BOX will be used for Matriarch Productions charitable endeavours  supporting local women and children in need. 

DIY MOM enthusiasts can signup to receive an invitation to purchase the box before it’s available to  the public this Friday, March 12th, 2021. A limited quantity will be sold this Thursday, March 11th to  her email list. You can sign up by visiting https://b.link/YouGrowGirl. 

We are working with partners including Watson Gloves; a Canadian supplier providing gardening  gloves and other products made from 96% recycled PET bottles. We are also including products  from local suppliers including Duckish Natural Skin Care, Halifax Seed and Independent Mercantile  to show our love of and support for female, locally owned and sustainable Canadian companies. 

Forever in the pursuit of building her daughter a better future, Rebekah continues to grow her empire  as a home renovation powerhouse and voice for social injustices. From building stylish spaces, to  sharing her DIY demonstrations on social media, there is no limit to what heights she can achieve for  herself, her daughter, and her community. Watch all three seasons of DIY MOM available on Bell TV  On Demand with Season 4 launching in May 2021. 

PRESS RELEASE 

For Release Tuesday, March 9, 2021 

HELPING HER COMMUNITY GROW ONE BOX AT A TIME 

Media Contact: 

Rebekah Higgs

Producer

Email: rebekah@diymom.ca 

Pronouns: She/Her  

MAKE IT WITH MATRIARCH  

SUPPORTING LINKS: 

NYTimes Article: Federico Rios for The New York Times:  

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/06/world/coronavirus -domestic-violence.html