Rebellious Times Podcast

Corey Apirian has spent two decades solving one problem: getting inventory closer to the customer. In this episode, the CEO of DaVinci Micro Fulfillment explains why the old model of one giant warehouse is breaking down, what a micro fulfillment center actually looks like, and why he named his company after Leonardo da Vinci.

Bruna Lima left agency life for a Brazilian village with no gas station and no hospital, and it changed how she thinks about branding for good. She built Branders Studio from there, now serving US clients from a quiet village outside Warsaw, Poland. This episode covers what she learned moving between Brazil, Austin, and Poland, and why she thinks almost nothing in marketing is actually urgent.

Daniel Certner spent a year and looked at almost 1,000 businesses before he found the one he wanted to buy. Now he owns Fleet Packaging, sourcing custom packaging for US brands from factories in 30 countries. On this episode, he breaks down what a real business acquisition actually looks like, from spotting a red flag in a seller to why he still trusts the diligence process he leaned on three year...

Bas Janssen built a software platform that turns a brand's strategy into hundreds of pieces of quality-gated content, without the "AI slop" that comes from a single ChatGPT prompt. He and Chris talk through the shift from Google rankings to LLM visibility, why structure beats speed in AI content, and how agencies are using programmatic SEO to scale without falling apart.

Tino Triste traded a stint in the Portuguese Marines for a career that took him from photography to SEO to building his own app with AI, without ever learning to code. He explains how he took over development of Flutura, a CBT therapy platform he built with his wife, and why he thinks the real skill now is managing AI instead of just prompting it. A personal one for Chris too: Tino shares his home...

Katie Cleary spent years searching for someone who understood what she was going through. After being diagnosed with autoimmune thyroid disease following her second pregnancy, she found almost no support built for moms managing chronic illness, so she built it herself. Now the founder of Autoimmune Mom, Katie joins the Rebellious Times Podcast to explain what autoimmune disease actually is, why it...

Steven Eugene Kuhn is a citizen servant leadership architect, bestselling author, entrepreneur and U.S. military veteran who served during the Gulf War. After leaving the military, he built an international entrepreneurial career that he says included operating approximately 20 businesses across 10 countries, alongside involvement in political organizations and advisory work. Steven is the founder...

Michael Chen is the Co-Founder and CEO of Yondu AI, a robotics startup developing general-purpose AI-powered robots for industrial automation. A graduate of MIT's robotics program and alumnus of Y Combinator (YC24), Michael is helping bring artificial intelligence into the physical world by building robots capable of performing repetitive warehouse and manufacturing tasks alongside human workers....

Andrew Sheehan is the Founder and CEO of SustainabilityExamples.com, a platform that helps organizations discover, share, and learn from verified sustainability initiatives. Combining his background in marketing with a passion for environmental impact, Andrew created the platform to make sustainability knowledge more accessible and actionable for businesses around the world. Before launching Susta...

John Spagnuolo is the President of IQ Reseller, a leading ERP platform built specifically for the IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) industry. With more than 16 years of experience in enterprise technology lifecycle management, John helps organizations streamline the secure processing, refurbishment, resale, and management of used IT equipment across global markets. Before leading IQ Reseller, John built...

Vanessa Jacobs is the CEO and Co-Founder of Circulo, a technology company helping brands transform the post-purchase customer experience through a unified platform for warranties, repairs, trade-ins, re-commerce, and customer engagement. Her work focuses on helping retailers build stronger customer relationships long after the initial sale. Before founding Circulo, Vanessa founded The Restory, one...

Sandra Miley is the Founder and Owner of MacKay Miley Consulting, where she advises organizations on AI transformation, business transformation, change management, and marketing leadership. Drawing on decades of executive experience, she helps companies navigate complex organizational change while aligning technology investments with measurable business outcomes. Known for her practical approach t...

Rob Kaminski is the Co-Founder of Fletch, an Austin-based product marketing consultancy that helps B2B startups improve positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategy. Drawing on a background that spans biomedical engineering, sales, and startup growth, Rob works with founders to clearly communicate the value of their products and stand out in competitive markets. Through Fletch, Rob champions...

Kelsey Hensley is the President of Novex Supply Chain, a founder-led third-party logistics company providing warehousing, omnichannel fulfillment, and nationwide distribution solutions. She has spent her career in supply chain, beginning in finance and accounting roles before transitioning into entrepreneurship through the acquisition of her first logistics business. Known for her resilience and t...

Malur Narayan is the CEO and Co-Founder of Xtrium, an AI-powered platform that helps manufacturers identify materials, evaluate sourcing risks, and accelerate procurement decisions. His work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, manufacturing, and global supply chain resilience, helping organizations navigate increasingly complex material ecosystems. Malur has spent more than three...

Calister Maloney is the Co-Founder of MedCore Digital, a healthcare-focused digital marketing agency dedicated to helping medical practices build stronger online visibility, attract more patients, and establish long-term digital authority. His work combines healthcare industry expertise with modern marketing strategies designed specifically for providers operating in an increasingly competitive di...

Travis Laws is the President of WIN Warehouse, a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting excess corporate inventory with nonprofit organizations that can use those products to better serve their communities. By combining logistics expertise with a purpose-driven mission, WIN Warehouse helps reduce waste while making essential goods more affordable for charities across the United States. Und...

Usman Sheikh is the Founder and CEO of Agentive, an AI-powered sales intelligence platform built to help revenue teams identify buying signals, streamline sales workflows, and improve productivity. Agentive combines artificial intelligence with deep sales expertise to help organizations focus more time on meaningful customer engagement and less on administrative work. Before founding Agentive, Usm...

Justin Davis is the Founder of Eleven Dunbar, a community built around meaningful human connection, curiosity, and personal growth. Before launching Eleven Dunbar, Justin spent more than two decades building technology startups, leading product and go-to-market teams, and contributing to multiple successful acquisitions across the enterprise software industry. Today, Justin focuses on helping entr...

  Digital Marketing Agency Los Angeles: Patty Ross on Building Golden State Marketing Where a business is located shouldn’t determine the opportunities available to it. Yet for many entrepreneurs around the world, perception can be just as challenging as competition. In this episode of the Rebellious Times Podcast , I sat down with Daniel Okafor, Founder and CEO of Brandoxel Media, to d...

Joey Waid is the Founder of Phone2Table, an Austin-based startup developing a grocery shopping and meal planning platform that helps consumers make healthier, more informed purchasing decisions. His entrepreneurial journey has been shaped by customer discovery, continuous product testing, and a passion for solving everyday problems through technology. Based at Capital Factory in Austin, Joey is co...

Jeen Filz is the Chief Operating Officer of Bottle Nexus, a leading alcohol e-commerce platform helping beverage brands build direct relationships with consumers while navigating the complexities of the US three-tier distribution system. His career spans premium spirits, brand marketing, Diageo, and digital commerce. Originally from the Netherlands, Jeen has spent his career helping some of the wo...

Daniel Okafor is the Founder and CEO of Brandoxel Media, a Nigerian digital marketing agency helping businesses grow through branding, websites, SEO, and digital marketing strategies. He is passionate about helping organizations solve business challenges while building long-term client relationships based on trust and measurable results. Alongside growing Brandoxel Media, Daniel is committed to me...

Ude Rosales is the Founder of Digital Pulse Innovations, an Austin-based Hispanic marketing agency specializing in websites, SEO, paid advertising, and culturally authentic marketing strategies. Drawing on his experience growing up between Wisconsin and South Texas, he helps businesses build meaningful relationships with both English and Spanish-speaking audiences. Beyond agency leadership, Ude is...

Kelsey Gilbert-Kreiling is the Founder and CEO of Week of the Website, a Chicago-based agency that helps businesses launch strategic Squarespace websites through a unique one-week sprint process. With a background in fashion design, hospitality, and digital strategy, she has spent more than a decade helping organizations create websites that support growth, visibility, and customer engagement. In...