Rebel Rise

Okay, I’m getting on a soapbox for this one. Everybody wants to scale right now. More automations, a data person, new hires, a rebrand. But here’s what nobody’s asking: do you actually know what your client is going through? Like, how it feels to work with you? Because your client never sees your back end. They don’t care about your tech stack. All they know is how it feels to be in your world. In...

This weekend I watched an event unfold entirely through other people's stories, and it looked incredible. The energy, the speakers, the connection, all of it. Then the tone flipped. Behind the highlight reel, people had spent two days outside with no shade, no sunblock, not enough water, and food that ran out even though it was promised to every ticket tier. Refund requests are already pouring in....

Alexa Divett has spent almost two decades building a career at the intersection of coaching, marketing, and sales, and now she's applying all three to a question most of the AI industry avoids: how do you use this technology without losing the human connection that made your business work in the first place. In this conversation, Alexa breaks down the sustainability tension around AI data centers...

Allie Hickox didn't set out to invent a job title. She started with a love of travel, a willingness to sit in discomfort, and a friend who convinced her a nine-to-five wasn't the only option. What followed was a winding path through group travel, retreats, and eventually a business, Gather Good People, that resists easy categorization because it was never built around a template. In this episode,...

Ati Grinspun didn't set out to build a personal brand. She set out to stop spiraling behind a desk, unable to record a single video because she couldn't figure out what to say. What she eventually realized was that she'd spent years watching everyone else instead of asking herself what she actually believed, and that gap between comparison and self-trust is where most people get stuck. In this con...

Julie Tran is a marriage mentor for women, helping them turn conflict into deep, gooey connection through her company, Gooey Love. Her own marriage nearly didn't survive corporate burnout, unresolved wounds, and a five-year-old asking her why she was still with his dad, until she made one decision that changed everything: she stopped trying to fix her husband and started working on herself. In thi...

Nobody posts their losses. That's the quiet problem with how success gets sold online, and it's the thread running through this entire conversation. Tavion Netters is back on Rebel Rise, this time to talk about the business side of what he does. After nearly six years in the markets and more than 600 students taught, he's watched an entire industry get built on screenshots that don't hold up. In t...

Starting a business is one thing. Starting one in your 40s, with no industry experience, after years of pouring yourself into corporate, is another. Carri and I get into what it actually takes to trust yourself enough to leap, how she built Biscotti Box from a passion project into a Williams Sonoma wholesale partner, and why the deal that sounds glamorous rarely is at first. We also talk SEO, know...

Jeanette Cefre built her business on a premise most marketers overlook: your content strategy should fit you the way a great outfit does, intentional, authentic, and distinctly yours. As a content stylist, she helps women entrepreneurs stop borrowing other people's frameworks and start building visibility from the inside out. In this episode, we talk about her unlikely path from self-described ant...

Jennifer started in dance fitness and built her way into entrepreneurship, and the throughline between those two worlds turns out to be more intentional than you'd think. In this episode, we talk about what alignment actually looks like in practice, why identity is the real foundation of business growth, and how self-care stopped being a luxury and became a non-negotiable part of how Jennifer oper...

Cailee Rae didn't start out as a relationship coach. Her path ran through massage therapy and her own personal healing before she found her way to the work she does now, helping people understand themselves well enough to show up differently in their relationships. In this conversation, Cailee gets into the nervous system's role in how we connect and conflict, why most relationship struggles are r...

Lloyd Hecht spent years in automotive electronics before he realized most car buyers are walking into dealerships completely unprepared, and paying for it. In this episode, Lloyd breaks down how the car buying process actually works, where consumers lose money without realizing it, and what it looks like to negotiate from a position of confidence. We get into the tactics dealerships use during fin...

Balance sounds good in theory. But what if chasing it is actually keeping you from the thing you're really craving: depth? In this solo episode, Vanessa gets honest about a season of wanting to slow down, quiet the noise, and return to a version of life that felt more present and more connected. It started with a 90s lip gloss on a reel and turned into a bigger question: what did we actually lose...

Joni Cesario knows what it feels like to build a life around an identity that no longer fits — and she's done it more than once. In this conversation, she opens up about the messy, disorienting, and ultimately freeing process of shedding who you've been to make room for who you're becoming. From her roots in marketing and entrepreneurship to her pivot toward conscious technology, Joni talks about...

Leesa Blankert went from working in the public school system to founding LAB Online Agency, and in this episode she's sharing what that leap actually looked like. We get into the mindset shifts, the practical decisions, and the marketing strategies that helped her build a business around visibility and authenticity. If you've ever felt camera-shy or unsure where to start with content, this one's f...

Misalignment doesn't just feel off, it costs you. In this episode, I'm breaking down how staying true to your design and values affects everything from your nervous system to your business partnerships. When we ignore our body's signals and push through decisions that don't fit who we are, we pay for it, in our health, our relationships, and our growth. I'm sharing practical ways to recognize when...

Vicky Winkler shares her journey into creative wellness, exploring how art and creative expression can regulate the nervous system, foster self-awareness, and support emotional healing. Discover practical techniques, media options, and insights into integrating art into daily life for mental health and resilience. You can connect with Vicky here: https://www.wildlycreativewellness.com/ https://www...

Authenticity isn't just a buzzword; it's the secret weapon for meaningful connection and thriving communities. If you've ever felt pressure to present a perfect facade online, this episode is your wake-up call: showing up messy and real is actually what attracts genuine engagement and trust. In this solo episode, I'm dismantling the myth that polished presentation is the key to success. I share ho...

Most entrepreneurs are told they need to do it all, but Haley Westfall reveals why building strong community and clear boundaries are the real game changers for sustainable growth. After two decades in the corporate world, Haley's leap into entrepreneurship was fueled by layoffs and a desire for freedom, and what truly transformed her business was her mastery of community and connection. In this e...

Most entrepreneurs struggle with sales because they overlook one thing: authentic connection. Luis Noriega, a fractional sales leader with experience at Oracle, Tony Robbins, and Dean Graziosi, shares his counterintuitive secret to scaling — building trust-focused, heart-centered sales conversations that turn prospects into loyal clients. In this episode, Luis reveals how the traditional “hard sel...

Most entrepreneurs and professionals underestimate the power of a book until they realize it can be your ultimate authority builder and client magnet. Melanie Herschorn, a published author and book marketing strategist, shares how your story can create lasting impact, even if you’ve never written before. Discover the insider secrets to turning your expertise into a bestselling book that amplifies...

In this episode, I'm welcoming back Cat Roten for a real conversation about business evolution, identity shifts, and stepping fully into the visionary role as a founder. Cat shares how she pivoted from events into fractional COO work, built stability, and then realized she had recreated another version of “being the business.” Now, she’s refining again — hiring support, stepping out of the weeds,...

In this episode, Financial Freedom Expert Rick Doyle shares practical strategies to simplify money management, build confidence, and invest wisely. Discover how mindset shifts and community support can transform your financial life. No matter where you're at in your financial health journey, Rick shares tangible insights and tools you can use today to get yourself pointed in the right direction. G...

Summary In this engaging conversation, Sarah Johnston shares her journey from the corporate world to co-founding Aras Haus, a business focused on integrating operational design with visionary marketing strategies. She discusses the challenges entrepreneurs face, particularly in marketing and team communication, and emphasizes the importance of hiring the right people and creating a supportive envi...

In this conversation with Brandi Munguia, we unpack what it really takes to make hard decisions as a business owner. From letting go of “safe” roles and realigning your brand, to trusting your instincts with clients, hires, and investments — this episode is about strengthening your self-trust under pressure. We talk about red flags, raising prices, protecting your time, and why objectivity is a le...