Media Rebel Unplugged

Send us Fan Mail In this short of Media Rebel Unplugged, Janice Becker and guest Sheryl Hauk dive into the profound impact of using your voice to share personal stories, highlighting its crucial role in a healing journey. We discuss how embracing self healing can help individuals navigate "trauma response" and foster significant  personal growth. This conversation underscores the importa...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Media Rebel Unplugged, Janice sits down with Sheryl Hauk to talk about what it really looks like to lead after trauma and reclaim your voice. Sheryl spent more than four decades building a successful career as a choral director and leader while quietly carrying a story she wasn’t telling. At 50, she made the decision to break that silence and share her truth, no...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Media Rebel Unplugged, Janice sits down with guest, Melinda Jackson, Founder of Melinda Jackson PR as they dive into the real struggles faced by women in business, particularly as female founders. The conversation highlights the pervasive founder stress among entrepreneurs, with many expressing feelings of being overwhelmed. We also touch on the aversion to trad...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Media Rebel Unplugged, Janice sits down with Amber Barkoukis, Executive Director of Embracing Futures, to talk about what it really looks like to move from corporate America into nonprofit leadership. Amber shares her journey from planning large-scale corporate events to stepping into a mission-driven role that is directly impacting families and communities. Thi...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Media Rebel Unplugged, Janice sits down with Debbie Weiss, bestselling author, speaker, and host of the Maybe I Can podcast. They dive into the journey of self discovery and how it's never too late to reimagine your life. Debbie offers inspiration and guidance for personal growth, valuable "life lessons", and emphasizes a positive "mindset&qu...

Send us Fan Mail Tomorrow on Media Rebel Unplugged Janice talks with Lauren Kwedar-Cockerell, founder and president of Kwedar & Co., about the challenges of being a mom and entrepreneur. Lauren was let go from her job at eight months pregnant and decided to take on the role of business owner! Don't miss her inspiring story. Subscribe so you don't miss this conversation! Guest: Lauren...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Janice is joined by Lauren Kwedar Cockerell, founder and president of Kwedar & Co., for an honest conversation about resilience, motivation, and what it really takes to keep the motivation as an entrepreneur.  Lauren shares how being laid off at eight months pregnant became the unexpected start of her entrepreneurial journey, and how she turned a difficult sea...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Media Rebel Unplugged, Janice sits down with Dr. Merideth Thompson to talk about what it really looks like to lead while navigating difficult personal seasons and how to date intentionally. From relationship challenges to self trust and major life decisions, this conversation highlights the reality many high-performing women are carrying behind the scenes. Merid...

Send us Fan Mail Janice sits down with Limor Bergman Gross to talk about the guilt so many women leaders carry, at work, at home, and in the pressure to do it all well. They get into how guilt shows up in leadership, why so many women set unrealistic expectations for themselves, and how prioritizing, asking for help, and letting go of perfection can make a real difference. This conversation is hon...

Send us Fan Mail In this impactful episode of Media Rebel Unplugged, Janice Becker explores with Dr. Melanie Gray how rebuilding confidence after trauma is essential for effective leadership and fostering a healthy business mindset. They dive deep into the intersection of trauma and leadership, highlighting how unresolved trauma can influence communication, workplace culture, and personal growth f...

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when your entire business gets wiped out overnight, and you still have to keep showing up anyway? In this inspiring episode of Media Rebel Unplugged, we dive deep into the challenges and triumphs of women entrepreneurs rebuilding their businesses after significant setbacks. Janice welcomes Ali Raymer, a senior travel advisor who launched her business during COVID-19...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when success on paper no longer feels like success in your body? In this powerful episode of Media Rebel Unplugged, Janice sits down with Elena Donskaya, founder and CEO of Elena Visionary, Inc., to talk about what it really means to trade hustle for healing. After nearly 20 years in finance on Wall Street, Elena checked every box society said would bring fulfillment....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Media Rebel Unplugged, we dive into the hidden costs of emotional overfunctioning in leadership and how it impacts women entrepreneurs and their business mindset. Even the smartest and most emotionally intelligent leaders can find themselves over giving, over explaining, over working, or over reacting, which can hold back their leadership effectiveness and perso...

Send us Fan Mail What if forgiveness isn’t about letting someone off the hook but about setting yourself free? On tomorrow's podcast episode on Media Rebel Unplugged we talk about `forgiveness` and its true meaning. We explore how practicing `healing` through forgiveness can bring `freedom` and foster stronger `relationships`. This episode offers practical `steps to forgiveness` to help you f...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of Media Rebel Unplugged, Janice and Shannon Curtis explore the powerful transformation of pain into purpose, focusing on women entrepreneurs and the development of a resilient business mindset. They candidly discuss overcoming trauma through forgiveness, self-love, and community support, emphasizing how these elements strengthen leadership and personal g...

Send us Fan Mail In this insightful episode, Janice Becker and her guest Albert Bramante explore practical strategies to overcome perfectionism, a common challenge for women entrepreneurs striving for success. They discuss the critical role of cultivating a strong business mindset and the power of surrounding yourself with uplifting, like-minded leaders.  Albert shares three essential steps: immed...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of MediaRebel Unplugged, Janice Becker interviews Jen Pfizer, CEO of MKB, diving deep into the business mindset and leadership strategies that make women entrepreneurs successful with money and long-term planning. They discuss Jen's inspiring journey from corporate frustration to thriving entrepreneurship, including owning a coffee shop through 2020's cha...

Send us Fan Mail Mentorship plays a vital role in shaping the careers and business mindset of women entrepreneurs and leaders striving to overcome adversity. In this episode of Media Rebel Unplugged, Janice Becker talks with Amy Summers, entrepreneur and founder of Pitch Publicity, about the real-life dynamics of mentorship in entrepreneurship. Amy reveals her unique concept of 'mentorship to...

Send us Fan Mail On tomorrow's episode of Media Rebel Unplugged, we address a critical challenge faced by many women leaders: dealing with poor leadership or a bad boss. Let's face it, we have all encountered toxic management at some point. So, what do you do when stuck under bad leadership and unsure if it’s time to leave? We explore the vital step before making any drastic decisions —...

Send us Fan Mail Next week on Media Rebel Unplugged, Janice interviews Amy Summer, author of "10 Mentorship Touch Points to Empower Your Team and Accelerate Your Career" (releasing February 25, 2026). In this episode, Amy dives into the power of leading with curiosity, a mindset shift that can transform leadership approaches. This insightful conversation explores how women entrepreneurs...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Media Rebel Unplugged, Janice Becker dives deeply into themes of women entrepreneurs, leadership, business mindset, and healing. She shares the powerful story behind Rebel Rising, a personal movement crafted for women navigating leadership, entrepreneurship, mental health, and life after challenging seasons. As a CEO, speaker, author, and survivor, Janice reveal...

Send us Fan Mail Season 4 of Media Rebel Unplugged begins with Amy Summers talking about the benefits of daily mentorship in leadership and how employee coaching, can foster career development. She emphasizes that while individuals may not always explicitly seek mentorship programs, they greatly benefit from the guidance and support offered. Integrating performance development and training and coa...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for Season 4 of Media Rebel Unplugged, we’re diving into conversations around  Entrepreneurship, "business stories" and motivational insights. We'll also be talking about burnout, healing from trauma, and the resilience it takes for women leaders to rise. Tune in weekly on Tuesdays for a dose of "motivational" content designed to inspire your own...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of Media Rebel Unplugged, host Janice Becker explores the intersection of adversity and leadership within the journey of autistic adults transitioning from high school to adulthood. Joined by autism advocate April Ratchford, they delve into the challenges faced not only by autistic individuals but also by families navigating this critical life phase. Thro...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes we go through things in life without realizing how they lead us to our next journey. List in to our guest this week, Divorce Recovery Coach, Leah Mazur, on how her divorce led her to her knew career path and tune into the full episode for life-changing advice and strategies to help you navigate life after divorce. Support the show