The RebelRebel Podcast

"We're only limited by what we can imagine." In this episode, Michael Dargie chats with Rachael Leventhal Garnett, an AI consultant, trainer, and all-around creative force based in Fort Worth, Texas. Her story weaves together resilience, reinvention, and curiosity—qualities that shine through every chapter of her life. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape,...

"Your brain is not fixed. It's as trainable as your body." In this episode, Michael Dargie welcomes George Haymaker, a neuroscience educator and brain performance coach, who helps people understand and train their brains for lasting change. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. George's path to neuroscience wasn't straig...

"Biodiversity is the key to making you a lazy gardener." In this episode, Michael Dargie sits down with landscape architect, permaculture expert, and entrepreneur Matthieu Mehuys . From a childhood on a Belgian farm to a home base in the Azores, Matthieu's story is rooted in a lifelong fascination with how tiny seeds become thriving ecosystems. His journey weaves through entrepreneurial experiment...

"Don't come and say 'I'm good' if what you really mean is you're settling" Today on the RebelRebel you get to meet Mike Radoor — an Entrepreneur and coach who shares his story about building a $400 million dollar company and losing himself to excess. But this show isn't that. Its how Mike found purpose as a father and helping men live with discipline, honesty and self-respect. This episode is spon...

"I'm hoping to use my life as an experiment and model what it means to take a risk." From high school teacher to actor, musician, and risk-taking coach, Adam LaSalle shares how courage, belief, and creativity can change your life. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode In this episode, Michael talks with N...

"Be a sponge in life. Don't be a rock." From farm life to global brand transformation, Jean-Pierre Lacroix shares how emotional connection, travel, and persistence fuel his 35-year journey in business. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode In this episode, Michael talks with Jean-Pierre Lacroix, president...

"No man can succeed on their own if they're by themselves."  From accidental author to award-nominated actor, Jennifer "Panda" MacLean shares how a snarky cat, a love of theatre, and pure self-awareness shaped her creative journey. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode In this episode, Michael talks with...

"Be sure that what you are doing is rooted in truth and rooted in you." From Jamaican roots to Texas living, Carrolee Moore shares how loss, resilience, and truth fuel her mission to help overlooked voices be heard. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode In this episode, Michael chats with Carrolee Moore—e...

"Nobody ever comes from nowhere."  Award-winning director and producer Jaze Bordeaux shares his journey from finance to filmmaking, his rebel philosophy for creating outside the system, and his mission to bring big-scale sci-fi to life from Toronto. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode In this episode, M...

"Be afraid, but go anyway." Texas polymath Chris Doelle shares how curiosity, creativity, and persistence took him from cinnamon toothpicks to podcasting's earliest days, AI strategy, and even board games that bring legendary football teams to life. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode In this episode, M...

"There's never going to be the perfect time to take a leap." AI strategist and global HR leader Dan Friker shares how curiosity, culture, and tech are reshaping the world of work—and why small businesses can now play big. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode In this episode, Michael chats with Dan Friker...

"Why hit the bottom? Just go up from where you are." A laughter leader. A worm advocate. A wellness warrior. Cathy Nesbitt is transforming stress into joy—one giggle and compost bin at a time. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode Cathy Nesbitt joins Michael Dargie for a one-of-a-kind conversation about j...

"I wish people would just know that their fear is what is stopping them" A misfit. A filmmaker. A disruptor for good. Guillermo Barraza is building a future where creators know their power—and how to use it responsibly. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode Michael Dargie welcomes Guillermo Barraza to the...

"People don't belong in boxes" A disruptor. A costumer. A soul stylist. Stacey Gonder fuses fashion and mindset to help people stop hiding—and start showing up as themselves. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode In this episode, Michael Dargie connects with Stacey Gonder—a creative rebel, transformationa...

"There's always going to be problems—but now you can build your way out of them faster than ever before." An engineer. A founder. A fan-first futurist. Michael Dodsworth is building smarter launch systems and reminding us all to focus on the next boulder. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode In this epis...

"Authenticity is your superpower on video." Michael Dargie chats with Logan Mulligan, co-founder of Digital Sonder and certified creative rebel, for a conversation that covers everything from the art of storytelling to the terror of open water. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. Logan shares the journey from confused...

"Don't give up. The world needs what you're building." Michael Dargie connects with Jeremy LaDuke, founder of Epic Nine and author of Climb, for a conversation about marketing, reinvention, and what it means to find purpose after leaving everything behind. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. Jeremy opens up about trans...

"You don't kill your inner critic. You just tell her to wait her turn." Michael Dargie speaks with Terry Tucker, a man who's lived many lives: Division I basketball player, SWAT hostage negotiator, undercover cop, cancer warrior, author, and motivational speaker. Terry's journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and redefining what it means to live with purpose—even when the odds are against you....

"The people who support you will be louder than the ones who don't." Michael Dargie welcomes Kevin Palmieri, co-founder and host of Next Level University and Podcast Growth University, for a raw and inspiring conversation about rebuilding your life with intention. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. Kevin opens up abou...

"Weird isn't weird if you own it. It's your superpower."  Michael Dargie catches up with novelist and writing coach April Dávila for a conversation full of unexpected turns, from evacuating wildfires in L.A. to fondling caramel tubes at Starbucks (it's a writer thing). This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. April shares h...

"All we have is what we leave behind." Michael Dargie reconnects with Ian Harrison—artist, futurist, founder of SneakAR—for a freewheeling conversation about authenticity, immersive fashion, and making impact one step at a time. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. Ian shares the origin story of SneakAR, a tech-driven f...

"Life keeps going. If not now, when?" Michael Dargie sits down with Jeanne Omlor, an international business strategist who went from broke single mom to building a thriving coaching business helping others succeed—without paid ads. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. Jeanne shares her rollercoaster life journey through...

"If pain is unavoidable, I'd rather suffer doing something I love." Michael Dargie reconnects with creative rebel and longtime friend David Schmeikal for a raw and deeply reflective conversation about creativity, permission, and building a life that feels right—not just looks right. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world....

"Taking time for yourself is not selfish. It's critical." – Lori Pieper In this episode, Michael Dargie sits down with Lori Pieper—meditation teacher, wellness guide, and spiritual rebel—to talk about what happens when you stop living for everyone else and finally take care of yourself. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the wor...

"Personal responsibility is where all good things start." In this episode, Michael Dargie connects with Alan Lazaros, co-host of Next Level University, a podcast with over 1,900 episodes dedicated to helping people grow 1% every day. Alan shares his journey from achievement-obsessed engineering grad to purpose-driven coach, sparked by a near-fatal car crash at age 26. This episode is sponsored by...