Media Rebel Unplugged
Welcome to Media Rebel Unplugged, the podcast for women entrepreneurs and leaders who are building with a stronger mindset, real confidence, and zero interest in pretending everything is fine. Here we talk business, leadership, women empowerment, and the behind-the-scenes truth of what it takes to grow, rebuild, and rise. I’m Janice Becker, CEO, speaker, and author of Rebel Rising Within (releasing March 2026). This show is your backstage pass to real conversations about entrepreneurship, leadership mindset, motherhood, healing, mental health, and what it really looks like to lead when life has asked too much. Each week, we feature honest conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and change makers navigating life and business, while building resilience, boundaries, and a business mindset that actually supports the woman behind the work. Topics we cover: Women in business and entrepreneurship Women’s leadership and personal growth Mental health, healing, and resilience for women Motherhood, work life balance, and boundaries Digital marketing, branding, and business strategy Media Rebel is a full-service digital marketing agency that rebels against traditional agency norms. Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss a thing!
Episodes
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. Career. Marriage. Children. Leadership. Bu...
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 personal growth.
Joining Janice is guest Diane ...
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 find your `inner peace buddhism` and m...
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 growth.
Listeners will gain insi...
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: immediate action to break the cycle of perfecti...
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 chaos, emphasizing the power of resilience, ...
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 touch points' and shares practical lea...
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 — having the difficult but necessa...
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 and leaders can replace defensiveness wit...
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 reveals her near departure from podcas...
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 coaching employees into daily routines is cr...
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 path to "success" and growth. ...
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.
Through candid conversations, Janice shares he...
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.
In this empowering episode, Host Janice Becker and certified divorce recovery coach Leah Mazer dive into the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs navigating life and leadership through divorce. They explore how a strong business mindset and personal resilience are essential for rebuilding, healing, and thriving after such adversity. Leah shares her personal journey and offers valuable insights on self-reflection, forg...
Dating after divorce can feel like the wild west, especially for women in their 40s. Our guest this week, Leah Mazur, shares how healing and self-worth are the real keys to finding love again. New episode drops Tuesday.
Our guest this week is Betsy Pepine, author of Breaking Boxes: Dismantling the Metaphorical Boxes that Bind Us, to explore the power of failure, reinvention, and resilience. Mentored by icons like Barbara Corcoran, Dave Ramsey, and Glenn Beck, Betsy shares how embracing failure and fear helped her rebuild her life and career, and how you can do the same.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in a box that no longer serves you, this e...
New Pod is out tomorrow! Tune in to hear Julia Rock drop some knowledge about how failure is often building us to our success and we don't even see it!Subscribe now so you don't miss this episode!Guest InformationGuest: Julia RockFounder of: Rock Career DevelopmentConnect with Julia:LinkedIn: Julia RockInstagram & Threads: @thejuliarockTikTok: @thejuliarock_Email: hello@rockcareer.comWebsite: www.rockcareer...
Burnout and imposter syndrome are significant challenges faced by women entrepreneurs and leaders, especially when trying to maintain a strong business mindset and personal healing. In this compelling episode of Media Rebel Unplugged, host Janice Becker speaks with Julia Rock, founder of Rock Career Development. Together, they explore how to cultivate a healthy mindset, overcome perfectionism, and redefine success throug...
How High Achievers Find Their Purpose Fast and Break Free From Self Doubt Now. Life coach Zerina Derveni joins Janice Becker, to share strategies for self-discovery, emotional intelligence, and overcoming self-doubt.
Zerina shares her journey from climbing the corporate ladder to creating her boutique coaching practice, guiding women through the four stages of self-discovery: awareness, discovery, self-love, and mast...
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