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Media Rebel Unplugged

Media Rebel Unplugged

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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.

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Episodes
  • The Lie. It's Too Late
    Apr 21 2026

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    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" at any stage.

    Debbie shares her story of becoming a caregiver at just 17, spending decades putting everyone else first, and hitting a breaking point at 50 where she knew something had to change.

    What looked like a successful life on the outside was masking exhaustion, burnout, and a complete loss of self. Debbie opens up about what it really takes to rebuild after years of caregiving, how to shift your mindset, and why small, consistent actions matter more than big, overwhelming goals. From starting with something as simple as showing up for herself each week, to completely transforming her health, mindset, and purpose, her journey is a powerful reminder that change does not have to happen all at once.

    Janice and Debbie also talk about leadership, identity, and what it looks like to rediscover who you are when you’ve spent years prioritizing everyone else. This conversation is especially relevant for women leaders and entrepreneurs who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what’s next, and need a reminder that it is never too late to choose yourself and create something new.

    Guest:
    Debbie Weiss
    Bestselling Author, Speaker, Podcast Host
    Books: On Second Thought, Maybe I Can and The Sprinkle Effect
    Podcast: Maybe I Can Podcast
    Website: https://www.debbierweiss.com/

    Grab Janice's book 👉 www.rebelrisingwithin.com

    🚀 Skool Community (Rebel Rising) — join free:
    https://www.skool.com/rebel-rising-1843

    Connect with Janice!
    Janice Becker – Founder & CEO of Media Rebel
    https://beacons.ai/janicebeckerofficial

    📸 Instagram: @janicebeckerofficial
    💼 LinkedIn: / janicembecker

    🌐 Website: www.mediarebelunplugged.com

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    📸 Instagram: @mediarebeldigital
    📘 Facebook: @mediarebelnet
    🎥 YouTube: @mediarebelunplugged
    💼 LinkedIn: / media-rebel

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    18 mins
  • What's Harder Being a Mom or Entrepreneur?
    Apr 14 2026

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    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.

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    Guest:
    Lauren Kwedar Cockerell
    Founder and President, Kwedar & Co.
    Website: https://www.kwedarco.com/

    Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-impatient-entrepreneur/id1697334800

    Instagram: @kwedarco
    Personal Instagram: @melindagale
    Podcast: The Impatient Entrepreneur
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenkwedar/

    Grab Janice's book 👉 www.rebelrisingwithin.com

    🚀 Skool Community (Rebel Rising) — join free:
    https://www.skool.com/rebel-rising-1843

    Connect with Janice!
    Janice Becker – Founder & CEO of Media Rebel
    https://beacons.ai/janicebeckerofficial

    📸 Instagram: @janicebeckerofficial
    💼 LinkedIn: / janicembecker

    🌐 Website: www.mediarebelunplugged.com

    🌐 media-rebel.net
    📸 Instagram: @mediarebeldigital
    📘 Facebook: @mediarebelnet
    🎥 YouTube: @mediarebelunplugged
    💼 LinkedIn: / media-rebel

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    1 min
  • How To Maintain Motivation As An Entrepreneur
    Apr 14 2026

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    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 season into the foundation for a thriving business.

    Lauren opens up about the power of starting over, the importance of having mentors and a strong support system, and what it looks like to keep going when things feel uncertain. She and Janice talk about the reality of entrepreneurship, the loneliness that can come with it, and why resilience is less about having it all figured out and more about continuing to get back up.

    They also get into the emotional side of leadership, processing hard moments, journaling through challenges, and learning not to let difficult seasons define you. Lauren shares the mindset that has helped carry her through some of her biggest pivots: this is the best thing that’s ever happened to me, I just don’t know how yet. It’s a conversation full of real perspective for women leaders and entrepreneurs who are building something meaningful while navigating life in real time.

    Guest:
    Lauren Kwedar Cockerell
    Founder and President, Kwedar & Co.
    Website: https://www.kwedarco.com/

    Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-impatient-entrepreneur/id1697334800

    Instagram: @kwedarco
    Personal Instagram: @melindagale
    Podcast: The Impatient Entrepreneur
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenkwedar/


    Grab Janice's book 👉 www.rebelrisingwithin.com


    🚀 Skool Community (Rebel Rising) — join free:
    https://www.skool.com/rebel-rising-1843


    Connect with Janice!
    Janice Becker – Founder & CEO of Media Rebel
    https://beacons.ai/janicebeckerofficial

    📸 Instagram: @janicebeckerofficial
    💼 LinkedIn: / janicembecker

    🌐 Website: www.mediarebelunplugged.com

    🌐 media-rebel.net
    📸 Instagram: @mediarebeldigital
    📘 Facebook: @mediarebelnet
    🎥 YouTube: @mediarebelunplugged
    💼 LinkedIn: / media-rebel

    💜 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/media-rebel-unplugged/id1794827623


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