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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.

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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/

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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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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/

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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.

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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
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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.

Merideth shares insight on how personal experiences can impact leadership, confidence, and decision making. They talk about recognizing when something is no longer working, what it takes to rebuild self trust after staying too long, and how women can keep leading while their personal life feels uncertain.

This episode is especially relevant for women leaders and entrepreneurs who are balancing leadership with real life challenges and trying to move forward with more clarity, peace, and confidence.

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Professor of Management, Utah State University
Founder, Partner Lab
Website: https://www.mypartnerlab.co

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merideth-j-thompson/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@merideththompsonphd

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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 honest, practical, and especially relevant for high-performing women navigating leadership, motherhood, mental health, and the constant pull of competing priorities.

This conversation is especially powerful for high-performing women who are carrying pressure, responsibility, and the weight of always being the strong one. Limor shares insight on leadership, guilt, and what it looks like to lead with more honesty and self-awareness.

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Owner and Executive Leadership Coach, LBG Consulting Services Ltd.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/limorbergman/

Podcast: https://limorbergman.com/podcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LimorBergman

Substack: https://limorbergman.substack.com/

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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 for women entrepreneurs and leaders.

Listeners will gain insights into trauma-informed leadership practices that create emotionally safe workplaces where resilience and confidence can thrive. Janice and Dr. Gray also discuss the lasting impact of trauma on business mindset, leadership styles, and team dynamics, particularly in the evolving landscape shaped by COVID-19.

Through their honest conversation, you'll discover the importance of healing, self-reflection, mentorship, and positive self-talk in not just recovering from trauma but transforming it into strength. Whether you're a woman entrepreneur rebuilding confidence or a leader committed to nurturing a supportive work environment, this episode offers practical guidance and encouragement to reshape your leadership journey and mindset for success.

Topics covered include trauma in the workplace, trauma-informed leadership, healing and growth after trauma, workplace wellness, and the role of mentorship and forgiveness in personal and professional development.

Connect with Dr. Melanie Gray at drmelaniegray.com and share this episode with anyone looking to rebuild confidence and embrace trauma-informed leadership in their entrepreneurial journey.

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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 and faced the daunting task of starting over from scratch. Together, they explore the entrepreneurial journey's realities, not just the highlight reel, including how to maintain a resilient business mindset and strong leadership through adversity.

Listeners will gain insights into refining their message, audience, and positioning while setting boundaries to prevent burnout. This episode highlights the power of resilience, clarity, and intentional growth that women entrepreneurs need to create stability after disruptions. Whether you're rebuilding or looking for motivation to keep going, this conversation offers real-world strategies and inspiration to support your business mindset and leadership journey.

Together, Janice and Ali explore:

• what it feels like to start over at zero and keep going anyway
• the reality of the entrepreneurial journey, not the highlight reel
• how setbacks force you to refine your message, audience, and positioning
• rebuilding without burning yourself out
• what it actually takes to create stability after a major disruption

Keywords: entrepreneur, entrepreneurial journey, setbacks, rebuilding

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Ali Raymer is a senior travel advisor at Picture This Travel. After losing her business during the pandemic, she rebuilt from the ground up and now leads a thriving travel brand focused on service, relationships, and intentional growth.

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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. But underneath the accolades, something felt off. A spiritual awakening during a corporate leadership event became the turning point that led her from investment banking to feminine energetics coaching.

Together, Janice and Elena explore:

• The difference between achievement and alignment
• Burnout as a sign of disconnection, not weakness
• How chronic stress shows up physically in women’s bodies
• The balance between masculine drive and feminine magnetism
• Why women struggle to trust their intuition and how to rebuild it
• The power of women’s communities in healing generational wounds
• Why ignoring your inner whisper eventually becomes a knock, then a hammer

Elena shares how high-achieving women can reconnect to their intuition, process stored emotional patterns, and step into leadership that feels grounded, embodied, and powerful. This conversation is especially for women entrepreneurs who are outwardly successful but inwardly exhausted and quietly questioning what’s next.

If you’ve ever built the life you thought you were supposed to want, but it still doesn’t feel aligned, this episode will hit home.

About Our Guest
Elena Donskaya is a former Wall Street executive turned feminine energetics coach, mentor, and energy healer. She works with high-achieving women who are ready to reconnect with their intuition, rebuild self-trust, and step into aligned leadership in life, love, and business. She hosts retreats, leads Awakened Woman Academy, and offers one-on-one coaching for women ready to do deep transformational work.

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Instagram: @elenavisionary
YouTube: Elena Visionary
Awakened Woman Academy on Skool
Elena Visionary, Inc.

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