Media Rebel

11/04/2025

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 and podcast host of Adulting with Autism, April Ratchford, they di...

10/28/2025

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, healin...

10/21/2025

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 r...

10/14/2025

Burnout, imposter syndrome, leadership, and redefining success — that’s what we’re unpacking in this episode of Media Rebel Unplugged with host Janice Becker and special guest Julia Rock, founder of Rock Career Development. Julia shares how to overcome perfectionism, prevent burnout, and lead ...

10/07/2025

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 boutiq...

10/06/2025

What is RESPECTFUL Communication Really About?

Stop demanding what you need and start desiring it! That's the key to truly respectful communication, according to coach Zerina Derveni. Watch this quick animated clip to learn the difference between using desire vs. demand terminology and see how it instantly boosts your relationships by fostering security and appreciation.

How do you communicate those deeper, non-negotiable needs like emotional stability and consistency? We reveal the full, step-by-step process in tomorrow's full episode, "What is RESPECTFUL Communication Really About?"

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09/30/2025

This the episode you can't miss. Especially if you have ever experienced grief. Marie Alessi is so knowledgeable and relatable, having gone through her own tragic loss, she turned it into empowerment. Watch now!

Janice sits down with bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and grief advocate Marie Alessi to talk about healing beyond loss and how you can have hope and a lif...

09/30/2025

Janice sits down with bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and grief advocate Marie Alessi to talk about healing beyond loss and how you can have hope and a life of leadership, sometimes because of the grief itself. Marie shares her deeply personal journey, from losing her father at 20, to the sudden p...

09/16/2025

New episode on Media Rebel Unplugged: Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller TEDx speaker, author, trainer, joins Janice M. Becker to share how empathy isn’t just “soft skills” it’s a measurable leadership advantage that boosts productivity, drives profits, and builds stronger cultures in the age of AI.

In today's day and age this is a can't miss conversation.

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09/09/2025

We are honored to share Nardos’s incredible story on today’s episode of Media Rebel Unplugged. Her courage and resilience will inspire anyone navigating challenge or change.

List to her journey from Ethiopia alone to living her American dream. The full episode is out now!

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2sMS-i_s88U

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09/09/2025

What Every Leader Can Learn From this Ethiopian Woman’s Journey Today you’ll hear from Nardos Street, an inspiring leader and immigrant who crossed the world alone to pursue her education, start a family, and build a thriving business in America. Denied the chance to attend college in Ethiopia, ...