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 with curiosity to foster stronger teams and accelerate career growth. Tune in to discover practical strategies that empower women entrepreneurs to cultivate a growth-oriented business mindset and leadership style that truly changes everything.

Guest info
Amy Summers
Host, The Pitch with Amy Summers and Pitch Live with Amy Summers
Founder, Pitch Publicity
Author, 10 Mentorship Touch Points to Empower Your Team and Accelerate Your Career (release date: February 25, 2026)

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

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 podcasting, the incredible success of the show ranking in the top 10% worldwide, and the transformative direction of Season Four. She highlights her forthcoming book, Rebel Rising Within (releasing March 2026), designed to help women rebuild self-trust, find clarity, and rise with renewed purpose without shrinking or restarting.

This episode explores critical topics like women’s leadership, resilience, business mindset, entrepreneurship, and healing after trauma. Janice also discusses the vision behind the Rebel Rising keynote talks, women’s retreat, and an empowering community supporting strong women ready to rebuild and rise.

If you are a woman entrepreneur, leader, or in a season of personal or professional rebuilding, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in, reflect, and share with a woman who needs to hear she is not broken but becoming.

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rebelrisingwithin.com
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Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome to Season Four
01:10 – Almost walking away from the podcast
02:10 – Top 10% worldwide, why this matters
03:15 – What Rebel Rising really is
04:20 – Introducing the book Rebel Rising Within
05:40 – Writing for women rebuilding after hard seasons
07:10 – Surviving trauma and choosing to rise
08:40 – Leadership, purpose, and self-trust
09:55 – Rebel Rising keynote speaking for women
11:05 – The Rebel Rising Retreat vision
12:45 – Mental health, healing, and community
14:05 – Why women need space to exhale
15:20 – Launching the Rebel Rising community
16:40 – The Rebel Rising continuum explained
18:10 – Invitation to join the movement
19:00 – Final thoughts and gratitude

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 crucial for fostering growth and maximizing potential.

Full episode airs January 13, 2026.

Guest info
Amy Summers
Host, The Pitch with Amy Summers and Pitch Live with Amy Summers
Founder, Pitch Publicity
Author, 10 Mentorship Touch Points to Empower Your Team and Accelerate Your Career (release date: February 25, 2026)

Links
Book and updates: https://lifttolead.com

Subscribe for more real conversations on leadership, marketing, business growth, and the human side of building something that lasts.

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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. New season starts January 13th.

You’ll hear from incredible guests who share honest stories, hard-earned lessons, and practical insights for navigating business and life without losing yourself in the process.

Media Rebel Unplugged is a podcast for entrepreneurs, creatives, leaders, and anyone rebuilding, redefining, or rising after hard seasons. If you’re navigating growth, burnout, or healing while building something meaningful, this season is for you.

Subscribe now and join us for Season 4 starting January 13th

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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 her experience parenting a child with autism while April reflects on her personal journey as a neurodivergent mother newly diagnosed in adulthood. Their discussion highlights the importance of building a resilient business mindset and leadership skills in the face of adversity, offering valuable insights for women entrepreneurs and leaders managing unique challenges.

This episode sheds light on gaps in support systems, emphasizes self-advocacy, and encourages listeners to embrace strength and understanding in entrepreneurship and leadership. Ideal for anyone interested in neurodiversity, entrepreneurship, and navigating life's transitions with empathy and courage.

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, forgiveness, and the importance of fostering supportive communities.

Focusing on women entrepreneurs, they discuss overcoming societal stigma, boosting self-esteem, and prioritizing well-being to create a fulfilling life before re-entering the dating scene. This conversation shines a light on honest leadership in personal and business realms and encourages women to embrace their recovery journey with courage and grace.

Listeners will gain practical takeaways about entrepreneurship, leadership, and maintaining a growth mindset while healing from divorce, making this episode a must-listen for anyone balancing personal challenges with professional ambitions.

Takeaways

• You have to be patient with yourself.
• Forgive yourself, which can be one of the hardest steps.
• Reflect on the things you want to do differently next time.
• You can bury your head in the sand and point fingers.
• You have to get good at becoming your own cheerleader.
• Create an alter ego to boost your confidence.

• You are your most important relationship.
• You need a network of women that have walked that journey.
• You can learn to process that inner critic.
• The Next Chapter membership provides essential support for moms.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Divorce Recovery Coaching

03:10 The Journey of Healing After Divorce

06:02 Building Self-Esteem and Inner Dialogue

08:51 Creating an Alter Ego for Confidence

11:57 Navigating the Dating World Post-Divorce

15:06 The Importance of Community Support

17:44 The Next Chapter Membership for Moms

20:45 Real Conversations on the Podcast

Guest Information

Guest: Leah Mazur

Founder of: Mindfully Ready

Connect with Leah:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindfullyready/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyready/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindfullyready/

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

Website: www.mindfullyready.com

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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.