Confessions Of An Unapologetic Rebel

Emma Gibbs-Ng
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Confessions of an Unapologetic Rebel is the go-to podcast for bold, high-achieving women ready to burn the rulebook and build iconic success on their terms. Hosted by Emma Gibbs-Ng, this show drops weekly truth bombs, savage riffs, and powerful conversations around identity, money, leadership, and scaling to £50K+ months without playing by the rules. This isn't business as usual. It's rebellion, unleashed.

  1. EP174:The Power of Not Giving a F*ck: Why Truth Is the New Strategy for High Performers with Katy Schweiger

    5 DAYS AGO

    EP174:The Power of Not Giving a F*ck: Why Truth Is the New Strategy for High Performers with Katy Schweiger

    Welcome to Confessions of an Unapologetic Rebel This one's raw, bold, and full of the kind of truth most people avoid talking about especially in the coaching space. In this week's episode of Confessions of an Unapologetic Rebel, Emma sits down with Katy for a no-BS conversation about what happens when your business becomes your identity, and your nervous system is so maxed out you can't even implement the strategy that used to work. From running a multi-team cleaning agency to burning it all down after family trauma and COVID chaos Katy shares how she moved through identity collapse, reinvented her business from the inside out, and learned to prioritise nervous system regulation over performance. This conversation gets into the real cost of success when your body's in survival mode… What it takes to build a life that feels safe, not just shiny… And why so many women end up chasing visibility when what they really need is rest, space, and emotional resilience. If you've been feeling trapped in a version of success that no longer fits or secretly questioning everything you've built this is your permission slip to stop performing and start telling the truth. We also talk about: Why strategy fails when your system isn't regulated How to navigate reinvention without boxing yourself into a niche The invisible pressure women face when they're both the leader and the provider Calling out the coaching industry's toxic obsession with "10K months" and performative power The power of trauma-informed business, somatic leadership, and true sisterhood This is one of those episodes that hits deep and might just shift everything. 🎧 Press play and tag us with your biggest "holy sh*t" moment. To connect with Katy follow her on IG HERE

    1h 1m
  2. EP173: MindShit Detox™: The Work That Saved My Life (and Built My Legacy)

    29 OCT

    EP173: MindShit Detox™: The Work That Saved My Life (and Built My Legacy)

    This episode is a little different. Because this time I'm in the hot seat. I was invited by the incredible Helen Pinkett to be a guest on her show, and the conversation went deep. She gave me full permission to share it with you here and I knew I had to, because it's one of the most honest, unfiltered interviews I've ever given. This is the story behind the brand. The woman behind the frameworks. The rebel behind the rebellion. And I want you to hear it. 🔥 WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE: The moment I stopped performing and started leading. How trauma, burnout, and loss cracked me open  and led to the work I now do with elite performers. Why I no longer believe in surface-level healing. The shift that happened when I realised mindset wasn't enough and what had to change in my nervous system to finally feel safe holding the success I had built. The truth about being 'the strong one.' What happens when your strength becomes your mask and how I stripped it back without falling apart. My personal identity pivots. From elite sport to the corporate world to coaching and why each phase required a completely different level of self-trust, self-leadership, and inner rebellion. The subconscious sabotage no one talks about. Why you can be smart, strategic, and successful and still quietly fear losing it all. (And what I now know about rewiring this from the inside out.) How I became the woman who now coaches the world's most visible women. The unglamorous inner work that got me here and what it actually takes to lead when you're the one being watched. 🎯 TAKEAWAYS + TRUTH DROPS You can't hold a new level if your nervous system still thinks it's a threat. Healing isn't a phase it's a recalibration process that deepens as you rise. The version of you who built this isn't the one who's meant to carry it forever. Real alignment isn't always loud  sometimes, it starts with surrender. You don't have to prove your power. You just have to stop hiding it. ✨ FAVOURITE QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: "When I dropped the mask, I found the woman." "Your system can't lie it always tells the truth before your mind catches up." "The minute you stop performing, your real power starts leading." "Healing isn't about fixing yourself it's about finally trusting yourself." 🎧 Listen now. This is for the woman who looks like she's got it all together but still feels the weight of holding it. You're not alone. And you're not broken. You're just ready to stop hiding behind the version of you that kept it all together. LINKS + RESOURCES Emma on IG: @emma_gibbs_ng Helen Pinkett: @helenpinkett Original Interview: Inspired Souls Podcast

    51 min
  3. Ep172: Surrendering to Growth: Why Letting Go Unlocks Your Next Level with Lanie Smith

    22 OCT

    Ep172: Surrendering to Growth: Why Letting Go Unlocks Your Next Level with Lanie Smith

    She burned the labels. Dropped the titles. Walked through the fire and came home to herself. This isn't a "10-step strategy" chat. It's a pour-your-drink conversation about letting go before life rips it from your hands, trusting your timing, and learning to receive instead of perform. The mind screams urgency. The body whispers truth. ⚡ Listen if you've ever: Outgrown your own highlight reel Tried to "schedule" surrender Said "I'm fine" while your body yelled nope 🥂 Moments to catch Letting go before it's forced The unsexy art of receiving Bell peppers, lobsters & nature as a mentor (yes, really) 🔗 Connect with Lanie IG → Lanie Smith 💋 Binge next Right Game, Wrong Arena  Transform your life in 15 mins Unapologetic Mindset Shifts with Rebecca Christian 🎧 Hit Follow, press play, and let's get unapologetic.

    51 min
  4. EP171: If You've Ever Been Called "Too Much"… This One's for You

    14 OCT

    EP171: If You've Ever Been Called "Too Much"… This One's for You

    This one's for the women who know they're intuitive as hell but still second-guess themselves… The ones who've been called "too much" or "woo woo"... The ones who are ready to stop hiding their magic and own the power they've been sitting on for decades. I sat down with Helen Pinkett - intuitive energy healer, soul-led mentor, and professional permission-slip-give for a real, no-fluff convo on spiritual gifts, energy, resilience, and why fun is the most underrated manifestation hack in the game. From shutting down her gifts to reclaiming them publicly (and powerfully), Helen shares what it really looks like to lead with frequency, rewrite the rules, and live a life that feels as good as it looks. ✨ What We Covered (and why you'll love it): The Box Doesn't Fit Anymore: why Helen ditched the labels and built a business around raw energy, not credentials Out of the Spiritual Closet: what it takes to finally say "this is who I am" even when people don't get it Black Sheep to Badass Leader: how being the odd one out became her biggest power source Messy Goddess Energy™: why imperfection, fun, and play are your actual magic and how to stop performing and start feeling good Manifestation in Real Life: the real, raw story I share about pregnancy, play, and surrender (spoiler: it's not about doing more) Top Energy Reset Trick: press play, dance like no one's watching, and raise your damn vibration (Helen's daily ritual to shift any funk fast) 💡 Potent Truth Bombs: "You can't align your life if you're still pretending to be someone else." "There is no certification for being who the fuck you are." "You don't need to hustle harder. You need to feel better." "Fun is not the reward. It's the requirement." "Your body knows before your brain does. Always." 📣 Wanna Work With Helen? She's launching Messy Goddess soon for women ready to ditch perfection and claim their juicy, wild, unfiltered power. Also catch her inside: Inspired Souls Business Circle Inspired Souls Podcast Best place to connect? Hit her up on Instagram: @the_helen_pinkett 🔥 Who This Is For: This episode is a full permission slip for the woman who: Feels her intuition rising but is still playing it safe Has a fire in her that scares her (good) Knows her gifts go beyond strategy, but hasn't claimed them fully (yet) Is tired of trying to be "polished" and just wants to feel like herself again 🎧 Listen now. Then share it with your rebel sisters who are ready to rise. Because the world doesn't need another perfectly-curated expert. It needs you. Messy. Magnetic. Wildly on purpose. Confessions Of an Unapologetic Rebel Where the women are bold, the energy is truth, and the rules don't apply. See you inside. 🎤🔥

    42 min
  5. EP170: Trusting Your Gut: Jasmine's Leap from Toxicity to True Alignment

    10 OCT

    EP170: Trusting Your Gut: Jasmine's Leap from Toxicity to True Alignment

    In this electric episode, I sit down with the unfiltered powerhouse that is Jasmine Metson Wilkes, who once built a thriving video marketing agency in her 20s… and then burned it to the ground. Why? Because success built inside a toxic system isn't success at all. What follows is a jaw-dropping story of rebirth: From job seekers' benefits to directing documentaries for CBeebies, to now mentoring women in the creative space to build unapologetically audacious businesses that actually feel good. This isn't just a "pivot" story. This is a burn-the-blueprint-and-build-your-own-universe kind of story. 💥 WHAT WE TALK ABOUT: Why Jasmine really walked away from her "successful" business and what happened next Building from rock bottom with no roadmap, no savings, and no safety net Living with ADHD, unprocessed trauma, and the pressure to perform and how she cracked the code The wild ride of saying fck it* to perfection and building a flexible business that honours your nervous system The real difference between branding, burnout, and bravery The new rules she lives by and why she's never going back 🧠 TRUTH BOMBS: "Success without safety is just survival in heels." "There's a version of success that doesn't require self-abandonment." "I didn't need more strategy I needed my nervous system to feel safe enough to start again." 💼 CONNECT WITH JASMINE 🔗 @jasminemetsonwilkes She's currently offering Audacious 1:1 mentoring and cooking up something bold for her next mastermind. Get in her world. Click HERE to find out more 🎧 LISTEN NOW If you're burnt out, rebuilding, or secretly dreaming of starting over — this episode is your permission slip to do it your way. Tune in, take notes, and tag us in your rebel revelations. Confessions Of an Unapologetic Rebel 🔥 Truth. Power. No performance required. 💣 FEELING THE PULL? If Jasmine's story lit something up in you… If you're craving more than a mindset shift  but a full-body, nervous-system-level recalibration… 👇 This is your sign. The MindShit Detox Method isn't surface level fluff. It's deep, raw, real recalibration for high-performing women ready to stop coping and start thriving. From subconscious rewiring to energetic reactivation this is where the real power lives. 🔗 DM "DETOX" to @emmagibbsng to explore private sessions or upcoming group rounds.

    47 min
  6. EP169:Playing the Right Game in the Wrong Arena: My Boldest Pivot Yet

    30 SEPT

    EP169:Playing the Right Game in the Wrong Arena: My Boldest Pivot Yet

    What happens when you realise you've been playing the right game… but in the wrong arena? This solo episode is raw, real, and powerfully revealing. Emma lifts the lid on her most pivotal transition to date walking away from the traditional coaching industry and fully claiming her space as the go-to recalibration expert for elite performers, public figures, and high-achievers. Whether you're a coach, creative, athlete, or entrepreneur, if you've ever felt like you're doing everything right but still not quite aligned? This one's your sign. 🔥 Inside This Episode: Right Game. Wrong Arena. Emma shares what it felt like to outgrow the coaching space and finally claim the world she was built for high-performance, visibility, and legacy-level leadership. Her love for sport, stage, and mindset all came full circle. When Mindset is the Missing Link. Why skill and strategy won't save you if your system isn't onboard. Emma breaks down the real reason elite performers spiral and how she works to regulate them from the inside out. Reclaiming the Fire. A powerful moment from an old diary snapped her back to her younger, fearless self the version of her who bet on herself without overthinking. The version she's now bringing back… and building an empire with. Quirky Rituals. Serious Results. From goal jars to scripting to acting as if, Emma shares the energetic and manifestation practices she's using to sustain her shift and unlock next-level clarity. Familiar ≠ Aligned. She dismantles the lie that "safe" is the same as "right" and shares how to spot when your body is quietly telling you you've outgrown your current arena. Why Mentorship Still Matters (Even When You're the Mentor). Emma gets real about the importance of being seen, called forward, and energetically stretched even when you're already leading the room. 💬 Quotes to Remember: "You might be playing the right game, but in the wrong arena." "There's no one else doing what I'm doing… and that's both incredible and terrifying." "You don't need more strategy. You need a space where your system can breathe." "Your body always knows. If it feels heavy, it's not it." "There are no rules. You get to create the game." 🎁 Resources Mentioned: Emma's "Goal Jar" Manifestation Practice Sprint on Netflix (her mindset obsession) Rebel Reset– Emma's foundational identity recalibration Rebel's Edge – the movement for women done with playing small 1:1 opportunities to work with Emma privately 🔥 Feeling It? Here's What to Do Next: 📲 DM Emma to chat about Rebel's Edge or her private recalibration work 🎧 Share this episode with a fellow rebel who's ready to pivot 💥 Remember: The right arena changes everything. And you don't need permission to claim it. Tune in to reignite your confidence, reconnect with your boldest self, and learn how to pivot  unapologetically.

    37 min
  7. EP:168 The Unapologetic Rebel's Path: Genius Codes, Self-Trust, and Making Bold Moves with Victoria Morley

    22 SEPT

    EP:168 The Unapologetic Rebel's Path: Genius Codes, Self-Trust, and Making Bold Moves with Victoria Morley

    This one's a banger. I sat down with the genius herself Victoria Morley and I'm telling you now, she's not here to teach strategy. She's here to blow up the entire f*cking rulebook. From high-level corporate gigs to burning it all down (7 weeks pregnant, btw), Victoria didn't just pivot she reclaimed her genius codes and built a movement rooted in truth, not trends. This episode is for the woman who's done performing… and ready to become famous for who she really is. 🔥 What We Get Into: What the hell are Genius Codes really? (And why most women are scared to own theirs) Why mimicry is killing your results (even if your content is "good") How Victoria built a whole new business by coming home to her truth The Florida conference moment that cracked her wide open Burnout, debt, and trusting herself anyway Why copying a mentor's blueprint will always f*ck you over What it actually feels like to drop into your genius What it means to build your brand from soul, not skills Why conviction collapses time and how she's proof 🧬 Behind-the-Scenes Vibes: The moment she realised she couldn't keep playing small. The emotional side of true embodiment (not just saying the right things online). The truth about fame, alignment, and trusting your gut especially when the numbers say "don't do it." ⚡ Audience Confessions: The wanky rule Victoria thinks everyone should burn down The magazine headline she'd want written about her The rebels who inspire her The moment she stopped faking it and started owning her zone 🔐 Bonus CTA: Ready to find your Genius Codes and stop trying to fit into someone else's business model? 🔥 Victoria's DMs are open: @victoriajmorley  🔥The Brand That Blows Up MiniMind - starting Oct 7th, additional bonus for listeners, DM Victoria with the word REBEL before or after signup https://www.victoriamorley.com/minimind Genius Codes Instant Access Find your Category of One Genius, method and positioning whilst making the shifts in your identity to hold and lead from it. https://www.victoriamorley.com/genius-codes (This is included in the MiniMind) 🔥 And if you're at Freedom Queen Live, she'll be leading a roundtable that'll shift your entire direction. 🎧 Listen now to Confessions of an Unapologetic Rebel the show where we don't play by the rules… we become the f*cking category. Tag us with your rebel takeaways and share this with a woman who's ready to stop blending in.

    55 min
  8. EP167: How to Build a Resilient, Unstoppable Mindset and Make Your Own Opportunities: Olivia's Journey from Adoption to Leading the Social Slayer Empire"

    15 SEPT

    EP167: How to Build a Resilient, Unstoppable Mindset and Make Your Own Opportunities: Olivia's Journey from Adoption to Leading the Social Slayer Empire"

    This isn't just an interview, it's a f*cking masterclass in fire, fight, and full-throttle self-leadership. In this week's confession, I sit down with one of the most tenacious, multidimensional, beautifully unfiltered women I know Olivia Slay. She's not just built a global brand, she's built it on her terms, from the ground up as an adopted Guarani tribe baby turned opera singer turned screenwriter turned agency powerhouse. And trust me her story isn't just inspiring. It burns through every excuse you've ever had for playing small. 💣 What We Get Into: 👑 From Paraguay to Powerhouse Olivia shares her wild origin story adopted from a tribe in South America, raised in the UK, and convinced she won the lottery of life. This is sliding doors meets rebel destiny. 🎭 The Multi-Hyphenate Path From opera singer to stylist to founder of her own creative agency every left turn became a ladder. Olivia proves that your "random path" is the secret weapon you've been underestimating. 🔥 The Industry Said No So She Built Her Own F*cking Table When the industry refused to open the door, Olivia built her own and invited the biggest names in Hollywood to sit down. (Spoiler: most said yes.) This is a rebel masterclass in making yourself undeniable. 🧠 Resilience Isn't Cute It's Survival We go deep into racism, rejection, identity, and rising anyway including what it takes to keep going when your pregnancy is keeping you in bed, and your business still needs you to lead. ✨ Delusional Goals & Micro Moves Yes, we're delulu over here in the best way. We talk about thinking bigger, trusting the timing, and staying the course (even when the self-doubt hits like a freight train). 🛍️ Selling As Sacred Invitation No sleaze. No fakery. Just truth, alignment, and clients who feel your fire and want IN. Olivia breaks down how she sells without selling and why it works like magic. 🧨 The Comparison Trap & the 'Good Girl' Detox We burn down the belief that you need to be nice, small, or polished to lead. Olivia shares how she freed herself from the performance of being "palatable" and what happens when you choose to become your own hype woman. 🎤 Rebel Confessional Rapid-Fire: 💬 Cover Story Headline: The Woman Who Didn't Take No for an Answer 🔥 Ultimate Rebel Icon: Olivia refuses to name one because putting women on pedestals disconnects us from our own power. EVERY woman is iconic when she stops waiting for permission. 💌 Emma's Love Punch: This episode is personal. Olivia has been a mentor, a hype woman, and a mirror for my own greatness when I forgot who the hell I was. Her presence activates and this conversation? It will leave you lit the f*ck up. 💼 Want to Step Into Olivia's World? You'll hear about her agency Olivia Slay and her mastermind Auraflex — where she helps women turn their stories into global movements across TV, books, and bold AF business. No begging. No gatekeeping. All power. Connect with Olivia: Instagram → @theoliviaslayInstagram LinkedIn → (10) Olivia Brennan-Morley | LinkedIn Substack / Newsletter → Shared in-episode 🎧 Final Mic Drop: If you've ever been underestimated, overlooked, or told you were too much  this episode is your fuel. It will stretch your vision, burn your excuses, and remind you that resilience isn't a trend, it's the thread that makes you unfuckwithable. 🎧 Listen now and prepare to lead like the main character → [link] Rate it. Share it. Tag a rebel who needs this. Because this isn't a podcast. It's a f*cking movement.

    56 min
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Confessions of an Unapologetic Rebel is the go-to podcast for bold, high-achieving women ready to burn the rulebook and build iconic success on their terms. Hosted by Emma Gibbs-Ng, this show drops weekly truth bombs, savage riffs, and powerful conversations around identity, money, leadership, and scaling to £50K+ months without playing by the rules. This isn't business as usual. It's rebellion, unleashed.

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