The Rebellious Leader™

Mills Gray, Business Strategist
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Welcome to The Rebellious Leader the business podcast for smart, successful women whose businesses work, but still feel harder than they should. I’m Mills Gray, business coach, strategist and author of The Rebellious Leader. After 18 years in business and transforming over 200+ businesses, I’ve learned that the problem you think you have is very rarely the actual problem and another strategy isn’t always the answer. Every Thursday, we’ll go underneath the obvious stuff: business strategy, sales, leadership, identity, psychology, positioning and the invisible rules shaping how you run your business. Expect real client stories, brilliant guests, behind-the-scenes conversations and plenty of questions that might change how you see your business. Because better questions create better thinking. Better thinking creates better strategy. Formerly the Soul Leaders podcast. Find me on Instagram @mills_gray or at www.cmillsgray.com.

  1. 6d ago

    S7 E37 How to Rebrand Your Business Authentically Without Losing Your Identity with Vanessa Jennings

    Ever feel like your branding is "fine" but something still doesn't sit right? This week I'm joined by Vanessa Jennings, founder of Bake Brands, who spent a year building a "neutral" personal brand before realising it was the exact opposite of who she actually is. We talk about ditching the coach label for strategist, why bold branding attracts the right clients, the AI slop ruining content right now, and what actually makes a brand magnetic online. If you've been quietly rebranding in your head for months but haven't pulled the trigger, this one's for you. Key Topics CoveredIn this conversation with brand marketing strategist Vanessa Jennings, we get into: How to know when your branding isn't aligned with who you areWhy she moved from "neutral" branding to bold, colourful, and unapologetically herThe difference between positioning yourself as a coach versus a consultant or strategistHow five redundancies in the fashion industry built the resilience to run her own businessWhat actually makes a brand feel magnetic to the right clientsHer honest take on using AI in business, including why AI-written content is killing trustThe stat on personal branding and employee advocacy most business owners are sleeping onHow human design and gut instinct shaped her rebrand Let's Connect:Come say hi on Instagram @mills_gray — I love sending voice note responses to your questions. Share this episode to your stories and tag me for a happy dance.Website: https://www.millsgray.comThe Rebellious Leader Book: https://www.millsgray.com/book/ Connect With Vanessa Jennings:Instagram: @VanessaEvesBusiness Instagram: @bake.brandsWebsite: bake-brands.com

  2. Sep 3

    S7 E36 Why Soul Leaders Is Stopping (And Why It's Becoming The Rebellious Leader)

    After 220 episodes, Soul Leaders is coming to an end, and Mills is telling you exactly why. This isn't a goodbye though. It's a rebrand. In this personal, unscripted episode, Mills talks through the signs you've outgrown your business, why the podcast that started as a lockdown project no longer represents who she's become as a business owner, and how to know when it's time to rebrand your business, even the parts that are technically still working. If your business feels stuck even though nothing is really wrong with it, or you've been quietly wondering whether you've outgrown your own niche, this episode is for you. Topics covered:Why Soul Leaders is ending after 220 episodes and becoming The Rebellious LeaderWhy business owners outgrow their niche, identity and offers even when everything is "working"The difference between the presenting problem and the real problem in businessWhy Mills believes better questions create better strategy, not the other way roundHow 18 years in business shaped Mills's philosophy on mindset, identity and changeWhat's actually changing (and what isn't) about the podcast going forward Let's Connect:Come say hi on Instagram: @mills_gray Website: https://www.millsgray.comThe Rebellious Leader Book: https://www.millsgray.com/book/

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    Welcome to The Rebellious Leader™!

    Welcome to The Rebellious Leader the business podcast for smart, successful women whose businesses work, but still feel harder than they should. I’m Mills Gray, business coach, strategist and author of The Rebellious Leader. After 18 years in business and transforming over 200+ businesses, I’ve learned that the problem you think you have is very rarely the actual problem and another strategy isn’t always the answer. Every Thursday, we’ll go underneath the obvious stuff: business strategy, sales, leadership, identity, psychology, positioning and the invisible rules shaping how you run your business. Expect real client stories, brilliant guests, behind-the-scenes conversations and plenty of questions that might change how you see your business. Because better questions create better thinking. Better thinking creates better strategy. Formerly the Soul Leaders podcast. Find me on Instagram @mills_gray or at www.millsgray.com.

  4. Aug 27

    S7 E35 Why Better Questions Create Better Business Strategy Than Better Answers

    If you've ever felt stuck rewriting your offer, your messaging, or your entire business model, this episode is for you. Mills unpacks the coaching principle that's quietly underpinning all of her client work: better questions create better thinking, and better thinking creates better strategy. Using real client examples around imposter syndrome, health scares, and offer doubt, Mills shows how the "obvious" problem is almost never the real one, and shares the exact questions she asks to get to what's actually going on. The episode closes with a five-question audit you can run on your own business right now. Topics covered:Why Better Questions Create Better Business StrategyThe Coaching Questions That Change EverythingBetter Question Business Audit Let's Connect:Come say hi in the DMs on Instagram @mills_gray , especially if any of this resonated with you. You can also join the conversation over in the Facebook group Mind Your Mindset, or head to www.millsgray.com to find out more about working with Mills. And if you want more on the thinking behind all of this, check out Mills's book, The Rebellious Leader.

  5. Aug 20

    S7 E34 How to Find Your USP in Business (It's Not Your Framework, Offer, or Logo)

    Mills has been quietly analysing her own coaching calls, not to improve her coaching, but to work out what actually makes her different in a crowded industry. What she uncovered wasn't a framework. It was a philosophy. This episode is for any business owner who has tried to stand out with a clever offer name or a signature process and still feels like everyone down the road is doing the same thing. Mills breaks down where your real USP is hiding, and why you can't invent it, only discover it. Topics covered:Why Your USP Isn't Your Framework, Offer, or LogoThe Real Question to Ask When Finding Your Unique Selling PointHow I Discovered My Coaching Philosophy by Reviewing My Own CallsWhy You Can Copy a Framework But You Can't Copy How Someone ThinksThe Real Pattern Behind Every Coaching Conversation Let's Connect:Come say hi on Instagram: @mills_gray Website: https://www.millsgray.com The Rebellious Leader Book: https://www.millsgray.com/book/ Join the community: Facebook group Mind Your Mindset

  6. Aug 13

    S7 E33 How to Use Astrology for Business Strategy with Charlotte Nixon

    What if your birth chart could explain why certain things in your business feel like pushing water uphill and show you the exact energy you need to lean into instead? That's exactly what we're unpacking in this episode. I'm joined by Charlotte Nixon, evolutionary astrologer and one of my own collaborators (yes, she's my client AND I'm hers we'll get into that). Charlotte shares how astrology isn't about fortune telling or horoscopes it's a practical tool for self-awareness, strategic planning, and showing up in business in a way that actually feels aligned. This one got personal. We talked about my book launch, my Gemini rising, my Leo sun, and the business houses ruled by water that Charlotte keeps nudging me to lean into more. Fair point, Charlotte. Topics covered:What Astrology for Business Actually Looks LikeUnderstanding Your Sun, Moon and Rising SignsUsing Astrology to Plan Business LaunchesWhy Your Shadow Side Is Your Biggest Business AssetAstrology and Parenting: Understanding Your Kids' ChartsBreaking Generational Patterns Through Chart Work Let's Connect:Let's work together: DM me on Instagram @mills_grayWebsite: https://www.millsgray.comConnect with Charlotte Nixon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aligned_bodyandstarsWebsite: https://www.alignedbodyandstars.com

  7. Aug 6

    S7 E32 The World Is Wide: Dolly Jones on Life After Vogue and Rewriting the Working Mother Story

    What does it really cost women to keep climbing? And what happens when you choose to step off the ladder not because you failed, but because you finally got honest about what you actually want? Mills is joined by Dolly Jones, former editor of British Vogue and author of Leaving the Ladder Down a book about the realities of working motherhood that started with a conversation in a London taxi and ended up interviewing women from every walk of life. This is a conversation about identity, imposter syndrome, the stories we tell ourselves about success, and what it looks and feels like to build something that actually fits your life. WHAT WE COVER Dolly's route into journalism work experience at Vogue, being put in a basement in 1998 to figure out 'this internet thing', and becoming editorGetting promoted while pregnant and why one man's completely unbothered reaction was more radical than it should have beenThe moment in Italy that changed everything: removing her heels and crawling back into bed with her ill sonThe Bloomberg job she turned down because she wasn't willing to give up the school runWhy leaving Vogue felt like being released from a very glamorous prisonIdentity after corporate: the consultancy bridge, the imposter syndrome that didn't disappear, and building her third actThe taxi driver who inspired the book and why Dolly deliberately sought out the full spectrum of working mothersThe myth of the "strung-out working mother" and why the narrative needs to changeWhat she learned about herself writing the book (hint: the inner critic was very loud)Her unexpected wind-down: weekly piano lessons with an 80-year-old teacher at 50 RESOURCES MENTIONED Leaving the Ladder Down by Dolly JonesThe Professional TroublemakerAdvance — charity supporting survivors of domestic abuse (Dolly is on the board)Come say hi on Instagram: @mills_gray Website: https://www.millsgray.comThe Rebellious Leader Book: https://www.millsgray.com/book/

  8. Jul 30

    S7 E31 Why More Followers Won't Grow Your Business: Reach vs Storytelling Explained

    Grab your coffee, get comfy, and let's dive into something that trips up nearly every business owner I work with: the difference between being seen and being trusted. I'm pulling back the curtain on a new marketing experiment I've just started, and using it to break down the four things every business actually needs to make sales. Spoiler: more reach on its own isn't one of them. Topics covered:Why Getting More Reach Doesn't Automatically Grow Your BusinessThe Difference Between Being Seen and Being TrustedThe Four Stages Every Business Needs to Grow SalesHow to Find Your Business Bottleneck With a Simple AuditWhy Paid Features and Ads Alone Won't Build Client Trust Come say hi on Instagram: @mills_gray Website: millsgray.com The Rebellious Leader Book: https://www.millsgray.com/book/

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Welcome to The Rebellious Leader the business podcast for smart, successful women whose businesses work, but still feel harder than they should. I’m Mills Gray, business coach, strategist and author of The Rebellious Leader. After 18 years in business and transforming over 200+ businesses, I’ve learned that the problem you think you have is very rarely the actual problem and another strategy isn’t always the answer. Every Thursday, we’ll go underneath the obvious stuff: business strategy, sales, leadership, identity, psychology, positioning and the invisible rules shaping how you run your business. Expect real client stories, brilliant guests, behind-the-scenes conversations and plenty of questions that might change how you see your business. Because better questions create better thinking. Better thinking creates better strategy. Formerly the Soul Leaders podcast. Find me on Instagram @mills_gray or at www.cmillsgray.com.

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  • Creator
    Mills Gray, Business Strategist
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    220
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 868329
  • Show Website
    The Rebellious Leader™

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