Rebel Rise

Vanessa Kavulish
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Business

Welcome to Rebel Rise—the podcast for values-driven founders turning purpose into a sustainable business with clear strategy, steady leadership, and real impact. If you’re building something people-first and want growth that stays aligned with your values, you’re in the right place. Here, we explore what it takes to create ethical growth, healthy leadership, and sustainable operations—so your business supports your life while serving others well. What to Expect: Each episode features conversations and coaching-style insights for founders who care about doing business differently. You’ll hear from mission-led entrepreneurs and leaders building with integrity—plus practical tools you can implement right away. We talk leadership, decision-making, boundaries, systems, and the mindset shifts that help you scale impact without burning out. Expect real stories, honest strategy, and simple steps that move you forward. Connect with Your People: This is more than a podcast—it’s a space for founders who want to grow without compromise. Rebel Rise is here to help you lead well, build what lasts, and create meaningful change through the work you do. Subscribe and join us as we rise, rebel against hustle culture, and build businesses that make good in the world

  1. 3d ago

    #047: The Business of Human Connection with Allie Hickox

    Allie Hickox didn't set out to invent a job title. She started with a love of travel, a willingness to sit in discomfort, and a friend who convinced her a nine-to-five wasn't the only option. What followed was a winding path through group travel, retreats, and eventually a business, Gather Good People, that resists easy categorization because it was never built around a template. In this episode, Allie and Vanessa talk about what happens when you stop trying to fit into an existing industry role and start building your own. Allie shares how she uses her IDEA framework (Intention, Design, Execution, Alignment) to help founders create experiences that actually serve their business goals, not just look good on paper. She and Vanessa also dig into why human connection isn't a soft add-on to a business, it's a retention and referral strategy, and what it actually looks like to find your zone of genius instead of settling for being competent at everything. Here's where you can connect with Allie. LinkedIn: Allie Hickox Email: ali@gathergoodpeople.com

  2. Sep 1

    #046: Your Personal Brand Has No Competition with Ati Grinspun

    Ati Grinspun didn't set out to build a personal brand. She set out to stop spiraling behind a desk, unable to record a single video because she couldn't figure out what to say. What she eventually realized was that she'd spent years watching everyone else instead of asking herself what she actually believed, and that gap between comparison and self-trust is where most people get stuck. In this conversation, Ati and Vanessa talk about why clarity and self-expression are often the hardest part of building a business, especially for women who were never raised to take up space the way men are. Ati shares how "be you" went from a phrase she repeated to herself during photo shoots to a full framework, then a course, a book, and now BU Brand Live, the event she's bringing home to Las Vegas for its fourth year. They get into the difference between being inspired by someone and copying them, why Ati keeps the swearing on her website on purpose, and what it actually looks like to build a community where people leave their masks at the door. Ati is the founder of BU Brand, where she helps coaches and service providers get clear on who they are before they try to get visible, and works with them on the inner work, strategy, and self-expression that make a personal brand actually theirs. You can connect with Ati on Instagram at @Ati.Grinspun or @be_you_brand_community And, if you're looking to snag a discounted ticket to this incredible event, head here to use my link (save $50): https://atigbranding.thrivecart.com/be-you-brand-2026/?affiliate=vkavulish

  3. Aug 25

    #045: Turning Conflict Into Connection with Julie Tran

    Julie Tran is a marriage mentor for women, helping them turn conflict into deep, gooey connection through her company, Gooey Love. Her own marriage nearly didn't survive corporate burnout, unresolved wounds, and a five-year-old asking her why she was still with his dad, until she made one decision that changed everything: she stopped trying to fix her husband and started working on herself. In this episode, Julie shares the moment she didn't recognize herself in the mirror, the shift that happened when her husband sat down next to her at lunch for the first time in twelve years, and why she believes unresolved triggers, not lack of love, are what quietly kill relationships. She and I talk about what it actually looks like to become what Julie calls "the devoted muse," how that shift shows up in business and leadership too, and why healing a marriage doesn't always require two willing participants to start. Julie also opens up about her upcoming book, Finding Your Way Back to Love, and what it took to unlearn the rules about love she never realized she was carrying. Connect with Julie on Instagram at @IamJulieTran.

  4. Aug 18

    #044: The Truth About Overnight Success in Day Trading with Tavion Netters

    Nobody posts their losses. That's the quiet problem with how success gets sold online, and it's the thread running through this entire conversation. Tavion Netters is back on Rebel Rise, this time to talk about the business side of what he does. After nearly six years in the markets and more than 600 students taught, he's watched an entire industry get built on screenshots that don't hold up. In this episode we get into why the people flexing hardest are usually the ones with the least behind them, how to actually vet someone before you hand them your money, and what it looks like to build something real when the timeline is years instead of weeks. We also talk about redefining what counts as a win. Tavion makes the case that if you only measure progress by the payout, you'll keep moving the goalpost on yourself forever, and you'll quit right before the compounding starts. Vanessa shares the story of a creator who looks like an overnight millionaire and is honest about the decade that came first, plus the red flags she's learned to watch for after years in rooms with the biggest names in the industry. What we cover: Why day trading is far more psychological than technical, and what that means for beginnersHow to spot manufactured social proof, borrowed testimonials, and results that were never earnedDoing your homework on a coach or mentor before you buy, including what to look for in their older contentWhy documenting the messy middle matters more than posting the highlightWhat real support looks like inside a paid community, and why a course with no access attached rarely worksManaging losses without letting them decide who you areBuilding something bigger than a revenue goal, and why the "why" is the part that keeps you in itIf you've ever looked at someone's numbers online and quietly assumed you were the one doing it wrong, this one's for you. Connect with Tavion: Website: https://tavionnetters.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/tavionnetters Ready to build a business that grows without burning you out? Join the free Problem-Solving Session with VK Growth Consulting at https://vanessakavulish.com

  5. Aug 11

    #043: Why Betting on Yourself at Any Age Is the Only Business Plan You Need with Carri DeRose

    Starting a business is one thing. Starting one in your 40s, with no industry experience, after years of pouring yourself into corporate, is another. Carri and I get into what it actually takes to trust yourself enough to leap, how she built Biscotti Box from a passion project into a Williams Sonoma wholesale partner, and why the deal that sounds glamorous rarely is at first. We also talk SEO, knowing your competition, and why understanding what's missing in your market is the move that opens doors. This one is for anyone sitting on an idea and waiting for the right time. Try Carri's Biscotti now at thebiscottibox.com and connect with her on Instagram at @the.biscotti.box now!

  6. Aug 4

    #042: Why Authenticity Isn't a Buzzword, It's a Business Strategy with Jeanette Cefre

    Jeanette Cefre built her business on a premise most marketers overlook: your content strategy should fit you the way a great outfit does, intentional, authentic, and distinctly yours. As a content stylist, she helps women entrepreneurs stop borrowing other people's frameworks and start building visibility from the inside out. In this episode, we talk about her unlikely path from self-described anti-fashion person to the founder of Congage, what the fashion-to-content parallel actually looks like in practice, and why so many women struggle to show up consistently when the strategy they're following doesn't reflect who they actually are. We also get into the role of community, the shift toward vulnerability in networking spaces, and how to use AI as a support tool without letting it strip the humanity out of your brand. If you're looking to connect with Jeanette, you can find her on Instagram at @conn_gage, and take a look at her offer The Edit: An Unblocking Session now!

  7. Jul 28

    #041: Alignment, Identity, and Building a Business That Fits Your Life with Jennifer Desorda

    Jennifer started in dance fitness and built her way into entrepreneurship, and the throughline between those two worlds turns out to be more intentional than you'd think. In this episode, we talk about what alignment actually looks like in practice, why identity is the real foundation of business growth, and how self-care stopped being a luxury and became a non-negotiable part of how Jennifer operates. We also get into the flexibility required to sustain any routine when life doesn't cooperate, the role confidence plays in finding your voice as a founder, and what Jennifer has coming next, including a podcast and book. If you've been treating your business like an external hustle instead of an internal practice, this one's for you. You can reach Jennifer at hello@standingtitsup.com and look for her podcast on YouTube at Standing T**s up. Her book is available by the same name now on Amazon.

  8. Jul 21

    #040: The Inner Work Behind Better Relationships with Cailee Rae

    Cailee Rae didn't start out as a relationship coach. Her path ran through massage therapy and her own personal healing before she found her way to the work she does now, helping people understand themselves well enough to show up differently in their relationships. In this conversation, Cailee gets into the nervous system's role in how we connect and conflict, why most relationship struggles are really about unhealed patterns rather than the other person, and what it actually looks like to build emotional intimacy from the inside out. She talks about self-love not as a buzzword but as a genuine prerequisite for healthy connection, and shares practical ways to approach communication and conflict when things get hard. If you've ever found yourself stuck in the same relational patterns or wondering why connection feels harder than it should, this episode gives you somewhere real to start. You can connect with Cailee on Instagram and all platforms at @deepwithcaileerae

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Welcome to Rebel Rise—the podcast for values-driven founders turning purpose into a sustainable business with clear strategy, steady leadership, and real impact. If you’re building something people-first and want growth that stays aligned with your values, you’re in the right place. Here, we explore what it takes to create ethical growth, healthy leadership, and sustainable operations—so your business supports your life while serving others well. What to Expect: Each episode features conversations and coaching-style insights for founders who care about doing business differently. You’ll hear from mission-led entrepreneurs and leaders building with integrity—plus practical tools you can implement right away. We talk leadership, decision-making, boundaries, systems, and the mindset shifts that help you scale impact without burning out. Expect real stories, honest strategy, and simple steps that move you forward. Connect with Your People: This is more than a podcast—it’s a space for founders who want to grow without compromise. Rebel Rise is here to help you lead well, build what lasts, and create meaningful change through the work you do. Subscribe and join us as we rise, rebel against hustle culture, and build businesses that make good in the world

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  • Creator
    Vanessa Kavulish
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Vanessa Kavulish