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. 4d ago

    #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.

  2. 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

  3. Jul 14

    #039: What Car Dealerships Don't Want You to Know with Lloyd Hecht

    Lloyd Hecht spent years in automotive electronics before he realized most car buyers are walking into dealerships completely unprepared, and paying for it. In this episode, Lloyd breaks down how the car buying process actually works, where consumers lose money without realizing it, and what it looks like to negotiate from a position of confidence. We get into the tactics dealerships use during financing, how to handle trade-ins without leaving money on the table, and why transparency in the sales process is still rare enough to be a competitive advantage. Lloyd also shares how he saved a client close to $7,000 on his own car purchase and what that experience taught him about building a business around consumer education. Whether you're buying soon or just want to understand the game better, this one is worth your time. Connect with Lloyd by visiting bestcardeals.com

  4. Jul 6

    #038: Balance is a Myth: Disconnecting to Go Deeper

    Balance sounds good in theory. But what if chasing it is actually keeping you from the thing you're really craving: depth? In this solo episode, Vanessa gets honest about a season of wanting to slow down, quiet the noise, and return to a version of life that felt more present and more connected. It started with a 90s lip gloss on a reel and turned into a bigger question: what did we actually lose when we handed our attention over to the scroll? This one is for the solo founders and busy business owners who are doing all the things and still feeling creatively drained. We're talking about why balance is a myth, what the research says about constant connectivity, and what intentional disconnecting actually looks like in a realistic, non-rigid way. No perfect routines. No unrealistic rules. Just an honest conversation and one small challenge to try this week. If this episode got you thinking about how your business is running while you're trying to be more present, that might be worth exploring. I work with founders to build the systems, community structure, and operations that let your business run without you holding every piece of it together. DM me and let's talk. If you would like to support this podcast, please give it a follow and leave a review, it helps get this information out to more people! If you're looking for deeper work on your business with operations or digital communities, reach out to me on instagram @vkgrowthconsulting

  5. Jun 30

    #037: The Rebirth Process: Fear, Identity, and Creating Global Impact with Joni Cesario

    Joni Cesario knows what it feels like to build a life around an identity that no longer fits — and she's done it more than once. In this conversation, she opens up about the messy, disorienting, and ultimately freeing process of shedding who you've been to make room for who you're becoming. From her roots in marketing and entrepreneurship to her pivot toward conscious technology, Joni talks about what it actually takes to sit in the unknown, let yourself be seen at your most uncertain, and build something that matters anyway. Equal parts raw and visionary, this episode is for anyone who's ever felt the pull to start over — and wasn't sure they had permission. Interested in connecting with Joni? You can find her at https://therebirthfiles.com or in Instagram @withjoni

  6. Jun 23

    #036: The Down to Earth Approach to Starting Your Own Business with Leesa Blankert

    Leesa Blankert went from working in the public school system to founding LAB Online Agency, and in this episode she's sharing what that leap actually looked like. We get into the mindset shifts, the practical decisions, and the marketing strategies that helped her build a business around visibility and authenticity. If you've ever felt camera-shy or unsure where to start with content, this one's for you. Leesa breaks down how to show up consistently even without immediate validation, why user-generated content is one of the most underrated tools for local businesses, and how to know when you're actually ready to scale your digital marketing efforts. Connect with Leesa: LAB Online Agency: labonlineagency.com Instagram: @labagency.online

  7. Jun 16

    #035: The Cost of Keeping Misalignment in Your Business

    Misalignment doesn't just feel off, it costs you. In this episode, I'm breaking down how staying true to your design and values affects everything from your nervous system to your business partnerships. When we ignore our body's signals and push through decisions that don't fit who we are, we pay for it, in our health, our relationships, and our growth. I'm sharing practical ways to recognize when you've drifted and how to find your way back. Human Design: https://www.myhumandesign.com/ The Enneagram Institute: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vkgrowthconsulting

  8. Jun 9

    #034: Unlocking Regulation and Healing Through Art with Vicky Winkler

    Vicky Winkler shares her journey into creative wellness, exploring how art and creative expression can regulate the nervous system, foster self-awareness, and support emotional healing. Discover practical techniques, media options, and insights into integrating art into daily life for mental health and resilience. You can connect with Vicky here: https://www.wildlycreativewellness.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wildlycreativewellness/

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About

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
    42
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Vanessa Kavulish

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