Media Rebel Unplugged
Welcome to Media Rebel Unplugged, the podcast where leaders unplug from the grind and speak the unfiltered truth. I’m Janice Becker, CEO, speaker, and author of Rebel Rising Within (Releasing March 2026). This show is your backstage pass to real conversations about business, leadership, motherhood, healing, mental health, and what it really looks like to rebuild and rise.
Each week, we feature new conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and change-makers who are navigating life and business.
Topics we cover:
Women in business and entrepreneurship
Women’s leadership and personal growth
Mental health, healing, and resilience for women
Motherhood, work life balance, and boundaries
Digital marketing, branding, and business strategy
Media Rebel is a full-service digital marketing agency that rebels against traditional agency norms.
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Media Rebel Unplugged
The Media Rebel Origin Story: How a Single Mom Broke Out of Corporate & Built a Digital Agency
In this solo episode of Media Rebel Unplugged, host Janice Becker shares her journey of starting her own digital marketing agency, Media Rebel. She discusses the challenges she faced as a single mother and the motivation behind her entrepreneurial spirit. Janice emphasizes the importance of transparency in the marketing industry and her unique approach to client relationships. She also highlights the significance of digital marketing in today's world and the role of her podcast in empowering women by sharing relatable stories and experiences.Takeaways- Janice Becker started MediaRebel to have full ownership of her work.- The journey of entrepreneurship is challenging, especially as a single mother.- Transparency in marketing is crucial for client trust.- Media Rebel operates on a project-based model, avoiding traditional hourly or monthly retainer fees.- Understanding the client's business is more important than specializing in a vertical.- Digital marketing is essential in today's business landscape.- A well-defined strategy is key to successful marketing efforts.- Podcasts can significantly enhance brand awareness and SEO.- Empowering women through shared stories is a core mission of the podcast.- Community support is vital for the success of any venture.Chapters00:00 Introduction to MediaRebel Unplugged02:42 The Journey to Starting MediaRebel05:59 The Unique Approach of MediaRebel09:45 The Role of Digital Marketing Today12:35 Empowering Women Through PodcastingSubscribe and turn on alerts to catch our next episode. BE OUR NEXT GUEST!https://bit.ly/4hkJeqcNew episodes every week – subscribe for more real, unfiltered conversations.🎧 Listen to the full episode here https://youtu.be/5Gr_6JvTWeI📱 Follow us on social: Facebook: https://bit.ly/4m0Y5JJInstagram: https://bit.ly/43gzQQnSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rIWuspkWxxAAbLZxy4D3AApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/media-rebel-unplugged/id1794827623iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-media-rebel-unplugged-264970813/FIND US AThttps://bit.ly/4iP0iFu
